Inaugural Summit · Sept 23–24, 2026

Investing in innovation.
Forging eternal impact.

Faith · Capital · Calling

The Venture-Forge Summit® convenes a rare gathering of investors, founders, and business leaders in Austin, Texas.

2
Days
150+
Leaders
10
Sessions
Impact
2026 Lineup

The voices on the forge floor.

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Jenn Mazzola, Northpoint Austin
Jenn Mazzola
Northpoint Austin
MC
Mark McClain, SailPoint Technologies
Mark McClain
SailPoint Technologies
Rich Carney, In the City for the City
Rich Carney
In the City for the City
Joel Trammell, XpertLoop.ai
Joel Trammell
XpertLoop.ai
Jon Werner, FIESTA
Jon Werner
FIESTA
Renji Bijoy, Immersed
Renji Bijoy
Immersed
Jeff Johns, Impact Foundation
Jeff Johns
Impact Foundation
Ryan Streeter, Civitas Institute
Ryan Streeter
Civitas Institute
Cameron Deike, Prosper CFO
Cameron Deike
Prosper CFO
Derek Welborn, Saints Western
Derek Welborn
Saints Western
Scott Harris, Social Factor
Scott Harris
Social Factor
Brett Ender & Harry Gray, Noble Origins
Brett Ender & Harry Gray
Noble Origins
Jake Thomsen, Sovereign's Capital
Jake Thomsen
Sovereign's Capital
Sean Riley, The Stony Brook School
Sean Riley
The Stony Brook School
Patrick Farrell, Keystone Investing
Patrick Farrell
Keystone Investing
Caren Kelleher, Gold Rush Vinyl
Caren Kelleher
Gold Rush Vinyl
Ryan O'Keefe, ATX Technology Prayer Breakfast
Ryan O'Keefe
ATX Technology Prayer Breakfast
Prayer Partner
Luke Cochran, PRAY ATX
Luke Cochran
PRAY ATX
Prayer Partner
Jenn Mazzola, Northpoint Austin
Jenn Mazzola
Northpoint Austin
MC
Mark McClain, SailPoint Technologies
Mark McClain
SailPoint Technologies
Rich Carney, In the City for the City
Rich Carney
In the City for the City
Joel Trammell, XpertLoop.ai
Joel Trammell
XpertLoop.ai
Jon Werner, FIESTA
Jon Werner
FIESTA
Renji Bijoy, Immersed
Renji Bijoy
Immersed
Jeff Johns, Impact Foundation
Jeff Johns
Impact Foundation
Ryan Streeter, Civitas Institute
Ryan Streeter
Civitas Institute
Cameron Deike, Prosper CFO
Cameron Deike
Prosper CFO
Derek Welborn, Saints Western
Derek Welborn
Saints Western
Scott Harris, Social Factor
Scott Harris
Social Factor
Brett Ender & Harry Gray, Noble Origins
Brett Ender & Harry Gray
Noble Origins
Jake Thomsen, Sovereign's Capital
Jake Thomsen
Sovereign's Capital
Sean Riley, The Stony Brook School
Sean Riley
The Stony Brook School
Patrick Farrell, Keystone Investing
Patrick Farrell
Keystone Investing
Caren Kelleher, Gold Rush Vinyl
Caren Kelleher
Gold Rush Vinyl
Ryan O'Keefe, ATX Technology Prayer Breakfast
Ryan O'Keefe
ATX Technology Prayer Breakfast
Prayer Partner
Luke Cochran, PRAY ATX
Luke Cochran
PRAY ATX
Prayer Partner
Founders Showcase
Noble Origins logoSocial Factor logoProsper CFO logoSycamore Equity logoSaints Western logoNoble Origins logoSocial Factor logoProsper CFO logoSycamore Equity logoSaints Western logoNoble Origins logoSocial Factor logoProsper CFO logoSycamore Equity logoSaints Western logo
Our Strategy

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.

Who This Is For

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.

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For Leaders

Connect with innovators shaping markets and discover how faith is fueling entrepreneurship.

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For Supporting Organizations

Showcase your vision and expertise with the faith-driven business leaders who navigate their God-given mandate in the marketplace.

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Our Partners

Standing with organizations advancing the Kingdom economy.

SVC
The Lion's Den
Fiesta
LiftUp
LivingWater
Lamp Post Coffee
Austin Christian University
Concordia University Texas
Impact Foundation
Immersed
Sovereign's Capital
Orderly AI
SVC
The Lion's Den
Fiesta
LiftUp
LivingWater
Lamp Post Coffee
Austin Christian University
Concordia University Texas
Impact Foundation
Immersed
Sovereign's Capital
Orderly AI
SVC
The Lion's Den
Fiesta
LiftUp
LivingWater
Lamp Post Coffee
Austin Christian University
Concordia University Texas
Impact Foundation
Immersed
Sovereign's Capital
Orderly AI
Forge sparks
Our Vision

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.

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2026 Event

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.

Summit attendees
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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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