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TITLE: France Hoang (Boodle.ai) From the White House to the Battlefield Summary: In today's episode of Found in the Rockies, Les spoke with France Hoang, co-founder of BoodleAI. France and Les shared their experiences and insights on optimizing AI models for efficient use in Boodle, an AI-powered chatbot. Les and France shared their experiences in the military and government, highlighting the differences in their paths and the lessons they learned about service, sacrifice, and debt. They also share their insights on entrepreneurship and investment, emphasizing the importance of culture, trust, and finding the right fit in the investment process. Here's a closer look at the episode: France Wong shares his origin story and unique career path, from humble beginnings to co-founding Bucha Box.ai. France's Military service before and after 9/11, including deployment to Bosnia and White House experience. France shares insights on entrepreneurship, highlighting the importance of a strong team and effective execution. France emphasized culture as a hiring advantage, interviewing candidates on why they wouldn't join the company. Entrepreneurship, fear of failure, and overcoming setbacks. Bootstrapping an aviation company, raising investment. Entrepreneurship, fundraising, and AI technology. Using AI for investment analysis, with emphasis on personalization and goal-oriented approach. AI language models and their applications in higher education. Resources: Website: https://boodle.ai/ France LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franceqhoang/ France Twitter: https://x.com/fqhoang

Today, we're joined by Shawn Olds, Co-founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer at boodleAI, providers of BoodleBox, the GenAI GroupChat that brings people, AI assistants, and knowledge together. We talk about:The value of “flipping the script,” where AI prompts the userWhat needs for human expertise remain as AI advances?2 main ways you can help reduce AI hallucinationsPrepare for meetings & interviews by having AI adopt the role of your colleague

Don't miss out on this episode bursting with insights, game-changing AI strategies for nonprofits, and more! Tune in to a conversation packed with wisdom and actionable advice from one of the trailblazers in fundraising innovation, Shawn Olds.  Shawn Olds, CEO of boodleAI, drives innovation in nonprofit engagement through machine learning. With over two decades of experience, he leads the forefront in connecting nonprofits with donors. Shawn's leadership propels boodleAI as the premier peer-to-peer platform, revolutionizing how nonprofits identify and engage supporters and fostering impactful relationships.  In today's conversation, Shawn takes us on a journey through his remarkable career, from his childhood adventures to his groundbreaking work in AI technology. Also, as Shawn delves into his professional journey, he provides fascinating insights into the evolution of technology and its impact on the nonprofit sector. From the skepticism surrounding the internet in the late '90s to the transformative potential of AI today, Shawn discusses the challenges and opportunities that arise from embracing innovation.  With a keen focus on AI adoption, Shawn explores the hurdles nonprofits and businesses face. He underscores the importance of setting realistic expectations and overcoming the fear of technology. Shawn explains how BoodleBox is leading the charge in democratizing AI, empowering teams to collaborate seamlessly and unlock new possibilities in fundraising and beyond.  Furthermore, he shares valuable insights into the practical applications of generative AI, from content generation and translation to role-playing scenarios for major gift officers. Shawn's vision for a collaborative AI ecosystem offers a glimpse into the future of fundraising, where organizations can share best practices and leverage cutting-edge technology to drive impact.  Episode Highlights [02:37 Shawn's Journey  [06:33] AI Hype and Adoption in The Nonprofit Sector  [10:32] Overcoming Adoption Barriers and Setting Realistic Expectations  [16:31] Collaborative AI: Empowering Teams to Work Together Seamlessly  [20:57] Vision Behind BoodleBox and the Rise of Generative AI Ecosystems  [22:49] Power of AI for Nonprofits: Transformative Applications Beyond Content Generation  [25:46] Explore the Future of AI with BoodleBox: Get Started with the Free Demo!  Resources:  Connect with Nathan and Scott:  LinkedIn (Nathan): linkedin.com/in/nathanchappell/  LinkedIn (Scott): linkedin.com/in/scott-rosenkrans  Website: fundraising.ai/ 

