Collaboratory for Redemptive Entrepreneurs
Collaborate with me and 11 other high-caliber, Christ-following founders
For my first 10+ years running high-growth multi million dollar ventures, I looked for a group of peers with whom I could be real no matter if the challenge I was facing was “just business” or fundamentally spiritual.
I never found that group. Mostly what I found was a lot of fellow entrepreneurs who felt the same way I did: isolated.
Sure, there were mentors and investors I could talk business with. And there were colleagues I could talk to about some surface-level personal things. My friends didn’t really get my work at all. And no one got the full picture.
It’s hard to feel fully supported when you don’t feel fully understood.
That’s why I decided to start what I always wanted—a small group of like-minded believers who are serious about following Jesus and building exceptional businesses for his glory. I call this group the Collaboratory because it is much more than a typical mastermind. The Collaboratory is a space for you to co-labor with brothers in Christ who encourage and challenge you both professionally and spiritually.
Is the Collaboratory a good fit for you? Keep reading to find out.
"Leading a company can be really lonely and I joined the Collaboratory because I was craving strong Christian community with other founders. The group has added value to my life and business on so many levels. First, the community and quality of people in the group is diverse and top notch. As I've presented challenges and issues to the group, I've received solid, actionable feedback that has grown and strengthened my business. Second, I now have a much better understanding of the theology of work, and my relationship with God has grown as a result. Lastly, Jordan has become a trusted friend and mentor, and having unlimited access to him and his wisdom and experience leading ventures has truly been invaluable."
David Block
Founder & CEO of Previnex
About the Collaboratory
The Collaboratory is a cohort-based community of 12 carefully selected Founders led by me, Jordan Raynor. There are three core components of the Collaboratory: community, coaching, and content. Expand each section below to learn more about each.
MONTHLY FORUMS
Each month, the full cohort gathers virtually for our Monthly Forum: a 3 hour Zoom call during which we study the Word and pray for each other, ask questions of world-class entrepreneurs, workshop challenges, and hold each other accountable to our business and spiritual goals. All Forums are recorded for access later on. Here’s the full agenda.
Q&A (60 Minutes)
At each Forum, I bring in one of the most impressive founders and executives in my network to take your questions on anything at all. Past guests include Mike Duke (Fmr. CEO of WalMart), Cheryl Bachelder (Fmr. CEO of Popeyes), David Buckmaster (Director of Global Compensation at Nike), and Dee Ann Turner (Fmr. VP of Talent at Chick-fil-A).
Workshop (60 Minutes)
At every Forum, each member has an opportunity to bring a problem to the meeting and get hyper-specific feedback from a group of experienced peers who share a commitment to advancing the Kingdom of God.
Member Spotlight (30 Minutes)
In my experience, most mastermind friendships fail to go beyond the surface level because the members simply don't know each others' backstories. That's why we spend 30 minutes every month listening to one of our brothers narrate their story of redemption from childhood to today.
Prayer (30 Minutes)
Every month, we spend a good chunk of time sharing prayer requests and praying for each other on the call. These prayer requests are then made available for the group to pray through in between Forums.
IN-PERSON GET-TOGETHERS
Twice a year, the whole group comes together in-person for two days of amazing food, fellowship, and collaboration. You pay to get yourself to our location and I pay for everything (hotels, meals, entertainment, etc.) once you're there.
In addition to the above, members of the Collaboratory have constant access to me and the other members of the group via our private and very active WhatsApp chat.
As a member of the Collaboratory, you have unfettered access to my calendar (yes—that means unlimited one-on-one calls and emails), my experience, and my connections. Whenever you need counsel on an issue personal or professional, I am there to help, leveraging my years of experience to help you win. For all intents and purposes, you are getting me as a co-founder of your business and I’m personally going to do everything I can to make your venture succeed.
Chances are good that you likely first heard about me through my faith and work content on YouVersion, my weekly devotionals, my podcast, or in one of my bestselling books. As a member of the Collaboratory, you will be gaining access to much more content to help you do your most exceptional work for the glory of God and the good of others.
Knowledgebase
Access to dozens of videos teachings from me on topics like:
- How to Recruit A+ C-Level Talent
- 7 Strategies for Retaining Talent in an Uber-Competitive Environment
- Identifying, Engaging, and Activating Your Superfans
- 15 Tips for Firing Your Neighbor as Yourself
- 5 Steps to Systematically Over-Delivering Value to Customers
- How to Create Killer SOPs
- Why and How to Run Effective 360 Reviews
Early Access
Advance copies of all of my future books.
Apply to Join the Collaboratory
Membership in the Collaboratory costs $1,350 per month and you can cancel anytime. Click the button below to apply to join the group!
"The Collaboratory has been an incredible resource to me both personally and professionally. It is a very unique combination of both faith and business that I have yet to find elsewhere. The principles, tactics, insights, and relationships are well worth the time and investment. "
Zach Williams
Founder & CEO of Venveo
About Me
It is my honor and joy to lead this Collaboratory, but I want to make one thing crystal clear: This group is not about me. As all of our current members will attest, the real value of the Collaboratory is being in a committed community of your peers, of which I am only one.
With that in mind, you may still be wondering what qualifies me to lead a group like this. That’s a fair question. Here are some highlights of what I’ve accomplished in my 15+ years as an entrepreneur:
- Raised nearly $10M in venture capital
- Grown a team from 5 to 150+ people in 2 years
- In just 2.5 years, successfully replaced myself as CEO of the venture-backed tech startup, Threshold 360, where I currently serve as Executive Chairman of the Board
- Built multiple companies with millions of dollars in annual revenue
- Signed 7 book deals with the world's largest publisher
Apply to Join the Collaboratory
Membership in the Collaboratory costs $1,350 per month and you can cancel anytime. Click the button below to apply to join the group!
