Join us on the TC Cook Show as we welcome Andrew Crapuchettes, Founder & CEO of RedBalloon, America’s fastest-growing mission‑driven job board for employers and job seekers aligned with values of freedom, faith, and merit. In this candid and inspiring conversation, Andrew shares how his journey—from Silicon Valley entrepreneur to leading a $50 million tech firm—led to his bold decision to build a non‑“woke” job platform that empowers individuals to bring their whole selves to work. After being pushed out of his previous role for being “too conservative and Christian,” Andrew launched RedBalloon in 2021, starting with a weekend’s worth of work and scaling rapidly by leaning into a values-centered mission.LinkedIn+14redballoon.work+14nrb.org+14jboard.io+2WIRED+2
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How Andrew’s faith-informed leadership shaped his business ethic and organizational culture.WIREDjboard.io
The strategic importance of mission-driven branding in attracting loyal employers and job seekers.LinkedIn+10jboard.io+10redballoon.work+10
His boots‑on‑the‑ground origin story—launching RedBalloon over one weekend using white‑label job board tools.LinkedIn+12jboard.io+12missionmatters.com+12
Growth, challenges, and pivot: how a passionate stance on vaccine mandates catapulted RedBalloon into national attention via media coverage, then led to expansion through an ATS and recruiting services.jboard.io
Real stories of lives transformed: unsolicited notes from users saying RedBalloon changed marriages, restored joy, and renewed faith.redballoon.workjboard.io
Practical advice for Christian business leaders: building mission-aligned companies that honor faith while providing real value.missionmatters.com+4investedwithpurpose.org+4Apple Podcasts+4
Connect with Andrew:
RedBalloon: A merit‑based job board uniting like‑minded employers and career‑minded job seekers.YouTube+12redballoon.work+12missionmatters.com+12
LinkedIn: Search “Andrew Crapuchettes” to follow his insights on culture, hiring, and workplace values.WIRED+14LinkedIn+14nrb.org+14
Thank you to our generous sponsors who make this show possible:
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Why Watch:
This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in leadership, entrepreneurship, and the intersection of faith and work. Andrew’s journey—from tech startup veteran to culture-shaping Christian business owner—offers both inspiration and practical lessons for building mission-led ventures that thrive.
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