BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Innovate New Albany - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Innovate New Albany REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155349 CREATED:20240218T165903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240218T165903Z UID:10000264-1712921400-1712926800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Leadership Lessons From The Stories We Love DESCRIPTION:NEW LOCATION: 7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFRI 4/12/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speakers\, Brian Nutwell & Drew Paroz\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nIn this TIGER Talk\, Brian Nutwell & Drew Paroz will share leadership lessons drawn from the first 100 episodes of their WonderTour Podcast\, where we examine the movies so many of us love (from Star Wars to Fast & Furious to Disney’s Beauty & the Beast) for insights and universal themes that can help each of us become the Magnanimous Leaders we aspire to be. Why use pop culture movies? Because the ideas stick to our brains better that way! \nCome ready to have fun while you learn about Leadership Superpowers\, the tools on your Utility Belt\, the Limit Break framework\, and examples for putting it all together! \n*************** \nBrian Nutwell is an experienced product innovation and data analytics leader. \nHe loves connecting with other people and their passions\, taking absolutely everything back to first principles\, and waking up each day with the hope of learning something new. \nBrian joined Wonder Tour in Summer 2022 and has enjoyed discovering pragmatic leadership lessons hiding in our favorite mythic stories. \n*************** \nDrew Paroz leads at the intersection point of people\, data\, and strategy. \nFor Drew\, nothing is better than breaking down problems and systems into building blocks of thought except using those blocks to synthesize fresh models. \nDrew is on a lifelong Wonder Tour to help take those building blocks into life change in himself and others. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to our session leaders\, Brian & Drew \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-04-12 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] \n  URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/leadership-lessons-from-the-stories-we-love/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Headshot-Brian-Nutwell-and-Drew-TIGER-Graphic-041224.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155349 CREATED:20240218T182644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240218T182644Z UID:10000266-1713526200-1713531600@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Unleashing the Power of Generative AI: Navigating the Future of Work DESCRIPTION:NEW LOCATION: 7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFRI 4/19/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Christopher Slee\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nUnleashing the Power of Generative AI: Navigating the Future of Work” is a concise yet insightful talk that demystifies generative AI for a diverse audience. \nCome and explore the transformation of AI from simple tools to systems capable of learning and creating like humans. \nDiscover the importance of “prompt engineering” and “workflow engineering” as essential skills for harnessing AI’s potential. Envision a future where multiple AI models collaborate to enhance decision-making and problem-solving. \nJoin us for this TIGER Talk to unlock the power of generative AI and prepare for a thriving future in the age of AI. \n*************** \nPersonal introduction from our featured speaker\, Christopher Slee: \nHi I’m Chris\, the Principal Technologist at Transform Labs (formerly AWH) and the CTO of IncludeHealth\, a healthcare start-up changing the face of Virtual Physical Therapy. \nWhen I speak about technology\, I like to keep it accurate and relatable. I share stories and insights that matter to tech enthusiasts and anyone interested in how technology intersects with our daily lives and work. It’s about making sense of tech and making it understandable. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Chris \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-04-19 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] \n  URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/unleashing-the-power-of-generative-ai-navigating-the-future-of-work/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Headhsot-Chris-Slee-TIGER-Graphic-041924.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155349 CREATED:20240218T194732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240218T194732Z UID:10000268-1714131000-1714136400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Dare to Unlearn: Unlearning for Personal and Organizational Greatness DESCRIPTION:NEW LOCATION: 7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFRI 4/26/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, John Popelka\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nOur life experiences shape how we see the world. These perspectives create our beliefs\, hardening into habits that limit our thinking and our potential. Like the invisible strings of a marionette\, our beliefs can contort us into a safe\, predictable\, and mundane life of mediocracy. \nAt this TIGER Talk\, learn concepts and methods to understand how you see and move through the world\, so you can break the chains of old rules and habits and seize new opportunities — for you and your organizations. \n*************** \nOur featured speaker\, John Popelka\, is a certified professional coach\, advisor\, and speaker who empowers people and organizations to gain unprecedented clarity and insights to achieve extraordinary and sustainable success. \nJohn has worked in the Financial Services Industry almost 20 years and has held roles in strategy\, innovation\, risk management\, project management\, operations\, service\, and employee engagement. \nJohn served in the Army for 20 years and held several leadership positions in combat positions\, operations\, intelligence\, planning\, and equal opportunity. \nJohn is the founder of From Ashes Coaching & Consulting where he helps people and organizations search from within to forge their own growth from within. \nHe lives in Blacklick\, Ohio with his wife\, Rena\, two kids\, three dogs\, two cats\, and a hamster. He loves being outside hiking and biking\, helping others\, and spending time with his family. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to John \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-04-26 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] \n  URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/dare-to-unlearn-unlearning-for-personal-and-organizational-greatness/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Headshot-John-Popelka-TIGER-Graphic-042624.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155349 CREATED:20240218T204806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T012807Z UID:10000270-1714563000-1714568400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Embrace the Unexpected: Think & Communicate Like An Improviser DESCRIPTION:NEW LOCATION: 7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nNOTE: THE DATE OF THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CHANGED to May 1.\nNOW: WED 5/1/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm\nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Nathan Minns\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nWhen things change quickly\, it’s easy to get overwhelmed! \nBut through this keynote\, you’ll learn to navigate life’s unexpected turns with the agility and creativity of an improviser with the “Yes\, And…” mindset. \nYou’ll explore how to stay flexible and positive when plans go awry and how to keep an open mind to new possibilities. This isn’t just about coping with change; it’s about thriving in it with a growth mindset and the “build\, measure\, learn” feedback cycle. \nIn this story-rich TIGER Talk\, we’ll also introduce a decision-making model inspired by “Yes And\,” helping you make clearer\, more focused choices without feeling lost of overwhelmed. You’ll leave knowing how to work better with others\, use everyone’s ideas\, and turn confusion into clear\, positive action. Discover the ease of the unexpected when you think like an improviser. \n*************** \nOur featured speaker\, Nathan Minns\, is a certified international keynote speaker\, trainer\, and facilitator. \nNathan empowers individuals to think like improvisers to learn to embrace the unexpected. Nathan’s impact is clear: he has taught innovation strategy to the USA federal government\, facilitated a 3-day startup event in the Kingdom of Bahrain\, offered pitch coaching and early-stage entrepreneurship guidance globally\, and facilitated events for diverse institutions. \nNathan has extensive experience in the startup ecosystem\, both as an employee and a 3x founder\, and Nathan’s online web design courses have engaged over 60\,000 students from 179 countries. In the corporate world\, he’s pioneered startup initiatives for major corporations in the USA. \nIn teaching communication\, Nathan has been a paid actor for over 10 years\, emceed National Speakers Association of Ohio events while serving on their board\, instructed therapists in active listening\, and earned the distinction of being the youngest board member at a youth leadership development nonprofit in 2017. Learn more at NathanMinns.com. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Nathan \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-05-01 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/embrace-the-unexpected-think-communicate-like-an-improviser/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Headshot-Nathan-Minns-TIGER-Graphic-050124-new-date.