The Big Omaha video you’ve been waiting for: Marc Ecko

In one of the most memorable talks in Big Omaha history, the one and only Marc Eckō shared a syllabus of knowledge and transformed our stage into an academic environment complete with tweed jacket and intellectual specs. And to top it off, he had a stiff drink in hand. Drawing inspiration from The Notorious B.I.G.,…

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In one of the most memorable talks in Big Omaha history, the one and only Marc Eckō shared a syllabus of knowledge and transformed our stage into an academic environment complete with tweed jacket and intellectual specs. And to top it off, he had a stiff drink in hand.

Drawing inspiration from The Notorious B.I.G., “Dr. Marc Eckō” deciphered the late-90s song, “Ten Crack Commandments,” translated the lyrics and created the ultimate curriculum on becoming a great entrepreneur.

Below you can find a quick look at his lyrical breakdown and in the video above you can understand the full context of his philosophical take on The Notorious B.I.G.’s “Ten Crack Commandments.”

Watch the complete Big Omaha 2013 Video Series

Take some time to rediscover your favorite talks from Big Omaha. Whether you’re hungry to recall the Back to the Roots mushroom story or wanting to refresh the most fearless moments of the conference, catch all 16 re-released Big Omaha talks, now available in HD.


Credits: Video by Quadrant5. Photo by Malone and Company / Big Omaha


Big Omaha is a two-and-a-half-day event that aims to inspire, educate and celebrate the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the heart of the Midwest. Produced by Silicon Prairie News, it’s part of the Big Series, the nation’s most ambitious events on innovation and entrepreneurship.

The Big Omaha Video Series is presented by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation

Based in Kansas City, Mo., the Kauffman Foundation is among the largest foundations in the U.S. with a mission to foster a society of economically independent individuals who are engaged citizens, continuing the improvement of their communities.

This story is part of the AIM Archive

This story is part of the AIM Institute Archive on Silicon Prairie News. AIM gifted SPN to the Nebraska Journalism Trust in January 2023. Learn more about SPN’s origin »

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