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Tagged: project octane
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.
Categories: Entrepreneurial Journey general members Project Octane
Tags: corporate structure entrepreneurial journey EO Chicago project octane Punchkick Interactive web development Zak Dabbas
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.
Categories: Entrepreneurial Journey general Inspirational international Interview Legacy Make a Mark Project Octane Video
Tags: David Bartholomeusz EO South Australia leadership PoL project octane
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
June 2016 Project Octane: A Student of Opportunity
In entrepreneurship, opportunities can present themselves in various ways. For participants of the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA), EO’s flagship program for nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs, opportunities for leadership and business growth are boundless. Just ask Violeta Martinez, winner of the 2016 EO GSEA Global Finals and founder of VAIZA, an El Salvador-based, luxury brand crafted from the heart. In this special interview, Violeta talks about the importance of giving back through business, empowering women to be strong leaders and the invaluable role EO GSEA plays in the lives of student entrepreneurs everywhere.
Categories: Entrepreneurial Journey EO News Inspirational international Video WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
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.
Categories: Company Culture Entrepreneurial Journey Inspirational international Interview Make a Mark members Project Octane Technology Video WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
Tags: education eo johannesburg octane project octane Ryan Harrison social entrepreneurship 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.
Categories: Best Practices Company Culture Entrepreneurial Journey Inspirational Make a Mark members Project Octane Video
Tags: David Katz March 2015 octane magazine project octane purpose recycle
How to Turn a Fun Idea into a Franchise
In the December issue of Octane, EO’s award-winning member magazine, we spotlighted Nick Friedman, an EO Central Florida member and co-founder/president of College Hunks Hauling Junk, the largest junk-removal and moving service in the U.S. In two years, Nick turned a fun business idea into a national brand, thanks to his innovative approach to marketing and willingness to try new things.
Watch a special video that highlights Nick’s entrepreneurial journey, read his Octane cover story and see below for Nick’s marketing tips that can help you put your business on the map:
Categories: Inspirational PR/MARKETING
Tags: branding chhj college hunks hauling junk eo central florida feature story magazine marketing nick friedman project octane tips video
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 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: Inspirational Project Octane
Tags: entrepreneurs' organization eo eo global chairman eo leadership eo magazine eo malaysia octane project octane rosemary tan special interview
Finding My Life’s Mission
By Jim Small, an EO Arizona member and managing director of Sante International
When faced with challenges, people often say, “When it rains, it pours.” In my time as an entrepreneur, I’ve learned to carry an umbrella around because the setbacks that happen on a daily basis can oftentimes seem like a torrential downpour. Like my EO peers, I embrace hardships and see them as opportunities to learn and grow. They make me who I am. And if you meet them head on, if you embrace them, you’ll discover what you’re truly made of. A few years ago, I faced a challenge that shook me to the core. Forget the downpour— I wound up in a personal tsunami.
A Storm before the Hurricane
After running a successful startup for three years, I decided to kick into hyper-growth mode and franchise my property management business. Although it had been posting consistent profits, it was time to take it up a notch. I decided to follow the textbook formula I learned in business school. I added franchise talent to my sales team, raised capital to support our upcoming volume of business and filled out the necessary paperwork to expand the franchise nationally. But about a year into the ramp up, we had only sold four franchises and spent well more than US$2.5 million. We had hit a dead end.
Categories: Inspirational