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155349 CREATED:20240407T221659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240407T221659Z UID:10000276-1715945400-1715950800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Turning the Tables: Leveraging Unsolicited Interest in Your Company to Your Advantage DESCRIPTION:NEW LOCATION: 7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFRI 5/17/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Michael Butler\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nPrivately held businesses are receiving an increasing number of contacts from individuals interested in acquiring them. \nIn this TIGER Talk\, featured speaker Michael Butler will show the current owners of those businesses how to leverage those unsolicited contacts for their benefit. \nAttendees will learn how to handle unsolicited acquisition offers\, understand the opportunities and pitfalls of discussing business exit with others\, and explore how to respond to or explore unsolicited acquisition offers. Even if you’re years from selling your business or your business is brand new\, you will benefit from your takeaways Michael will present. \n*************** \nMichael Butler helps business owners either sell their businesses or buy other businesses. \nHis experiences range from CPA\, Chief Financial Officer\, Large Enterprise executive\, venture capital partner\, business owner and investment banker (current role). In those roles\, he has been an acquirer\, an acquiree and an advisor to both sides. Michael currently serves as Senior Director at Footprint Capital. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Michael \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-05-17 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] \n  URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/turning-the-tables-leveraging-unsolicited-interest-in-your-company-to-your-advantage/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Headshot-Michael-Butler-TIGER-Graphic-051724.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155349 CREATED:20240428T160019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T145854Z UID:10000339-1716377400-1716382800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:The Growth Code: Insider Secrets of Explosive Branding and Marketing That Savvy Investors Demand DESCRIPTION:NEW LOCATION: 7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nWED 5/22/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speakers\, Mark Bloemhard\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nAttention visionary business owners and entrepreneurs hungry for explosive growth! \nPlease join Mark Bloemhard\, PhD\, MBA\, MA as he unveils the time-proven tactics of branding and marketing in this high-energy session. Mark will bring an exclusive peek behind the curtain\, where he’ll reveal the strategies that have propelled some organizations to unprecedented heights and expose the pitfalls that have derailed others on their journey to success. \nWhether you’re a startup craving your breakthrough moment or an established enterprise hoping to be acquired\, this event is your ticket to unlocking the full potential of your brand. Through riveting discussions and revealing case studies\, Mark will dissect the triumphs of his firm’s most successful clients and dissect the missteps that have hindered others\, providing invaluable insights. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nSuccess Stories Unveiled: Dive deep into the stories of various successful organizations\, dissecting the strategies and tactics that catapulted them to the forefront of their industries. Learn firsthand from their triumphs and adapt their winning formulas to fuel your own brand’s ascent.\nAvoiding the Pitfalls: Explore the cautionary tales of organizations who stumbled on their journey to success\, uncovering the common pitfalls and mistakes that can sabotage even the most promising brands. Arm yourself with the knowledge to sidestep these obstacles and forge a path to sustainable growth.\nCrafting Your Winning Formula: Armed with the lessons of both success and failure\, craft your own winning formula for brand dominance. Learn how to harness the power of strategic branding and marketing to carve out your niche\, captivate your audience\, and chart a course for unstoppable growth.\n\n*************** \nMark Bloemhard\, PhD\, MBA\, MA is Founder & CEO at Bolder & Co. Creative Studios. With over 25 years as a marketing and branding strategist\, Mark’s extensive track record includes Fortune 500 companies like Ferrari\, Maserati\, Home Depot\, Huntington Bank\, and a broad stroke of Private Equity firms such as Bain Capital and Madrona Venture Capital. ­­­­ \nMark has earned his PhD in Branding\, complemented by an MA in Leadership & Change and an MBA in Corporate Finance. His deep and diverse educational background also includes a BFA in Industrial Design\, which uniquely equips him with a creative perspective in crafting compelling brand narratives. \nBeyond his professional pursuits\, Mark is an avid reader who constantly seeks inspiration from skiing\, traveling\, and sailing with his wife\, Bethany\, and their 5 adult children. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Mark \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-05-29 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/the-growth-code-insider-secrets-of-explosive-branding-and-marketing-that-savvy-investors-demand/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Headshot-Mark-Bloemhard-TIGER-Graphic-052224.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155349 CREATED:20240423T030101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240428T140947Z UID:10000338-1716982200-1716987600@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Generative AI: Best Practices to Keep Your Data Secure DESCRIPTION:NEW LOCATION: 7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nWED 5/29/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speakers\, Ron Savoia & Josh Greenwald\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nIs your personal or proprietary data secure when you’re using AI services? \nGenerative AI relies on data to produce its content. Without human knowledge\, it’s nothing. \nBut where does it get this knowledge? \nAnd how safe is the data you give it? \nHow do you make sure that your data will remain as ONLY your data? \nIn this TIGER Talk you’ll learn: \n• Where AI services get data\n• How you can protect your sensitive data from AI training\n• How you can safely use your data with AI if you so choose \n*************** \nRon Savoia has been involved in IT Consulting since working at CompuServe back in 1993 when they were converting CompuServe Mail to Windows NT and SQL Server 4.2\, which enabled him to be the first Ohio employee for Microsoft’s new Enterprise Services group. He ran various Enterprise Services businesses for Microsoft\, including incubating what eventually became Office 365 deployment services. He then formed Stratus Innovations Group in New Albany in 2010\, where they continue to build products and solutions on the Microsoft Cloud Services platform\, and most recently developed a platform for organizations to create Generative AI Copilots. \n*************** \nJosh Greenwald has been a technologist since he began programming on his Atari 800 at 6 years old. He was a pioneer in the days of the early web\, developing and later selling among the first platforms for interactive creative writing. Now a partner and principal architect at Stratus Innovations Group\, Josh had previous tech leadership roles at IGS Energy\, Resource Interactive\, and GSW. A Columbus resident since 1998\, Josh earned his undergraduate degree at The Ohio State University and his MBA from Capital University. He is the proud father of three amazing daughters. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Ron & Josh \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-05-29 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/generative-ai-best-practices-to-keep-your-data-secure/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Headshot-Ron-Savoia-and-Josh-Greenwald-TIGER-Graphic-052924.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155349 CREATED:20240525T225641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240525T225641Z UID:10000344-1718364600-1718370000@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:THRIVE: When Trouble Visits! DESCRIPTION:NEW LOCATION: 7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFri 6/14/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Mark Sullivan\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nWhat do you do when the stakes are high\, demands are out of control\, and the future is unpredictable?  \nWe’ve all been there – time and again. The future will not get any easier as we live in a world with increasing volatility\, uncertainty\, complexity\, and ambiguity (VUCA). In this highly interactive\, story-rich TIGER Talk\, you’ll explore these factors as well as three ‘Power Navigators’ that help to address intense challenges as they appear in different forms. \nAlso\, based on an eight-year study\, you will be introduced to Mark Sullivan‘s groundbreaking new leadership book\, “THRIVE: When Trouble Visits!” It reviews five different mindsets presented in distinctly different ways within high-demand environments. Represented in “THRIVE” are stories that provide a glimpse into the challenging journey and successes of some extraordinary people: astronauts\, governors\, four-star generals\, media and movie personalities\, CEOs\, elite athletes\, university presidents\, clergy\, a Holocaust survivor\, and dozens of others. \nThe stories create a blueprint on how you\, too\, can thrive in the face of adversity. \n \n*************** \nMark J. Sullivan\, Ph.D.