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Andreas Widmer Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker Greater Boston AreaInvestment Management Current The Catholic University of America, The Carpenter's Fund, WQOM Previous SEVEN Fund, Twin Star Medical, OTF Group Education St. John's Seminary 500+ connections Send a messageMore options www.linkedin.com/in/andreaswidmer Contact Info Activity Branimir Stefanov endorsed the skills and expertise of Andreas Widmer Andreas is endorsed for Entrepreneurship, Business Ethics, Investments, Leadership, and Financial Advisory. 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Carpenter, Leading Authority in Financial Management for Nonprofit Corporations and Brian Burke, VP, Corporate Development & General Counsel at 3Pillar Global 12 days ago See More Background Summary Andreas Widmer is Director of Entrepreneurship Programs at the Catholic University of America and President of The Carpenter’s Fund. He was previously the co-founder of SEVEN Fund, a philanthropic organization run by entrepreneurs who invested in original research, books, and films to further enterprise solutions to poverty. He is the author of The Pope & The CEO: Pope John Paul II’s Lessons to a Young Swiss Guard, a book exploring leadership lessons that Widmer learned serving as a Swiss Guard protecting Pope John Paul II and refined during his career as a successful business executive. He is a frequent speaker around the world on issues related to business ethics, entrepreneurship, business leadership, productivity, and the challenges of executive management. Andreas works closely with top entrepreneurs, investors, and faith leaders around the world to foster enterprise solutions to poverty and promote virtuous business practices. He has developed entrepreneurial initiatives at the intersection of business and faith such as the Catholic Mental Models Project, a research effort through his social science research firm GSPEL LLC. Andreas is the Chairman of the board of advisors of WQOM, Bostons' Catholic Radio station, a Research Fellow in Entrepreneurship at the Acton Institute and an advisor to the Zermatt Summit, an annual business leadership event that strives to humanize globalization. He also serves as an advisor to Transforming Business, a research and development project at the University of Cambridge. He currently serves on the advisory boards of the Templeton Foundation, Global Adaptation Institute, Spring Hill Equity Partners, Karisimbi Business Partners, and Catholics Come Home. He is on the board of directors at the New Paradigm Research Fund, Virtual Research Associates and the World Youth Alliance. Specialties:*Investments *Start-up Advisory *Economic Development *Entrepreneurship *Business Ethics *Business Leadership *The Integration of Faith and Work Experience Director of Entrepreneurship Programs The Catholic University of America August 2012 – Present (9 months)Washington D.C. Metro Area Developing and supporting entrepreneurship programs at Catholic University of America. Teaching courses on entrepreneurship, management, and ethics. President The Carpenter's Fund January 2012 – Present (1 year 4 months)Boston, Massachusetts The Carpenter’s Fund (TCF) is a senior, collateralized lender investing in projects which are designed to increase wealth through investments into sustainable development projects. TCF specializes in small business and church infrastructure projects in emerging markets. This for-profit fund is an example of impact investing which has both projected competitive cash returns and societal impact benefits. Chariman, Advisory Board WQOM August 2012 – Present (9 months)Greater Boston Area Advisory Board John Templeton Foundation 2011 – Present (2 years) The John Templeton Foundation serves as a philanthropic catalyst for discoveries relating to the Big Questions of human purpose and ultimate reality. We support research on subjects ranging from complexity, evolution, and infinity to creativity, forgiveness, love, and free will. We encourage civil, informed dialogue among scientists, philosophers, and theologians and between such experts and the public at large, for the purposes of definitional clarity and new insights. Research Fellow in Entrepreneurship Acton Institute December 2010 – Present (2 years 5 months) The Mission of the Acton Institute is to promote a free and virtuous society characterized by individual liberty and sustained by religious principles. Advisory Board, University of Cambridge Transforming Business August 2009 – Present (3 years 9 months)United