#32 How to build mission first: an app for 2 billion Christians

What happens when tech meets spirituality? This week on "Something New," Steph and Leeor talk to Alex Jones, the founder of Hallow—an app changing how millions of people connect with their faith. Hallow started as part of Alex's personal journey to reconnect with his faith but quickly became the world's leading Christian app. Alex explains how he realized that a startup was the perfect way to expand Hallow and why the combination of technology, a clear mission, and faith has deeply resonated with users.

We dig into everything from angel investors backing a prayer app (yes, really) to heartwarming stories of how Hallow has changed lives. Whether you're interested in growing a startup with a mission or just want to hear about Hallow’s Super Bowl commercial with Mark Wahlberg, this episode has plenty of depth and insight.

Key Discussion Points:

• Alex’s path from business school to building Hallow, a prayer and meditation app.
• Navigating VC pitches for a faith-based startup and how his mission based and altruistic approach helped Hallow break through.
• The real-life impact of Hallow, from helping people through grief to finding hope in times of crisis.
• How Hallow is scaling globally and creating digital prayer communities.
• The story behind Hallow's Super Bowl ad featuring Mark Wahlberg.

Guest Info:
Alex Jones is the founder of Hallow, the leading prayer and meditation app focused on helping people deepen their Christian faith. With over 20 million downloads, Hallow combines modern tech with ancient traditions to deliver a meaningful connection with ones faith, now expanding its reach across multiple countries.

 

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