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DMV Redemptive Labs
DMV Redemptive Labs (designed by Praxis) is a three day, two night in-person discipleship programme for early stage founders who are seeking to steward the power of business for the good of their neighbours and the renewal of culture. This gathering is followed by 6 virtual gatherings called Peer Circles that take place once every 3 weeks, where we will dive deeper into the Redemptive Business Playbook.
Across the gathering, founders are introduced to the Redemptive Frame, share vision presentations, discuss the content of the Redemptive Playbooks, and synthesize their learnings for personal and venture application.
Founders leave the mentor-driven Lab with an understanding of redemptive strategy, operations, and leadership; a series of prototypes to run in their venture; relationships with peers and mentors for ongoing support; and join a lifetime community of like-minded Fellows across Southeast Asia.​
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Kingdom-Minded Founders come to DMV Redemptive Labs to seek:
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Mission-Driven Funding – Learn to seek and steward capital with discernment, ensuring every resource aligns with your God-given mission — echoing the call in Luke 16:10–11 to be faithful with worldly wealth so you can be entrusted with true riches.
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Seasoned Guidance – Walk alongside entrepreneurs who have built enduring, values-centered companies, drawing from their faith-shaped journeys to navigate your own — living out the Proverbs 15:22 truth that “plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.”
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Practical Wisdom – Gain insights shaped by Scripture and grounded in prayerful discernment, so your strategies flow from “the fear of the LORD” — the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10). Learn to innovate in ways that both advance your mission and honor God.
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Faith as Your Foundation – Build your venture on the solid rock of Christ (Matthew 7:24–25), weaving Biblical principles into every decision and practice. Discover how faith not only sustains the leader but also strengthens the mission and long-term resilience of the business.
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Purposeful Community – Join a fellowship of founders who “spur one another on toward love and good deeds” (Hebrews 10:24–25), sharing both the burdens and breakthroughs of redemptive entrepreneurship.
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Instead of chasing success as the world defines it, we equip you to pursue kingdom impact that lasts for eternity — building ventures that serve others, transform culture, and glorify God.​​
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What can you expect?
Transformative Content​​
At DMV Redemptive Labs, you’ll be introduced to the Redemptive Frame from Praxis, a biblical lens for moving ventures beyond the exploitative or merely ethical into what is truly redemptive. Through vision sharing, the Redemptive Playbooks, and rich discussion, you’ll gain clear insight for both your walk with Christ and your venture’s future. You’ll leave with an understanding of redemptive strategy, operations, and leadership; a series of prototypes to run in your venture; and relationships with peers and mentors for ongoing support.
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Sessions will include: ​​​
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Redemptive Frame
The Redemptive Frame helps define and explore redemptive possibilities in an organizational setting. It overlays the 3 Ways to Build (Exploitative, Ethical, Redemptive) with the 3 Dimensions of Building (Strategy, Operations, Leadership). -
Redemptive Strategy
Strategy centers on what we build. It's everything the venture does to express mission, serve customers, and create value—in the form of products, services, programs, brands, and even digital and physical experiences. We define Strategy by its cultural impact: “What does this organization do to the world?” -
Redemptive Operations
Operations centers on how we build. It's everything the venture does to develop, support, and deliver the Strategy in the form of culture, financial models, value chains, and partnerships. We define Operations by its people impact: “What does this organization do to its people and partners?” -
Redemptive Leadership
Leadership centers on why we build. It's the motives, worldviews, imagination, and practices of the leadership team, whose decisions and actions set the course for the venture’s Strategy and Operations. We define Leadership Intent by its success script: “What definition of success are the leaders of the organization living out?
Spiritual Formation
Prayer, teaching, and shared spiritual practices will be woven throughout the programme, that we might grow in faith as we grow in leadership.
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Mentorship
We prayerfully invite mentors who share our vision for walking alongside founders — not only in building ventures, but in growing as faithful, Christ‑centred leaders. These mentors are seasoned builders, professionals, and investors who offer wisdom shaped by years of experience, yet are equally committed to caring for you as a whole person.
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They will join us from the very beginning, participating in the kick‑off sessions, and will remain available for contact throughout the programme for counsel, encouragement, and prayer. Alongside this, peer mentoring will be a valued part of the journey, as fellow founders often carry insights and experiences that speak directly to your own path.
Who should apply?
This programme is for founders who sense God’s call to build ventures that bless others and reflect His Kingdom.
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You may be a good fit if you are:​​
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Leading a Growing Venture – Running an early stage tech (or tech enabled) startup (post‑product, generating revenue) with potential to scale for greater impact.
