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Colorado State University Pueblo - Philosophy

International Entrepreneur / Ecosystem Developer
Thomas
Carlson
Colorado Springs, Colorado Area
I am passionate about helping entrepreneurs. As the Director of Ecosystem Development at the Leadership Institute For Entrepreneurs (LIFE), I focus on cultivating Entrepreneurial Ecosystems which are local networks of entrepreneurs, coaches, business leaders, and investors. Within these networks of support, entrepreneurs are trained and equipped to start, grow, and scale new businesses. This entrepreneurial development then creates jobs and improves local economies around the world.

A serial entrepreneur myself, I have started many businesses in my career in a variety of sectors from graphic design, construction, and water bottling. I am also a professional educator and have taught Philosophy, Theology, business principles, team dynamics, cultural intelligence, and world religions in universities and other professional contexts.

With an extensive cross-cultural background, including living 10 years in the Middle East, and spending significant time in over 50 countries in Africa, Asia, and Europe, I have also become known as a trusted cultural communication specialist. Though currently I only speak Arabic and English, at different points in life I reached competency in six languages other than my native tongue of Athens, GA.

When not gallivanting about teaching and generating business growth, I like to plays guitar, read, write, run, and spend as much time outdoors as possible with my wife and two amazing red-headed kids in Colorado Springs.

Experience

  • Leadership Institute For Entrepreneurs (LIFE)

    Director of Ecosystem Development and Training

    As the Director of Ecosystem Development at the Leadership Institute For Entrepreneurs (LIFE), I focus on cultivating Entrepreneurial Ecosystems which are local networks of entrepreneurs, coaches, business leaders, and investors. Within these networks of support, entrepreneurs are trained and equipped to start, grow, and scale new businesses. This entrepreneurial development then creates jobs and improves local economies around the world.

    Currently we have active Ecosystems launched in Jordan, Iraq, Indonesia, Kenya, and the US. We are hoping in the near future to start more launches in Saudi Arabia, India, Niger, Egypt, Tunisia, and Ethiopia, as well as many others. If you are interested in helping a Entrepreneurial Ecosystem develop in a particular part of the world, send me a message and let's see what we can dream up together!

  • Amanah Business Solutions

    CEO/General Manager

    Amanah Business Solutions provides high-end American-made wall and ceiling products (division 9) to construction projects around the Gulf. We represent some of the top manufacturers of acoustic products (including Owens Corning and 9Wood) to contractors and architects throughout the Middle East. In the last two years since we began we have completed several signature projects including the New Doha International Airport, the cinema in the newly rebuilt city center of Beirut (Solidere), and the largest hospital in Qatar (Sidra), as well as many other projects across the GCC and Middle East.

    As Amanah’s founder, I oversee the strategic relationships on both sides of the ocean that make these spectacular construction projects a reality.

  • Colorado State University-Pueblo

    Professor of Philosophy and Religion

    I serve as an adjunct faculty member in the Philosophy Department of Colorado State University - Pueblo. Currently I teach Islam and Non-Western Religions, with a focus on Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Shintoism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam with a special focus on modern and radicalized Islam.

Education

  • Cornell University

    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

    Mathematics / Psychology and Religion minors

  • Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary

    Master of Divinity (MDiv)

    Theology/Theological Studies

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