OEI Alum purchases ownership shares in Spencer company

Perseverance and passion are two attributes that describe Andrew Pauley, a 2017 OEI alum and a new part-owner in Specialty Archery L.L.C. in Spencer. Pauley started his first business at the age of 12, which kick-started his love for business. In college at Iowa State University (ISU), he started a new business venture, U Conceal … Continue Reading

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Where are they now? Carl Kirpes, OEI 2012

The “Where are they now?” series looks at how Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute shaped the lives, entrepreneurial journeys and career paths of its alumni. Email your story.   Name and Title: Carl Kirpes, Crude Oil Strategy & Analysis University attended, degree and year of graduation: Iowa State University, B.S. Industrial & Manufacturing Systems Engineering & B.S. Mechanical Engineering, … Continue Reading

OEI 2019: Meet the Class

Buena Vista University Joseph Lind – Belton, MO Junior, Business: Finance, Financial Decision Making & Sport Business   Lincoln Rock – Mahtomedi, MN Junior, Business: Corporate Finance & Wellness Management   Tyler Tennyson – Truman, MN Senior, Accounting & Business   Hannah Wuebker – Grimes, IA Junior, Accounting and Business   Iowa Lakes Community College Lexus … Continue Reading

Where are they now? Steven Brockshus, OEI 2017

The “Where are they now?” series looks at how Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute shaped the lives, entrepreneurial journeys and career paths of its alumni. Email your story. Name and Title: Steven Brockshus, Founder & CEO University attended, degree and year of graduation: Iowa State University, Agricultural Education, 2018 Year attended Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute: 2017 Company name: FarmlandFinder … Continue Reading