Want to meet an Oklahoman entrepreneur that's helped lead a local company through an IPO? Lucky you... On November 13th you'll get your wish!
Ken Parker is Co-Founder & CEO of NextThought, an education technology company based in Norman. As a first-generation college graduate, Ken deeply values education. After career chapters in aerospace and Wall St technology, he helped co-found 2 startups: RiskMetrics (financial technology) and now NextThought. Ken is passionate about using technology to make education more effective and accessible. He and Carole, his lovely wife of 34 years, live in a log home in Noble. Best of all, they have 3 beautiful grandchildren.
Join us for food, networking, and a fireside chat with Ken on the third floor of OU's Gene Rainbolt Graduate School of Business in OKC's Innovation District! (865 Research Pkwy, Oklahoma City, 73104)
NextThought
Co-Founder & CEO
Ken Parker is Co-Founder & CEO of NextThought, an education technology company based in Norman. As a first-generation college graduate, Ken deeply values education. After career chapters in aerospace and Wall St technology, he helped co-found 2 startups: RiskMetrics (financial technology) and now NextThought. Ken is passionate about using technology to make education more effective and acc…
Ken Parker is Co-Founder & CEO of NextThought, an education technology company based in Norman. As a first-generation college graduate, Ken deeply values education. After career chapters in aerospace and Wall St technology, he helped co-found 2 startups: RiskMetrics (financial technology) and now NextThought. Ken is passionate about using technology to make education more effective and accessible. He and Carole, his lovely wife of 34 years, live in a log home in Noble. Best of all, they have 3 beautiful grandchildren.
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Alex Lobodiak heads the business development & sales for GeoSafe and owns a boutique consulting company, True North Ventures. He is passionate about helping entrepreneurs with their go-to-market and growth strategies.
Alex is also involved as an advisor, mentor, director, or board member for Startup Grind, 36 Degrees North, Oklahoma Entrepreneurship Mentorship Program, Oklahoma Venture Forum, and All Kidz. He earned his MIS degree and an entrepreneurship-focused MBA, both from OU (Boomer!).
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