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Gangplank Town Hall

Trish Gillam — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:27:29 +0000

Join us for the annual Gangplank Town Hall. Gangplank founders Derek Neighbors and Jade Meskill will give the State of Gangplank Address, followed by extensive time to answer questions and explore new ideas. The Gangplank Community is continually experiencing radical change. We are a movement impacting communities around the globe. We need your help to challenge [...]

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New Website Coming (Real) Soon

jade — Thu, 02 May 2013 05:48:33 +0000

For years we have struggled with creating a site that helps people all over the world engage with Gangplank. Having multiple locations, each with a different set of initiatives, numerous events, and so many things happening in the Gangplank movement can be intimidating. Instead of waiting to be perfect, we are going to Be Dangerous. This [...]

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Hiring Solved is Really Working

maria — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:55:59 +0000

When Shon Burton and Trevor Olson first launched Hiring Solved, who could’ve guessed that in less than six months they’d be accepting a startup scholarship from Tallwave? Flashback to Gangplank’s Startup Weekend 2011. “I pitched him my idea and he thought it was shit,” as Burton recalls his first encounter with Olson. Now their recruiting [...]

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How Do You Picture Your Summer?

maria — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:02:52 +0000

Become a better photographer over the summer at Gangplank Chandler! We all know you’ll be Instagramming your day at the beach or grilling out, so why not take your skills up a notch? Gangplank Studios is offering a workshop for all skill levels. From intro lessons for aspiring photographers, to master tips for seasoned professionals. [...]

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Hey Gangplankers, Let’s Do Lunch

maria — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:48:55 +0000

Our philosophy is built on sharing. Sharing of ideas, expertise, and now a meal. Nothing connects people more than breaking bread, so join us for a monthly lunch in Downtown Chandler. We’ll officially get together the last Wednesday of every month. We say “official” because we know a lot of you are networking every day [...]

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Gangplank is My Extended Family

Chuck Reynolds — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:30:13 +0000

Guest Post by: Francine Hardaway First let me tell you that I’m not what you think of as the average Gangplanker. (BTW, there isn’t one.) I don’t code, I’m a woman, and I’m probably twenty-five years older than everyone else. But they never allow me to feel that way, and they inspire me every day. [...]

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Executive Director- An Introduction

Trish Gillam — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:45:19 +0000

Hey, I’m Trish, Gangplank’s Executive Director. Many of you know that Gangplank’s first employee, Katie Hurst headed off on new adventures in October. At that time, I was given the opportunity to challenge myself as the Executive Director for Gangplank. Many of us have already shared meals, ideas, questions, stories, and challenges. However, with a [...]

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The More you Give the More you Get

Chuck Reynolds — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 07:12:21 +0000

Guest post by Greg Taylor I will be first to admit Gangplank is flawed. We cannot be all things to all people, I admit it. We are a group of organized unorganized people who are trying to make a difference. We seek better ways to run companies, new avenues to launch projects, a different avenue for [...]

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A Journey’s End

Katie Hurst — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 22:42:04 +0000

Guest post by Katie Hurst The past two years have been an incredible period of growth for both Gangplank as an organization, and myself. When Derek asked if I was interested in coming on board in the summer of 2010, I never expected the job to change my life. Gangplank has challenged me in ways [...]

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Global Entrepreneurship Week

Katie Hurst — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 20:43:38 +0000

Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is the world’s largest celebration of the innovators and job creators who launch startups that bring ideas to life, drive economic growth and expand human welfare. During one week each November, GEW inspires people everywhere through local, national and global activities designed to help them explore their potential as self-starters and [...]

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