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 - Introduction2:10 - Mark on South by Southwest and Austin's tech scene6:08 - The evolution of faith in the workplace10:26 - Mark's journey from corporate career to entrepreneurship15:32 - Understanding SailPoint's identity management technology18:47 - AI as both threat and opportunity in cybersecurity20:34 - Navigating different funding methods as an entrepreneur24:15 - The value of community vs. coaching for entrepreneurs29:01 - The importance of staying connected to church community31:40 - Building a successful business without sacrificing family35:29 - Four S's of Christian leadership: Son, Sheep, Stock, and Stewardship39:02 - A biblical perspective on retirement and stewardship44:23 - Closing thoughts on community and faithIn this authentic conversation, Mark reveals:<ul><li>Why success rates increase for entrepreneurs who start after age 35</li><li>The value of both peer community and expert coaching</li><li>How to stay connected to your faith while scaling a business</li><li>A biblical perspective on stewarding resources and opportunity</li><li>Practical advice for staying present with family while building a company</li></ul>#FaithDrivenEntrepreneur #EntrepreneurialJourney #BusinessLeadership #FaithAndWork #ServantLeadership

Faith Driven Entrepreneur is a movement dedicated to gathering one million Christ-following entrepreneurs and equipping them, so they can fulfill their call to create and transform the world around them.

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After decades in tech, Mark McClain reveals the myth of the young founder and how his unprecedented journey—venture capital, private equity, two IPOs—taught him what matters. "The tiny overlap of people who share your worldview and have relevant business experience is super valuable," McClain insists, challenging entrepreneurs to find their community before success isolates them. His SailPoint story proves that true entrepreneurship isn't about age, but finding the right coaching, community, and courage at any stage.

Episode 327 - The Founder Timeline Myth: Mark McClain's Path to IPO and Back

160113 | May 6, 2025

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Faith Driven Entrepreneur is a movement dedicated to gathering one million Christ-following entrepreneurs and equipping them, so they can fulfill their call to create and transform the world around them.

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