Theology in the Raw Beyond Relief: From Poverty to Flourishing with Will Acuff
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May 11, 2026 
Will Acuff, co-founder of Corner to Corner and author focused on poverty transformation, discusses moving into a low-income neighborhood and launching entrepreneur training and micro‑loan programs. He shares stories of local business pivots, cross‑economic collaboration, church partnerships for sustained development, and practices for joy and resilience amid long suffering.
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Join An Ecosystem To Boost Business Survival
- Anyone can start a business but success jumps when entrepreneurs join a supportive ecosystem offering education, mentorship, and capital.
- Corner to Corner's ecosystem raises five-year survival from ~23% to ~73%, with their grads at ~81%.
Small Loan Turned Into Big Corporate Contract
- Kayla Hall used Corner to Corner: a $1,000 0% loan upgraded her equipment and led to a contract with Goldman Sachs ordering 200 units.
- She paid back the loan in six weeks and was invited to ring the NYSE bell for vision casting.
Let The Market Tell You If Your Idea Works
- Validate your idea with the market rather than assumptions; collect weekly customer feedback and iterate based on real responses.
- Corner to Corner requires students to report client conversations so they pivot fast (e.g., avocado to vanilla ice cream).
