Innovate New Albany

Expert Office Hours: Friday October 7
2022-10-07 08:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Please make all appointments by 7 pm Thu 10/6/22. We will end registrations then, so our Experts can plan their Friday schedules.
STEPS
1. Review our roster of Experts, below
2. Click on the link below the Expert’s name to schedule an appointment
3. Make individual appointments w/ the experts you need – just ONE – or, up to a maximum of SIX
4. You’ll receive an email & a calendar invitation – w/ a Zoom link for each appointment
5. Fri October 07: at time of each appointment, click on Zoom link to meet w/ your selected Expert
NOTES
1. For most of you, a personal computer will be the best means to access your Expert meetings via Zoom; no need to download software
2. Questions? Email Neil Collins at “neil@InnovateNewAlbany.org”

Schedule up to six 30-minute meeting(s) below:
Liane Rousseau | Porter Wright
Law – Trademarks & Other Intellectual Property
Liane focuses her practice on all aspects of intellectual property. Her experience across a wide range of industries allows her to provide her clients with comprehensive services that protect their products, services and intellectual assets.
Liane has extensive litigation experience in federal courts and with the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. She routinely provides advice to clients concerning brand protection, trademark registration, licensing agreements and trademark, trade dress and copyright enforcement and defense.
With a background in privacy and data security, Liane has deep knowledge in litigation, records management and privacy policies. She also understands the operations and governance of intellectual property as it relates to entrepreneurships and startups.
Great Topics for Liane:

Trademarks, Copyrights, & Patents
Intellectual Property Rights
Protection of a Business’s Intellectual Property
Advertising Law: Can My Competitors Really Say “That”?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Liane.

Ryan Steele | Porter Wright
Startup & Emerging Business Law
At Porter Wright, Ryan Steele helps early stage entrepreneurs choose optimal business structures and complete the documentation needed to establish their business foundation, grow and expand, and ultimately exit on their own favorable terms.
Ryan also handles corporate contractual matters to bring mergers, acquisitions, financing, startup operations, and other general business transactions to fruition. Combining business operations knowledge with legal acumen, Ryan efficiently executes complex business contracts so that rapidly growing companies, business owners and early stage entrepreneurs can cost-effectively achieve their growth goals.
Ryan also brings great business savvy to his client relationships. Having managed an office of over 100 people, Ryan can apply his first-hand knowledge of everyday business functions including project management, employee management, and independent contracting, providing practical counsel to fast-growing entities so they can overcome challenges and achieve their business goals.
Great Questions for Ryan:

Incorporating Your New Business – What forms are possible and the pros/cons of each
Capital Tables – How to structure company ownership to ensure achieving my long term goals?
Business Operating Agreements – What are these and when does my business need one?
Liability – How do I protect myself and my business?
Written Contracts – When and why should my business use them?
Regulation & Red Tape – What docs must I file to comply with laws/rules for my industry?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Ryan.

Scott Longnecker | Huntington National Bank
Loans & Banking Services for Startups & Small Businesses
Scott Longnecker has over 20 years of experience in the finance and banking industry. His role as a Business Development Officer Sr has allowed him to develop a deep understanding of his client’s financial situations and to come up with solutions to help business customers like you reach your financial goals. Scott helps clients walk through the steps on how to obtain commercial loans, real estate loans, lines of credit, Small Business Administration (SBA) loans, and more.
Great questions for Scott:

What can I do about kinks in the supply chain?
What’s going on with the labor market?
What should I be doing to keep my good people?
How can I find the right clients and suppliers right now?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Scott.

Michael Butler | Footprint Capital
Business Exit Advice & Planning
Michael Butler is Senior Director for Columbus based Footprint Capital. Footprint is a boutique investment banking firm that specializes in advising owners of businesses in the exit process.
Michael formerly worked as a certified public accountant in both the audit and consulting practices, a Chief Financial Officer with a manufacturing and distribution company, a senior officer of a Fortune 100 company and a partner in a venture capital firm. These experiences have given him a broad perspective on various industries. He is also a Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor (CMAA).
Great questions for Michael:

How should I be preparing to sell my business?
What are the possible exit options for my business?
What is the value of having an advisor help me sell my company?
What are the steps of a sale process and how long does it take?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Michael.
Dan Rowell | Book + Street
GAAP Accounting, Cash Flow Forecasting & Financial Modeling

Dan Rowell originally joined Book+Street in January 2021.
Prior to rejoining Book+Street, Dan served as the CAO (Chief Accounting Officer) for one of the largest vertically integrated Cannabis suppliers in Michigan. He established their entire back-office operations for both the wholesale and retail business lines. Including sourcing and hiring of the accounting staff, all processes, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, financial reporting, payroll system, accounting systems (QuickBooks and then Sage Intacct) etc. Additionally, he led due diligence for the acquisition of several retail dispensaries.
Dan spent the bulk of his senior financial executive career as Director Finance and Accounting for Tosoh America, Inc. (Subsidiary of Tosoh Corporation, Nikkei, TYO4042) where he managed a team of finance, accounting, tax, and payroll professionals responsible for the company’s North American finance and accounting operations. He provided guidance and recommendations to senior management in all aspects of the various businesses.
Great questions for Dan:

What is the most important task to do before the “business” starts?
Why can’t I just use by bank statement as my financial reports?
How do I borrow money from a bank?
How long will my current cash balance last?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Dan.
Brad Griffith | Buckeye Innovation
Web Strategy & Engineering

Brad Griffith is President of Buckeye Innovation, the web strategy and engineering agency he started in 2009. Prior to starting Buckeye Innovation, Brad spent several years consulting and developing web applications in-house for a variety of companies including JPMorgan Chase, QUALCOMM, and the Go Big Network. Brad earned his Masters in Business Administration after completing his Bachelor’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering with honors, both at The Ohio State University.
He has more than 20 years of web development experience and has worked from coast to coast with small and large companies, educational institutions, non-profit organizations and government agencies to build innovative web solutions.