\, is an award-winning international speaker\, university professor\, and industry executive. As an organizational psychologist and change agent in Dow 30 and Global 1000 companies\, he has functioned as a Chief Talent Officer\, Sales and Strategy executive at United Airlines\, Honeywell\, Accenture\, and Battelle. \nMark has cultivated order out of chaos in major global mergers and restructuring efforts. He brings decades of seasoned experience in building communities in highly disruptive environments and is known as a master storyteller and inspiring force helping to empower individuals\, teams\, and organizations toward a better way. \nMark is Founder and CEO of the Performance Learning Academy\, a Speaker Engagement and Executive Development firm. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Mark \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-06-14 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/thrive-when-trouble-visits/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Headshot-Mark-Sullivan-TIGER-Graphic-061424.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155349 CREATED:20240525T211507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240525T211623Z UID:10000343-1718796600-1718802000@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Turning Waste into Profit: Strategies for Operational\, Financial\, and Environmental Impact DESCRIPTION:NEW LOCATION: 7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nWed 6/19/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speakers\, David Leff & Megan Moses\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nHow does a company take a look at their waste and see a financial improvement and increased sustainability efforts in today’s business environment? Join us for this TIGER Talk to find out! \nSustainable Ohio’s programs help drive operational improvements of member organizations by considering waste streams\, use of our historical knowledge\, innovation and the Ohio By-Product Synergy Network. By working with the Network and partners\, materials are being reused beneficially instead of the traditional tipping and transportation fees\, potential environmental liabilities\, and operational management issues. The profits are sustainability successes! \n*************** \nDavid Leff has been the Technical Director of the Ohio By-Product Synergy Network since 2020 and has been involved with Sustainable Ohio since its inception in 2010. \nDavid helped kick off the Sustainable Ohio’s Ohio By-Product Synergy Network through his work with a Fortune 500 manufacturing company in his Environmental\, Health\, and Safety role. Focused on driving improvements and cost reductions within the company\, the involvement with Sustainable Ohio helped drive those improvements. David continued to support Sustainable Ohio and drive improvements when he shifted to a Risk Control and Engineering leadership position within the insurance industry and continues to drive improvements for members and partners of Sustainable Ohio. \n*************** \nMegan D. Moses has been President of Sustainable Ohio\, and Director of the Ohio By-Product Synergy Network since 2010. Her love for sustainability and the environment started in undergrad when she was recruited to a grad program to develop sustainability markers for the forest paper industry at Miami University’s Center for Sustainable Systems Studies. After graduation she worked at The Ohio State University as Director of The Environmental Molecular Science Institute\, where she managed environmental sustainability outreach and research at molecular level in soil\, water and gas. \nShe then took her talents to industry and started the first environmental sustainability department at The Scotts-Miracle Gro Company. For the last 14 years has led Sustainable Ohio and the Ohio By-Product Synergy Network\, assisting organizations and the State of Ohio with environmental sustainability initiatives. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to David & Megan \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-06-19 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/turning-waste-into-profit-strategies-for-operational-financial-and-environmental-impact/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Headshot-Leff-and-Moses-TIGER-Graphic-061924.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155349 CREATED:20240526T015230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T165306Z UID:10000345-1719401400-1719406800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Differentiating from Competition: Beat the Big Guys without Their Marketing Budget DESCRIPTION:NEW LOCATION: 7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nWed 6/26/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Kendall Horner\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nDoes the playing field feel uneven when you are trying to compete against the largest companies who can outspend you on marketing? \nThis interactive and fast-paced TIGER Talk will provide the tools you need to: \n\nWin more business through effective differentiation\nCreate a playbook to produce repeatable sales results and improve efficiency\nGet paid for the value that you deliver\n\n*************** \nKendall Horner is a Partner and Vice President of Sales at Braveheart Sales Performance. Kendall leads Braveheart’s business development efforts to expand the reach of its services to help unleash middle market companies’ potential across the United States. \nKendall most enjoys the conversations she has with CEOs and business owners to delve into the issues that are negatively impacting their sales and profit growth\, whether they be people\, processes or their pipeline. \nShe brings a varied background of success selling and leading project teams in highly competitive industries where the services were frequently shopped like commodities and where she had to differentiate based on value. Kendall understands complex sales situations where numerous decision-makers are involved and is an expert at understanding client goals and marrying up services to help them accomplish those goals. \nLearn more about Braveheart: https://braveheartsales.com/happy-sales-manager-cohort \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Kendall \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-06-26 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/differentiating-from-competition-beat-the-big-guys-without-their-marketing-budget/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Headshot-Kendall-Horner-TIGER-Graphic-0622624.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155349 CREATED:20240622T015146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240622T015329Z UID:10000348-1720611000-1720616400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Joining a Nonprofit Board: Finding the Perfect Fit DESCRIPTION:Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION: \n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nWed 7/10/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Kerri Mollard\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \n“Joining a Nonprofit Board: Finding the Perfect Fit” is an interactive session designed to guide individuals interested in nonprofit board service through the process of finding the ideal fit. \nThis TIGER Talk will cover key topics\, such as:\n– Understanding the role of nonprofit boards: Explore the responsibilities\, expectations\, and governance structure of nonprofit boards to determine if board service is the right fit for you.\n– Identifying your passions and skills: Assess your interests\, expertise\, and availability to find a nonprofit organization whose mission aligns with your values and where you can make a big contribution.\n– Researching potential nonprofits: Learn effective strategies for researching and evaluating nonprofit organizations\, including their mission\, programs\, financial health\, and board culture.\n– Making a positive impact: Understand the importance of building strong relationships with fellow board members\, staff\, and stakeholders to maximize your impact as a board member. \nWhether you’re a seasoned professional looking to give back to your community or a newcomer interested in getting involved in the nonprofit sector\, this session will provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to find the perfect nonprofit board opportunity. \n*************** \nKerri Mollard is the Founder and CEO of Mollard Consulting\, a nonprofit partner. \nShe is a respected authority on nonprofit board governance\, planning\, and fundraising\, and has served nearly 150 clients since 2003 and thousands more through workshops. \nPrior to consulting\, Kerri worked in positions as varied as public relations coordinator\, box office manager\, development director\, and executive director. She has a master’s degree from Indiana University\, a bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University\, and a Certificate of Nonprofit Board Consulting from BoardSource. \nIn 2021\, Kerri ran for office for the first time. She was sworn into office in January 2022 as Plain Township Trustee. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Kerri \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-07-10 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/joining-a-nonprofit-board-finding-the-perfect-fit/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Headshot-Kerri-Mollard-TIGER-Graphic-071024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155349 CREATED:20240505T161740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T161740Z UID:10000340-1721388600-1721394000@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Successful Start-Ups from the Ground Up DESCRIPTION:NEW LOCATION: 7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFRI 7/19/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Ryan Steele\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nThis TIGER Talk by Attorney Ryan Steele will touch on matters that all founders and small-business owners should consider when forming and growing their businesses. If you’re starting a business or trying to grow an early stage business\, this talk is a great foundation for many critical decisions you’ll soon need to make. \n*************** \nRyan Steele is a Partner at Porter Wright Morris & Arthur. He handles corporate contractual matters to bring startup operations\, mergers\, acquisitions\, financing\, energy and natural resources deals\, and other general business transactions to fruition. \nCombining business operations knowledge with legal acumen\, Ryan efficiently executes a variety of complex business contracts so that rapidly growing companies\, business owners and early stage entrepreneurs can cost-effectively achieve growth goals. Having managed an office of over 100 employees and contractors\, Ryan applies first-hand knowledge of daily business functions\, including project management\, employee management\, and independent contracting\, in providing practical counsel to fast-growing entities so they can overcome challenges and achieve their business goals. \nRyan assists early stage entrepreneurs by completing the documentation innovators need to establish their business profile\, grow and expand\, and ultimately exit on their own terms. More generally\, Ryan drafts and negotiates a myriad of contracts to help close multi-layered transactions\, including architect/contractor agreements\, business and commercial agreements\, retail leases and general real estate agreements\, and purchase/sale agreements. He represents clients across multiple industries\, including energy and natural resources\, commercial real estate\, financial services\, computer software\, telecommunications\, food and beverage\, manufacturing\, and health care. \nRyan leverages his deep energy sector experience to consult natural resource clients with exploration and production\, pipeline\, and downstream/power plant matters\, as well as with title and litigation\, including the drafting of amicus and merit briefs submitted before the Ohio Supreme Court. He also represents owners\, construction contractors\, architects and engineers in drafting a variety of agreements\, including AIA and other industry form contracts. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Ryan \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-07-19 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/successful-start-ups-from-the-ground-up/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Headshot-Ryan-Steele-TIGER-Graphic-071924.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155349 CREATED:20240602T173146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T173146Z UID:10000346-1721993400-1721998800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Unleashing the Power of Generative AI: Navigating the Future of Labor DESCRIPTION:Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION: \n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFri 7/26/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Chris Slee\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nThis is the 2nd of 3 talks in the “Unleashing the Power of Generative AI” series\, created by Chris Slee. \n“Unleashing the Power of Generative AI: Navigating the Future of Labor” is a concise yet insightful talk that demystifies generative AI and its impact on labor — designed for a diverse audience. \nJoin us for this TIGER Talk and explore the transformation of AI from simple tools to systems capable of learning and creating like humans. \nDiscover the impact that robotics powered by new AI models will have on our home life\, work life\, and the future of labor. \n*************** \nProfessional Bio\, in Chris Slee‘s own words: \nHi I’m Chris\, the Principal Technologist at Transform Labs (formerly AWH) and the CTO of IncludeHealth\, a healthcare start-up changing the face of Virtual Physical Therapy. \nWhen I speak about technology\, I like to keep it accurate and relatable. I share stories and insights that matter to tech enthusiasts and anyone interested in how technology intersects with our daily lives and work. It’s about making sense of tech and making it understandable. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Chris \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-07-26 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] \n  URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/unleashing-the-power-of-generative-ai-navigating-the-future-of-labor/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Headshot-Chris-Slee-TIGER-Graphic-072624.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155349 CREATED:20240609T012152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240622T200850Z UID:10000347-1722425400-1722430800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Where's the Money? Sources of Financing for Startups - 2024 Edition DESCRIPTION:Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION: \n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nWed 7/31/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Melinda Gloriosa\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nLearn the fundamentals of startup financing from Melinda Gloriosa of Rev1 Ventures. In this interactive TIGER Talk\,\, Melinda will share the many types of startup funding\, key insights on projections and budgets\, and some tips to help with your next pitch! \n*************** \nAs Director\, Investment Funds at Rev1 Ventures\, Melinda Gloriosa is a dynamic member of the team. In this role\, Melinda analyzes and manages investments in concept\, seed\, and early stage companies. Her responsibilities include conducting investment analysis\, leading the execution of investment transactions including due diligence\, cap table modeling\, and more. In her work\, she builds relationships with startups\, venture funds and strategic investors\, and other key stakeholders. \nIn addition to Melinda’s experience in investment management\, she has significant experience in project and program management. Before Rev1\, she advised and consulted for several startups and worked as a managing director in a regional investment firm. Her career includes project manager roles in healthcare and engineering. She also held multiple roles in manufacturing and R&D with American Honda Motor Company. \nMelinda earned a BSME in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Toledo and an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University. She earned Project Management Professional Certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI). \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Melinda \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-07-31 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/wheres-the-money-sources-of-financing-for-startups-2024-edition/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Headshot-Melinda-Gloiosa-TIGER-Graphic-073124.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155349 CREATED:20240727T143835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240727T152332Z UID:10000353-1725622200-1725627600@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Ransomware Resilience: Safeguarding Your Business in the Digital Age DESCRIPTION:Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION: \n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nWed 8/28\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, JR Kunkle\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nRansomware has been at the top of business news for several years. And\, the publicity has continued to heat up in 2024! \nIn this TIGER Talk\, JR Kunkle will cover:\n• What is Ransomware?\n• Is the sky falling?\n• What industries are the most targeted?\n• Who has been hit?\n• How much is the Ransom?\n• Is it getting worse?\n• What are practices to prevent becoming the next Ransomware victim?\n• IF YOU ARE HIT – how should you respond? \n*************** \nJR Kunkle has deep experience in both IT and business. More specifically\, he has 20+ years of in-depth IT experience\, primarily in IT Management\, Project Management\, Consulting\, and IT Risk & Assurance.\nHis current primary area of focus is Cybersecurity and\, of course\, Artificial Intelligence (AI). \nJR’s industry experience includes: Manufacturing\, Retail\, Industrials\, Financials\, Utilities\, and Governments. Recently\, he’s been working with Healthcare\, FinTech\, and E-Commerce companies (Cloud applications). \nJR earned his Masters Degree in MIS & Finance from University of Dayton and his Bachelors Degree in Accounting and Economics from Wittenberg University. In addition\, he earned the Certified Information Systems Auditor (“CISA”) certification. He developed the syllabus and has been an adjunct instructor at Wright State University for graduate level Accounting classes. \nFinally\, JR is passionate about life\, business\, and information technology. And\, of course\, none of this means anything without his role as a father to his son. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this TIGER Talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to JR \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-09-06 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/ransomware-resilience-safeguarding-your-business-in-the-digital-age/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Headshot-JR-Kunkle-TIGER-Graphic-090624.