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  "description": "Retired US Navy SEAL officer, author of several best-selling books (e.g., Extreme Ownership, Discipline Equals Freedom), host of the Jocko Podcast, and co-founder of Echelon Front. He is known for his disciplined approach to leadership, self-discipline, and the 'Extreme Ownership' philosophy.",
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    "founded": "2010 (Echelon Front co-founded)",
    "headquarters": "Austin, Texas",
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