Great questions for Brad:

What is the best way to get my website started?
How do I start planning an application for my business?
How can I improve my site for better SEO?
What different ways can I start building my company’s brand?
How can I refresh or redesign my website?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Brad.

Satish Albert | E2 Infosystems
Custom Software & App Development

Satish Albert is Founder & CEO of E2 Infosystems. Satish offers a unique combination of experiences: enterprise software development and practical entrepreneurial a, the latter gained while bootstrapping and then selling his own successful SaaS startup. Satish has an advanced degree in computer science and deep experience leading development teams at premier tech companies including: AT&T, Lucent Technologies (Bell Labs), and Docomo Intertouch.

Satish launched E2 Infosystems to help emerging and scaling companies by engineering software solutions that meet their unique needs.

E2 Infosystems has developed software and mobile applications serving:

SaaS startups
Healthcare & Assisted Living businesses
Travel, Manufacturing and Enterprise Legacy Systems

Great questions for Satish:

How do I turn my idea into a software product or application?
What factors influence the price of software or app development?
What are the latest trends or best practices in software/nas/content/live/innovatena development?
How can I make sure my software or app is built to grow as my business grows?
What’s a realistic timeline & what milestones can I expect when developing my products?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Satish.

Susan Fortner | BPR International
Public Relations & Marketing
Susan Fortner has 20+ years of experience in public relations and marketing. Her firm BPR International manages accounts throughout the country specializing in health care, talent, banking, and packaged and soft goods. In addition the firm is recognized as a broker/partner with QVC, HSN, and Evine shopping networks.
Fortner has won awards and sits on the accreditation board to advance candidates in the Accreditation in Public Relations process. In 2013 Susan received special honors for her work in crisis management.
Great questions for Susan:

How can I promote my company on a limited budget?
How do I set Marketing & PR budgets that are sufficient to drive results?
What simple steps can I take to improve my social media visibility rapidly?
Which charities, like-minded businesses, and complementary companies should I partner with?
How do I create and execute events that will differentiate my business in a crowded market?
How can I get my products featured on shopping channels like QVC and HSN?

Click here schedule 30 minutes with Susan.

Manny Larcher | Stopwatch Creative
Growth Marketing & Branding

Manny Larcher is a first-generation American born in Columbus, Ohio, both of his parents are from St. Lucia. He serves as a Deal Flow associate with JumpStart Ventures, which combines capital, services, and connections to help entrepreneurs grow, researchers commercialize, and corporations innovate. As the co-founder and CEO of Stopwatch Creative, a boutique marketing/tech firm incubating platforms like CollaborateandElevate.com, which connects hundreds of businesses of all sizes with opportunities, Manny leads vision and growth.

A lifelong learner who genuinely enjoys digging deep into new technologies and the creatives developing them, Manny loves seeing innovative ideas, and the teams behind them flourish. He also serves on the Board with Black Men Talk Tech and Columbus Young Professionals.

Great questions for Manny:

How can I maximize the efforts of my team?
Are my marketing efforts really creating the action I want?
Am I using the best and current tech stack or strategies for growth?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Manny.

Ed Porter | Blue Chip CRO
Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success
Ed Porter began his professional management career in 2001 and has since led teams from 5 to over 1,000 people with responsibilities for sales, customer experience, and marketing functions. Ed has worked for service, software, and distribution companies learning the foundations of delivering a powerful customer experience while driving value and effectiveness in the sales and development channels. He has participated, facilitated and chaired several executive groups centered on sales management, contact center management, and technology innovation. Ed has been a keynote speaker and guest speaker focused on several key sales strategies and customer management programs. He has been an investor and advisor to startups and will continue supporting startups in these capacities.
Ed is passionate about leadership and volunteers throughout several non-profit organizations supporting the advancement of leaders. Ed has helped re-launch the American Association of Inside Sales Professionals (AA-ISP) Columbus Chapter in 2015 and has served as the chapter President since, growing the chapter to over 150 attendees. He helped launch the Cincinnati/Dayton chapter in 2019 as well as assists with programming and recruitment for events. Ed has also taken an active role as a mentor for #GirlsClub, an organization focused on the advancement and development of women sales leaders. He has mentored three wonderful women, two of which are now mentors in the program.
Great questions for Ed:

What does a Chief Revenue Officer do?
What’s the best technology to use to help accelerate sales?
What does social selling mean?
I have a sales problem, what can I do?
What is customer success? Isn’t it just customer service?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Ed.

Matt Cynkar | Rev1 Ventures
Resources for High Growth Startups
Matt Cynkar serves as Managing Director at Rev1 Ventures. In that role, Matt leads
the team that serves as the first touch point for the more than 700 entrepreneurs who
reach out to Rev1 each year. That team connects entrepreneurs quickly with the startup
resources available within Rev1 and throughout Ohio’s startup communities.
Matt manages exploratory meetings between qualified entrepreneurs and the Rev1
team members. Matt ensures seamless handoffs for entrepreneurs between their early
contact with Rev1 and the next steps on their journey, which may be Rev1’s Customer
Learning Lab, client engagement planning, or referrals to other support organizations
or programs.
Before joining Rev1, Matt played key roles in Market Research and Customer Insights
at Alliance Data and Bath & Body Works. Matt is a graduate of Miami University.
Great questions for Matt:

I have an idea for a high-growth startup; can Rev1 help me determine if it’s
worth pursuing?
I’ve launched a startup; can Rev1 help me get funding to grow it?
What other resources does Rev1 offer to help entrepreneurs?
How does an entrepreneur get started with Rev1?
I see that Rev1 works in corporate innovation; how can I learn more?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Matt.

