Charity: Water is a nonprofit organization that brings clean and safe drinking water to those in need. In 2006, Scott Harrison (a nightclub promotor), went to Liberia and saw the dire need for drinkable and clean water in the area. He decided to change the way that people dealt with the global water crisis. One […]

Tegu is a magnetic wooden block that has been around for centuries. However, it took until the 20th century for it to become the brand that is known today. Chris Haughey, in the early 200s imagined a toy that would combine the traditional wooden block with modern design and innovation (as inspired by his trip […]

One of the most important business methods I learned this semester in my redemptive entrepreneurship class is the process of prototyping. Prototyping is the process that businesses conduct with their target markets to properly gather information about their needs, wants, pain points, and overall thoughts on the business’s products or services. Prototyping specifically involves listening […]

HOPE International, founded by Jeff Rutt, provides financial resources and training to help those living in poverty and create economic empowerment. It was founded in 1997 because Jeff Rutt saw a lot of people living in poverty whilst on a trip to Ukraine. He wanted to create an organization that would help individuals in impoverished […]

Hobby Lobby is an arts and crafts store that is a familiar name to most. They even have a commitment to faith-based practices. In 1970 David and Barbara Green opened their first Hobby Lobby in Oklahoma City, USA. It was originally called “Hobby Lobby Creative Centers” and they promoted themselves to hobbyists and DIY enthusiasts […]

Faith Driven Entrepreneur (FDE) is a great example of faith meeting business. It was created out of a shared vision to close the gap between faith and entrepreneurship. This business started in the early 2000s when a group of people saw the potential of integrating faith with professional endeavors. They wanted to create a community […]