On this latest episode, Shawn Olds, Co-Founder and CEO of boodleAI, discusses the role of AI in understanding and finding customers. He explores the challenges of the digital era and the importance of anticipating customer needs. Shawn offers insights on various topics, from the enduring appeal of classic games to smart pricing, showing how data can drive business success.Key Takeaways:(03:00) Addressing AI misconceptions through daily use examples. (08:16) How people find creative AI uses, showing that users really define how a platform gets utilized. (11:00) The importance of making contacts on business trips.(15:40) How young people often overwork but later find a healthier balance.(28:25) A new, complete business AI platform is in the testing stages.(31:52) Early buyer interest helps when selling new products or services.Resources Mentioned:Shawn Olds -https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnnolds/boodleAI | LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/boodleai/boodleAI Website -https://boodle.ai/This episode is brought to you by Content Allies.Content Allies helps B2B tech companies launch revenue-generating podcasts and build relationships that drive revenue through podcast networking. We schedule interviews with your ideal prospects and strategic partners so that you can build relationships and grow your business. You show up and have conversations, we handle everything else. Learn more at ContentAllies.com. #B2B #BusinessLeaders #Leadership

In this episode, we sit down with Shawn Olds, co-founder and CEO of BoodleAi, to explore how artificial intelligence can revolutionize your fundraising efforts. Shawn shares his insights on how nonprofits can leverage AI to better understand and engage with donors, as well as how it can help to streamline fundraising processes and increase efficiency. This episode is a must-listen. Tune in now to discover the power of AI in fundraising!   To learn more about BoodleAi, visit their website  Talk to us to learn how Handbid can help you put on your best event ever!

Discover the untapped potential of AI in revolutionizing your donor prospecting efforts.SHOW NOTES:Identifying high-impact donors beyond a nonprofit's current pool is a challenging yet essential task. If development teams possessed a secret formula for prospecting, the culture of generosity would flourish. While personalized messaging, segmentation, and donor profile research offer valuable tips, the primary barrier is time. The extensive effort required for these tasks and individual outreach is overwhelming, especially considering limited resources, staffing, and the multitude of responsibilities nonprofit development teams juggle. As a result, the outcomes often fall short of expectations.In today's technological landscape, AI is no longer a distant concept, but a powerful tool that can revolutionize donor prospecting. Instead of fearing it, it's time to embrace the possibilities it brings. In this episode, Shawn Olds, Co-founder, and Chief Executive Officer at boodle AI & the creator of boodle GPT explains how getting started with AI is easier than you may think. Learn how even a small sample database can provide valuable insights and pave the way for donor acquisition.boodleAI is a developer of a predictive analytics platform designed to democratize data science for nonprofits through the power of enriched analytics. The company is disrupting the traditional norms of donor acquisition and retention by applying large language models to predict and model donor behaviors. achieving unprecedented increases in donations, engagement, and lifetime retention rates. Their innovative approach to donor prospecting has revolutionized the nonprofit sector, offering nonprofits direct access to high-quality, mission-aligned donor prospects. Leveraging seamless advertising solutions, boodleAI simplifies the process of converting these carefully curated AI-generated prospects into lifelong donors.“The best time to plant a tree was 30 years ago. The second best time is now.”Highlights include:Leverage 100 donor profiles to get started with AI Donor Prospecting.Harvest bespoke data to understand core donors.Create unique prospects lists to acquire net new donors.Identify and optimize affinity groups.Build and strengthen donor relationships based on machine learning.

In today's world, artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way we approach various tasks, from mundane daily tasks to complex business problems. For nonprofits, the use of AI in fundraising and donor engagement is a game-changer that could lead to improved strategies and deeper connections with donors. AI helps these organizations analyze massive amounts of data to identify patterns and trends, ultimately leading to the pinpointing of ideal donors and tailoring meaningful communication to them.  In this episode, I talk with Shawn Olds, a seasoned entrepreneur and dedicated philanthropist with over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. As the Co-founder and CEO of boodleAI, Shawn has made it his mission to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to help nonprofits deepen their human connections and streamline communication. His expertise in leveraging AI has helped countless organizations optimize their fundraising strategies and maximize donor engagement.  In this episode, you will be able to: Discover the revolutionary role of AI in enhancing nonprofit fundraising approaches. Uncover the power of affinity-based modeling for pinpointing potential donor leads. Grasp the importance of maintaining data privacy and safeguarding it in AI collaborations. Realize the potential of AI to foster genuine human connections and optimize communication. Identify and tackle biases in algorithms to ensure impartial donor insights. NOTE: There is no sponsorship or industry money behind the production of this series and the editorial content was at the sole discretion of the What the Fundraising team. Get all the resources from today's episode here.  Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthefundraising_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthefundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@malloryerickson7946 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/mallory-erickson-bressler/ Website: malloryerickson.com/podcast Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-fundraising/id1575421652 If you haven't already, please visit our new What the Fundraising community forum. Check it out and join the conversation at this link.