Kevin Hammond | Ohio SBDC
Business Management Advice
Kevin Hammond has been a business management consultant for 13 years, mostly focused on small businesses and start-ups. Kevin has been on the SBDC team for almost ten years as a consultant. Prior to consulting, Kevin was in financial services at Chase Manhattan. Kevin has an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Ohio Dominican University and an MBA from Capital University.
The Ohio SBDC is part of America’s SBDC national network comprised of over 1000 Centers across the U.S. including 28 in Ohio. The Ohio SBDC Network provides one-on-one advising, by Certified Business Advisors, at no cost and conduct no or low cost business training.
Great questions for Kevin:

I have a business idea. What is my next step?
How do I market my services and products?
How can I take my business to the next level?
How and where can I get money for my business?
How do I keep track of my financial records and assure I’m tax compliant?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Kevin.
Tristan Ruml | Tortuga
B2B Business Development
Tristan has +10 years of B2B & B2C marketing and business development experience in US and European companies across several dozen industries.
He coaches sales teams, develops plays, and implements strategies to help clients build predictable pipelines and valuable networks of strategic partners.
Tristan has helped clients book meetings with executives in companies like JP Morgan, Marriott, and Walgreen’s for industries such as Security, Healthcare, Chemicals, Big Data and more.
Great questions for Tristan:

What should I change about my assumptions in my outreach message?
What should I try to crack the code on this vertical/niche/industry?
This part of my process appears to be broken, what should I re-evaluate?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Tristan.
*Please note that if you register and then don’t attend, your time slot will go unfilled, preventing other business owners from getting the expert advice they need. If you register, but later find that you cannot keep your appointment, please email Neil Collins at info@innovatenewalbany.org

Get Future Ready (Hybrid Format)
2022-10-14 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
Please register by 10 pm, Thu Oct 13.
Hybrid format: select either “In-Person” or “Virtual via Zoom.”
On the evening of Oct 13, we’ll send a reminder email (including Zoom link) to all who’ve registered.
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Innovate New Albany is excited to host Nick Davis, a widely respected CIO, CTO, Technology Futurist, Author, Speaker, and Impact Innovator for this educational and inspiring TIGER Talk.
In this talk, Nick’s many topics will include:
– Skills needed for leaders in the future
– Disruptions related to the future of work
– Keeping up with the accelerated pace of change
– Innovating with exponential technologies
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Nick Davis leads Innovation and Customer Experience at Reaching the Future Faster.
Previously, Nick was the VP of Enterprise Solutions at Singularity University and he remains the Faculty Chair for Corporate Innovation. He is the author of Future Ready, a #1 Amazon best seller, and he is a recognized thought leader in the innovation space who specializes in identifying exponential trends that enable enterprise organizations to deliver customer value through new and existing technology platforms.
Nick is also a Venture Partner at Bold Capital, which invests in high-growth startups that leverage exponential technologies. He’s previously served as External Innovation Leader for PwC and as the Director of Corporate Development for The Anderson School of Management at UCLA.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Hybrid Format – Event Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch & Socializing (In-Person Participants)
11:50 am – Connect via Zoom (Virtual Participants)
11:55 am – Introduce Yourself to All (In-Person & Virtual Participants)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Nick
1:00 pm – Wrap

Name*

First

Last

Email*

Company*Note: This Event Is Being Presented in a "Hybrid" Format*I will participate:

In Person at Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 200 (2nd Floor) , New Albany, OH 43054

Virtually via Zoom
Note: This Event Is Being Presented in a "Hybrid" Format*I will participate:

In Person at Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 200 (2nd Floor) , New Albany, OH 43054

Virtually via Zoom
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.

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The State of Venture in Ohio™ (In-Person Event)
2022-10-21 11:30 - 13:00
FRIDAY 10/21, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
NOTE: This event will be IN-PERSON at Innovate New Albany (8000 Walton Pkwy, Suite 200, New Albany, OH 43054)
Please come at 11:30 am. Join us to eat, mingle, and make new friends!
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This is Lindsay Karas Stencel’s annual talk on The State of Venture in Ohio ™.
For the 5th 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.
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Lindsay 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.
Prior 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.
Simultaneously, 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.
She 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.
Lindsay’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.
Lindsay 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. She also owns her own fitness facility. Lindsay is a national speaker on topics of women and diversity and inclusion in finance, venture capital, venture capital deal structuring and startup investing.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Event Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch and socializing
11:50 am – Guests introduce themselves to the crowd
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Lindsay
1:00 pm – Wrap

Name*

First

Last

Email*

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.

