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Faith · Capital · Calling
The Venture-Forge Summit® convenes a rare gathering of investors, founders, and business leaders in Austin, Texas.
The voices on the forge floor.


Founder and CEO of SailPoint, a leader in unified identity security for enterprises with 2,645 employees. He's earned acclaim for the strength of SailPoint's culture — the backbone of the company's success — and now shares that people-first ethic with leaders everywhere to bring startup culture back from the brink.

Retired U.S. Army LTC and Green Beret who moved from State Department counterterrorism work to three decades of building Kingdom movements. He has led six citywide initiatives, helped catalyze 400+ new churches, and founded In The City For The City. Author of Walking Together.

CEO and co-founder of XpertLoop, the leading AI platform for the CEO role. A longtime Austin entrepreneur who has founded multiple successful startups, Joel focuses on helping leaders reach their full potential.

Co-founder of EventMagic and FIESTA, one of Austin's largest founder and investor communities. A technologist with 35+ years in software and 80+ U.S. patents, many from his decade at adidas, he now builds AI that strengthens real-world human connection.

Founder & CEO of Immersed, building spatial computing and AI productivity tools including Visor. A former software architect with PhD work in computer vision at Georgia Tech, he's raised $40M+ and grown Immersed to 1.5M+ users worldwide.

Co-founder and CEO of Impact Foundation, with 30+ years in entrepreneurship, generosity, and impact investing. He previously led growth at National Christian Foundation, opening 30 offices in 12 years. He and his wife Jacqlyn also founded Acton Academy Albuquerque.

Executive Director of the Civitas Institute at the University of Austin. Policy entrepreneurship, building think tanks, with a focus on cities, dynamism, and social mobility. We raised two now-adult kids on 2 continents in 5 cities where they never had a backyard or garage — and they have turned out great.

President and Founder of Prosper, providing accounting and finance for companies with $10–100M in revenue. Prosper has doubled in size four years running and made the Inc. 5000. Cameron believes how Christian owners run their businesses is their biggest Kingdom impact.

After 15 years in full-time ministry, a battle with severe alopecia disrupted everything he thought he knew about calling and identity — and became the birthplace of Saints Western, a brand rooted in craftsmanship, legacy, and faith. He lives in Austin with his wife Jill and their daughters, Jaymes and Gray, telling redemptive stories through community, creativity, and a life surrendered to God's leading.

Fractional CMO with Chief Outsiders, driving revenue growth across tech, healthcare, financial services, and nonprofits. He's also co-founder of Social Factor, a social media community management consultancy, and a founder, investor, and Christ follower.

Harry Gray is Founder and CEO of Noble Origins, a wellness brand based in Austin, Texas.

Managing Partner at Sovereign's Capital, where he leads venture investing in faith-driven founders from pre-seed to Series A, at a firm with $1.2B+ under management. He helped launch Faith Driven Entrepreneur in 2017 and is called to support founders through their loneliest years.

VP & investor at Sovereign's Capital, underwriting private equity, growth equity, and venture funds that promote human flourishing. He hosts the Faith Driven Investor Podcast and founded the Faith Driven Investor Fund Manager Gathering. Baylor finance and MBA grad, and former Bears centerfielder.

Executive Director at Kingdom Capital Network, a faith-based nonprofit helping underserved small-business owners gain access to meaningful capital, mentorship, and leadership development to scale their businesses for Kingdom impact. Previously Vice Chair at ForbesBooks, assisting founders and CEOs with book concept and go-to-market strategy, and leader of the due diligence team at an Austin-based venture capital firm, overseeing investor relations for 25+ companies and transacting over $20M. His greatest passion is helping entrepreneurs across all sectors steward their businesses well for the Kingdom.

Chief Strategy Officer at The Stony Brook School and founding Executive Director of Gravitas, now the No. 3-ranked online private school in America. He also founded EDified Strategies, helping Christian schools and mission-driven organizations with strategy, growth, and the wise use of AI.

