What does it look like to build a company—and a life—rooted in both purpose and profit?
In this episode of Purpose & Profit Podcast, we sit down with William Norvell, a top 1% podcaster, investor, and trusted advisor to faith-driven entrepreneurs. William brings a wealth of experience, from co-founding Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor, to his current work with Forte, a company on a mission to democratize mental health in the workplace.
With an MBA from Stanford and a unique journey that spans investment banking, private equity, and startup leadership, William offers a candid, wisdom-filled conversation about faith, business, and the complex human decisions leaders must make. Whether you're a mission-minded entrepreneur or nonprofit leader looking to create sustainable impact, this episode is full of practical insights and vision for a better future.
You’ll Learn:
How William’s journey—from Alabama to Stanford—shaped his views on leadership, purpose, and wealth.
Why values-based investing is more than a trend, and how to align your portfolio with your convictions.
The origin story of Faith Driven Entrepreneur and the gap it sought to fill in the faith and business world.
Why William believes nonprofit CEOs have one of the toughest jobs, and how financial sustainability can shift the paradigm.
What it means to run a Public Benefit Corporation and how that changes decisions from the boardroom to the break room.
A raw take on early team dynamics and how to handle tough leadership decisions with both grace and clarity.
A bold vision for the future, where businesses are inherently purposeful and nonprofits are free from constant fundraising.
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Get to know your co-hosts, Dave Raley and Carly Berna.
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Special thanks to editor and sound engineer Barry R. Hill and producer Abigail Morse.
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