Kingdom Transforming Business is a multi-disciplinary research and development project at the University of Cambridge. Surrounding it is a growing network of Christian business ethicists, economists, practitioners, consultants, psychologists, educators and opinion formers in research institutions and companies around the world. They are united in their passion to integrate their faith with their knowledge and skills to address the most pressing social, economic, and moral challenge of our time: the elimination of poverty within the constraints of finite natural resources. Co-ordinated by Dr Peter Heslam, Dr Flint McGlaughlin, Dr Rick Goossen, and John Kay, the network has the benefit of a number of distinguished patrons and advisers, some of whom are listed below. Together with the Graduate School of Business at the University of Cape Town, Transforming Business has launched Belief in Enterprise, an exciting research and outreach initiative. Its Principal Investigators (directors) are Dr Peter Heslam and Dr Eric Wood and its initial data collection was assisted by a Research Coordinator, Dr Carol Christopher, a Research Associate, Rebecca Shah and a number of Case Study Researchers. This world class team of researchers represents a powerful mix of entrepreneurial and academic expertise BOD Virtual Research Associates March 2007 – Present (6 years 2 months) VRA develops natural language parsing technology for events analysis and predictive modeling. Our focus on social, political and economic events analysis is driven by the recognition that people re not able to fully use the ever-increasing volume of available information about global events at a time when monitoring and assessment is increasingly critical to preventive action. Founder and Co-Director SEVEN Fund June 2007 – January 2012 (4 years 8 months) S.E.VEN (www.sevenfund.org) is a virtual, non-profit entity, run by entrepreneurs, whose strategy is to markedly increase the rate of diffusion of Enterprise-based Solutions to Poverty. We do this by targeted investment, often through matching grants, which fosters thought leadership through books, films, and websites; creating role models of entrepreneurs and innovative firms in developing nations; and shaping a new discourse in government, the press and the academy, around private sector innovation, prosperity, and progressive human values. Advisor Twin Star Medical September 2006 – December 2008 (2 years 4 months) Twin Star Medical offers researchers and physicians innovative drug delivery and wound care medical device products. Twin Star product technology is unique due to its use of hollow membrane fiber integrated into therapeutic and diagnostic catheters. CEO OTF Group October 2001 – June 2008 (6 years 9 months) The OTF Group is the competitiveness consulting firm that brings the deepest experience to help build prosperity in developing economies. The OTF Group team consists of leading strategy experts who have decades of experience on competitiveness in emerging markets. The OTF Group advises developing companies, regions, and nations to be more innovative, increase productivity and create competitive advantage. The OTF Group accomplishes this through its unique coaching and consulting services, and its proprietary methodologies and software technology. Vice President, International Eprise Inc. October 2000 – September 2001 (1 year) Build up International presence of the Company. (Open)2 recommendations Joe Forgione Senior Technology Executive, CEO/COO/CPO In my career I have managed many executives, but it is a rare pleasure when you can manage somebody with the job skills,...View Jon Radoff CEO at Disruptor Beam, Inc. Andreas is a phenomenal executive: determined, passionate, unflappable. You'll walk away from any conversation with him...View Vice President, International Dragon Systems August 1996 – September 2000 (4 years 2 months) Build up international presence of the company (Open)1 recommendation Marc Hoover Executive Sales and Business Development I had the opportunity to work with Andreas for several years at Dragon Systems. Andreas is the epitome of a true gentleman and scholar. His business acumen is simply amazing. The true testament of his leadership is how many people enjoy working...View Vice President FTP Software Worldwide, Inc June 1991 – August 1996 (5 years 3 months) Build up international presence of the company Publications The Pope & The CEO(Link) Emmaus Road Publishing September 10, 2011 The Pope & The CEO is one of the few books written by collaborators and close, personal witnesses of