The Catholic Entrepreneur

Michael DiStefano | Fidei Email

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Michael DiStefano, founder of Fidei Email, shares his journey from being a practical atheist agnostic to converting to the Catholic faith and founding a Catholic-run technology company. Fidei Email provides email and internet services for Catholic individuals, families, and businesses. Michael emphasizes the importance of Catholics taking control of the development of technology to align it with their faith. He discusses the challenges and opportunities of running a Catholic tech business and shares his vision for the future. Michael also offers advice for Catholic entrepreneurs and highlights the significance of prayer and prioritization in balancing work and personal life.


Takeaways

  • Technology can be a tool for good or bad, and it is important for Catholics to take control of its development to align it with their faith.
  • Fidei Email provides email and internet services for Catholic individuals, families, and businesses, with a focus on privacy and customer support.
  • Catholic entrepreneurs should run their businesses like real businesses, charging for their services and supporting small businesses within the Catholic community.
  • Prayer and prioritization are key to balancing work and personal life, and starting the day with prayer can set the tone for the rest of the day.


    • Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Background

    03:45 Conversion to Catholicism

    08:30 Founding Fidei

    13:42 Services Provided by Fidei

    16:10 Day-to-Day Operations

    17:29 Future Plans for Fidei

    20:05 Marketing and Getting the Word Out

    21:40 Advice for Catholic Entrepreneurs

    23:34 Resources for Catholic Entrepreneurs

    26:16 Advice for Getting Started

    27:31 Balancing Prayer, Family, and Business

    29:03 Contact Information

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    The Catholic EntrepreneurBy Mitch Fisher