Mark McClain, founder and CEO of SailPoint Technologies, shares his non-traditional path to entrepreneurship after 10 years in corporate America. He discusses building a successful tech company with faith-based values, navigating multiple funding rounds (VC, PE, IPO, and back again), and balancing business ambition with family priorities.
[Chapters]
0:00 - Introduction
2:10 - Mark on South by Southwest and Austin's tech scene
6:08 - The evolution of faith in the workplace
10:26 - Mark's journey from corporate career to entrepreneurship
15:32 - Understanding SailPoint's identity management technology
18:47 - AI as both threat and opportunity in cybersecurity
20:34 - Navigating different funding methods as an entrepreneur
24:15 - The value of community vs. coaching for entrepreneurs
29:01 - The importance of staying connected to church community
31:40 - Building a successful business without sacrificing family
35:29 - Four S's of Christian leadership: Son, Sheep, Stock, and Stewardship
39:02 - A biblical perspective on retirement and stewardship
44:23 - Closing thoughts on community and faith
In this authentic conversation, Mark reveals:
- Why success rates increase for entrepreneurs who start after age 35
- The value of both peer community and expert coaching
- How to stay connected to your faith while scaling a business
- A biblical perspective on stewarding resources and opportunity
- Practical advice for staying present with family while building a company
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