#128 ChurchSpace: Airbnb for Churches

Growing up as a pastor's kid, Emmanuel Brown saw what a financial burden church real estate can be. Churches sit empty 70% of the week even though they have commercial kitchens and professional sound systems and oh so much space for activities! So Emmanuel built ChurchSpace, a church rental marketplace. He has faith in his business – but can he convert investors if they believe congregations are shrinking? Featuring investors Jillian Manus, Beck Bamberger and Mac Conwell.

Speakers

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Emmanuel Brown

Guest • 54%

Beck Bamberger

Host • 13%

Josh Muccio

Host • 21%

Jillian Manus

Host • 5%

Mac Conwell

Host • 7%

Chapters

0:00	Intro to the episode and founder Emmanuel Brown
2:04	Emmanuel introduces ChurchSpace and the problems solved with his marketplace
4:09	Discussion about ChurchSpace's business model, revenue, and exit strategies
12:16	Emmanuel on the potential market opportunity for ChurchSpace
15:00	Emmanuel Brown's insights on faith in America and the need for commercial kitchens in churches
18:10	Investor decisions
22:03	VCs reflect on the ChurchSpace pitch
24:43	'After the pitch' interview with Emmanuel Brown
28:16	The role of faith in VCs investment decisions
32:22	The Pitch Fund's investment in ChurchSpace
35:01	Information on The Pitch Fund and call for founders to apply to season 12
35:37	Preview of next week's episode featuring a feminine hygiene startup for tweens

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