Integrate: Faith & Innovate

In this episode, we sit down with Emily Harburg, CEO and co-founder of PairUp. We talk about her journey as an entrepreneur, the transition of PairUp from being a mentorship-based startup to an AI-powered workplace knowledge-sharing tool, and her goals for the future. We also explore the challenges of adapting to changing market needs, the importance of listening to customers, the role of AI in enhancing workplace productivity and knowledge management, and work-life balance.

For more information on Emily and her work, please check out:

pairupapp.com

#AIandfaith #PairUp #EmilyHarburg 

In this week's episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, we catch up with Wheaton alumnus Eric Bosshard, who is the CEO of Cleveland Research Company. He shares with us fond memories of his time at college, including the friends he made and the soccer team he played for. After graduating as a business economics major, Bosshard started working in the research business, driven by his passion for the field. Eric is one of two founders, who, along with 43 other partners, launched Cleveland Research Company in June of 2006. Cleveland Research has grown into one of the most respected and influential sell side equity research firms in the business today, one of the highest-ranked research providers to many of the largest hedge funds in the US. Eric emphasizes the importance of integrity, hard work, preparation, and empathy in both his personal and professional life and shares lessons learned from his entrepreneurial journey.

For information on Eric and his work, please check out the link below:

clevelandresearch.com

#ClevelandResearchCompany #faithandwork #entrepreneurialleader #CFI #WheatonAlumni 

Join us on a journey as we explore the captivating narratives of Gary and Brayden Gogis, a father-son duo, as they navigate the realms of app design, from crafting SpongeBob games to birthing a unique social media platform named Joybox.

Tune in now to be encouraged and challenged!

For more information on their work, please check out the links below:

joyboxapp.com

Spongebob Solitaire Pants

#CFI #CFIIntegrate #BraydenGogis #GaryGogis #Appdesign #JoyBox #SpongebobSolitairePants

In this episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, our guest host, Bob Doll, talks with Barry Rowan, author of "The Spiritual Art of Business.” They discuss Barry's journey of surrendering his life to Christ, which led to profound spiritual growth and insights into the intersection of faith and work. Through experiences of crisis, surrender, and compassion, Barry shares valuable lessons on leadership, mentoring, and the importance of the journey in personal and professional development. Tune in now to be encouraged and challenged!

Barry Rowan has a broad-based executive background and a strong track record of transforming companies from a range of C-Suite roles, primarily in the technology and communications space. 

For more information on our guest and his latest book, please check out the following links:

• barrylrowan.com
• The Spiritual Art of Business

#SpiritualArtofBusiness #BarryRowan #FaithAndFinance #faithandwork #CFI #CFIIntegrate 

In this week’s episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, we talk with Ethan Park, Partner, COO/CFO of Extract Capital. Ethan shares his journey from being born in South Korea, moving to Indiana, transitioning to Toronto, and embracing new challenges with faith and determination. Ethan's career trajectory took unexpected turns, from pursuing a degree in chemistry to venturing into investment banking. Despite initial misgivings about the finance sector, Ethan found himself immersed in the world of mergers and acquisitions, eventually starting a hedge fund. His story emphasizes the importance of faithfulness in work, the integration of Kingdom principles in secular jobs, and the value of trusting in God's guidance.

Tune in now to be encouraged and challenged!

#FaithAndFinance #CFI #IntegrateFaithandInnovate #Wheaton 

In this episode of CFI: Faith & Integrate, we talk with Lu Dong, an entrepreneur based in Tokyo. We talk about his life journey and entrepreneurial experiences, life in Tokyo, his startup app, TakeMe, that connects tourists with the best restaurants in Japan, the challenges he faced during his entrepreneurial journey, and his deep reflection on faith and purpose in life. His journey epitomizes the convergence of ambition and faith, showcasing the profound impact of embracing discomfort in pursuit of meaningful change.

Tune in now to be encouraged in your faith!

For more information on Lu Dong and his work, please check out the links below:

• takeme.com
• Understanding The Way: https://a.co/d/dmha1c9

#CFIntegrate #CFI #Wheaton #faithandwork #christianentreprenuer #japan 

This week on Integrate: Faith & Innovate, we talk with Mark Berg, Lead Adviser and Founder of Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc., who shares his journey from studying psychology to finding his passion in financial planning. Mark discusses the importance of following one's passion, making career pivots, and the role of faith in his life and business. 

#CFIIntegrate #faithandwork #CFIPodcast #FinancialPlanning #TimothyFinancialCounsel

In this episode, our host, Tommy Lee, engages in a compelling conversation with Joyce Koo Dalrymple, a pastor, speaker, and podcast host. She is a multifaceted individual with a rich background spanning journalism, law, and ministry. Together, they explore Joyce's unique journey and how her diverse experiences have shaped her current role as a pastor and author. They also discuss the significant roles of women in the early church, the need to empower women in church leadership and entrepreneurship today, challenging gender norms, and promoting diversity and inclusion.

Tune in now to be encouraged and challenged!

#Womeninleadership  #Womenintheearlychurch  #faithandwork 

In this episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, our host, Tommy Lee, interviews Dr. Bill Thrasher, a lead faculty member in the Master's Program in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship at Moody Theological Seminary. They talk about the increasing need for spiritual formation in a post-Christian culture, the importance of the Holy Spirit in spiritual growth and prayer during pain and suffering, and finding security in faith and humility.

For more information on Dr. Bill Thrasher and his work, please visit victoriouspraying.com

#VictoriousPraying #faithandwork #SpiritualFormation #Christianleadership 

In this episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, our host, Tommy Lee, sits down with ⁠Rebecca McLaughlin⁠, and they discuss her life in Cambridge, her love for writing, and her journey as an author, focusing on her latest book ⁠, No Greater Love⁠. Rebecca walks us through the highs and lows of friendship love—a love that’s been neglected and malnourished in our modern world. She draws especially on Jesus in the Gospels and on Paul to show how powerful and precious Christian friendship is and how we can walk through the hurt, loss, and disillusionment that comes from broken friendship trust.

Tune in now to learn and grow together!

#NoGreaterLove #friendshipandlove #Christianwriters #biblicalfriendship #UpNextPodcast