The Lord gave The Lion's Den DFW a vision and directed it to focus on real businesses connecting to real investors to make real impact. We have seen this vision come to life with the fruit of life transforming stories. With God's blessing and your help, we look back with gratitude for what God has done, and we look ahead towards the future with excitement for what is to come. We have captured the moments from this year's 1st annual virtual event and are happy to share with you our keynote speaker, Jeff Davidson's message along with the message of The Lion's Den DFW that continues to unfold.
A Message From Our Co-Founders5 Years ago, Ed Pearce and Vip Vipperman were inspired by the work of The Lion's Den Birmingham and decided to bring an annual pitch competition to Dallas with a specific focus on real businesses connecting to real investors to make real impact. Over the past 5 years, 53 companies have pitched, more than $10 million has been raised with 3 successful exits and investors have received 4x returns. We are blessed to have an incredible network of faith-based sponsors to support our work along with 18 funds that are engaged with us, 15 accelerators and incubators, over 50 ministry partners, and multiple family offices and investors. With God's blessing and your help, we look back on the past 5 years with gratitude for what God has done, and we look ahead towards the future with excitement for what is to come. Hear from our co-founders as they take us back and celebrate God's blessing over the last 5 years.
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Keynote Message from Jeff DavidsonJeff Davidson, alongside his wife Ally, is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Camp Gladiator - one of the fastest growing fitness companies in the United States. Camp Gladiator was created after Jeff & Ally participated on the NBC show American Gladiators in 2008 and has grown to over 1,000 team members with locations in 7 states earning a place in the Inc 5000 Hall of Fame. Jeff is originally from Irving, Texas and graduated with Honors from the University of Texas ERB program. Jeff began his career in finance with AXA Advisors and became one of the most distinguished advisors within the firm. Jeff's finance career culminated with the co-founding of 49 Financial, a rapidly growing, independent financial services firm. Jeff and Ally also founded CG Victory, a non-profit kids camp that operates throughout Texas. Jeff’s passion in life is serving others and fulfilling his life mission of sharing the joy of Christ by laughing, loving, and living adventurously.
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