Are you an entrepreneur in Seattle? Then you need to join one of our entrepreneur networking groups. As a member (joining is free), you’ll discover

• Relationships and mentorship

• Deep conversations about what it’s like to run a business

• Insights from the world’s top CEOs

For eight weeks, you’ll meet regularly with other professionals to discuss faith, purpose, and business. Entrepreneurs who feel that they’ve plateaued are always refreshed by the group’s thoughtful content. New business owners can rise above the challenges of launching their first product.

Our mission is simple. Faith Driven Entrepreneur exists to connect CEOs and business leaders with like-minded professionals. We seek to better understand how God calls us to be entrepreneurs. 

There aren’t many networking opportunities like this in Seattle. You don’t have to follow a specific creed or be in a certain industry. All business owners are welcome!

A Summary of Our Seattle Business Networking Groups

MBAs hardly prepare you for starting a business. And forget MBAs, most entrepreneurs haven’t gone to business school at all. With the internet and easily accessible funding, inspired leaders are picking up the mantle and saying, “I’m going to create the business I’ve always dreamed of.” But entrepreneurship is hard. 

Entrepreneurship is lonely. 

Entrepreneurship is stressful.

Entrepreneurship is incredibly rewarding.

We need a space where we can engage the hard parts of running a business. And that’s what we do in Faith Driven Entrepreneur business groups. We honestly discuss the highs and lows of creating businesses. Right here in the Columbus business community.

We’ll ask meaningful questions. You’re not going to be fed cut-and-paste answers you could Google on your own. Instead, you’ll hear how real entrepreneurs scaled their businesses sustainably, how CEOs have balanced time at work with time with family, and how founders are wrestling with their sense of purpose in life. Yes, wrestling in the present. Because no one has all of life completely figured out.

We encourage you to join one of our Seattle CEO and entrepreneur groups. 

3 Benefits of Attending a Seattle Faith Driven Entrepreneur Group

• Meet other business professionals in Seattle 

  From tech startups to manufacturing distribution, there’s always something to learn from your peers. You’ll be surprised how many people share the same values as you do. And after the group, you’re free to continue building relationships at your own pace.

• Engage topics that really matter to you

  It’s one thing to exchange business cards with a potential client. But Faith Driven groups go much further than that. You’ll be able to ask honest questions and get honest opinions in return. What do we do when our spouses don’t understand the stress of entrepreneurship? What do we do when we feel like God isn’t answering our prayers regarding business? Where else do you get to ask questions like these?

• Jump into our library of entrepreneur resources.

  During and after your group, you’ll have access to hundreds of relevant videos, podcasts, and blog posts. Some of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs have shared their wisdom on our platform. Have a question about living life as a faith driven entrepreneur? Chances are we have a resource for that.

How is a Seattle Business Group Structured?

• Sign up for an 8-week course

  CEOs and business leaders who are just joining Faith Driven Entrepreneur will join a  Foundation Group. Foundation groups meet for eight weeks and are usually led by another business owner in the community. 

• Join 10-15 other business professionals in Columbus

  We intentionally set group sizes at 10-15. We find that this number of participants leads to the best conversations. Everyone has a chance to speak without any one person feeling like they need to carry the conversation. 

• Watch and discuss a short video

  Faith Driven Entreprneur primes conversation by introducing each session with a 20-minute video. Our team of professional videographers, writers, and editors have produced excellent clips featuring entrepreneurs, authors, and pastors. You’re sure to learn something new from each installation. Explore the video series here. 

Are There Fees for Our Seattle Business Group?

No, there is no registration/membership fee for our groups.  

Our organization is generously founded by donors and partners. Our mission is to impact over a million entrepreneurs across the globe. From Africa to Asia, we’re encouraging deep conversations among business professionals.

A Brief Overview of Doing Business in Seattle

Seattle is known for its tech and services industry. The city boasts titans like Microsoft and Amazon, and competes with Silicon Valley for the title of best West Coast tech center. However, small businesses also thrive in the city (despite high cost of living and wage laws). 

Looking to the future, Seattle is expected to see 10-year job growth hit 43.8%, which is well above the national average. 

If you’re an entrepreneur looking to survive and thrive in Seattle, then you should join a Faith Driven group. It can be hard to find forums to discuss ideas around faith and God in Seattle, but we’re making a difference right here, right now.

For the local Small Business Development office, click here.