Founder and Executive Director of Keystone Investing, a community of faith-driven investors with chapters in DC, Austin, and St. Louis. Since 2022, Keystone has invested in 30+ companies and deployed nearly $7M. Previously on the founding executive team at Nehemiah Security.

Executive Director of the Greater Austin Mission Society, leading strategy, research, citywide relationships, and organizational development. In Austin since 2004, he has spent two decades in church planting, leadership development, and global mission — previously as Executive Pastor of Ministry Strategies at The Austin Stone and a founding leader of the 100 UPG Cooperative. He and Olivia have five children.

Founder & CEO of Gold Rush Vinyl, the Austin pressing plant named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, and co-owner of Waterloo Records. A former Google Play and Songkick leader with a Harvard MBA, she was named Austin Business Journal's Best CEO of 2023.

Co-founder and VP of the Austin Technology Prayer Breakfast, an annual gathering where Austin's tech community hears the gospel. Drawing on global missions, church staff leadership, and enterprise software sales, he inspires an "As You Go" faith at work.

Attorney and partner at Bovey & Cochran, PLLC, representing local governments across Texas. With his wife Haley, he stewards Pray ATX, a movement cultivating spaces across the city where people encounter God's presence in prayer.


Founder and CEO of SailPoint, a leader in unified identity security for enterprises with 2,645 employees. He's earned acclaim for the strength of SailPoint's culture — the backbone of the company's success — and now shares that people-first ethic with leaders everywhere to bring startup culture back from the brink.

Retired U.S. Army LTC and Green Beret who moved from State Department counterterrorism work to three decades of building Kingdom movements. He has led six citywide initiatives, helped catalyze 400+ new churches, and founded In The City For The City. Author of Walking Together.

CEO and co-founder of XpertLoop, the leading AI platform for the CEO role. A longtime Austin entrepreneur who has founded multiple successful startups, Joel focuses on helping leaders reach their full potential.

Co-founder of EventMagic and FIESTA, one of Austin's largest founder and investor communities. A technologist with 35+ years in software and 80+ U.S. patents, many from his decade at adidas, he now builds AI that strengthens real-world human connection.

Founder & CEO of Immersed, building spatial computing and AI productivity tools including Visor. A former software architect with PhD work in computer vision at Georgia Tech, he's raised $40M+ and grown Immersed to 1.5M+ users worldwide.

Co-founder and CEO of Impact Foundation, with 30+ years in entrepreneurship, generosity, and impact investing. He previously led growth at National Christian Foundation, opening 30 offices in 12 years. He and his wife Jacqlyn also founded Acton Academy Albuquerque.

Executive Director of the Civitas Institute at the University of Austin. Policy entrepreneurship, building think tanks, with a focus on cities, dynamism, and social mobility. We raised two now-adult kids on 2 continents in 5 cities where they never had a backyard or garage — and they have turned out great.

President and Founder of Prosper, providing accounting and finance for companies with $10–100M in revenue. Prosper has doubled in size four years running and made the Inc. 5000. Cameron believes how Christian owners run their businesses is their biggest Kingdom impact.

After 15 years in full-time ministry, a battle with severe alopecia disrupted everything he thought he knew about calling and identity — and became the birthplace of Saints Western, a brand rooted in craftsmanship, legacy, and faith. He lives in Austin with his wife Jill and their daughters, Jaymes and Gray, telling redemptive stories through community, creativity, and a life surrendered to God's leading.

Fractional CMO with Chief Outsiders, driving revenue growth across tech, healthcare, financial services, and nonprofits. He's also co-founder of Social Factor, a social media community management consultancy, and a founder, investor, and Christ follower.

Harry Gray is Founder and CEO of Noble Origins, a wellness brand based in Austin, Texas.

Managing Partner at Sovereign's Capital, where he leads venture investing in faith-driven founders from pre-seed to Series A, at a firm with $1.2B+ under management. He helped launch Faith Driven Entrepreneur in 2017 and is called to support founders through their loneliest years.

VP & investor at Sovereign's Capital, underwriting private equity, growth equity, and venture funds that promote human flourishing. He hosts the Faith Driven Investor Podcast and founded the Faith Driven Investor Fund Manager Gathering. Baylor finance and MBA grad, and former Bears centerfielder.

