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Project Octane: Kicking Into Gear
Every company has a personalized business model, one that separates them from the herd. For EO Chicago’s Zak Dabbas and Ryan Unger, co-founders of Punchkick Interactive, a mobile app and web development agency, the secret to their sustainability comes from “going flat.” In this special interview, Zak and Ryan offer insights into their EO journey, the decision to adopt a new business model, and how a flat focus has led to a surge in productivity and innovation.
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Tags: corporate structure entrepreneurial journey EO Chicago project octane Punchkick Interactive web development Zak Dabbas
Building Your Brand from the Truth Up
Categories: Company Culture Entrepreneurial Journey Inspirational Interview PR/MARKETING Project Octane
Our Newest Project Octane: “A Path to Purpose”
For 30 years, EO has been led by countless members who have volunteered their time to help strengthen the organization. Each year, thousands more do the same through the Path of Leadership (PoL) program, which equips members with the tools, knowledge and networks they need to grow as leaders. In this special interview, EO South Australia’s DAVID BARTHOLOMEUSZ, a longtime member leader and EO Accelerator trailblazer, opens up about his PoL journey, finding his purpose as a leader and giving back to get ahead.
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Tags: David Bartholomeusz EO South Australia leadership PoL project octane
Flashback Friday: The Art of Engaging
In all corners of the world, entrepreneurs are playing an integral role in the development of communities, economies and industries. And it all starts with engagement. For Rosemary Tan, a member of EO Malaysia and EO’s former Global Chairman, the art of engaging has helped her find success and significance in business and beyond. In this featured interview, Rosemary shares the highs and lows of her entrepreneurial journey, the value of EO leadership and how through engagement, she continues to find new value in herself, her business and her life.
Your family has played—and continues to play—a major role in your life, encouraging you to get the most out of everything you do. How have they contributed to your success?
RT: I can honestly say that I would not be where I am today if it weren’t for my family. I am the oldest of six siblings, and am blessed to have everyone so close by; we stay in touch regularly and meet every Sunday for a three-generation dinner. My grandma taught me how to seize every opportunity and ‘taste’ everything in life at least once. My dad, who was a successful entrepreneur, taught me the value of hard work and that experience is the best MBA you can get. And my mom, who’s a paraplegic, taught me the power of perspective and to always lend a helping hand. I am truly blessed for the strong foundation my family has given me, as well as the many lessons they’ve provided over the years. My family inspires me to engage the world every day to see what it has in store.
Categories: Entrepreneurial Journey Inspirational international Project Octane Sales WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
Tags: octane rosemary tan

Project Octane: Hustle & Heart
When it comes to running a business, there is no go-to manual for greatness or a secret recipe for success. There are, however, key ingredients that can contribute to entrepreneurial excellence. As EO Montréal’s Moranne Elarar and Marina Byezhanova can attest, it all starts with hustle and heart. In this special interview, the co-founders of Pronexia—a new generation recruitment firm—open up about their bootstrapping days, their unique hiring methodology, and the role authenticity plays when building relationships and company culture.
Categories: Best Practices Company Culture Entrepreneurial Journey general Hiring international Interview members Project Octane WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
Tags: EO Montreal hiring Hustle & Heart Marina Byezhanova millennials Moranne Elarar project octane Pronexia

Starting a SPARK
Sometimes all it takes is a little spark to start a revolution. Just ask Stacey Brewer and Ryan Harrison, EO Johannesburg members who are redefining the educational ecosystem in South Africa. In this special feature, the co-founders of SPARK Schools discuss the state of education in their home country, the far-reaching value of their hybrid learning model and how, through entrepreneurship, they’re changing lives, one student at a time.
Categories: Company Culture Entrepreneurial Journey Inspirational Interview Make a Mark members Project Octane WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
Tags: africa education octane magazine Ryan Harrison social entrepreneurship Stacey Brewer

What Does Social Entrepreneurship Look Like?
This month, we’ll be engaging in an open dialogue that asks the question, “What does social entrepreneurship look like within our global EO community and beyond?” Many of our members already have dedicated their personal and professional lives to social entrepreneurship, filling social and environmental needs around the world.
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Tags: education eo johannesburg octane project octane Ryan Harrison social entrepreneurship SPARK Schools Stacey Brewer

Sneak Preview of our Newest Octane Cover Story: Starting a SPARK

This article was written for the March 2016 issue of Octane magazine.
Sometimes all it takes is a little spark to start a revolution. Just ask Stacey Brewer and Ryan Harrison, EO Johannesburg members who are redefining the educational ecosystem in South Africa. In this special feature, the co-founders of SPARK Schools discuss the state of education in their home country, the far-reaching value of their hybrid learning model and how, through entrepreneurship, they’re changing lives, one student at a time.
Categories: Entrepreneurial Journey general Inspirational international Interview Legacy Make a Mark members Project Octane WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
Tags: #EOeconomy 31 Days of #WOMENtrepreneurship education entrepreneurs eo johannesburg octane magazine Ryan Harrison south africa SPARK Schools Stacey Brewer
Revealing the Value of People: Revisiting an EO Member’s World-Changing Idea
They say in business, you don’t pick your purpose— your purpose picks you. That’s certainly true for EO Vancouver’s David Katz, a 2014 EO Global Citizen of the Year Award winner who’s incentivizing people in impoverished communities to recycle plastic and improve their lives.
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Tags: David Katz March 2015 octane magazine project octane purpose recycle