I AGREE

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Get Ready for the Migration to Google Analytics 4 (In-Person)
2022-10-26 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
WED. 10/26, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
NOTE: This event will be IN-PERSON at Innovate New Albany (8000 Walton Pkwy, Suite 200, New Albany, OH 43054)
Please bring your laptop, ready to apply what you learn to your own website.
And, come at 11:30 am. Join us to eat, mingle, and make new friends!
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Google Analytics (UA – Universal Analytics) is going away in July 2023 and is being replaced with Google Analytics 4 (GA4). Find out what this means for your website and the steps you need to take to keep your website tracking going.
In this workshop, Tanya Zyabkina, Principal at Probabilistically, will show how to setup up Google Analytics 4 for your website and migrate from Universal Analytics. Topics that will be covered:

Overview of website tracking using Google Analytics
How to determine whether you have Universal Analytics or GA4
Options to add GA4 tracking
Introduction to global tags and Google Tag Manager for GA4
Basic GA4 setup demonstration
Overview of GA4 data

What you need for a successful workshop:

Access to the backend of your website, like your WordPress or WiX login.
If you have had Google Analytics/Google Tag Manager set up, login into a Google account with administrative access to these services.

If you have never had GA installed, you will only need access to the backend of your website.
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Tanya Zyabkina is Principal at her analytics consulting practice, Probabilistically, where her goal is to help companies make better decisions based on data.
Tanya’s expertise comes from leading the analytics function for Fortune 500 companies in the retail and telecom industries. Her experience spans from qualitative market research in the fashion industry to building an enterprise data warehouse for an online publishing company.
She earned an MBA from The Ohio State University, a Master’s degree in Economics from Novosibirsk State University, and a Graduate Certificate in Data Science from Harvard University Extension School.
Tanya writes about analytics on her personal website zyabkina.com and on her practice website probabilistically.com.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Event Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch and socializing
11:50 am – Guests introduce themselves to our in-person crowd
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Tanya
1:00 pm – Wrap

Name*

First

Last

Email*

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.

I AGREE

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Green Light Thinking: Enhance Your Ability to Deal with Change (In-Person)
2022-10-28 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
FRI 10/28, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
NOTE: This event will be IN-PERSON at Innovate New Albany (8000 Walton Pkwy, Suite 200, New Albany, OH 43054)
Please come ready to interact with our workshop leader and your fellow participants.
And, plan to arrive at 11:30 am. Join us to eat, mingle, and make new friends!
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Please join Nathan Minns, Founder of Green Light Improv, who will lead this TIGER Tools Workshop.
Based on the principles of improv comedy, Nathan will get you moving while bringing out your creativity in an opt-in environment.
Nathan will facilitate improv-based exercises that encourage you to:
– think outside the box
– learn new ways to positively impact the world around you
– become more comfortable with change.
You will walk away:
– a better communicator
– a better entrepreneur
– able to think in a more open-minded way
– with more confidence in taking your seat at the table
– with more advanced communication skills & more active listening skills
– with an extra friend or two
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Nathan Minns is an actor & a 3X entrepreneur, based in Columbus. He is Founder of Green Light Improv. He loves creating new ventures & helping people see value in different ideas.
Nathan has been acting professionally since 2015, and since then, he’s seen a dramatic change in himself. He’s a more open and confident communicator. He’s a better listener and entrepreneur. He’s developed more of a growth mindset and more. So can you!
Green Light Improv exercises were created to give you the day-to-day benefit of years of performance, in a condensed and captivating program. Green Light works with corporate teams, professional organizations, student groups, and any group that wants to improve its effectiveness, especially those that are excited by opportunities to learn through active, creative techniques.
Learn more at the Green Light Improv website.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Event Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch and socializing
11:50 am – Guests introduce themselves to our in-person crowd
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Nathan
1:00 pm – Wrap

Name*

First

Last

Email*

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.

I AGREE

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Scoring Profitable Growth: Tools to Begin and Win (hybrid)
2022-11-04 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
Please register by 10 pm, Thu Nov 3.
Hybrid format: select either “In-Person” or “Virtual via Zoom.”
On the evening of Nov 3, we’ll send a reminder email (including Zoom link) to all who’ve registered.
We hope you can join us In-Person. If so, please come ready to interact with our TIGER Talk presenter and your fellow participants. Plan to arrive at 11:30 am. Join us to eat, mingle, and make new friends!
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Everyone says they want to grow their business, but they don’t know how or where to begin.
To help address this issue, this TIGER Talk will introduce you to the StratStar tool.
StratStar helps businesspeople:
• Identify and evaluate various growth options
• Score options against each other for comparison and focus
• Generate discussion and thinking that serves as a basis for a growth plan
Our presenter, Melissa Fisher, will show participants how to consider each of five dimensions to evaluate growth options, Then, we will review examples of visualizations and comparisons for choosing the best option(s) and getting started.
Bonus: There will be an opportunity to sign up to have your company included in a free case study. By participating, you will gain access and be able to learn from the study’s results.
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For over 20 years, Melissa Fisher has been fascinated by what drives profitable results for businesses. Across many industries and leadership positions, she has produced profitable growth, created new brands and products, won awards, and exceeded goals for brands like Disney, Mattel, Nickelodeon, and Newell Rubbermaid.
In 2007 she founded her own growth strategy and marketing company, F4Marketing LLC, to achieve results for client partners.
In 2008, Melissa took her love of marketing to The Ohio State University to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in her spare time, and now she teaches in the Otterbein University MBA program.
Her education includes an MBA from The University of Southern California (Fight On!) and a BFA from Miami University. She loves to chat about marketing, so check out F4Marketing.com and her blog at https:// f4mllc.wordpress.com and email her at F4MLLC@gmail.com or connect with her on LinkedIn.
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Hybrid Format – Event Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch & Socializing (In-Person Participants)
11:50 am – Connect via Zoom (Virtual Participants)
11:55 am – Introduce Yourself to All (In-Person & Virtual Participants)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Melissa
1:00 pm – Wrap

Name*

First

Last

Email*

Company*Note: This Event Is Being Presented in a "Hybrid" FormatI will participate:

In Person at Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 200 (2nd Floor) , New Albany, OH 43054

Virtually via Zoom
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.

