Dale King

Dale King is an entrepreneur, U.S. Army veteran, and co-founder of Doc Spartan, a personal-care company. After his military service, he founded PSKC CrossFit in Portsmouth, Ohio, and has used his businesses and fitness programs to support people in recovery and strengthen the local community.

Local Ownership Determines Who Benefits From New Investment

Starting a business is easier than making it durable, and growth alone does not determine who benefits. Dale King argued that communities facing major investments should negotiate for benefits such as a fund to seed local businesses, rather than wait to see what a project brings. At an Aspen Ideas: Economy discussion in Tulsa, Jay Bailey and Jailan Griffiths made the broader case that founders need capital, networks and support to sustain businesses, recover from failure and retain ownership.

The Aspen InstituteOct 20, 202613 min read