Academy Core

Academy Core is designed for emerging and experienced entrepreneurs and builders who want to deepen their imagination and formation in redemptive entrepreneurship. It’s a great fit for those seeking to discover a vibrant community of redemptive ideas, ventures, exemplars, and opportunities—in a short time.

Academy Core is a high-energy, immersive experience with a packed schedule of learning designed to activate your vision for redemptive venture-building. 

The program takes place in person over three days at the start of Academy Week: August 1-3, 2022, in Los Angeles, CA.

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Academy Core

August 1-3, 2022
Los Angeles, CA

MEET THE FACULTY
Who you are now

Emerging or experienced leader with entrepreneurial interest

Humble, ambitious Christian seeking to strengthen your faith and apply it as fully as possible in your vocation 

Eager to learn about redemptive venture-building and developing the imagination and practices of a redemptive leader

What you’ll learn

What redemptive entrepreneurship is—in principle, theology, and practice 

Commitments and practices of a redemptive leader

How real-life entrepreneurs are building ventures and practicing redemptive entrepreneurship through the Praxis community

Where you’re going

Considering a shift toward more entrepreneurial work; or

Resolving to participate with clearer redemptive purpose in your existing entrepreneurial roles; or

Founding a venture to address a gap you see in the world

Format

Three-day in-person event (approximately 20 hours of active participation) in Los Angeles, CA, with a global group of participants

Live talks, panels, and intimate roundtables with Academy faculty

Venture pitches by Praxis Fellows (founders of our portfolio ventures)

Discussion and reflection in small groups

Timeline

Application period: April 1–May 25, 2022

Accepted candidates notified: May 27, 2022

Program fee deposit due: June 3, 2022

Academy Core: August 1–3, 2022

Academy Speakers and Mentors

Praxis Team

Meet the team behind Academy.

ACADEMY MENTORS

Meet prior mentors of Academy programs.

Bernard Worthy

Bernard Worthy

Bernard Worthy

LoanWell

Brett Hagler

Brett Hagler

Brett Hagler

New Story Charity

Diana Mao

Diana Mao

Diana Mao

Nomi Network

Jena Lee Nardella

Jena Lee Nardella

Jena Lee Nardella

Praxis

Jessica Kim

Jessica Kim

Jessica Kim

ianacare

Liz Bohannon

Liz Bohannon

Liz Bohannon

Sseko Designs

Mallory Dwinal-Palisch

Mallory Dwinal-Palisch

Mallory Dwinal-Palisch

Oxford Teacher's Academy

Misan Rewane

Misan Rewane

Misan Rewane

WAVE

Peter Greer

Peter Greer

Peter Greer

HOPE International

Trevor Hightower

Trevor Hightower

Trevor Hightower

Craftwork

What participants gain

You’ll grow as a leader. You’ll be learning from more than a dozen Academy faculty and speakers—wise leaders with expertise in strategy, operations, and leadership—who are exemplars of redemptive entrepreneurship and active contributors to the Praxis community.

You’ll develop a vision and learn frameworks for redemptive action over the long haul. Ideas are just abstractions until they make their way into your imagination, your practices, and your specific context. Because the goal is to turn your faith and imagination into action, you’ll come away with plenty of ideas to fuel the next stage of your  entrepreneurial journey.

You’ll experience a life-giving community and open up opportunities for collaboration and career advancement. Your cohort for the three days will include a fascinating and diverse group of peers on a similar vocational journey. After Academy Week you’ll have access to a private community platform to share advice, jobs, and connections. And, for those seeking to work at a redemptive venture, you’ll get a special designation on the Praxis Talent Network—our two-sided platform for career opportunities in our global venture portfolio.

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2022 ACADEMY APPLICATIONs

Applications for the 2022 Academy close on May 25.
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Applynominate

April 1 - May 25

Apps Open

May 27

Decisions

Payments due 7 days after decisions sent



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August 1-3

CoRe Program

Los Angeles, CA

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program fees

Program
Fee

$695

includes Double Occupancy room on campus at Biola

Upgrade to Hotel

+ $200

Double Occupancy hotel room with Queen bed

Upgrade to Hotel

+ $400

Single Occupancy hotel room with King bed


Program Fees include all materials, meals, shuttle to and from LAX airport, and a Double Occupancy room in campus housing. All programs have the option to upgrade housing to a nearby hotel for an additional cost.

Upgrade to a hotel with a Double Occupancy room with a Queen bed for $200 per person; or a Single Occupancy room with a King bed for $400 per person. Limited by availability.

Note: For Double Occupancy rooms, you will be able to choose your roommate if you have a partner or friend attending the event, or you can opt to have Praxis match you with a same-gender roommate.
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Scholarship Information


There are two types of scholarships available: Sponsored and Need-Based.

Sponsored
Each year Praxis works with individuals and organizations who fund scholarships for specific types of participants. Examples may include scholarships for founders from a specific region (e.g. Latin America), those affiliated with a certain college or organization, or demographic-based (e.g. emerging female founders). If you were invited to apply for a Sponsored scholarship, please note this in your application — for others, simply complete your application as completely as possible and you will be considered if there is a sponsored scholarship available to you.

Need-Based
Praxis has a very limited number of need-based scholarships. Out of respect for those with the most need, we kindly request that you only apply for a need-based scholarship if you are in an extreme financial situation and could only participate if you were awarded one.

Academy Core FAQs

  • I am new to the Praxis community and would like to learn more about redemptive entrepreneurship. Is this the right program for me?

    Yes! We are excited to share a redemptive vision with you and cannot wait to see what the future holds.

  • Will I need to arrange my own travel and lodging arrangements for Academy Week?

    You will make your own travel arrangements. Lodging will be included in your ticket price. You will have the option to stay in an offsite hotel or onsite at Biola. (Please note that the earlier you apply, the more lodging options will be available).

  • What will the schedule look like for Academy Week?

    We do not share the full schedule for Academy Week in advance but you will receive information about when you should expect to arrive and depart upon acceptance to the program.

  • When will I hear back from Praxis about my acceptance to Praxis Academy?

    Applications close on May 25, 2022 and applicants will be notified of their acceptance by May 27. Deposits are due by June 3.

  • Are scholarships available?

    There are two types of scholarships available: Sponsored and Need-Based.

    Sponsored
    Each year Praxis works with individuals and organizations who fund scholarships for specific types of participants. Examples may include scholarships for founders from a specific region (i.e. Latin America), those affiliated with a certain college or organization, or demographic-based (i.e. emerging female founders). If you were invited to apply for a Sponsored scholarship, please note this in your application — for others, simply complete your application as completely as possible and you will be considered if there is a sponsored scholarship available to you.

    Need-Based
    Praxis has a very limited number of need-based scholarships. Out of respect for those with the most need, we kindly request that you only apply for a need-based scholarship if you are in an extreme financial situation and could only participate if you were awarded one.

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