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From Overwhelmed Owner to Impact-Driven Leader—We Mentor OwnersCEOs to Build Profitable Businesses that Bless People, and Uplift Communities.

Step into The FOUNDRY Austin, a 12-month, real-time mentoring and strategic advisory journey where a seasoned community of Advisors guides you through faith-centered leadership, sharper business acumen, and a triple-bottom-line mindset. Walk in with questions; walk out with a clear plan to grow profit, steward employees responsibly, and create tangible good in every community you serve.

Our Mission

The FOUNDRY exists to develop and build a community of CEOs and Business Owners to help refine their design, passion, and calling, to increase their business acumen, to help them lead their organizations with excellence, and to bless the people of the communities they operate in.

Our Advisors

The Foundry is led by a group of successful Christ-centered leaders who are passionate about guiding business owners from survival to success to significance. As business mentors, Foundry Advisors are trusted advocates who help you discover and create momentum in your business and impact in your community. Each Foundry Advisor is a business owner, successful entrepreneur, CEO or President with experience in incubating, capitalizing, building teams, scaling, operating and executing strategic plans which have resulted in profitable going concerns, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions.

Judson Sutherland
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Brandon Knicely
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Dale Vannoy
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Luke Schneider
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Tom Bargsley
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Tim Allen
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Utz Baldwin
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Steve Anthony
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Stacie Feller
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Sandy Gledhill
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Ryan Neading
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Randy Watson
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Mark Sherman
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Jessica Chen
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Kyle Wardlaw
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Kyle Buckett
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Jimmy Yen
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Eric Long
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Art Powell
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Brian Morgan
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Cindy Goldsberry
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Chris Schneider
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Your Advisor Will Help You Gain…

We Are Called to be good stewards of the blessings our Father has bestowed upon us.  As leaders and entrepreneurs, this includes all areas of life and our spheres of influence.  At The FOUNDRY, we focus on what it looks like to be a good steward, a follower of Jesus Christ, a disciple maker, and living life abundantly through offering up all we have to Him and His redemptive plan for the world.

At The FOUNDRY we understand that your business faces unique challenges that require specific solutions. That's why we offer more than just content – our experienced advisors have walked the same road you are traveling and will accompany you on your journey. What's more, our advisors are part of a vibrant community of Christ-followers who can provide support and guidance tailored to the distinct obstacles you encounter.

Valuable Insights  often stem from diverse perspectives. The FOUNDRY leverages the Balanced Business Operating System and other material that bring wisdom, clarity, and biblical alignment on how to scale a business. Our advisors, along with your fellow cohort members, come from various industries and possess a wealth of real-world experiences. Drawing from this collective knowledge, they offer a range of viewpoints to help you see situations from different angles, ultimately fueling your revenue growth.

Effective Leadership requires a clear understanding of God's design and calling for your life. Without this clarity, leading becomes unsustainable. As you grow as a Servant Leader, our advisors can guide you in navigating the inevitable chaos of business, aligning your company with God's purpose, and bringing greater focus to your endeavors.

Our Companies are tools that God has entrusted us with to bless our communities. However, maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal life can be challenging, particularly during times of stress and chaos. Our experienced advisors have personally faced similar trials and triumphs. They will assist you in prioritizing what truly matters while simultaneously building a thriving company, so you can find harmony between your professional and personal aspirations.

Experience Their Impact

"During the cohort, I treasured feeling seen by others who understand the difficulties of entrepreneurship and launching a business…. Still treasuring relationships that were built!"

Jerri Ann Jensen MS
Jerri Ann Jensen MS
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Ready to set the foundation for triple-bottom-line impact?

The Foundry Austin is now enrolling its 2025 Owner/CEO cohort. Start your application today.

Apply
Complete the online application to help us learn about you and your business so we can determine if you are the right fit for our cohort program.
Grow
Once accepted into a Foundry cohort, you will be paired with an advisor who will assess your business and be a trusted advisor throughout the program.
Experience
Live out the greater purpose  you were designed for as a Kingdom-minded business owner who is impacting your employees and city from a place of health.