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SUMMARY:Expert Office Hours: December 12\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Meet 1-on-1 w/ the Experts you need –\n100% VIRTUAL Format \nInnovate New Albany created Expert 😎 Office Hours to make it easy for business owners & aspiring entrepreneurs to get the answers they need. \nPlease set all your appointments by 12 Noon\, Weds 12/11/24.\nWe will end registrations at Noon\, so our Experts can plan their Thursday schedules.\nSTEPS\n1. Review our roster of Experts\n2. For each Expert you choose\, click link below the Expert’s name to schedule appointment\n3. Make individual appointments w/ the Experts you need – just ONE – or up to SIX\n4. You’ll receive an email & a calendar invitation – w/ a Zoom link for each appointment\n5. Thurs Dec. 12: at time of each appointment\, click on Zoom link to meet w/ your selected Expert \nQuestions? Email Neil Collins: neil@InnovateNewAlbany.org \n  \nSchedule up to FIVE 30-minute meeting(s) below:\nTushar Kulkarni | Big Kitty Labs\nSoftware Solutions to Meet Your Needs\nTushar has over 25 years of experience managing small to large-scale projects & teams\n& delivering innovative tech solutions. Tushar founded Big Kitty Labs to pursue his passion for innovative tech solutions and bringing them to different domains. Under Tushar’s\nleadership\, Big Kitty Labs has successfully designed & delivered 200+ software systems in domains ranging from the government sector\, healthcare\, education\, automative\, aviation\, agtech and sports. \n\nGreat questions for Tushar:\n\nWhat were the initial challenges one faces when starting their tech company\, and how can one overcome them?\nHow does one validate their tech idea or solution in the market before diving into development?\nWhat were the key steps that one can take to build a talented and cohesive tech team\nWhat strategies can one employ to market and promote your tech product or solution\nCan you share any lessons learned or mistakes made during the early stages of your tech venture?\nHow does one navigate the competitive landscape and differentiate your tech product from existing solutions?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Tushar.\nJR Kunkle | Kunkle Consulting\nIT Security\, Regulations\, and Frameworks\nJR has knowledge of both IT and business with 20+ years of in-depth IT experience\, primarily in IT management\, Project Management\, Consulting\, and IT Risk and Assurance. His current primary area of focus is Cybersecurity and of course Artificial Intelligence (AI). \nIndustry experience includes: Manufacturing\, Retail\, Industrials\, Financials\, Utilities\, and Governments. Recently\, he’s been working with Healthcare\, FinTechs\, and E-Commerce companies (Cloud applications). \nJR has a Masters Degree in MIS & Finance (University of Dayton) and a Bachelor Degree in Accounting and Economics (Wittenberg University). In addition\, the Certified Information Systems Auditor (“CISA”) certification was obtained. He developed the syllabus and has been an adjunct instructor at Wright State University for graduate level Accounting Classes.\nPassionate about life\, business\, and information technology. Of course\, none of this means anything without his role as a father to his son. \nGreat questions for JR:\n\nWhat is considered reasonable security for small and medium sized businesses?\nHow do I know my business information is protected?\nWhat IT regulations and laws apply to my business?\nWhat IT frameworks can help protect the information and my business?\nWhat is an IT Audit?\nWhat is Ransomware and could it happen to my business?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with JR.\nSusan Fortner | BPR International\nPublic Relations & Marketing\nSusan Fortner has 20+ years of experience in public relations and marketing. Her firm BPR International manages accounts throughout the country specializing in health care\, talent\, banking\, and packaged and soft goods. In addition the firm is recognized as a broker/partner with QVC\, HSN\, and Evine shopping networks. \nFortner has won awards and sits on the accreditation board to advance candidates in the Accreditation in Public Relations process. In 2013 Susan received special honors for her work in crisis management. \nGreat questions for Susan:\n\nHow can I promote my company on a limited budget?\nHow do I set Marketing & PR budgets that are sufficient to drive results?\nWhat simple steps can I take to improve my social media visibility rapidly?\nWhich charities\, like-minded businesses\, and complementary companies should I partner with?\nHow do I create and execute events that will differentiate my business in a crowded market?\nHow can I get my products featured on shopping channels like QVC and HSN?\n\nClick here schedule 30 minutes with Susan.\nJen Meek | Book + Street\nHR and Talent Solutions\nJennifer is a result-driven executive\, guiding leaders in laying the foundational work of their talent strategy. Going beyond the everyday Human Resources issues\, she aligns people strategy with the overall goals and objectives of an organization. This intentional and authentic approach leads to identifying areas where an organization can continue to develop and thrive. \nHer vast experience in the talent solutions arena also makes her a sought out subject matter expert. She is knowledgeable in C Suite issues that impact workplace culture\, team dynamics\, and internal communications strategies. A dedicated and passionate leader\, Jennifer can provide personalized service\, create meaningful and lasting relationships\, and achieve profitable results. \nPrior to Book+Street\, Jen has 25 years of senior leadership experience\, she served as Vice President of HR for a multibillion-dollar private equity-owned company in the oil and gas industry\, with 1500 employees in 22 countries. Additionally\, Jen was the President\, CEO\, and member of the Board of Directors of an HR consulting organization for 12 years. \nJen’s undergraduate degree is in Marketing from Bowling Green State University\, and her Master’s in Business Administration is from Miami University of Ohio. She has served on many boards over the years and is currently a member of the Board of Advisors for Modern Ice Equipment and Supply. \nGreat Questions for Jen: \n\nHow do you build and sustain a conscious culture?\nWhat are strategies that you can deploy to attract\, recruit and retain top talent?\nWhat are the keys to leading executive team communication?\nHow can you effectively and efficiently hold your team accountable?\nLearn effective ways to articulate mission\, vision and values for your company.\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Jen.\nBrian Thomas | Impact-Social\nGo-to-Market Strategy & Execution\nFor the past 12 years\, Brian has implemented go-to-market strategies for small businesses and startups. He has assisted small businesses across numerous sectors in identifying\, developing\, and implementing growth strategies. From local beverage distribution\, to international commodity markets\, and IoT to Web3\, businesses have used these go-to-market systems to find success or pivot into a welcoming niche. Whether it’s growing a social media page to 1 million followers\, building a local customer base to 50+ customers\, or reaching into international markets to diversify importers\, the fundamentals of market-fit\, sales\, and marketing are the foundation for any business to grow. At Impact Social\, our business is to accelerate your business. \nGreat questions for Brian:\n\nWho will buy my product or service?\nHow do I price my product or service?\nWhat is the most effective distribution channel to reach my market?\nHow do I sell my product or service?\nWhy have my sales plateaued?\nWhat systems do I put into place to grow my business?\n\nClick here schedule 30 minutes with Brian.\nEric Pace | Book + Street\nAccounting\, Treasury\, and Financial Modeling\nEric has worked over 15 years in Corporate Treasury and Finance roles for financial services companies including KeyBank\, Huntington\, and JP Morgan Chase. Eric played an important role in managing through the 2008 financial crisis and the additional governance\, regulation\, and risk management practices. He developed complex financial models to improve capital\, liquidity\, and credit risk management and has extensive experience in stakeholder interaction in the board room and with investors and rating agencies. He has experience leading the finance function at Konzortia Capital\, a SaaS startup specializing in AI/ML technology to improve deal flow management for venture capital and private equity. \nEric earned a bachelor’s in management from Case Western Reserve University with a finance concentration\, as well as a bachelors in accounting and has held a Certified Treasury Profession designation (inactive). \nGreat Questions for Eric: \n\nWhat are my options for raising capital? What is better\, debt\, preferred\, equity\, etc?\nWhat are the benefits of having a disciplined financial process and system in place?\nWhat is the role of a CFO in my business? What can I expect and how is it different from a standard accountant or bookkeeper?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Eric.\n\nPlease note: If you register and then don’t attend\, your time slot will go unfilled\, potentially preventing other business owners from accessing the expert advice they need. If you need to cancel your appointment\, please email Neil Collins at info@InnovateNewAlbany.org .
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