March 2025

Cambridge dictionary defines the word create as “to make something new, especially to invent something.” When God created, it resulted in lots of new stuff – water, dry ground, celestial bodies, creatures, plants, food – in other words, everything. I make a distinction between invention, innovation, and entrepreneurship. An invention creates something that did not […]

This interactive tool is very helpful in understanding where all the pieces fit as we follow, and indeed are a part of the BAM ecosystem.  It is fun to see IBEC Ventures and Triventure mentioned more than once. It is in two parts so don’t forget to move on to Part 2.  Thanks Jon and

It saddens me each time I hear of a BAM company losing a key “essential” employee.  I know that sometimes, it works out for the best in the end for both, but sometimes, it creates unnecessary stress on the company and the departing employee.  My thoughts recently turned to how to retain your best talent.

This article, written and spoken by Mats Tunehag, is a must-read; or you can listen as you would a podcast.  Nonetheless, every BAM practitioner, investor, encourager, mentor or learner needs to hear this message – all in six minutes or less. Larry Sharp, Director of Training, IBEC Ventures Larry.Sharp@ibecventures.com https://www.thestewardinvestor.com/articles/investing-charity-justice

If I were asked to list the top five authorities on Business as Mission (BAM), I would certainly have Mike Baer on the list.  He has experience in BAM startups in Asia.  He is a person of wise articulation and has written several books.  He is the creator of Third Path Initiative which contains the