How can AI get you in front of the right prospective donors?Shawn Olds, the Chief Executive Officer of boodle.AI, is back with us for the second of two discussions thoroughly interrogating how AI helps organizations achieve significant lifts in conversion, engagement, and retention rates.  Today Shawn takes Cara through a deeper dive into the opportunities that open up when you optimize your donor segmentation and communication using AI.  From segmentation to personalization and stewardship there are AI tactics and tools to enhance donor prospecting and research, opening doors to donors you may not otherwise identify.You can find out more about Shawn and the remarkable results boodle.AI is delivering for its clients here: https://boodle.ai/ or on their socials @boodleAI. As always we have excellent resources to add to today's discussion on our Nonprofit Blog, you can find them here:ChatGPT for Nonprofits: Maximizing Impact with the Power of AI: https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/chatgpt-for-nonprofits   8 Ways Chatbots Help Nonprofits Expand Outreach and Increase Donor Engagement: https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/chatbots-help-nonprofits  Or find out more at: https://donorbox.org/    DO YOU have a question? The Nonprofit Podcast is here to answer your questions!  Our weekly Ask-Me-Anything feature is one click away, simply open the form, add your name, and ask us! ANYTHING!!  ➡️ https://donor-box.typeform.com/to/wXlnEX3X  Support the show

AI is everywhere at the moment and everyone has an opinion on how it has and will continue to impact nonprofit fundraising. So we sat down with Shawn Olds, the Chief Executive Officer of boodleAI, the leading machine learning peer-to-peer platform empowering nonprofits to connect with, and engage, new donors and supporters, to hear just what to expect in the future, and how to maximize the AI you may already be using. Shawn takes Cara through the impacts AI has already and will continue to have on fundraising, tackling concerns, and digging into the opportunities that open up when you optimize your donor segmentation and communication using AI.   Touching on how AI helps organizations achieve significant lifts in conversion, engagement, and retention rates, this is the first of two interviews that drill deep into AI's potential to revolutionize how nonprofit organizations operate, connect with donors, and serve their communities.You can find out more about Shawn and the remarkable results boodle.AI is delivering for its clients here: https://boodle.ai/ or on their socials @boodleAI and be sure to join us next week when Cara and Shawn get into how nonprofit leaders, founders, and fundraisers can use AI to build relationships with donors. As always we have excellent resources to add to today's discussion on our Nonprofit Blog, you can find them here:ChatGPT for Nonprofits: Maximizing Impact with the Power of AI: https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/chatgpt-for-nonprofits  8 Ways Chatbots Help Nonprofits Expand Outreach and Increase Donor Engagement: https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/chatbots-help-nonprofits Or find out more at: https://donorbox.org/    DO YOU have a question? The Nonprofit Podcast is here to answer your questions!  Our weekly Ask-Me-Anything feature is one click away, simply open the form, add your name, and ask us! ANYTHING!!  ➡️ https://donor-box.typeform.com/to/wXlnEX3X Support the showSupport the show

OUR CHATCassie shared the ins and outs of her job search – including big wins and lessons learned – that helped her make a major career transition within 5 months and then recover from a setback in a matter of days.  ABOUT CASSIECassie began her career as a corporate trainer, then made her first career transition in 2007 when she earned her Master of Education and pivoted into teaching. After 15 years of teaching high school English, publishing yearbooks and sponsoring every type of student club that you can imagine, she decided to make another big career change. In May 2022, she resigned from her teaching position and pivoted for the second time. Today she is a Customer Success Manager at boodleAI. LEARN MORE: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cassiepiggott

My conversation this month is with Shawn, Olds. Shawn is a technology and communications thought leader currently serving as the CEO for boodleAI, an AI-powered Enriched Analytics and Advertising solution that has been used to significantly lift conversion, engagement, and retention rates among current and prospective donors. Shawn is a military veteran who served on active duty in the 82nd Airborne Division. After September 11th, 2001, he elected to work with the U. S. Department of States' Office for Counter-Terrorism and in 2020, was appointed and currently serves as a Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army.Larry's conversation with Shawn explores the weft and weave of technology and ideas.