I AGREE

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Improve Your Health by Focusing on Six Simple Things You're Probably Ignoring (hybrid)
2022-11-09 11:30 - 13:00 | Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany, 150 W. Main St., New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
Hybrid Format
Event Date/Time: Wed Nov 9, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Please register by 10 pm, Tue Nov 8.
Select either “In-Person” or “Virtual via Zoom.”
SPECIAL LOCATION: Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany, 150 W. Main St., New Albany, OH 43054
On the evening of Nov 8, we’ll send a reminder email (including Zoom link) to all who’ve registered.
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Innovate New Albany is excited to partner with Healthy New Albany in presenting this TIGER Talk. This event resumes the sub-brand under our TIGER Talks — “Healthy Habits for Innovators.” This sub-branded series was launched in 2021.
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Are your fingers “attached” to a keyboard several hours a day?
Do you spend workdays hunched in front of a screen?
Do you get so focused on your work that you sit without moving or even noticing how many hours have passed?
Back pain? Neck pain? Leg pain? Or even foot pain?
If you can relate, DO NOT MISS THIS EVENT!
At this talk, participants will learn effective tools for understanding and managing the most common health complaints experienced by entrepreneurs and office workers who work in front of screens and keyboards for hours at a time. The focus will be on musculoskeletal problems which, you may already know, have a huge influence on overall health.
This session will include opportunities to practice easy and effective exercises which can have a surprisingly strong positive impact on reducing or preventing aches, pains, and limitations! Plus, we’ll have some fun and award a few prizes!
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We are excited to present Dr. Doug Maxeiner who will lead this talk. Dr. Maxeiner is a Chiropractic Physician with deep interest in using innovation to solve healthcare problems experienced by huge swaths of the population in the US and beyond. His chiropractic practice has a primary focus on myofascial rehabilitation strategies, and became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Dr. Maxeiner is currently offering online case reviews and management. This service is especially useful for those wanting a second opinion for treatment plans, including possible surgical cases, to confirm appropriate conservative options have been explored before surgical options. He also developed a diagnostic software platform, Exam Xoom, which helps validate a medical diagnosis based on available clinical data. (Read about the Exam Xoom business elsewhere on the Innovate New Albany website.)
He received his undergraduate degree in Engineering Physics from the University of Missouri St. Louis. He graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic in 2000.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Hybrid Format – Event Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch & Socializing (In-Person Participants)
11:50 am – Connect via Zoom (Virtual Participants)
11:55 am – Introduce Yourself to All (In-Person & Virtual Participants)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Dr. Doug
1:00 pm – Wrap

Name*

First

Last

Email*

Company*Note: This Event Is Being Presented in a "Hybrid" Format*I will participate:

In Person at Healthy New Albany (Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany, 150 W. Main St., New Albany, OH 43054)

Virtually via Zoom
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The Long Term Effects of Layoffs in AI
2022-11-18 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
Hybrid Format
Fri Nov 18, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Please register by 10 pm, Thu Nov 17.
Select either “In-Person” or “Virtual via Zoom.”
On the evening of Nov 17, we’ll send a reminder email (including Zoom link) to all who’ve registered.
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With current macroeconomic conditions and the prospect of recession looming, companies are tightening budgets, prioritizing projects, and reducing their teams. But what will this do to the advancements and progress companies have seen in AI over the last couple of years? With each person let go, more institutional knowledge around data and AI walk out the door with them.
Please join Rehgan Avon, CEO of AlignAI, for this TIGER Talk. She will offer thoughts on how leaders across industries can put a strategy in place to do more with less and retain the outputs of their progress in the next couple of years.
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Rehgan Avon is the co-founder & CEO of AlignAI, an AI adoption platform that helps organizations mature their AI capabilities faster through process-oriented education. With a background in integrated systems engineering and a strong focus on building technology to support analytics and ML, Rehgan has worked on architecting solutions and products around operationalizing machine learning models at scale within the large enterprise. Rehgan’s previous experience has been fueled by a passion for early-stage startups and product development. She has also taught courses in python, data science, and web development at MBA programs nationally.
Rehgan has built an extensive community of experts through Women in Analytics, a company she founded in 2016 to promote more visibility to diverse individuals making an impact in this space. She hosts a global conference every year that has put over 150 women on the stage. The community has over 3500 members from around the world that participate in tutorials, learning groups, discussion boards, and mentorship programs. She is also the recipient of Columbus CEO’s Future 50 award.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Hybrid Format – Event Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch & Socializing (In-Person Participants)
11:50 am – Connect via Zoom (Virtual Participants)
11:55 am – Introduce Yourself to All (In-Person & Virtual Participants)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Rehgan
1:00 pm – Wrap

Name*

First

Last

Email*

Company*Note: This Event Is Being Presented in a "Hybrid" Format*I will participate:

In Person at Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Pkwy, Suite 200, New Albany. OH 43054

Virtually via Zoom
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.

