On this episode, we’re joined by Andrew Crapuchettes.
Andrew Crapuchettes is the founder and CEO of RedBalloon and a pioneering leader in labor market data analytics. With roots in Silicon Valley, he has built multiple successful tech companies and previously served as founding CEO of Emsi, now Lightcast. Andrew has spent over two decades helping shape how businesses, governments, and educators understand the workforce. Today, through RedBalloon, he’s leading a movement to connect values-driven employers and employees who prioritize positive workplace culture. He’s also a sought-after speaker and frequent voice in business and tech media.
Key Takeaways
- Redefining Business as a Tool to “Bless at Scale”: Crapuchettes explains how his shift to reading Proverbs transformed his view on business. He rejects models that prioritize shareholder value, advocating for capitalism as a means to bless communities. His priorities are to bless customers, develop employees, and honor shareholders.
- Flipping the Script on Marketplace Cancel Culture: After being ousted from his CEO role in 2020 for his values, Crapuchettes founded Red Balloon to support faith-based organizations that are often de-platformed by mainstream job boards. His recruiting software promotes a values-driven work environment.
- Bold Transparency as an Economic and Legal Shield: He suggests that openly communicating Christian values during hiring is both a spiritual and legal strategy, helping filter candidates, reduce discrimination lawsuit risks, and attract talent seeking a positive culture.
Christian Business Leader is the show for marketplace Christians seeking to explore and apply God’s will for business. If you want to learn more about how to do business for the glory of God and shape culture through discipling the business world, this show is for you.