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Redemptive Approach - Addressing a critical cultural issue or area of brokenness through a redemptive approach
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Curious About Faith + Business Integration – Perhaps you’ve wondered how faith and entrepreneurship can meaningfully work together, or have seen them as separate worlds and now want to explore how they might be united.
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Gospel‑Shaped in Practice – Striving (or wanting to strive) to reflect Christ’s character in your products, services, culture, and operations.
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Humble and Teachable – Open to growth, counsel, and pursuing excellence for God’s glory.
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Seeking Godly Fellowship – Desiring to journey alongside like‑minded founders for encouragement and accountability.
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Full-time and Fully Present – Working full-time on your venture and able to attend: (1) all three days and two nights in person, wherever you are coming from, and (2) all six Peer Circles (virtual gatherings).
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Whether you are firmly committed to faith‑driven entrepreneurship or just beginning to explore what that integration could mean, we invite you to prayerfully consider joining us for this season of learning, reflection, and community.
What you will experience
DMV Redemptive Labs is more than an event — it is a space set apart for renewal, equipping, and Kingdom‑minded growth.
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As a participant, you will:
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Learn and Apply the Redemptive Frame – Explore how a Kingdom perspective shapes your strategy, operations, and leadership, and discover how to identify and steward your unique redemptive opportunity.​
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Receive Godly Counsel from Mentors and Guest Speakers – Journey closely with two assigned mentors, and gain wisdom from seasoned founders, operators, and investors who openly share their faith‑shaped experience.​
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Join a Lifelong Fellowship – Join a diverse cohort of Christ‑centred founders committed to sharpening one another in faith and mission, with ongoing alumni gatherings, small groups, and forums after the programme.
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That you may find the vision and conviction to steward what God has entrusted to you for His glory and the good of others.
Programme Fees
The programme fee is S$500 per participant - which is a subsidised rate - made possible through the generosity of partners who share our vision. This is a fraction of the true value, kept low so finances will not hinder those God is calling.​
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Equity-Free – You retain full ownership of your business. Any future investment discussions are entirely separate from your participation here.​
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Godly Counsel – Hours of wisdom from seasoned founders, worth far more than the cost.​
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All‑Inclusive – Twin-share hotel accommodation and all meals included.
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*Airfare and airport transfers not included.
FAQ
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Am I guaranteed investment as a participant?
Our primary focus is on forming and equipping entrepreneurs as redemptive leaders—guiding ventures to become more effective, more profitable, and more impactful for the Kingdom. You will have opportunities to share your investment needs during the programme, but guaranteed investments is not part of this programme.
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Can I apply if I only have an idea for a company?
At this time, we are only accepting early‑stage founders who have at least a working prototype. However, we’d love to hear your idea—feel free to connect with us for feedback and to stay in touch as your vision develops.
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Which countries do you accept applications from?
We welcome founders from across Southeast Asia. Past Fellows have joined us from Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Cambodia, Hong Kong, and Japan.
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How many from my company can attend the programme?
Up to two participants per company may attend. The founder should be one of them, but if you do not have a co‑founder, you may bring another key team member to help process and implement takeaways.
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Do I need to attend every session? Can I share attendance with someone else?
The programme is intentionally designed as a complete, immersive journey. We ask that founders commit to the full schedule. In unusual situations, please speak with us before applying so we can advise you.
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Does my start-up have to be a digital technology company to apply?
Not necessarily. If you’re unsure whether your venture is “tech” enough, reach out and we’ll be happy to clarify.
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Does my company have to be a “social business” to apply?
By applying a redemptive framework, we believe all businesses are “social” in that they have to consider the impact their products and services will have on their customers and culture, as well as how they run their business (how they treat their people, how they treat their customers).
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Do I need to have been a Christian for a long time to apply?
No. We do not equate duration with depth. Instead, we are looking for participants who are teachable, in community with fellow believers, and seeking to integrate their faith with their startup.
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Do all my employees need to be believers for me to qualify?
Not necessarily. However, a core of like minded Christians is strongly recommended, as the material can be “paradigm shifting” and journeying together to make changes in your company is important.
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Are financial scholarships available?
While we usually encourage all participants to invest in their own growth, do contact us if you are facing unusual challenges and we will consider on a case by case basis.
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If I’m not sure my company qualifies, can I speak with someone on your team before I apply?
Absolutely—we welcome your questions and are happy to explore together whether DMV Redemptive Labs is a good fit for your journey.
Mentors & Speakers
Our Fellows
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