My conversation this month is with Shawn, Olds. Shawn is a technology and communications thought leader currently serving as the CEO for boodleAI, an AI-powered Enriched Analytics and Advertising solution that has been used to significantly lift conversion, engagement, and retention rates among current and prospective donors. Shawn is a military veteran who served on active duty in the 82nd Airborne Division. After September 11th, 2001, he elected to work with the U. S. Department of States' Office for Counter-Terrorism and in 2020, was appointed and currently serves as a Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army.Larry's conversation with Shawn explores the weft and weave of technology and ideas.

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Data, predictive analytics, and AI are tech-heavy terms that even the most technophobic entrepreneur simply can't afford to ignore anymore. The future of marketing is in the cloud, and the brands that get on board with this idea first will be the true frontrunners of tomorrow.   As such, organizations like boodleAI have been in fierce demand recently thanks to their powerful tools that turn customer data into actionable impact. boodleAI's founders France Hoang and Shawn Olds initially founded the company to assist the non-profit space in finding more donors for worthy causes, but soon recognized the power of their AI platform. Today, they work with franchise brands, too, in order to assist them boost their customer base and grow their brand.   But as insiders may know, the world of digital marketing and AI is changing in a big way. Google's announcement that it would phase-out third-party cookies as of 2022 has marketers scrambling to catch up. To understand how this shift will impact business owners and franchise professionals alike, we sat down with Shawn Olds to talk all things artificial intelligence.  To keep your finger on the beating pulse of franchising, sign up for our newsletter at global-franchise.com, subscribe to our definitive magazine, and join the conversation with our experts today on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. Ⓛ https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-franchise/ ⓣ https://twitter.com/globalfranmag ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/globalfranchisemag/ This episode of the Global Franchise Podcast is brought to you by Kare Plus Franchising, a market leader in healthcare and homecare staffing solutions across the U.K., Europe and Middle East. With master franchisor and multi-unit territory opportunities available, Kare Plus has been built to be sustainable, adaptable, durable and profitable within an ever-evolving industry. For more information visit www.kareplus.com 

Today's Guest is Shawn Olds the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at boodleAI, which specializes in Enriched Analytics for sales, marketing and fundraising teams. boodleAI is on a mission to democratize data, making it faster and easier for ALL organizations to locate their best leads and prospects in any contact list. By using advanced data enrichment and predictive insight analytics, boodleAI clients have already experienced significant lifts in conversion, engagement, and retention rates. boodleAI has over 30 employees, has raised $3M in funding, and is located in Tysons, VA. Shawn holds a B.S. from West Point, an MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management, and a JD from Northwestern's Pritzker School of Law.As always this show is brought to you by Tribe and Purpose.  You've put the work in but you're not sure how to reap the rewards. It's time to focus on the success you have planned for yourself and your team.The Tribe + Purpose team can guide you to build on that success to have even more. Learn more at www.tribe-purpose.com Shawn's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnnolds boodleAI - https://boodle.ai/

There's a lot of lore surrounding the invention of the lightbulb. But regardless of who's side of history you're on, Edison's legacy is staggering. His contribution to bringing electricity to the masses is unmatched. What can CX leaders today learn from his story? Let's find out.Today, we're talking with Shawn Olds, Co-Founder, and CEO of boodleAI on usage-based pricing and how it can revolutionize your entire customer experience. Edison adopted it back in the day. Should you?--------"It's easy to build something and be convinced everybody's gonna love it, but you need to make sure that you're not putting your own bias over what customers are saying." - Shawn Olds, Co-Founder, and CEO, boodleAI--------Time Stamps* (0:00) Can someone turn on the light, please?* (6:21) What's boodleAI?* (11:57) Lamborghinis and lightbulbs* (14:14) The pros of usage-based pricing* (16:44) How to listen to your customers--------SponsorThis podcast is presented by Oracle CX. Hear more executive perspectives on CX transformation at Oracle.com/cx/perspectives--------LinksConnect with Shawn on LinkedInCheck out boodleAI