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Career Growth, Business Success & Motivation During Inflation & Layoffs
2022-11-30 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
Wed 11/30, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
NOTE: This event will be IN-PERSON at Innovate New Albany (8000 Walton Pkwy, Suite 200, New Albany, OH 43054)
Please come ready to interact with our workshop leader and your fellow participants.
And — please plan to arrive at 11:30 am. Join us to eat, mingle, and make friends!
Special Interactive Workshop to Make You a Success!
In this TIGER Tools Workshop, you’ll learn how to maximize your career progress and achieve ambitious business goals in these challenging times. This workshop will motivate you to keep afloat and prevent worries from derailing you.
Our workshop leader, Paula Kapur will focus on:
– Getting Ahead in Your Career
– Refining Career & Business Goals
– Becoming a Success during Inflation
– Managing Layoffs & Resignations to your Advantage
– How To Stay Motivated, Energetic and WORRY-FREE!
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Paula Kapur is a Specialty Career and Success Advisor at Chicu Success. Her expertise is using technology and strategy to help professionals get ahead. She also helps clients navigate difficult career and work situations.
Paula is experienced in multiple career paths, including business, entrepreneurship, engineering and law. Paula spent many years researching academic paths, success models, stress management techniques and much more. She is now using her knowledge to help others reach their career potential! Paula has attended many top universities and has too many degrees!
Learn more at the Chicu Success website.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Event Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch and socializing
11:50 am – Guests introduce themselves to our in-person crowd
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Paula
1:00 pm – Wrap
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Expert Office Hours: Friday December 2
2022-12-02 08:30 - 11:30
Please set all your appointments by 8:00 am Thu 12/1/22.
We will end registrations then, so our Experts can plan their Friday schedules.
STEPS
1. Review our roster of Experts, below
2. Click on the link below the Expert’s name to schedule an appointment
3. Make individual appointments w/ the experts you need – just ONE – or, up to a maximum of SIX
4. You’ll receive an email & a calendar invitation – w/ a Zoom link for each appointment
5. Fri December 02: at time of each appointment, click on Zoom link to meet w/ your selected Expert
NOTES
1. For most of you, a personal computer will be the best means to access your Expert meetings via Zoom; no need to download software
2. Questions? Email Neil Collins at “neil@InnovateNewAlbany.org”

Schedule up to six 30-minute meeting(s) below:
Ryan Steele | Porter Wright
Startup & Emerging Business Law
At Porter Wright, Ryan Steele helps early stage entrepreneurs choose optimal business structures and complete the documentation needed to establish their business foundation, grow and expand, and ultimately exit on their own favorable terms.
Ryan also handles corporate contractual matters to bring mergers, acquisitions, financing, startup operations, and other general business transactions to fruition. Combining business operations knowledge with legal acumen, Ryan efficiently executes complex business contracts so that rapidly growing companies, business owners and early stage entrepreneurs can cost-effectively achieve their growth goals.
Ryan also brings great business savvy to his client relationships. Having managed an office of over 100 people, Ryan can apply his first-hand knowledge of everyday business functions including project management, employee management, and independent contracting, providing practical counsel to fast-growing entities so they can overcome challenges and achieve their business goals.
Great Questions for Ryan:

Incorporating Your New Business – What forms are possible and the pros/cons of each
Capital Tables – How to structure company ownership to ensure achieving my long term goals?
Business Operating Agreements – What are these and when does my business need one?
Liability – How do I protect myself and my business?
Written Contracts – When and why should my business use them?
Regulation & Red Tape – What docs must I file to comply with laws/rules for my industry?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Ryan.

Scott Longnecker | Huntington National Bank
Loans & Banking Services for Startups & Small Businesses
Scott Longnecker has over 20 years of experience in the finance and banking industry. His role as a Business Development Officer Sr has allowed him to develop a deep understanding of his client’s financial situations and to come up with solutions to help business customers like you reach your financial goals. Scott helps clients walk through the steps on how to obtain commercial loans, real estate loans, lines of credit, Small Business Administration (SBA) loans, and more.
Great questions for Scott:

What can I do about kinks in the supply chain?
What’s going on with the labor market?
What should I be doing to keep my good people?
How can I find the right clients and suppliers right now?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Scott.

Lora Brown | Bookkeeping Simplified By Lora
Bookkeeper/Quickbooks Online Pro
Lora Brown has over 25 years experience with QuickBooks and Bookkeeping. She offers professional bookkeeping services anywhere in the United States. Her company is called Bookkeeping Simplified By Lora. She is also a QuickBooks Online Pro Advisor. Lora has a Bachelor of Science from Ohio University.
Bookkeeping Simplified By Lora’s mission is to partner with small business owners and take the stress off of their company by taking care of the financial aspects so they can focus on what is most important – growing their business! Building relationships with clients is extremely important in this industry. She will always have your financial health up to date and accurate.
Great questions for Lora:

I don’t have time to keep track of my expenses; can you get/keep them organized?
What range of services does a Bookkeeper provide?
What’s the best QuickBooks Online (QBO) Subscription for my business?
What great new features have been added to QBO?
Can I convert my QuickBooks Desktop version to QBO?
How do I manually upload bank transactions to QBO if the bank connection is not working?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Lora.

Manny Larcher | Stopwatch Creative
Growth Marketing & Branding
Manny Larcher is a first-generation American born in Columbus, Ohio, both of his parents are from St. Lucia. He serves as a Deal Flow associate with JumpStart Ventures, which combines capital, services, and connections to help entrepreneurs grow, researchers commercialize, and corporations innovate. As the co-founder and CEO of Stopwatch Creative, a boutique marketing/tech firm incubating platforms like CollaborateandElevate.com, which connects hundreds of businesses of all sizes with opportunities, Manny leads vision and growth.

