Battle Creek, MI — [January 23, 2026] — 3Eye Technologies is proud to announce Kara Bolden, founder of Dynamic Duo Driving School, as the winner of the 2025 Oculus Fund. The Oculus Fund is an annual grant initiative designed to uplift and invest in small businesses that are making a meaningful impact in their communities.

This year’s selection process was especially challenging. Judges noted that the quality, passion, and vision demonstrated by each finalist made the decision difficult. Ultimately, the panel focused on the tremendous and tangible impact each business has on the local community, with Dynamic Duo Driving School standing out for its commitment to education, safety, and empowerment.

Dynamic Duo Driving School provides comprehensive driver education and behind-the-wheel training to teens and new drivers, equipping them with the confidence and skills needed for safe, responsible driving. Under Kara Bolden’s leadership, the business has become a trusted resource for families and a positive force within the community.

“We were inspired by the strength of this year’s applicants, and choosing a winner was not easy,” said Conor Macfarlane, CEO of 3Eye Technologies. “In making our decision, we looked closely at each candidate’s potential for community impact — and Kara’s work stood out not just for its entrepreneurial spirit, but for the real difference she’s making for families and young drivers in her community.”

Honoring This Year’s Oculus Fund Finalists

3Eye Technologies would also like to recognize the outstanding finalists who made this year’s Oculus Fund truly exceptional:

• Tom Lopez, Founder of Cookin With Beans

• Cyntisha Shipp, Founder of EmpowerMoms

• Matthew Putman, Founder of Strain Guard

• Maiya Jackson, Founder of Spark Connect Academy

Each of these entrepreneurs is driving meaningful change through innovation, service, and dedication to their communities. Their work reflects the heart of the Oculus Fund and reinforces the importance of supporting small businesses as engines of growth and opportunity.

Learn More

Watch Kara and the other Oculus Fund Finalists on the 3Eye Technologies YouTube channel to hear firsthand from this year’s entrepreneurs: https://www.youtube.com/@3eyetechnologies905

Visit Dynamic Duo Driving School: https://dynamicduodrivingschool.com to learn more about Kara’s mission and services.

About 3Eye Technologies
3Eye is a value-added IT distributor focused on the modern, deskless workforce, and the partners who empower them. 3Eye enables partners to deliver outcomes for the people who work where work gets done: on the factory floor, in the field, at the point of care, or on the move.