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I was flying over Wilmington, Delaware, yesterday. They had me on the ground—almost buried. I'm flying again, and my book "Indicted Loyalty—Convicted Logic" will share astonishing events.

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Most Entrepreneurs Struggle With This. Are You One of Them? Your tech company has great products. Your team works hard. But are you growing fast enough? Edward DuCoin joined me to share how he built businesses from the ground up, scaled them to millions, and even took one public on NASDAQ. He knows what it takes to succeed—and what holds most founders back. In this episode of The Growth Focus Podcast, we cover: The biggest mistakes tech founders make when scaling Why AI is changing how businesses operate How to avoid losing money due to weak financial controls The #1 shift that will make customers choose you over competitors If you want real strategies, not theories, this episode is for you. ?? Listen now: https://lnkd.in/dKt9W8Cu What’s the biggest challenge holding back your business right now? Drop a comment.

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AI is automating basic development. But here’s the catch: understanding system architecture, business logic, and how to leverage AI for real-world impact is what matters most. The question isn’t who can code—it’s who can think, ask the right questions, and execute. If you’re hiring, don’t just look for coders. Look for business strategists who know how to use AI as a tool. #AI #TechLeadership #BusinessStrategy Orpical Technology Solutions

QUESTION: How would you rate the importance of offering mentorship programs to individuals reentering society after incarceration? Over 90% find it to be extremely or very important. Replies from Judges, Prosecutors, Defense Attorneys, Politicians, and Public Defenders.? Final report to be issued March 2025 << Follow this page to get a copy of the report.

Research Study of the Criminal Justice System. Replies from Judges, Prosecutors, Defense Attorneys, Politicians, and Public Defenders. 15 questions are being asked. Here is one: How important is providing alternative sentencing options for non-violent offenders instead of prison? Final report to be issued March 2025. Follow our page to receive a copy of the final report.

To add content and opinion to my book, I am conducting an extensive research study (survey) of criminal justice system professionals, including judges, criminal defense attorneys, public defenders, prosecutors, and attorney generals. The opinions of these professionals are as wide as the overall concerns. For example, one reply from a professional to an open comment question is: The jury system is fair. It is a copout for public defenders to claim that their losses are due to funding, cases, and being overloaded with responsibilities. Despite public belief, prosecutor's offices are not overflowing with funds. However - another reply is: Public defenders have a heavy burden because they have very little time, money, and emotional ability to zealously represent clients in cases involving serious, life-altering crimes with real victims. However, there is also a need to recognize that public defenders still represent guilty individuals, and the taxes of US citizens shouldn't be used to allow for the most highly advanced, costly defense tactics available because this is not what the 6th Amendment guarantees. Interesting.