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How an ex-cop turned entrepreneur gives back by combatting human trafficking

Entrepreneurs' Organization

After obtaining a bachelor’s degree at Middle Tennessee State University, I entered the Metro Nashville Police academy in 2007. With my extensive knowledge in complex investigations involving trafficking organizations, I thought, “How can we give back to our community?”. Tell us about Operation Rose and its community impact.

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Introducing: Stories of Oklahoma Innovation

Innovation 2 Enterprise

Today we are launching the new i2E blog, Stories of Oklahoma Innovation. Each week, we will publish a blog taken from our actual experience working with Oklahoma’s entrepreneurs to build new, innovative technology companies. . i2E venture advisors go into the community with their sleeves rolled up. Expect a real-world view. .

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Today’s entrepreneurs weigh in: Is entrepreneurship a lonely journey?

Entrepreneurs' Organization

. “I had a great group of people, and new friends, with me but none of my old friends where there” Ron Lovett, founder and chief alignment officer at Connolly Owens , founder and chief community officer at Vida Living and a member of EO Atlantic Canada. In 2007 I came across EO. and more articles from the EO blog. .

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4 Lessons learned from building a sustainable business model

Entrepreneurs' Organization

13 ) while building sustainable cities and communities ( SDG No. The even bigger issue to making home automation ubiquitous is cost: Since 2000, the cost of homes has outpaced household income in all but the years 2007–2012. The post 4 Lessons learned from building a sustainable business model appeared first on THE BLOG.

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Small Groups and the Long Game at #SXSW

This is going to be BIG.

In 2007, I met Rob May for the first time in person at the first SXSW I ever went to. We just hung out in a small group of nobodies, having chatted a bit through our respective blogs before. We just hung out in a small group of nobodies, having chatted a bit through our respective blogs before. Just breakfast. No big party.

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Reflections on the Origin Story of EO Global Leadership Academy (GLA)

Entrepreneurs' Organization

It is a spirit that has contributed to the personal development of some of the world’s finest entrepreneurs making a true impact on companies, communities, and families across the globe. The Origins David Galbenski and I served on the EO Global Board together in 2007. and more articles from the EO blog.

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My Journey from GSEA Global Finalist to Digital Nomad

Entrepreneurs' Organization

At Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) , our vision is to build the world’s most influential community of entrepreneurs. A global finalist in the 2007 GSEA competition, he is now an EO Minnesota member who owns five businesses. In 2007, I competed in the GSEA Global Finals and afterward was encouraged to join EO Accelerator.