Meet the Entrepreneurs:
Business owners from a variety of industries and career fields
Entrepreneur Panel Feat. Dublin Alumni
Grant McCrabb, Kyle Vandeveer, Clay Raterman, & Prasanjit Sahoo
This episode features a panel discussion with four entrepreneurs who all happen to be DCS alumni. Here are the DCS alumni who were kind enough to join me for this panel discussion and links to the their businesses:
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Clay Raterman - Founder, Fina - Personal finance management app
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Kyle Vandeveer - Founder, Intrism - 3-D wooden puzzles
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Grant McCrabb - Founder, GeoTrek Vans - Customized camper vans
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Prasanjit Sahoo - Founder, Astreos Learning - Personalized learning solutions
Co-Founder & CEO of Linkt AI, an AI Consulting Firm
Reid McCrabb
Reid graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2019 and after graduating from OSU in 2023, he ventured out to Austin, TX to start a business. He is now the founder and CEO of a start-up business called Linkt Al.
Founder, Lauren Alexander Designs
Lauren Alexander
Lauren graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2020. She pursued college after high school but after a year decided that she wanted to put her money and time into being an entrepreneur. She is now the proud owner of Lauren Alexander Designs, where she focuses on creating reusable items for consumer products that are often thrown away after one use. Be sure to check out her website at www.laurenalexanderdesigns.com.
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Property Owner & Manager / Real Estate Agent / Magician
Shawn Lane
Shawn graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2019. He is now a a real estate agent, property investor, and professional magician. Shawn shares insights on the challenges and rewards of his career choices, the value of self-education, and the entrepreneurial spirit that drives him.
Founder of Aziz Properties, LLC /
Property Manager
John Aziz
John graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2022 and is a local entrepreneur who founded Aziz Properties, LLC which specializes in managing short-term rental properties. John knew after two weeks of traditional college classes that he needed to pursue an alternative form of education that was more aligned with the goals he had set for himself. He redirected his focus, took advantage of online mentorship programs, and is now a successful business owner.
Trauma Nurse / Real Estate Agent /
Property Owner & Mgr / US Army Reservist / College Student
Garrett Verzi
Garrett graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2021. Since then his pathways have embodied all of the 4 E's as he has become an Army Reservist, Trauma Nurse at Grant Hospital, Real Estate Agent, and manages his own property business. He is also pursuing his bachelor's degree in nursing.
Founder, Brooke Anderson Photography
Brooke Anderson
Brooke graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2018. She earned a bachelor's degree in Social Work from OSU but decided to pursue a different career path. She now owns and operates her own business as a full-time wedding photographer. Be sure to check out her website at https://www.brookeandersonphoto.com/
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