Linked Friends is a faith-driven innovation lab that equips international students to design ventures for redemptive impact.
We merge faith, innovation, and mission—turning ideas into solutions that transform lives and communities worldwide.
Linked Friends offers three key components designed to inspire ideas, develop ventures, and
foster collaboration for Kingdom impact.
Every participant moves through a guided innovation pathway designed to help them uncover
purpose, build solutions, and create redemptive impact through faith and creativity.
Launched the Linked Friends Innovation Lab with 3-month sprints, clear success metrics, and a commitment to scalable, system-based solutions.
Recognized the opportunity to transform ministry for 1.3
million international students and identified systemic
challenges within IFI.