Executive Director at Kingdom Capital Network, a faith-based nonprofit helping underserved small-business owners gain access to meaningful capital, mentorship, and leadership development to scale their businesses for Kingdom impact. Previously Vice Chair at ForbesBooks, assisting founders and CEOs with book concept and go-to-market strategy, and leader of the due diligence team at an Austin-based venture capital firm, overseeing investor relations for 25+ companies and transacting over $20M. His greatest passion is helping entrepreneurs across all sectors steward their businesses well for the Kingdom.

Chief Strategy Officer at The Stony Brook School and founding Executive Director of Gravitas, now the No. 3-ranked online private school in America. He also founded EDified Strategies, helping Christian schools and mission-driven organizations with strategy, growth, and the wise use of AI.

Founder and Executive Director of Keystone Investing, a community of faith-driven investors with chapters in DC, Austin, and St. Louis. Since 2022, Keystone has invested in 30+ companies and deployed nearly $7M. Previously on the founding executive team at Nehemiah Security.

Executive Director of the Greater Austin Mission Society, leading strategy, research, citywide relationships, and organizational development. In Austin since 2004, he has spent two decades in church planting, leadership development, and global mission — previously as Executive Pastor of Ministry Strategies at The Austin Stone and a founding leader of the 100 UPG Cooperative. He and Olivia have five children.

Founder & CEO of Gold Rush Vinyl, the Austin pressing plant named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, and co-owner of Waterloo Records. A former Google Play and Songkick leader with a Harvard MBA, she was named Austin Business Journal's Best CEO of 2023.

Co-founder and VP of the Austin Technology Prayer Breakfast, an annual gathering where Austin's tech community hears the gospel. Drawing on global missions, church staff leadership, and enterprise software sales, he inspires an "As You Go" faith at work.

Attorney and partner at Bovey & Cochran, PLLC, representing local governments across Texas. With his wife Haley, he stewards Pray ATX, a movement cultivating spaces across the city where people encounter God's presence in prayer.
Three movements.
Venture Forge moves from a single event to an enduring ecosystem by accelerating ventures, galvanizing leaders, and equipping founders.
Accelerate Ventures
Help Christ-centered entrepreneurs move from vision to action by connecting them with the relationships, resources, and capital needed to solve real problems.
Galvanize the Ecosystem
Bring together entrepreneurs, investors, churches, nonprofits, business leaders, universities, and civic organizations around a shared Kingdom mission.
Showcase, Equip & Expand
Celebrate faithful entrepreneurship, equip founders to flourish, and expand the vision of Kingdom investing across every form of capital.
Built for the builders, backers, and bridge-builders.
Venture-Forge Austin is designed for three kinds of Kingdom-economy leaders.
For Investors
Investors gain access to curated, faith-driven businesses and strategies for mission-aligned investing.
Join the SummitFor Leaders
Connect with innovators shaping markets and discover how faith is fueling entrepreneurship.
Join the SummitFor Supporting Organizations
Showcase your vision and expertise with the faith-driven business leaders who navigate their God-given mandate in the marketplace.
Join the SummitStanding with organizations advancing the Kingdom economy.

Fueling the Kingdom economy.
Venture Forge Austin exists to fuel the growth of the Kingdom economy by investing in transformative, faith-driven entrepreneurship. Our vision is to become the go-to hub where faith-driven capital, ventures, and leaders meet and collaborate for Kingdom impact.
September
23–24, 2026.
Austin already has Christian leaders active in Kingdom capital and ventures — much of that work is happening in silos. We are creating a space where investors and entrepreneurs come together to generate lasting impact economically, socially, and spiritually.

September 23-24 at Riverbend Centre
Join us September 23-24 at Riverbend Centre in Austin, Texas, for the first-ever Venture-Forge Austin event. From engaging with a thriving faith-driven business community to discovering redemptive ventures seeking investment, this gathering will be a can’t-miss opportunity to be part of what God is building through business in Austin and beyond. Registration is opening soon!
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