A lifelong learner who genuinely enjoys digging deep into new technologies and the creatives developing them, Manny loves seeing innovative ideas, and the teams behind them flourish. He also serves on the Board with Black Men Talk Tech and Columbus Young Professionals.

Great questions for Manny:

How can I maximize the efforts of my team?
Are my marketing efforts really creating the action I want?
Am I using the best and current tech stack or strategies for growth?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Manny.

Dan Rowell | Book + Street
GAAP Accounting, Cash Flow Forecasting & Financial Modeling

Dan Rowell originally joined Book+Street in January 2021.
Prior to rejoining Book+Street, Dan served as the CAO (Chief Accounting Officer) for one of the largest vertically integrated Cannabis suppliers in Michigan. He established their entire back-office operations for both the wholesale and retail business lines. Including sourcing and hiring of the accounting staff, all processes, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, financial reporting, payroll system, accounting systems (QuickBooks and then Sage Intacct) etc. Additionally, he led due diligence for the acquisition of several retail dispensaries.
Dan spent the bulk of his senior financial executive career as Director Finance and Accounting for Tosoh America, Inc. (Subsidiary of Tosoh Corporation, Nikkei, TYO4042) where he managed a team of finance, accounting, tax, and payroll professionals responsible for the company’s North American finance and accounting operations. He provided guidance and recommendations to senior management in all aspects of the various businesses.
Great questions for Dan:

What is the most important task to do before the “business” starts?
Why can’t I just use by bank statement as my financial reports?
How do I borrow money from a bank?
How long will my current cash balance last?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Dan.

Brad Griffith | Buckeye Innovation
Web Strategy & Engineering

Brad Griffith is President of Buckeye Innovation, the web strategy and engineering agency he started in 2009. Prior to starting Buckeye Innovation, Brad spent several years consulting and developing web applications in-house for a variety of companies including JPMorgan Chase, QUALCOMM, and the Go Big Network. Brad earned his Masters in Business Administration after completing his Bachelor’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering with honors, both at The Ohio State University.
He has more than 20 years of web development experience and has worked from coast to coast with small and large companies, educational institutions, non-profit organizations and government agencies to build innovative web solutions.

Great questions for Brad:

What is the best way to get my website started?
How do I start planning an application for my business?
How can I improve my site for better SEO?
What different ways can I start building my company’s brand?
How can I refresh or redesign my website?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Brad.

Satish Albert | E2 Infosystems
Custom Software & App Development

Satish Albert is Founder & CEO of E2 Infosystems. Satish offers a unique combination of experiences: enterprise software development and practical entrepreneurial a, the latter gained while bootstrapping and then selling his own successful SaaS startup. Satish has an advanced degree in computer science and deep experience leading development teams at premier tech companies including: AT&T, Lucent Technologies (Bell Labs), and Docomo Intertouch.

Satish launched E2 Infosystems to help emerging and scaling companies by engineering software solutions that meet their unique needs.

E2 Infosystems has developed software and mobile applications serving:

SaaS startups
Healthcare & Assisted Living businesses
Travel, Manufacturing and Enterprise Legacy Systems

Great questions for Satish:

How do I turn my idea into a software product or application?
What factors influence the price of software or app development?
What are the latest trends or best practices in software/nas/content/live/innovatena development?
How can I make sure my software or app is built to grow as my business grows?
What’s a realistic timeline & what milestones can I expect when developing my products?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Satish.

Michael Butler | Footprint Capital
Business Exit Advice & Planning
Michael Butler is Senior Director for Columbus based Footprint Capital. Footprint is a boutique investment banking firm that specializes in advising owners of businesses in the exit process.
Michael formerly worked as a certified public accountant in both the audit and consulting practices, a Chief Financial Officer with a manufacturing and distribution company, a senior officer of a Fortune 100 company and a partner in a venture capital firm. These experiences have given him a broad perspective on various industries. He is also a Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor (CMAA).
Great questions for Michael:

How should I be preparing to sell my business?
What are the possible exit options for my business?
What is the value of having an advisor help me sell my company?
What are the steps of a sale process and how long does it take?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Michael.

Matt Cynkar | Rev1 Ventures
Resources for High Growth Startups
Matt Cynkar serves as Managing Director at Rev1 Ventures. In that role, Matt leads
the team that serves as the first touch point for the more than 700 entrepreneurs who
reach out to Rev1 each year. That team connects entrepreneurs quickly with the startup
resources available within Rev1 and throughout Ohio’s startup communities.
Matt manages exploratory meetings between qualified entrepreneurs and the Rev1
team members. Matt ensures seamless handoffs for entrepreneurs between their early
contact with Rev1 and the next steps on their journey, which may be Rev1’s Customer
Learning Lab, client engagement planning, or referrals to other support organizations
or programs.
Before joining Rev1, Matt played key roles in Market Research and Customer Insights
at Alliance Data and Bath & Body Works. Matt is a graduate of Miami University.
Great questions for Matt:

I have an idea for a high-growth startup; can Rev1 help me determine if it’s
worth pursuing?
I’ve launched a startup; can Rev1 help me get funding to grow it?
What other resources does Rev1 offer to help entrepreneurs?
How does an entrepreneur get started with Rev1?
I see that Rev1 works in corporate innovation; how can I learn more?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Matt.

