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EoK Weekly Lunch (Aubrey's) at "Aubrey's Papermill"

May 22, 2013 from 12pm to 1:30pm
Join members of EOK today for lunch at Aubrey's papermill.See More
Wednesday
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EoK Weekly Lunch (Aubrey's) at "Aubrey's Papermill"

May 22, 2013 from 12pm to 1:30pm
Join members of EOK today for lunch at Aubrey's papermill.See More
Wednesday
Leonard Knight updated an event
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EOK Crowd-Sourcing at "Cherokee Mills - The Mill Room"

May 22, 2013 from 9am to 10am
Leo had the pleasure of meeting with our friend, Carl Papa, last week to discuss the future of Pin High Pro.  Today, Leo is crowd-sourcing marketing/sales ideas for Carl's product, Pocket Pin High Pro!See More
Wednesday
Leonard Knight is attending Kerri Karel's event

EOK Guest Interview at "Cherokee Mills - The Mill Room"

May 22, 2013 from 9am to 10am
Leo had the pleasure of meeting with our friend, Carl Papa, last week to discuss the future of Pin High Pro.  Today, Leo is crowd-sourcing marketing/sales ideas for Carl's product, Pocket Pin High Pro!See More
Sunday
Marty Lawson left a comment for Leonard Knight
"I've tried twice to add Bucket Head Tavern for pub night on July 9th but my bandwidth is not letting me do it now but I'll try when it's not a peak time :)"
May 16
Leonard Knight posted a status
"Should we have a weekly G+ Hangout "Ask the Expert"? Professionals for Legal, Marketing, Sales, Business, Investing, etc"
May 16
Leonard Knight is attending Marty Lawson's event
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EOK Pub night, Tuesday, June 4th at Neyland Drive

June 4, 2013 from 5:30pm to 9pm
EOK Pub night in June will be at Calhoun's on the River since we are celebrating school getting out and us getting to go back to Calhoun's :) We get the BEST service there and I'm all about getting good service! Food, beverage and a local business, that's what it's all about. So come on out and join the brightest people in Knoxville for another fun night out. Looking forward to seeing you there :-)See More
May 16
Leonard Knight left a comment for Marty Lawson
"Let's add Buckethead Pub to the mix of venues."
May 16
Abby Mattson left a comment for Leonard Knight
"Yes! I would love to help decorate the office that would mean the world to me!  I am available any time! Thank you so much for the offer and reaching out to me so quickly.  "
May 16
Leonard Knight left a comment for Abby Mattson
"Welcome to EOK, Abby (love your name)!  Checkout the FAQ section for some getting started tips.  Also, if you want to get involved, we have a project in the works needing some interior design help.  We have an EOK Co-working space in…"
May 16
Dave Seeman is attending Leonard Knight's event

Weekly Lunch at "The Sun Spot"

May 15, 2013 from 12pm to 1:30pm
Today we're heading to The Sun Spot on Cumberland (next door to Jason's deli) on the strip.See More
May 15
Lisa Gifford Mueller is attending Leonard Knight's event

Weekly Meeting at "Cherokee Mills - The Mill Room"

May 15, 2013 from 9am to 10:30am
Member spotlight and panel discussion.See More
May 15
Leonard Knight posted events
May 15
Leonard Knight left a comment for Eric Dunn
"Welcome to EOK, Eric!  We're very glad you're here!  Please check the FAQ for some getting started tips.  I hope to see you around.  ~Leo"
May 15
Leonard Knight posted events
May 8
Leonard Knight is attending Marty Lawson's event
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EOK Pub Night Tuesday, May 7th at Northshore Drive

May 7, 2013 from 5:30pm to 9pm
Come on out on Tuesday, May 7th at 5:30pm to the Pizza Kitchen. We EOKers love it there! They have lots of different kinds of beer, great food, great service and we love the owner, Travis Redmon! We always have a great time when we go there and we've been going there for years! So come out and join the brightest people in Knoxville for some fun and a beverage of your choice. BTW, they also have a gluten free menu there now!See More
May 7
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EoK Lunch (The Plaid Apron) at "The Plaid Apron"

May 1, 2013 from 12pm to 1:30pm
The Plaid Apron (Take 2!).  Last week we attempted to have lunch at The Plaid Apron but several were not able to make it due to conflicts.  Many asked that we schedule lunch at The Plaid Apron again this week...so, here we go!  Join us today as members of EOK break bread together at The Plaid ApronSee More
May 1
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EoK Lunch (The Plaid Apron) at "The Plaid Apron"

May 1, 2013 from 12pm to 1:30pm
The Plaid Apron (Take 2!).  Last week we attempted to have lunch at The Plaid Apron but several were not able to make it due to conflicts.  Many asked that we schedule lunch at The Plaid Apron again this week...so, here we go!  Join us today as members of EOK break bread together at The Plaid ApronSee More
May 1
Leonard Knight is attending Kerri Karel's event
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May Meet-n-Greet at "Cherokee Mills"

