Lecture Notes: Faith-Based Investing and Business Alignment

Faith-Based Investing

• Ecosystem: There is a significant group of investors who choose to invest based on their faith.
  • These investors prioritize companies that align with their faith-driven values over purely capitalistic motivations.
  • The lecturer mentions having faith-driven investors on their cap table, indicating a direct experience with this group.

Investor Perspectives

• Faith vs. Non-Faith Investors:
  • There are investors who approach from a faith perspective and others who do not.
  • Both types of investors can have ulterior motives, indicating the importance of careful evaluation.

Importance of Mission Alignment

• Key Criteria for Investors:
  • The most critical factor is the alignment of the investor with the mission of the business.
  • The primary mission discussed is connecting churches and communities to transform underutilized real estate.
  • Focus on building community from within is emphasized as part of the business's core mission.

Conclusion

• While the faith perspective is significant, the alignment with the business's mission is paramount in selecting suitable investors.