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JEFFREY H. OLSON

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Jeff’s practice focuses on complex regulatory and transactional matters involving communications and technology, with particular emphasis on broadband and media services and applications, including domestic and international spectrum allocations and licensing for new terrestrial and satellite-based mobile broadband networks. These matters involve the jurisdiction of the Federal Communications Commission, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, the Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission, various federal law enforcement and national security agencies, the International Telecommunications Union, foreign regulatory and competition agencies, as well as Congress and the federal courts. Jeff has provided counsel to both established companies and new entrants, as well as to investors, underwriters and lenders active in the field.

Examples of Jeff’s wide-ranging practice include:

  • Devising and implementing successful regulatory strategies for the deployment of various low-power technologies, including obtaining a new spectrum allocation for mobile biomedical telemetry devices, and waivers of existing allocations for a new high-speed rail safety system.
  • Representing a major metropolitan area consortium of universities, public school boards and public television stations in the acquisition and subsequent leasing to a major wireless carrier of over 100 MHz of mobile broadband spectrum.
  • Lead outside counsel managing a multinational team of lawyers, engineers and technical consultants in a successful effort to obtain a global spectrum allocation for a new generation of broadband satellite systems.
  • Overseeing the diverse regulatory compliance components of major telecommunications mergers, acquisitions and funding efforts, including funding for, and participation in, broadband spectrum auctions.
  • Advising foreign governments,

Jeff Olson's Story

Jeff Olson is a world-renowned leader, entrepreneur, and author.

Jeff started his career in traditional business, quickly working his way to become one of the youngest airport managers in the country, and then a manager in the intelligent systems divisions for Texas Instruments. He eventually found his passion in entrepreneurship, becoming a top distributor for NSA and then CEO of two direct sales corporations, including being the Founder of The People's Network, a company that became one of the largest personal-development training organizations in the nation that produced more than 900 television programs.

Jeff founded Neora in 2011 and has served as the CEO since, leading the company to historic growth, including being named an INC 500's fastest-growing consumer goods company. His vision and leadership has lead Neora to be a top 20 Direct Sales Association company, with a strong culture that includes being named one of the Best Places to Work.

Jeff is highly respected as an author and thought-leader. He has been featured in many publications including The Wall Street Journal and Entrepreneur Magazine. His best-selling book The Slight Edge has sold over 3 million copies, and is used by corporations, entrepreneurs, and sports teams to instill the philosophies needed to achieve success.

In addition to his position as Neora's CEO, Jeff is the Founder of Live Happy, a company dedicated to educating the world about positive psychology, including the award-winning podcast Live Happy Now, with more than 6 million downloads since its launch in 2014. Jeff has spoken at the United Nations as part of the International Day of Happiness and was inducted into the Happiness Hall of Fame in 2018.

Jeff is also a host of the Built to Win podcast, sharing leadership insights that help individuals achieve success, no matter what life throws their way.

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    Jeff Olson is an architect, planner, entrepreneur and author who has been involved in greenways, open space, active living, and alternative mobility projects for more than 30 years. He has had a diverse career with national, international, and local experience in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Jeff was one of the co-founders of Alta Bicycle Share, which launched Citi Bike in New York City and the bikeshare systems in San Francisco, Chicago, Washington DC, Boston, Toronto and other cities. His book, The Third Mode: Towards a Green Society has been enjoyed by audiences around the world. His major projects include the Grand Canyon Greenway, the Empire State Trail, the White House Millennium Trails Program, the Dubai Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan, the Bicycle Friendly Favelas Program in Rio de Janeiro and the NW Arkansas Razorback Greenway. Jeff started America’s first university course in bicycle and pedestrian planning at the State University of New York, and is a frequent inspirational speaker at conferences, public meetings and other events. His trailblazing work in the field of active mobility was recognized in 2014 by the Association for Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals with a Lifetime Achievement Award. He is currently a sustainability consultant, co-founder of re:Charge-e, a wireless charging company for electric micromobility, and serves as an advisor to the World Resources Institute. Jeff’s unique vision and leadership ability are important assets to projects ranging from large scale regional plans to site-specific projects and programs. He lives in Upstate NY, is a father of three and is an avid skier and bicyclist.

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