Leaders On Tap

We're all finite, fragile, fallen, and fallible humans — me king amongst those people."In this episode of Leaders On Tap, host David Weigelt sits down at RAK Brewing Co. with Vineet Rajan — Co-founder and CEO of Forte, the mental fitness platform helping employers care for the whole person, "for the healthy AND the hurting."Vineet is a former U.S. Marine Corps Major and intelligence officer, a Stanford MBA, a Cambridge-trained scholar, and a multi-time founder. He grew up in Maryland, joined the Marines a week after 9/11, spent 11 years in uniform, and was on the verge of buying a company when — on a walk through the woods — he felt called to build one instead.What we get into:- How a walk in the woods during COVID redirected his career path- Why "anything worthwhile pursuing, you're not qualified to do"- The rebrand from Paraclete → Forte, and from "soul care" → "mental fitness"- The loneliness epidemic: 3–5 close confidants in the 80s → less than 1 today- Why Forte's coaches are the "magic" — and why an EAP is not a people strategy- AI in mental wellness — and where humans are non-negotiable- Privacy, data ethics, and the time he tore up a Fortune 50 contract- Building a faith-driven cap table ("God's will, God's bill")- "We're not building a cult, we're building a company" — board governance- Navigating a co-founder transition with grace- Imago Dei in the product — without a single "Christian" word- Live audience Q&A with a special appearance from Vineet's 10-year-old daughter NeylahWhether you're a CEO, founder, C12 member, or leader trying to care for hurting people on your team, this is one of the most candid, faith-forward conversations on what it takes to build a healthy company.

Charles Griffin, former founder and CEO of Next Rev Technologies, shares his journey through exit and post-exit, highlighting the challenges, faith, and family balance. The conversation explores the pivotal moments, decision-making, and the impact of the post-exit period on personal growth and purpose. The conversation delves into the personal and professional journey of the speaker, highlighting the impact of identity, financial success, and time freedom. It also emphasizes the importance of faith, reflection, and discernment in decision-making.TakeawaysFaithful LeadershipBalancing Work and Family Identity and Financial SuccessTime Freedom and FamilyFaith, Reflection, and DiscernmentChapters00:00 Introduction to Charles Griffin07:11 Vulnerability and Family Impact14:09 Deal Closure and Post-Exit Period20:26 Post-Exit Reflection and Purpose33:00 Time Freedom and Family39:18 Faith, Reflection, and Discernment

In this inaugural episode of Leaders On Tap, David Weigelt sits down with AJ Ballantine, Founder and CEO of Cornerstone Remodeling and RENDR, for an honest conversation about the realities of leadership during seasons of rapid growth.AJ shares the pressures of leading two fast-growing companies, the personal toll of striving to keep up, and the lessons he learned about shifting from control to trust. Together, they explore what it looks like to grow not just a business, but the leader behind it — integrating faith, resilience, and practical leadership insight along the way.Leaders On Tap features authentic conversations with faith-driven business leaders who are building great businesses for a greater purpose.