September Lunch and Learn - 7Bridges Collective Showcase
7Bridges Collective is a local redemptive business accelerator and angel investment group engaging early stage, post-revenue founders with faith-aligned mentorship and faith-aligned capital. The accelerator runs from January and finishes in September with a Showcase in which 4 local companies will pitch their businesses for investment from stage in front of the live audience of our September Lunch & Learn.
In addition to the 4 pitches, a brief keynote message will be provided by Matt Chang, CEO of Chang Robotics and member of the 7Bridges Angel Investment Group. A copy of Matt's recent book, Risk Taking is Biblical, will be given out to everyone in attendance. Judges will include Sirena Moore-Thomas of Kingdom Co-Working, Edmond Williams of EAC and Dr. Pete Garcia, Dean of the Business School at Trinity College of Jacksonville. Northeast Florida Christian Chamber of Commerce Board Member and President of National Christian Foundation Jacksonville, Chris Chancey, will serve as the emcee for the 7Bridges Showcase.
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August Lunch and Learn with Ricky Caplin
Richard “Ricky” Caplin is a technology founder, investor, and first-generation family office leader committed to building businesses that amplify and fuel faith, hope, and love by maximizing our God-given gifts in the workplace and the communities we serve. He is Founder and Chairman of Caplin Ventures, a Jacksonville-based family office investing across technology, healthcare, sports, and real estate, with a portfolio employing more than 1,000 people nationwide. He previously founded The HCI Group, one of the largest global healthcare IT consulting firms, which merged with Tech Mahindra in 2017.
Ricky is also majority owner of SportingJax, a professional soccer ecosystem featuring men's and women's clubs, one of the nation's largest youth academies, and a large-scale sports-anchored development project.
His recognitions include Ernst & Young Florida Entrepreneur of the Year, Jacksonville Business Journal Ultimate CEO, and multiple Inc. 500/5000 awards. A former CPA, he holds bachelor's and master's degrees in Accounting from the University of Florida.
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July Lunch and Learn with H.B. Charles
Pastor H.B. Charles Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida, where he has faithfully served since 2008.
Pastor Charles is a nationally respected preacher, teacher, author, and conference speaker. He has written or contributed to numerous books, including On Preaching, On Pastoring, Power in the Pulpit, and The Difference Jesus Makes. He is also the host of the popular On Preaching Podcast, which equips pastors and church leaders around the world.
Known for his clear biblical teaching, practical wisdom, and engaging sense of humor, Pastor Charles often jokes that the first question people ask him is what "H.B." stands for. The answer? Nothing at all. H.B. is his full name—and, thanks to family tradition, it's his son's name as well.
Most importantly, Pastor Charles is a devoted husband to his wife, Crystal, and proud father of three children: H.B. III, Natalie, and Hailey.
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June Lunch and Learn with Joel Chakra
Joel serves as the Chief Operating Officer of The Tebow Group and is also the Managing Partner of WaterStone Impact Fund, where he works alongside mission-driven leaders, businesses, and organizations to create lasting impact through faith-filled leadership and strategic investment.
Joel brings a unique background as an operator, investor, and business leader with a deep passion for integrating faith and work in meaningful ways. Through his leadership with The Tebow Group and WaterStone, he has helped support organizations and initiatives that are making a difference both locally and globally.
Most importantly, Joel is a man who loves Christ and desires to steward influence, leadership, and opportunity for Kingdom purposes. We’re looking forward to hearing his story, his leadership journey, and the lessons God has taught him along the way.
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May Lunch and Learn with Dylan Fisher
Dylan Fisher serves as Chief of Staff at Florida Family Voice, where he leads strategic operations and organizational initiatives.
Before joining Florida Family Voice, he served in the Executive Office of Governor Ron DeSantis, most recently as Director of the Governor’s Faith and Community Initiative. He also held multiple roles within the administration, including Policy Chief in the Governor’s Office of Policy and Budget.
Prior to his service in the Governor’s Office, Mr. Fisher held roles with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the Florida House of Representatives, and as a Florida Gubernatorial Fellow.
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