Redemptive Entrepreneurship: A Divine Perspective | Chi-Ming Chien and Victor Ho

This conversation explores the concept of redemptive entrepreneurship, emphasizing the role of God in the redemption process and the purpose of business in society. The speakers discuss their theological frameworks, the importance of intentionality in business practices, and the philosophical debate between operating within the existing capitalist system versus creating alternative models. They also provide valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs seeking to align their work with their faith and the common good.Chi-Ming Chien lives and works in San Francisco’s diverse Bayview/Hunters Point neighborhood. He is a member of Redeemer Community Church, where he leads worship and serves as an elder. He co-founded Dayspring Partners, a digital consultancy envisioned as an experiment in Christian business. Victor Ho was co-founder & CEO of Fivestars, a FinTech startup focused on helping small businesses that emerged from God’s call to “business as a mission field."Send us Fan MailCONNECT WITH USSubscribe to The UpWords Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts and visit slbf.org/studio to learn more about our work at the intersection of faith, the academy, and the marketplace.This episode was created by the SLBF STUDIO at Upper House.Produced by Daniel Johnson and Dave ConourEdited by Dave Conour