Be inspired and equipped

Partnerships & Resources

Explore some of our favorite partnerships and resources that inspire and equip Biola’s community of innovators. These are the organizations, tools and communities we collaborate with and learn from, and we think you’ll love them too.

Partnerships

Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Investor

Faith Driven Entrepreneur (FDE) and Faith Driven Investor (FDI) are global movements that equip Christian founders and investors to build ventures and steward capital that honor God and create redemptive impact. In 2025, Biola hosted the world’s largest FDE/FDI watch party in partnership with the Office of Innovation, uniting students, alumni, and marketplace leaders to explore how Christ-centered innovation and stewardship can transform industries and culture for God’s kingdom.

Exit Hours

Exit Hours is a Southern California founder community that connects entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem leaders through high-energy pitch and networking events. In partnership with Biola’s Office of Innovation, it gives Biolans opportunities to engage in real-world entrepreneurship and build ventures with redemptive impact. Beginning in 2026, Exit Hours will be hosted quarterly at Biola, strengthening the university’s role in Southern California’s founder ecosystem.

Praxis

Praxis Labs partners with Biola’s Office of Innovation to equip the university’s entrepreneurial community to integrate faith and redemptive purpose into their work. Through its global Local Ecosystems network, Biola hosts 2–3 day intensive labs that help innovators align their ventures with calling and the common good. With Praxis resources and local mentorship, students, alumni, faculty, and staff are empowered to pursue creative, impactful ventures that serve others and reflect Christ.

Upcoming Partnerships

OCEAN x Biola Accelerator
TED x Biola
Biola Angel Conference

Resources

The Innovation Blogs

Podcasts

Books

Entrepreneurship Course @ Biola LEARN

We are developing an Entrepreneurship Certificate program for aspiring innovators that are seeking to learn about the nuts and bolts of innovation and entrepreneurship in a more formalized way. The courses are easy to follow, engaging and will help you grow as an entrepreneur.

Learn More about Biola LEARN

"Entrepreneurs are significant drivers for our economy and spur innovation across industries. Congratulations to Biola University on their commitment to the Certificate Program on Entrepreneurship that will prepare students to succeed and prosper as entrepreneurs and leaders in the future. Students will receive a tremendous benefit as they develop and perfect their own skills."

Dan Cathy
Chairman and CEO at Chick-fil-A, Inc.