Blessed Pope John Paul II’s life. Drawing on his experiences as a Swiss Guard for Pope John Paul II, successful businessman and free-market advocate Widmer shares his lessons in business leadership. The Pope & The CEO is a must-read for business people and students interested in the...more 2 authors Andreas Widmer Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker George Weigel In The River They Swim(Link) Templeton Press May 31, 2009 n the era of total global competition for scarce resources, where ethnic groups are at war and the rich are getting richer, where values are being tested and transformed faster than we may reflect upon them, enterprise and technology solutions to poverty represent, perhaps, the best hope for poor nations. In the River They Swim gathers a unique mix of participants who reflect on their...more (Open)11 authors, including: Andreas Widmer Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker michael fairbanks Owner, OTFGroup Elizabeth Hooper Alton Copywriter, Blogger, and Social Media Marcela Escobari Executive Director at Center for International Development Free Markets and the Culture of Common Good (Ethical Economy)(Link) Springer Verlag March 2, 2012 Recent economic development and the financial and economic crisis require a change in our approach to business and finance. This book combines theology, economy and philosophy in order to examine in detail the idea that the functioning of a free market economy depends upon sound cultural and ethical foundations. The free market is a cultural achievement, not only an economic phenomenon subject to...more 3 authors Andreas Widmer Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker Martin Schlag Juan Andrés Mercado Languages English German Italian French Spanish Skills & Expertise Most endorsed for... 99+Entrepreneurship 55Strategy 42Public Speaking 39Non-profits 39Leadership 34Strategic Planning 31Research 23Program Management 21Fundraising 20Business Strategy Andreas also knows about... 16Economics 12Business Ethics 11Community Outreach 9Investments 6Financial Advisory 6Economic Development Education St. John's Seminary M.A. 2001 – 2009 Merrimack College B.S., International Business 1989 – 1993 Recommendations Received (3)Given (8) Peter, would you like to recommend Andreas? Recommend Andreas Vice President, International Eprise Inc. Joe Forgione Senior Technology Executive, CEO/COO/CPO In my career I have managed many executives, but it is a rare pleasure when you can manage somebody with the job skills, leadership capabilities, and personal values that Andreas has. He was instrumental in transforming Eprise into a truly international software company. However, it is no surprise to me that Andreas has used his broad capabilities to become a leader in...more March 17, 2010, Joe managed Andreas at Eprise Inc. Jon Radoff CEO at Disruptor Beam, Inc. Andreas is a phenomenal executive: determined, passionate, unflappable. You'll walk away from any conversation with him wishing you had more time to hear him think... His words inspire confidence and excitement. On top of that, his encyclopedic knowledge of international business is unparalleled. If succeeding across country borders is important to you, then you NEED ...more October 20, 2009, Jon managed Andreas indirectly at Eprise Inc. Vice President, International Dragon Systems Marc Hoover Executive Sales and Business Development I had the opportunity to work with Andreas for several years at Dragon Systems. Andreas is the epitome of a true gentleman and scholar. His business acumen is simply amazing. The true testament of his leadership is how many people enjoy working with him and want to perform to the best of their ability at his direction. He truly cares about people and he has the rare ...more November 8, 2009, Marc worked with Andreas at Dragon Systems ConnectionsAll (500+)Shared (5)New (1) Michelle Widmer-Schultz2nd Owner at Michelle Widmer-Schultz Fine Art Connect2Joanne Grba2nd Marketing Director at Managed Solution Connect1Haakon Chevalier2nd Applications Specialist II at Boston Medical Center Connect2Paul Johnstone2nd Business Development Representative Connect1Len Heinrich2nd Technology Sales&Marketing Professional - Direct/Channel - Global - CRM/Sales & Services Connect1Gabriele Centinaro2nd at Nuance Communications Connect1John Spadaccini, M.S.2nd Higher Education/Nonprofit Professional Connect1James Baker2nd Distinguished Career Professor, Carnegie Mellon University Connect1Kushi Joe2nd Director, Solution Sales at Aware, Inc. 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