May 1, 2013 from 9am to 10am
Our monthly Meet-n-Greet is set for May 1.  EOK members will have the opportunity to talk about their business from the podium.  Arrive at 8:30 am and mingle with other EOK Members and guests. The program will begin at 9:00 am.See More
Apr 30
Leonard Knight left a comment for Dave Seeman
"Welcome to EOK, Dave! Glad you're here! As a student you qualify for a complimentary membership allowing you to attend all events free of charge. I hope to see you at one of the upcoming events. ~Leo"
Apr 30
 

E.O.K. Founder

Profile Information

How did you find EOK?
Created it!
Who are you? What do you do? Tell us a little about you...
Born in Wurzberg, Germany April 6th, 1969. I have one younger brother. Grew up in Southeast US. I attended Central HS in Knoxville, TN and finished at Greeneville HS in Greeneville, TN. I met Debbie at Greeneville HS; we dated through college, her at Clemson and me at UTK. We married December 28th, 1991 in Greeneville, TN. We have four healthy sons. God has truly blessed me with a wonderful life!

I do a little bit of this, little bit of that; i'm an electrical engineer by trade (UTK 1991) and my day job is my engineering business (DBR Systems) where I provide automation solutions for manufacturing facilities. I also do some real-estate investing where I try to buy a new property once or twice a year; I run this business as RK Properties, LLC I also have a software company with a buddy in Seattle Bright Software, LLC Oh yeah...Founder of E.O.K. with partners Jay Albright and Chris Austin! I'm always looking for something else...
Where can we find you on the web?
I'm all over the web! Here is a good place ;)

Also, check my vanity site Leo's Space

You may want to check my facebook page too Leo's Facebook
Email, Phone, Address, etc. (Shared with all visitors)
Direct Message on EOK
Email leo@eokhq.com
voice: 865-484-6481

My status
Linkedin Profile URL
http://www.linkedin.com/in/lrknight
Twitter URL (add http://twitter.com/)
http://twitter.com/lrknight
What role have you played in a startup?
Entrepreneur, Technician, Investor
How do you plan to participate?
Online only, Attend meetings, Social events, Social media
Key Search Terms - Use this section to list specific key phrases describing your business. The more specific the better. This will help someone find you better using the search function.
Industrial Automation, Process Control, Real-Estate, Software Development, Technical Support, Investing
What do you want from EOK? What are the top 3 items you need help with now?
  1. Business Planning/Forecasting
  2. Smart people to help me shape up my ideas
  3. Social time with smart people (downside of working on your own)
How has EOK helped you?
Launched New Business
Annual Revenue of your Business(es)?
$1M+

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At 3:31pm on May 16, 2013, Marty Lawson said…

I've tried twice to add Bucket Head Tavern for pub night on July 9th but my bandwidth is not letting me do it now but I'll try when it's not a peak time :)

At 11:20am on May 16, 2013, Abby Mattson said…

Yes! I would love to help decorate the office that would mean the world to me!  I am available any time! Thank you so much for the offer and reaching out to me so quickly. 

At 7:16pm on April 4, 2013, Sarah McMahon said…

Thank you, Leonard!  I am very excited to join, and I look forward to meeting my fellow Knoxville Entrepreneurs! 

At 10:24pm on March 30, 2013, Jeffery North said…

Hello Leo,

Thank you for me membership with EOK. I feel that the resource will be beneficial. I requested the EOK scholarship, has my request been granted as well?

Best Regards,

Jeff

865.964.7803

At 10:24pm on March 30, 2013, Jeffery North said…

Hello Leo,

Thank you for me membership with EOK. I feel that the resource will be beneficial. I requested the EOK scholarship, has my request been granted as well?

Best Regards,

Jeff

865.964.7803

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EOK Videos

EoK Episode 195 - Meet and Greet

This week, like the first week of each month, EoK will hold a meet and greet. Members will take turns speaking briefly about themselves and their careers.

Cast: Entrepreneurs of Knoxville

Tags: eok, entrepreneur, knoxville, meet, greet, podcast, weekly, episode, 195, member and website

EoK Episode 194 (Chris Coyne Discussion)

Leo and Chris sit down to discuss EoK's first quarterly event of 2013. The event will be held on Tuesday, January 8th, 2013 at Tech 2020 in Oak Ridge!

Cast: Entrepreneurs of Knoxville and Ben Knight

Tags: first, quarter, leo, chris, coyne, discussion, podcast, eok, entrepreneur and knoxville

EoK Episode 193 (Dave Morehous)

This week's spotlight is on Dave Morehous.

Here is how Dave describes himself:

I am a business lawyer, re-entering private practice after 8+ years in-house. I am building a boutique legal practice focused on the special concerns of starting and growing businesses.
I offer:
+Experience as a business partner, with broadly applicable skills in providing legal management and business advice
+Industry-specific experience for startups and high-technology companies, especially in the healthcare field
+Subject-specific experience, especially in securities and investment law, corporate organization, contract drafting and implementation, and planning for growth
+Business experience and good judgment
+Flexible fee structures, including task-based billing
+Document automation, to reduce the expense of preparing and re-preparing the same documents
+Alliances with other boutique legal practices, to provide additional cost-effective capabilities for addressing your legal and business needs

Cast: Entrepreneurs of Knoxville

Tags: dave, morehous, eok, podcast, entrepreneur, knoxville and interview

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