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“I'm a big fan of what I call ‘hold my beer moments.' What are those things that you're going to look back on in life and say, ‘Gosh, I regret not doing that' versus, ‘That was crazy, but how cool that I had a chance to do that.'” — France Hoang-------Episode Timestamps:*(0:24) - AAR *(0:50) - Getting airlifted out of Vietnam at the age of 2*(2:15) - Why France's parents decided to settle in the U.S.*(4:40) - Joining West Point*(6:15) - Post West Point *(10:25) - Becoming  Chief of Police and SWAT team Commander *(16:00) - Preparation meets opportunity*(18:25) - Re-deploying at the age of 35 to the Special Forces*(22:00) - Getting involved in aerospace *(26:50) - The love of learning *(30:55) - What France would have done differently*(32:25) - The Sitrep - The Situation Report*(35:20) - The founding story of boodleAI*(39:00) - SOP - Standard Operating Procedure*(41:25) - Giving BackLinksThe Long Gray Line by Rick AtkinsonFollow France on Twitter Connect with France on LinkedIn Connect with Frank on LinkedInFollow Eddie on TwitterConnect with Old Grad Club on LinkedInwww.oldgradclub.com

"An era can be said to end when its basic illusions are exhausted” - Arthur Miller From War On The Rocks: DON'T FAIL AMERICA'S ALLIES: THE PLIGHT OF AFGHANS LEFT BEHIND FRANCE HOANGAUGUST 16, 2021COMMENTARY   President Joe Biden failed America's allies — and my family — in 1975. He should not repeat his mistake in 2021. My mother was a Vietnamese national who risked her life working for the U.S. naval attaché in Saigon. My father was a South Vietnamese army officer. In April of 1975, as communist forces closed in on Saigon, the fate of my family and tens of thousands of other Vietnamese allies hung in the balance as President Gerald Ford and congressional leaders debated. Today, America faces a similar challenge as the Taliban control the capital of Afghanistan, the United States evacuates its embassy, and the lives of America's Afghan allies and their families hang in the balance. Back then Ford showed remarkable leadership by appealing to the American people on television, despite popular opinion against the evacuation. Lacking a mandate from Congress, the president used executive authority to rescue 130,000 Vietnamese allies in a single month, relocating them to Guam. My family and I were among those liberated. Ford faced marked opposition from key members of Congress, including then-Sen. Joe Biden. On April 23, the same day my family boarded a U.S. Air Force C-141 Starlifter for Guam, Biden took to the Senate floor and stated, “The United States has no obligation to evacuate [one], or 100,001, South Vietnamese.” Had Biden prevailed in his view that day, I and 130,000 other Vietnamese who had worked hard for the United States — and their families — would have suffered the fate that befell those not rescued: reeducation camps, torture, and death. I would have likely grown up an orphan in communist Vietnam instead of an immigrant in a free America. Biden seemed to soften his view because in May 1975, he supported legislation to bring Vietnamese allies to the United States. In 2020, he went as far to express his explicit support for this cause in an op-ed published in a Vietnamese newspaper. After coming to the United States, we lived with a sponsor family before settling into a home in Tumwater, Washington. Growing up, I learned about my family's exodus and felt a deep sense of gratitude and obligation to the United States and to the men and women who served in Vietnam. In order to repay that debt, I attended West Point, followed by five years on active duty. I continued my service as a lawyer, eventually working in the White House as an associate counsel to President George W. Bush. When I left the White House, I recommissioned as a U.S. Army captain and served in Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom with a U.S. Army special forces company. In Afghanistan, my fellow soldiers and I placed our lives in the hands of Afghan interpreters, analysts, and other Afghan allies daily. In turn they risked their lives for us. Like the communists in Vietnam, the Taliban in Afghanistan hold a dim view of those Afghans who worked alongside Americans. Several Afghan allies were killed during my time in Afghanistan by Taliban forces. I vividly remember one who told us that helping Americans would cost him his life. Days later he was found killed, the cell phone he used to communicate with our company shoved in his mouth. Just weeks ago, I was contacted by one of my Afghan allies, Jabar, who now resides in Kabul with his family. Jabar and thousands of others were startled by Biden's decision to formally withdraw from Afghanistan no later than Sept. 11 of this year. While the United States has a system in place to process special immigrant visa applicants like Jabar, it is simply broken. Current estimates place the backlog at more than 18,000 applicants along with over 53,000 dependents. And now, it is too late. With Kabul under Taliban control, America's Afghan allies are out of time. I fear every day for the safety of Jabar and his family. I cannot help but see in them my own family's uncertain fate 46 years ago. Once again history has put Biden in a position where he needs to decide where he stands. On July 14, his administration announced that it would airlift Afghan allies and their families through Operation Allies Refuge. However, announcing an airlift is not the same as completing one. To date, only 1,200 of the estimated 18,000 eligible Afghan allies and their families have been airlifted to safety. Tens of thousands of Afghan allies and their families still face persecution, torture, or death. Biden and his administration can and need to do better. My family and I were rescued from communist forces in 1975 because Ford provided the leadership and resources to overcome the tremendous bureaucratic and logistical hurdles involved in evacuating 130,000 Vietnamese allies within weeks. Biden has failed to do the same in 2021. What Biden should do is, using existing authorities, immediately designate America's Afghan allies and their families as parolees. These parolees should then be marshalled at Kabul under the protection of rapidly deployed U.S. forces, before evacuation to a location outside Afghanistan for care and processing. The full and vast capabilities of the U.S. Air Force supplemented by contractor aircraft should be used to complete this urgent airlift. The administration can then determine, in coordination with Congress, which individuals will be resettled in the United States and implement a plan to do so properly. Finally, Biden should immediately and clearly state his public support for this effort and back his words by empowering the secretary of state and secretary of defense to take all actions necessary for the United States to fulfill its moral obligation to its Afghan allies. There is still time to save Jabar, his family, and the tens of thousands of Afghan allies like them who risked their lives alongside soldiers like myself. France Hoang commissioned twice as a U.S. Army officer, served as an associate White House counsel to President George W. Bush, and is the co-founder and chief strategy officer of boodleAI and a partner at the law firm of FH+H.   https://youtu.be/q6FZ6aFbNvY 