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155349 CREATED:20240825T194438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240825T194438Z UID:10000358-1725967800-1725973200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Getting LinkedIn Leverage: How to Grow Your Brand & Business DESCRIPTION:Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION: \n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nTuesday 9/10/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Allison Ditmer\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nDescription from Allison Ditmer herself: \nLinkedIn is no longer just a job search site or a place to announce your new career title. It’s a social platform that can grow your business and your personal brand. \nRegardless of where you are right now as an entrepreneur\, growing your B2B\, or in a 9-5 role\, LinkedIn can help you …\n– Get discovered\n– Build genuine connections that result in unique opportunities\n– Generate an inbound strategy with more high-quality leads that say “Yes!” to your services \nReady to find your LinkedIn leverage? \nJoin me for this TIGER Talk\, and prepare to walk away with actionable tips and a new outlook on LinkedIn. I promise! \n*************** \nAllison Ditmer\, MBA is a graduate of Bowling Green State University and has 15+ years of experience in digital marketing. \nAfter leaving Abbott as a marketing manager and overseeing teams in the internal agency\, Allison started her own content business. She is a content strategist and writer who works with entrepreneurs and businesses to build their brands online through high-quality content. \nAllison is also an instructor for Denison Edge\, a program from Denison University that offers skill-building educational programs for both college students and professionals in a variety of business disciplines. This fall\, Allison is teaching a new program in Content Creation\, starting Wednesday September 18. This program is currently open for registrations. \nWhen Allison is not focused on her business\, she travels to national parks\, camps in her family’s Airstream Basecamp\, or runs with her kids to their travel sports activities. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Allison \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-09-10 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] \n  URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/getting-linkedin-leverage-how-to-grow-your-brand-business/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Headshot-Allison-Ditmer-TIGER-Talk-Graphic-091224.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155349 CREATED:20240727T155642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240727T155642Z UID:10000354-1726227000-1726232400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:The R&D Tax Game: Boost your Benefits and Avoid the Pitfalls DESCRIPTION:Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION: \n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFri 9/13\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Jonathan Forman\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nFederal and state governments offer significant tax benefits for developing and improving products\, processes\, and software. Recently implemented and proposed updates to law\, however\, may have a potential game-changing negative impact to many innovative companies. \nJoin us for this TIGER Talk\, presented by Jonathan Forman\, to learn about theses changes\, how they may affect your business\, and how to maximize the benefits available to your business. \n*************** \nAs Managing Director of the Tax Credits & Incentives Services practice of Global Tax Management (GTM)\, Jonathan Forman leads the development and delivery of services that help multinational corporations take advantage of available federal\, state\, and international R&D and related tax incentives to reduce their tax liability. \nJonathan has been involved with R&D for more than 20 years in both technical and taxation capacities\, bringing a scientific\, IT\, and business background to GTM’s R&D Tax Credit practice. He has extensive knowledge of U.S. and international R&D tax law\, and vast experience dealing with specific issues related to R&D credits and incentives within industries including software\, technology\, life sciences\, manufacturing\, and energy. He is a global speaker and instructor and has been published in several key industry journals. \nPrior to joining GTM\, Jonathan held several leadership roles with BDO USA\, including his most recent roles as the Stamford Office Managing Principal and Global R&D Center of Excellence Leader. He was one of the founding members of the firm’s national R&D tax credit practice\, and created\, built\, and managed BDO’s International R&D Center of Excellence. \nJonathan also spent several years with Big 4 firms including Deloitte and PwC. He created and led the R&D incentives practice for Deloitte in Calgary\, Canada where his practice focused on technology\, oilfield services\, and exploration and production. At PwC\, he created one of the first browse-based software tools for managing R&D tax credits. \nHe is a member of the American Institute of Public Accountants. Jonathan resides in Westchester County\, NY where he enjoys spending time with his wife\, children\, six cats\, two dogs\, and tortoise. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this TIGER Talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Jonathan \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-09-13 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/the-rd-tax-game-boost-your-benefits-and-avoid-the-pitfalls/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Headshot-Jonathan-Forman-TIGER-Graphic-091324.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155349 CREATED:20240622T195758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240629T030145Z UID:10000349-1726831800-1726837200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Leading with Humility: How to Build Team Trust and Engagement DESCRIPTION:Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION: \n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFri 9/20/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Jake Harter\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nIn the pursuit of organizational excellence\, leadership styles typically emphasize decisiveness and command. \nHowever\, a growing body of research suggests a powerful\, yet often overlooked\, leadership quality that may be even more important: humility. \nThis TIGER Talk is designed for leaders to explore the benefits of leading with humility\, demonstrating how it can foster a culture of open communication\, boost employee engagement\, and embrace challenges and setbacks as opportunities for growth. \n*************** \nOur presenter\, Jake Harter\, is the Owner and Principal Consultant of Bellevue Partners Talent Management Consulting. He specializes in guiding organizations through strategic transformations\, fostering a thriving work environment\, and implementing performance management systems. \nJake leverages his Master’s in HR Management degree and career supporting Fortune 100 Human Capital Strategy to help organizations and leaders unlock their workforce potential. \nJake is passionate about sharing his knowledge and HR industry expertise to create engaged\, motivated\, and productive workforces. \nVisit https://bellevuepartnersllc.com for more information! \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this TIGER Talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Jake \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-09-20 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/leading-with-humility-how-to-build-team-trust-and-engagement/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Headshot-Jake-Harter-TIGER-Graphic-092024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155349 CREATED:20240824T152246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240824T152246Z UID:10000357-1728646200-1728651600@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Unleashing the Power of Generative AI: Navigating the Future of Programming DESCRIPTION:Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION: \n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFri 10/11/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Chris Slee\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nUnleashing the Power of Generative AI: Navigating the Future of Programming is a concise yet insightful talk that demystifies generative AI for a diverse audience. \nCome explore the transformation of AI from simple tools to systems capable of learning and creating like humans. \nDiscover how AI is working with\, and in place of\, software developers\, reshaping the way we write code\, manage projects\, automating routine tasks\, and driving efficiency in software delivery. Learn about new tools in AI software development\, automated maintenance\, and data analysis\, crucial for navigating this technological shift. Envision a future where complex software and AI systems work alongside humans\, creating dynamic\, innovative solutions. \nThis is Talk #3 in Chris Slee‘s Unleashing the Power of Generative AI: Navigating the Future series. \nChris will cover the latest agentic frameworks and tools that developers can use now and how the craft of software development will be changed in the near future. \nTo watch Chris’s previous talks in this series\, click here: \nTalk #1: Unleashing the Power of Generative AI: Navigating the Future of Work \nTalk #2: Unleashing the Power of Generative AI: Navigating the Future of Labor \n*************** \nProfessional Bio\, in Chris Slee‘s own words: \nHi I’m Chris\, the Principal Technologist at Transform Labs (formerly AWH) and the CTO of IncludeHealth\, a healthcare start-up changing the face of Virtual Physical Therapy. \nWhen I speak about technology\, I like to keep it accurate and relatable. \nI share stories and insights that matter to tech enthusiasts and anyone interested in how technology intersects with our daily lives and our work. \nIt’s about making sense of tech and making it understandable. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Chris \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-10-11 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/unleashing-the-power-of-generative-ai-navigating-the-future-of-programming/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Headshot-Christopher-Slee-TIGER-Talk-Graphics-101124.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155349 CREATED:20240809T023612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T191236Z UID:10000355-1729251000-1729256400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:The State of Venture in Ohio ® - 2024 DESCRIPTION:FRIDAY 10/18/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nInnovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION: \n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054 \nBe ready to interact with our featured presenter\, Lindsay Karas Stencel\, and your fellow participants. \nAnd\, please arrive at 11:30 am. Enjoy lunch. Mingle. Make new friends! \nThis is the 2024 edition of Lindsay Karas Stencel’s annual talk on The State of Venture in Ohio ®. \n.For the 7th year in a row\, Lindsay will walk attendees through the status of VC funding in Ohio\, discussing new venture fund formation\, large exits\, and investments and places where the state can continue to develop and grow. She will weave in some pop culture references\, leave plenty of time for Q&A\, and definitely keep the FUN in FUND. \n*************** \nLindsay Karas Stencel is a Partner in the New Ventures practice at the law firm of Thompson Hine and chairs the firm’s fund formation subgroup. She advises entrepreneurs\, investors and fund managers on venture capital and startup matters\, venture capital fund formation\, mergers and acquisitions\, corporate finance\, federal and state securities filings and compliance\, including public and private securities offerings\, and corporate organization and governance matters. \nPrior to joining Thompson Hine\, Lindsay served as a Partner and Chief Legal Counsel at a Midwest-focused venture capital firm that invests in pre-seed\, seed early stage and growth stage technology companies serving several industries. There\, her efforts primarily focused on deal structuring\, portfolio management\, limited partner relations\, fundraising and exit transactions. \nSimultaneously\, she ran her own private practice representing emerging and diverse venture fund managers across the country\, startup clients and founders\, investors\, and small businesses\, assisting with venture fund formation and strategy\, strategic deal formation\, unique deal structuring and other corporate legal matters. \nShe also acquired significant experience while serving as Chief Operating Officer and Fund Manager\, and subsequently Chief Investment Officer\, Chief Legal Officer\, and Managing Partner for a venture development organization in upstate New York\, where she led that firm to have one of the most active seed funds in the country and spearheaded the formation and development of the largest seed fund in the history of the area. \nLindsay’s unique blend of legal\, fundraising and operational experience as a founder and venture capitalist provides her with the ability to acutely understand the issues facing her venture and startup clients. She understands firsthand the matters most important to her clients and can creatively solve problems and efficiently design solutions to rapidly close transactions for investors and entrepreneurs alike. \nLindsay teaches “Venture Capital and Dealmaking” at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law\, where she also frequently guest lectures on contract drafting and preferred securities issuances. Lindsay is a national speaker on topics of women and diversity and inclusion in finance\, venture capital\, venture capital deal structuring and startup investing. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nEvent Timeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch and socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to fellow participants \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Lindsay \n1:00 pm – Wrap \n[expire-content date=”2024-10-18 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/the-state-of-venture-in-ohio-2024/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Headshot-Lindsay-Karas-Stencel-TIGER-Graphic-101824.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155349 CREATED:20240928T195820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T030842Z UID:10000360-1729855800-1729861200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Rev1 Ventures' Signature Programs for Entrepreneurs DESCRIPTION:Learn\, Meet\, and Enjoy at:\n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFri 10/25\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm\nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Rev1’s Alicia Oddi\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nJoin us for this TIGER Talk to learn about Rev1 Ventures‘ TWO signature programs for entrepreneurs: \n\nConcept to Customer Bootcamp: 3-Day experiential program to rapidly validate market assumptions. Gain direct feedback from your target customer segments.\nCustomer to Capital Accelerator: 14-Week comprehensive program that helps startups move their businesses forward. Once you’ve validated your market\, it is time to grow and scale!\n\n*************** \nOur speaker\, Alicia Oddi\, Rev1’s Managing Director of Entrepreneur Programs\, leads the strategy\, engagement\, and adoption of its venture studio program. This program provides a framework that gives entrepreneurs the support and services they need when they need it. \nAlicia and her team manage pipeline development and client intake\, and produce and manage resources that provide the training\, tools\, and connections that directly impact entrepreneurs and help them de-risk and grow their companies. Alicia invites feedback from entrepreneurs to make the Rev1 venture studio more responsive as entrepreneurs’ needs change. \nAlicia fully embraces Rev1’s belief that diverse leaders produce stronger companies. Through her leadership\, Rev1 has developed programs to support diverse entrepreneurs and some of the distinct challenges they face when starting and scaling a high growth company\, including the Grow to Scale mentor program and the DEI Grant Fund. \nPrior to joining Rev1\, Alicia managed programs in the non-profit arts sector\, and has 25 years of experience in developing and executing mission-driven programs that have a positive impact on clients and the community. \nAlicia has a BA in Art History and an MA in Arts Policy and Administration from The Ohio State University. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this TIGER Talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Alicia \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-10-25 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/rev1-ventures-signature-programs-for-entrepreneurs/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Headshot-Alicia-Oddi-TIGER-Graphic-102524-Rachels-High-Res-Save-100824-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155349 CREATED:20241005T183004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T220730Z UID:10000362-1730460600-1730466000@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Unlocking SBA Lending Opportunities for Small Businesses DESCRIPTION:Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION: \n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFri 11/1/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Jordan Campbell\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nJoin Jordan Campbell of Huntington National Bank for this insightful TIGER Talk. Jordan will explore how SBA (Small Business Administration) lending programs can empower small businesses to access the capital they need for growth and sustainability. \nWhether you’re a new business or you’re looking to expand your operations\, this event will provide valuable insights into the various SBA loan programs\, including:\n– **7(a) Loan Program**: Ideal for businesses needing working capital\, purchasing equipment\, or refinancing debt.\n– **504 Loan Program**: Tailored for businesses seeking to buy or improve real estate and other fixed assets.\n– **Microloan Program**: Designed for startups and small businesses needing smaller loans to launch or grow. \nJordan and other experts in SBA lending will guide you through eligibility requirements\, application processes\, and the best strategies to secure financing. You’ll leave equipped with knowledge on how to leverage these programs to fuel your business ambitions. \nWho Should Attend: Entrepreneurs\, small business owners\, financial planners\, and anyone interested in learning how to utilize SBA lending options to foster business growth. \nKey Takeaways:\n– How to identify which SBA loan program is best for your business\n– Tips for preparing a successful loan application\n– Understanding SBA loan guarantees and how they impact financing options\n– Real-life case studies of businesses that have successfully leveraged SBA loans \n*************** \nOur speaker\, Jordan Campbell\, began her career at Huntington in 2016 as a relationship banker at the German Village\, OH branch. She then moved into business banking as a treasury management advisor\, supporting the Central and Southern\, OH branches. In 2019 she joined the Dedicated Business Relationship Manager team and managed a portfolio of 200 business banking clients in the Cincinnati area. \nShe transitioned to a Business Development Officer in Central\, OH working to find new business banking clients to bring to Huntington Bank and most recently has become an SBA Product Specialist focusing on SBA lending for Central\, OH business owners. