Luke Dooley

Luke Dooley is the President and CEO of OCEAN Programs, a non-profit organization that operates at the intersection of faith and entrepreneurship.13 He leads an organization dedicated to helping entrepreneurs start and lead sustainable businesses while integrating biblical principles and marketplace acumen.1

OCEAN Programs, under Dooley's leadership, focuses on:

1. Supporting entrepreneurs through various initiatives:

   • The OCEAN Accelerator for high-tech startups
   • Genesis: Small Business Training for early-stage entrepreneurs
   • The OCEAN Conference (formerly Unpolished Faith & Entrepreneurship Conference)

2. Addressing the unique challenges faced by entrepreneurs:

   • Recognizing the emotional, relational, and spiritual risks associated with entrepreneurship
   • Providing training that combines faith and business skills

3. Achieving significant impact:

   • Launching 62 high-tech companies and training 317 small businesses
   • Alumni raising a total of $120 million, with 3 companies having successful exits
   • Expanding reach to 12 countries and 26 states

Luke Dooley's professional mission aligns closely with OCEAN's goals. He "desires to see people understand their place in a larger story"2, which reflects the organization's focus on integrating faith into entrepreneurship. His role involves guiding OCEAN's strategic direction and overseeing its various programs and initiatives.

Dooley is also involved in broader faith-driven entrepreneurship communities, as evidenced by his participation in organizations like Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor.34 This involvement suggests his commitment to promoting the integration of faith and business beyond just OCEAN Programs.

His LinkedIn profile can be found at linkedin.com/in/luke-dooley, where he likely shares insights and updates related to OCEAN Programs and faith-driven entrepreneurship.2