This episode is Part 2 of a rebroadcast from the Florida Chiropractic Association conference in Miami FL. Guest: Kayte Eckels In Part 2 of the Florida Chiropractic Association Miami Conference, Brad and Dr. Jay interview Kayte Eckels, who is a senior customer success leader that is driven by delighting customers throughout their entire lifecycle. She comes to BoodleAI from Clear Company Talent Management as Director of Customer Success. She holds over 13 years of experience in management and development of high performance teams in SaaS, hospitality, and food service verticals. Eckels specializes in creating scalable processes, focusing on customer experience and driving ROI. This podcast is recommended for all team leadership and customer support A.KA. “Success”..

Why Listen: I just wrapped up my conversation with Shawn, and it was so enjoyable. There were a couple of things that stood out to me. One was his great quote about always being ready for opportunities and embracing the right thing. His story is so incredible, from this perspective, starting with his unexpected medical discharge from the military, to a winding road through consulting and startups, and ultimately back to startups and starting his own company. It just really shows you the power of resilience, but also the power of being open to unexpected deviations in your career, which will inevitably happen. Second of all, we talk a lot about networking. He gives a couple of really poignant examples where 10 to 20 years after meeting someone, he and people in his network, reconnect in a way that alters their career. It really gets away from this transactional thought of networking and moves toward something that veterans excel at, which is genuinely meeting people, enjoying them, and being generous. To that point, immediately after recording, Shawn asked me, “How can I help you with your company Captivate.ai?” It was just so powerful to see him immediately and genuinely putting to use his principle - approaching networking from a generous and giving standpoint. We talk about grad school, he gives an example of a friend who sold his company for $240 million and then went to business school. He underscores this thought by showing that there is no “one right size fits all” approach to education and your career journey. It's about learning and serendipity. Finally, we talk about his own startup journey and the milestones achieved along the way as he created and continues to build his company. I did something for the first time in this interview, which is a kind of live mentorship where I asked him a specific question about my company Captivate.ai. I think his answer will benefit anyone interested in entrepreneurship. As always at BeyondTheUniform.org. You'll find a lot of great resources all for free, over 395 episodes, just like this one, and we've got episodes lined up for every single week going forward. So I'm really excited about that. So with that, let's dive into my conversation with Shawn Olds at boodleAI. About Shawn: Shawn Olds is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at boodleAI, which specializes in Enriched Analytics for sales, marketing and fundraising teams. boodleAI is on a mission to democratize data, making it faster and easier for ALL organizations to locate their best leads and prospects in any contact list. By using advanced data enrichment and predictive insight analytics, boodleAI clients have already experienced significant lifts in conversion, engagement, and retention rates. boodleAI has over 30 employees, has raised $3M in funding, and is located in Tysons, VA. Shawn holds a B.S. from West Point, an MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management, and a JD from Northwestern's Pritzker School of Law.

France Hoang, Co-founder & Chief Strategy Officer @ boodleAI - View the full video interview here. Data is the new oil, but what challenges companies and customers face in using AI to refine data into actionable insights? France Hoang is a veteran entrepreneur who has been on the founding teams of companies that have generated over $600 million of combined sales and employed over 1,200 professionals across the fields of law, aerospace, defense, government services, and artificial intelligence. France is the co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of boodleAI, a SaaS technology company that provides on demand people focused predictive analytics. It leverages proven AI/machine learning to rapidly model the untapped data sitting in organizations, along with billions of third party data points, to help organizations achieve significant lifts in conversion, engagement, and retention rates through analytics.

Brad and Dr. Jay recommend this podcast for all team leadership and customer support A.KA. “Success”.. Kayte Eckels is a senior customer success leader that is driven by delighting customers throughout their entire lifecycle. She comes to boodleAI from ClearCompany Talent Management as Director of Customer Success. She holds over 13 years of experience in management and development of high performance teams in SaaS, hospitality, and food service verticals. Eckels specializes in creating scalable processes, focusing on customer experience and driving ROI.

France Hoang says if he had to choose one word to describe himself, it would be “unemployable.” And yet, his resume is unrivaled. A Vietnamese refugee, France is a military veteran who served in multiple operations, he served as the Deputy Chief of Police and SWAT Commander for Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, he clerked for a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, he was appointed by President George W. Bush as an Associate White House Counsel and Special Assistant to the President, and he was also the founding member of both a law firm and an aerospace company. On this edition of Founders Journey, France takes us through his incredible history, how it led him to start his own company, BoodleAI, and how his experience has taught him to view entrepreneurship as a public service.

Any organization wanting to make sales or raise money knows they need to leverage data. But understanding the need doesn't mean one knows how to do it. We assemble impressive-looking charts and graphs that may make us feel informed—but it doesn't always tell us what to do. France Hoang is very familiar with how companies struggle with making the leap from data to direction. “There's a problem they all have,” he says, “which is where do I devote my advertising or sales or fundraising dollars, and most importantly, time?” France set out to find a way to turn data into something companies can actually use to make smart decisions. So he co-founded BoodleAI, a company that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze data for actionable items. On this edition of UpTech Report, France explains how his product not only helps companies analyze their data, but also adds to the data by connecting it to external sources—and he explains how his product can accomplish in 45 minutes what might normally take a team of data scientists weeks.

Dr. Jay and Brad discuss the current state of technology and AI with Mr. France Hoang who is the Co-Founder for BoodleAI.  Francis is a veteran entrepreneur who has been on the founding teams of companies that have generated over $600 million of combined sales and employed over 1,200 professionals across the fields of law, aerospace, defense, government services, and technology.  France also has over 20 years of national security experience, with service in every branch of the U.S. Government. He was appointed by President George W. Bush as an Associate White House Counsel and Special Assistant to the President. Shortly after leaving the White House, France mobilized in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM where he served as the Executive Officer of a U.S. Army Special Forces Company on a combat deployment in Southeast Afghanistan.

Company Name: boodleAI Company url/domain: https://boodle.ai/ Company Linkedin Profile URL: https://www.linkedin.com/company/boodleai/ What does your company do in 5 words or less?: People Focused Predictive Analytics Bio: Dedicated servant to the country in peacetime and in warzones, international entrepreneur, with a passion for technology, professor, author, nonprofit Board Member, husband and father. Currently CEO and cofounder at boodleAI.

At the age of two, France Hoang's life took a significant turn that brought his family to the United States.  He became an Army veteran and graduate of West Point with a passion for entrepreneurship.  A serial entrepreneur, France is the Co-Founder and current Chief Strategy Officer of boodleAI, a company that helps businesses and non-profits raise money with less effort by honing in on their high probability prospects. We sat down with France to talk business, veterans, and military experience on the VeteranCrowd Spotlight. Visit his LinkedIn profile here Check out boodle.ai Visit the VeteranCrowd Network