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Jordan \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-11-01 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/unlocking-sba-lending-opportunities-for-small-businesses/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Headshot-Jordan-Campbell-TIGER-Graphic-110124-by-Rachel-on-101524.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155349 CREATED:20241005T220533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241005T220533Z UID:10000363-1731497400-1731502800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:The Web3 Vision: Building a Collaborative Future for Businesses and Customers DESCRIPTION:Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION: \n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nWed 11/13/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Shaun Pannell\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nTake your business into the future with Web3 technologies. \nIn this TIGER Talk\, Shaun Pannell will cover:\n– How decentralized systems\, blockchain\, and digital assets work\n– Tools and methods that businesses and customers can use to collaborate like never before\n– Transforming traditional business models with Web3\n– Real-world examples of innovative strategies\n– Creating new opportunities for shared success \nExplore how Web3 can open doors to a future of product innovation and win-win business opportunities! \n*************** \nShaun Pannell is a marketing\, business development\, and technology professional at the law firm Vorys\, Sater\, Seymour and Pease LLP. \nHis proficiency in leveraging digital marketing techniques\, creative design\, data analytics\, and data visualization has consistently driven tangible business growth. Shaun’s passion for exploring emerging technologies and their potential impact across diverse sectors is a testament to his forward-thinking approach. \nShaun’s understanding of innovative technologies and their transformative potential is evident through his certifications in blockchain\, digital assets\, and product management. This knowledge equips him to navigate today’s evolving business landscape with confidence and adaptability. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Shaun \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-11-13 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/the-web3-vision-building-a-collaborative-future-for-businesses-and-customers/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Headshot-Shaun-Pannell-TIGER-Graphic-111324-even-less-pixels.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155349 CREATED:20240928T231920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T161138Z UID:10000361-1733311800-1733317200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Resilience in Action: Turning Stress into Strength through Emotional Mastery DESCRIPTION:Part of the TIGER Events “Healthy Habits for Innovators” Series — in collaboration with Healthy New Albany\nSPECIAL LOCATION: Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany\, 150 W. Main St.\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nWednesday 12/4\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm\nBe ready to interact with our workshop leader\, Dr. Sandra Solano\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nOur perception of stress stems from our past experiences and how we define what matters most\, influencing our responses to protect and achieve those values. \nChanging from a stress reaction to a more masterful response is a trainable skill! \nIn this interactive TIGER Tools Workshop\, based on 30 years of peer-reviewed research\, you’ll discover how your body instinctively and automatically reacts to stressors\, how to recognize\, interrupt\, and reprogram these emotional reactions\, and how to create a plan to change your stress reaction to a more effective and optimal response. \nThis session offers big benefits for hard-charging business innovators\, including startup founders\, tech creators\, goal-chasers\, and those in many other stressful business roles! \n*************** \nOur workshop leader\, Dr. Sandra Solano\, MD\, MS\, is originally from Bogota\, Colombia. She is a healthcare professional with 30 years of experience as a healthcare executive and consultant. \nDr. Solano practices in New Albany where she promotes integrative health and wellness\, merging her extensive background in public health with holistic approaches to empower individuals\, teams\, and organizations to manage stress\, conflict\, and challenges through emotional self-regulation. \nAs a certified HeartMath master trainer\, Dr. Solano has coached and trained community leaders\, professionals\, and executives of Fortune 500 companies\, social services organizations\, and some of the largest healthcare systems in the United States. \nTo learn more about Dr. Solano’s practice\, go to https://www.integro-restore.com \nFor a free consultation for your personal or organizational needs\, please go to https://www.integro-restore.com/heartmath-resilience-advantagetm/ \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this TIGER Tools Workshop is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Dr. Solano \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \nThis event has passed so registration is closed. URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/resilience-in-action-turning-stress-into-strength-through-emotional-mastery/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Headshot-Sandra-Solano-High-Res-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155349 CREATED:20241211T163028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T205012Z UID:10000366-1733916600-1733922000@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Top 5 HR Mistakes + How To Avoid Them DESCRIPTION:Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION:\n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nWed 12/11/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our speaker\, Jennifer Meek\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nThey say ‘more people\, more problems.’ \nAin’t that the truth? That’s where Jennifer Meek\, comes in! \nPlease join Jennifer for this TIGER Talk as she breaks down the 5 biggest HR mistakes that startups just can’t afford to make. DO NOT miss this one! \n*************** \nJennifer Meek is the CHRO of Book+Street. \nBook+Street’s People Solutions experts support your business so you don’t make costly mistakes that could impact your team. From generalist human resource needs to specialty areas such as compensation benchmarking\, benefits administration\, staffing plans and recruitment\, Book+Street’s People Solutions team will support your company’s biggest line item: your people! \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 had 25 years of senior leadership experience\, including serving 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. \nAdditionally\, Jen was the President\, CEO\, and member of the Board of Directors of an HR consulting organization for 12 years. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Jennifer \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n  \nThis event has passed so registration is closed. URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/top-5-hr-mistakes-how-to-avoid-them/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Headshot-Jennifer-Meek-TIGER-Talk-Graphic-121124-scaled-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155349 CREATED:20250117T210936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T213842Z UID:10000370-1737113400-1737118800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:The AI Labyrinth: The Paths Keep Changing DESCRIPTION:7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFriday 1/17/25\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm\nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Michael Compton\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nWe’re excited to kick off 2025 by welcoming back one of our most popular speakers on the subject of Generative AI — Michael Compton. \nJoin Compton as he threads through the winding\, ever-changing passages of AI’s transformative impact across five critical domains: \n\nwriting and research\nmultimedia content creation\neducation & training\nrelationship management\nknowledge systems\n\nEach domain will be illuminated through real-world demonstrations\, current headlines\, and compelling use cases that reveal both practical applications and emerging possibilities. The presentation will weave together technical insights with thought-provoking questions about sociologic\, economic\, and environmental implications of AI adoption. Unexpected connections will be revealed at every turn. \nThroughout this journey\, Compton will bring his signature “Hot Takes” and his enthusiasm for navigating AI’s ethical ambiguities. \nAs in the past\, Compton will make complex technological paths accessible & engaging for all who join us. \n*************** \nMichael Compton is a Senior International Program Consultant for the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)\, working towards financially sustainable incubator programs across fragile economies. \nHe combines his expertise in product and service design\, human learning and artificial intelligence in both international and local development contexts. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Michael \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n  \nThis event has passed so registration is closed. URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/the-ai-labyrinth-the-paths-keep-changing/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Headshot-Mike-Compton-TIGER-Graphic-011725-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155349 CREATED:20250122T211301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T211512Z UID:10000371-1737545400-1737550800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Scale & Grow Your Business | Influencer Marketing DESCRIPTION:Innovate New Albany\n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nWednesday 1/22//25\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Maileah McMullen\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nInfluencer Marketing is one of the most innovative and fastest growing marketing tactics that brands and businesses are using to scale and grow. \nThe Influencer industry was recently projected to be valued at $24 Billion by the end of 2024. \nIn this TIGER Talk\, Maileah McMullen will share insights\, statistics\, and considerations about this exciting\, rapidly expanding industry. \n*************** \nMaileah McMullen is an enthusiastic marketing professional and leader. \nMailleah’s education in Anthropology/Sociology and Communication at Denison University has shaped her early career. She has dedicated her time and expertise to developing marketing strategies and campaigns that break barriers for clients\, impact culture\, and build relationships with communities. With her expertise in uncovering data to build brands and businesses\, she now runs her own agency\, Reverence Talent Management\, a relationship-driven agency dedicated to growing Gen Z & Millennial creators’ brands and business opportunities. Reverence Talent Management was created to fill an important marketplace need\, especially among these youth-focused businesses. \nMaileah is also an instructor for Denison Edge\, a program from Denison University that offers skill-building educational programs for both college students and professionals in a variety of business disciplines. Maileah is teaching a new program in Influencer Marketing\, starting Wednesday February 19. This program is currently open for registrations. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Maileah \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n  \nThis event has passed so registration is closed.\n  URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/scale-grow-your-business-influencer-marketing/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Headshot-Maileah-McMullen-TIGER-Graphic-012224-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155349 CREATED:20250124T211612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T211824Z UID:10000373-1737718200-1737723600@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:The EQ and Career Connection DESCRIPTION:Friday 1/24/25\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Eric Pennington\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nDid you know that emotional intelligence (EQ) is a greater predictor of success than IQ? \nWhat if EQ is the missing link to greater success in career. All of us are confronted with what decisions to make in our career path every day. Some of those are simple and straightforward\, others are monumental. When leaders make EQ a practice\, they find decision-making to be a strategic resource to move the needle in career and life. \nWho should come: \n\nAnyone who finds themselves at a crossroads between career advancement and legacy\nSenior leaders and decision makers who want higher performing teams\nIndividual contributors just beginning the career journey\n\nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nThe connection between EQ and decision-making\nHow to start building a practice around EQ\nPowerful EQ hacks that can be started immediately\n\n******************** \nOur presenter is Eric Pennington\, the managing partner at Spirit of EQ and a certified practitioner in varied emotional intelligence\, spiritual intelligence\, and neuroscience tools. Spirit of EQ is an emotional intelligence data and people development company based in Columbus. The company helps individuals and organizations be smarter with emotions in-order to create stronger results and satisfaction. He has designed and delivered learning experiences for organizations across the spectrum of public and private domains. The experiences include coaching\, group workshops and ongoing learning cohorts. \nEric has over 15 years of practical entrepreneurship and leadership experience inside of small and large organizations. He has advised multiple entrepreneurs and senior leaders through coaching and group facilitation. He is the author of the eye-opening book\, The Well-Being Guide: Making the Most of Life and Work\, based on personal experiences and as a follow-up to his earlier book\, Waking Up in Corporate America. \n******************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Eric \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n  \nThis event has passed so registration is closed. URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/the-eq-and-career-connection/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Headshot-Pennington-121424-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155349 CREATED:20250129T211915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T214005Z UID:10000372-1738150200-1738155600@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Responsible AI: A Balance of Trust and Knowledge DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Damian Synadinos\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nEverything starts with trust. And often\, trust is enough. However\, misplaced trust—trusting the wrong thing\, the wrong amount\, or at the wrong time — can have significant\, negative consequences. But how can we know when trust is enough? And what do we do when it is not? By practicing skepticism! \nHealthy skepticism is a neutral stance that suspends belief until justified evidence is available. And it can help us avoid negative consequences and move forward when trust is not enough. \nPracticing skepticism involves fact-checking\, being aware of biases\, asking good questions\, and much more. And it is all especially relevant with the rise of Artificial Intelligence\, a powerful yet complex technology. Understanding AI and practicing skepticism can help us use it responsibly\, effectively\, and safely. \nJoin Damian Synadinos for this TIGER Talk as he explores these topics\, offers ways to develop a skeptical mindset\, and shows how it all applies to AI by providing practical tips to better navigate today’s new world. \n*************** \nDamian Synadinos is a person with a diverse set of great talents! \nFor over 30 years\, he helped “build better software & build software better” through testing. Now\, through his company Ineffable Solutions\, he helps “build better people”. \nAs a full-time\, international public speaker\, he delivers entertaining and educational keynotes\, talks\, and training that are focused on people\, based on experience\, and supplemented with research. \nDamian has helped organize the “QA or the Highway” testing conference\, performs & teaches improv comedy\, authored & illustrated a children’s book (HankAndStellaBooks.com)\, and draws strangers for fun (IDrawStrangers.com). \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Damian \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n  \nThis event has passed so registration is closed. URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/responsible-ai-a-balance-of-trust-and-knowledge/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Headshot-Damian-TIGER-Graphic-012925-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155349 CREATED:20250131T212150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T214019Z UID:10000374-1738323000-1738328400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:It’s Not About You: A Radical Approach to Marketing DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Dana Casto\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nMany businesses and organizations are fed up with spending money on marketing that doesn’t work. If they knew what to do differently\, they would. Meanwhile\, revenue is lagging and holding them back. \nThere is a better way. \nYou will walk away from this TIGER Talk knowing seven simple marketing principles that will transform your approach to marketing. \nThese principles are based on Donald Miller’s best-selling book “Building A StoryBrand” and have been proven to positively impact any organization or business regardless of industry. \n*************** \nOur speaker\, Dana Casto\, has contributed his marketing expertise to for-profit\, non-profit\, and higher education businesses for over twenty years. \nIn 2020\, Dana founded Whispr Strategic Marketing to help service-based small businesses and non-profits align their marketing goals with business objectives to drive sustainable revenue. At Whispr\, marketing services offered include website redesigns\, content marketing planning\, full-service marketing implementation\, and strategic advising. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Dana \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n  \nThis event has passed so registration is closed. URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/its-not-about-you-a-radical-approach-to-marketing/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Headshot-Dana-Castro-TIGER-Graphic-last-one-from-Rob-jpg-scaled-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR