Ep. 119 - Tim Connors on Building a $40 Billion Mission for the Poor, the Planet, and the Church | Catholic Social Teaching | Venture Capital | Parish Revival

Virtuous Leaders with Dr. Johann D'Souza · Oct 6, 2026 · 34m

Most people think you have to choose. Do good in the world, or do well for yourself. Pick one. That is one of the most expensive lies in business, and this conversation is my evidence against it.

Tim Connors has created more than $40 billion in market value as a venture capitalist. He was an early backer of Chime, Zipline, and Cloud Apartments, and he sits on the board of one of the largest Catholic philanthropic organizations in the world. He turns down most of what crosses his desk for a single reason. He refuses to fund a company that makes money by hurting the people it serves.

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