/ About this event
Coffee Chat Silicon Valley: Faith in Business is an intimate gathering for leaders exploring what it means to build with purpose, lead with conviction, and pursue excellence without compromising their values.
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- Guests: Toby Kurth Shane Ray Martin Dr. Michael Taiwo
Toby Kurth is a San Francisco-based pastor, entrepreneur, and thought leader exploring the intersection of technology, faith, culture, and what it means to be human in an increasingly AI-driven world. Before founding a church in San Francisco in 2009, Toby spent more than 14 years as an entrepreneur and environmental consultant, building experience across business, leadership, and organizational development. Trained in history and theology, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to questions at the heart of our technological moment. Toby has also contributed to the development of Peregrine Ventures, a moral leadership program based in Oxford, supports relief work in Malawi, and directs Multiply at TBC (tbc.city), where he works at the intersection of faith, leadership, and societal impact.
Shane Ray Martin founded the PeaceTech Accelerator, whose latest 12-week cohort generated $1.27M in grants, contracts, and VC funding. His podcast has 75K+ downloads across 25 countries, and he has 40K+ LinkedIn followers. He also hosts founder events nationwide and serves as a VC at B Ventures Group, a pre-seed to Series A dual-use PeaceTech fund investing $25K–$500K.
Dr. Michael Taiwo is an engineer, social entrepreneur, and founder of the Michael Taiwo Scholarships. A former Shell USA hydrogen technology engineer, he now advises organizations on hydrogen and sustainability, connecting innovation with sustainable prosperity. Through AB Petitions, he supports founders, researchers, and accomplished professionals pursuing O-1A and EB-1A pathways, alongside career coaching and scholarship initiatives. He is passionate about helping talented people overcome barriers, maximize their potential, and create lasting impact.
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This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
