Expanding
Christ-Centered Entrepreneurship
Connecting faith-driven founders in supportive cohorts to build redemptive businesses through intentional community and resources
Welcome to Startup Garage
Are you wondering what the Startup Garage does? Our Founder, Jon VerLee, would love to welcome you to our network.
Our STory
Building Businesses that Reflect the Gospel
At Startup Garage, we believe entrepreneurship is a powerful way to live out faith. Our mission is to expand Christ-centered entrepreneurship by equipping faith-driven founders with the mentorship, funding, and resources they need to launch and grow businesses rooted in Biblical principles.
What started as a program at Calvin University has now expanded to serve both students and working professionals, helping them go further, faster. We exist to close the gap between faith and business—demonstrating that companies can be both financially viable and deeply redemptive.
If you're looking to build a business that integrates faith, purpose, and impact, we’d love to connect. Let’s build something that matters—together.
events
Turn Your Faith-Driven Idea into Reality
At Startup Garage, we’re equipping Christ-centered founders to build businesses that reflect the Gospel. Whether you’re launching a new venture or looking to grow, we connect you with the right people, resources, and support to help you go further, faster.
Looking to get involved? Explore our upcoming events, connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, and take the next step in your journey.
Cohorts
Find the Right Path for your startup journey
Whether you're a college student with a bold idea or a working professional ready to take your venture to the next level, Startup Garage has a cohort designed for you. Our Collegiate and Professional cohorts provide mentorship, funding, and a community to help you build a business rooted in faith and purpose.
Discover which cohort is right for you and take the next step toward launching a redemptive business.
Network
The people driving Redemptive entrepreneurship
Startup Garage is built on a network of experienced mentors, inspiring speakers, and bold student founders who are shaping businesses that reflect the Gospel. Our mentors and speakers bring wisdom and real-world experience, while our student founders are launching ventures with faith at the center.