News from 36 Degrees North

Thoughts for Tulsa Entrepreneurs Post-Gathering Place Grand Opening

September 14, 2018

By: Lauren King, 36 Degrees NorthLike almost every other Tulsan, I ventured into The Gathering Place on Saturday afternoon for its grand opening. The park, as I’m sure you’ve heard by now, is 66 acres of stunning playgrounds, gardens, sports courts, dining areas and walking trails. And the grand...

The Business of Music with Hanson

September 12, 2018

   Need help navigating the business side of the music industry? Want to make a living doing what you love? Check out the above video for a candid discussion with Tulsa icons Isaac, Taylor and Zac Hanson as they explain how to pursue your ambitions full-time-- without being a...

Member Spotlight: Jillian Nielsen, Well Said Jillian

September 6, 2018

36°N member Jillian Nielsen is the founder of Well Said Jillian. She does voiceover, on-camera and live emcee work for ad agencies, production companies, PR firms, corporate marketing departments and nonprofits. Jillian's voice has been used for brands including Pandora, The Melting Pot, 3...

The F Word: Special Edition with Resolute PR, Switchgear Recruiting, Inner Circle Vodka Bar, Tulsa Regional Chamber

August 22, 2018

LISTEN ON ITUNES LISTEN ON SOUNDCLOUD A PR agency. A recruiting company. A vodka bar. All very different endeavors with their own unique challenges. However, there's a common thread in these three companies. They were all founded by Tulsans who had the boldness to say "I can do this"- even when...

Welcoming Our Newest Community Associate, Sheridan Ray

August 15, 2018

Meet Sheridan Ray, our newest 36°N team member! Sheridan is fun and bubbly and so good at making people feel welcome- making her the perfect person to hold down the fort at our front desk. In addition to working at 36°N, she's currently studying human development and family science at OSU Tulsa (go...

Member Spotlight: Seth Lewandowski, Periwinkle

August 9, 2018

Seth Lewandowski is the co-founder of Periwinkle, a company that provides professional garage cleaning and organization services. Periwinkle’s goal is to give homeowners the garages of their dreams by decreasing clutter and making spaces more functional and comfortable.Where and when do you get...

Member Spotlight: Dylan Goforth, The Frontier

June 28, 2018

The Frontier Team (from left to right): Clifton Adcock, Kassie McClung, Dylan Goforth, Brianna Bailey, Robert E. Lorton III Dylan Goforth is the editor-in-chief at The Frontier, a digital media startup committed to bringing their audience top-notch investigative journalism, with a focus on...

Announcing the 36°N Mentor Program

June 22, 2018

Acclaimed actor Denzel Washington once said, “Show me a successful individual, and I’ll show you someone who had real positive influences in his or her life. I don’t care what you do for a living. If you do it well, I’m sure there was someone cheering you on or showing the way. A mentor.”We, here...

Member Spotlight: Tammy Torkleson, Indigo Technology

June 20, 2018

Tammy Torkleson is the founder of Indigo Technology, a software company that builds technology solutions for businesses to use to recover missed revenue opportunities.Where and when do you get your best ideas? Two ways: 1) in the middle of the night, I will randomly wake up to inspiration and 2)...

Member Spotlight: Troy Robinson, Lionsrock Web Creative

June 13, 2018

Troy Robinson is the founder of Lionsrock Web Creative, a company committed to helping business and organization leaders convey their brand's value to industry influencers using collaborative design, engaging media, simple web publishing tools, and target-audience evaluation.Where and when do you...

The Business of Retail: Panel Recap

May 28, 2018

Thinking of entering the world of retail? Have great stuff you want to sell but don't know how to get it out there? Wondering if you should open up an online shop or go all-in with a brick-and-mortar location? Watch this special panel discussion with some of Tulsa's veteran shop owners to get the tips and tricks they use to establish and grow their brands.

Member Spotlight: Alan Faulk, Why Not Consulting

May 24, 2018

Alan Faulk is the founder of Why Not Consulting, a training agency that creates sales training materials for a larger European training organization. His team researches, develops, and writes trainings that become animations and simulated activities.Where and when do you get your best ideas? It's...

Member Spotlight: Daniel Sperle, Tulsa Bike Share

May 18, 2018

Daniel Sperle is the executive director of Tulsa Bike Share, a new transportation initiative launching in July 2018. At 25 stations around the city,  Tulsa Bike Share will provide Tulsans with a high-quality, convenient and affordable bicycle transit system, with 160 GPS enabled bikes powered...

Member Spotlight: Lori Schram, Left Brain Design

May 3, 2018

Lori Schram is the founder of Left Brain Design, an award-winning interior space planning and design company. Currently, the company is making its mark downtown, as the principal developers for The Davenport Lofts condominium project on North Main Street.Where and when do you get your best ideas?...

"See Ya, 36 Degrees North!": Thoughts from the Intern

April 23, 2018

By: Ashley Riggs, 36°N Communications InternAs a 20-something, I’m juggling lots of roles – student, friend, intern, co-worker. Add “senior in college about to graduate” to the mix, and I’ve got quite the load. However, of all these roles, I’d like to elaborate upon one – intern.This semester, I...