Giving thanks
Today I received a text from our youngest daughter Trudy, “Back on US soil! Just landed in DC.” I am […]
Who else besides IBEC Ventures is in this BAM space?
Today I was contacted by a bright young man in the banking industry. A university graduate in banking and finance,
What are my next steps?
“What advice would you give a young man like me?” This question came to me following a talk I
Business As Mission: what do I have to offer?
This question is sometimes asked by North American kingdom business persons who own or manage businesses: “What can I offer
Family, friends and fools: understanding Business as Mission
This article by IBEC Ventures Training Director Larry Sharp was originally published in CPN On Point. The last edition of
A tale of three businesses: the importance of life-long learning
Once upon a time four business people flew to a faraway country in Asia to observe and encourage three kingdom
What does Christopher Columbus’s life teach us about business leadership?
Columbus Day is celebrated the 2nd Monday of October – a memory of the first non-native American to come to
There is no better ‘boss’ to work for: manage well
Dave Kier is a business owner in western Iowa in the agriculture sector. IBEC Ventures is blessed to have Dave
Seven forms of patient capital
Patient capital can be described as long-term capital where the investor does not expect a quick profit and results but
Where are we going?
IBEC Leadership Team: Larry Sharp, James Mayer, Gwen Rapp, Gary Willett and Robert Bush It is a good thing for