Kevin Hammond | Ohio SBDC
Business Management Advice
Kevin Hammond has been a business management consultant for 13 years, mostly focused on small businesses and start-ups. Kevin has been on the SBDC team for almost ten years as a consultant. Prior to consulting, Kevin was in financial services at Chase Manhattan. Kevin has an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Ohio Dominican University and an MBA from Capital University.
The Ohio SBDC is part of America’s SBDC national network comprised of over 1000 Centers across the U.S. including 28 in Ohio. The Ohio SBDC Network provides one-on-one advising, by Certified Business Advisors, at no cost and conduct no or low cost business training.
Great questions for Kevin:

I have a business idea. What is my next step?
How do I market my services and products?
How can I take my business to the next level?
How and where can I get money for my business?
How do I keep track of my financial records and assure I’m tax compliant?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Kevin.

Roberta Winch | Ohio SBDC
Exporting Your Products/Services for Business Growth
Roberta Winch is a NASBITE Certified Global Business Professional with over 15 years of experience in international business. Her private sector experience includes the international luxury and aspirational fashion industries where her business travels took her throughout Asia and Central and South America. She has worked and resided in New York, NY, San Francisco, CA, Tokyo, Japan and Brussels, Belgium. Her current role as the Ohio SBDC, CSCC Director, Export Assistance Network has allowed her to assist a variety of industries with a diverse range of exporting initiatives. Roberta holds a BA in International Studies from American University in Washington D.C. and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh.
Great questions for Roberta:

Can you help me set up a strategy & plan to start exporting?
I don’t have a product! How can I export my services?
Is it possible to “export” within the US?
How can I finance and ensure I get paid for my exports?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Roberta.

Tristan Ruml | TR Growth
B2B Business Development
Tristan Ruml has +10 years of B2B & B2C marketing and business development experience in US and European companies across several dozen industries.
He coaches sales teams, develops plays, and implements strategies to help clients build predictable pipelines and valuable networks of strategic partners.
Tristan has helped clients book meetings with executives in companies like JP Morgan, Marriott, and Walgreen’s for industries such as Security, Healthcare, Chemicals, Big Data and more.
Great questions for Tristan:

What should I change about my assumptions in my outreach message?
What should I try to crack the code on this vertical/niche/industry?
This part of my process appears to be broken, what should I re-evaluate?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Tristan.
Please note: If you register and then don’t attend, your time slot will go unfilled, potentially preventing other business owners from accessing the expert advice they need. If you can’t keep your appointment, please email Neil Collins at info@InnovateNewAlbany.org .

Introduction to JobsOhio & the Healthcare Sector
2022-12-07 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
Hybrid Format
Wed Dec 7, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Please register by 10 pm, Tue Dec 6.
Select either “In-Person” or “Virtual via Zoom.”
On the evening of Dec 6, we’ll send a reminder email (w/ Zoom link) to all registered.
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As the private economic development entity for the state of Ohio, JobsOhio has the pleasure of partnering with many great cities and towns to grow our economy. The purpose of this TIGER Talk is to offer the community information about JobsOhio, the Healthcare Sector, and JobsOhio’s programs to support Ohio businesses at varied stages of development.
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This talk will be presented by Joshua Hoffman, Director, Healthcare at JobsOhio. Josh was born and raised in New Albany, and he is a graduate of Columbus Academy. Josh earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park and both his Master’s in Biomedical Engineering and his MBA from The Ohio State University. Josh has 10 years of experience in academia and industry across several subsectors of the life sciences space. He currently lives with his wife and son in Westerville.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Hybrid Format – Event Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch & Socializing (In-Person Participants)
11:50 am – Connect via Zoom (Virtual Participants)
11:55 am – Introduce Yourself to All (In-Person & Virtual Participants)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Josh
1:00 pm – Wrap

Name*

First

Last

Email*

Company*Note: This Event Is Being Presented in a "Hybrid" Format*I will participate:

In Person at Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Pkwy, Suite 200, New Albany. OH 43054

Virtually via Zoom
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.

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Strategy Made Simpler (but not easy)
2022-12-09 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
Hybrid Format
Fri Dec 9, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Please register by 10 pm, Thu Dec 8.
Select either “In-Person” or “Virtual via Zoom.”
On the evening of Dec 8, we’ll send a reminder email (w/ Zoom link) to all registered.
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Strategy is misunderstood, misused, or just plain ignored by many leaders and companies. In this TIGER Talk, our session leader, Ryan Frederick, will help us learn why most of us inherently struggle with strategy, what strategy is and isn’t, and how to leverage a strategy to help your company win.
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Ryan Frederick is a strategist, technologist, speaker, and author. Ryan is a Principal at the technology consulting firm AWH. Ryan is also a strategy guide with the strategy consulting firm Simply Strategic. Ryan is the author of two books about starting and leading companies: The Founder’s Manual and Sell Naked. Ryan frequently speaks about creating digital products, leadership, and the future of work.

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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Hybrid Format – Event Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch & Socializing (In-Person Participants)
11:50 am – Connect via Zoom (Virtual Participants)
11:55 am – Introduce Yourself to All (In-Person & Virtual Participants)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Ryan
1:00 pm – Wrap

Name*

First

Last

Email*

Company*Note: This Event Is Being Presented in a "Hybrid" Format*I will participate:

In Person at Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Pkwy, Suite 200, New Albany. OH 43054

Virtually via Zoom
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.

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Meet Our Partners at Rev1 Ventures
2022-12-13 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
Tue 12/13/22, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
NOTE: This event will be IN-PERSON at Innovate New Albany (8000 Walton Pkwy, Suite 200, New Albany, OH 43054)
Please come ready to interact with our presenters and your fellow participants.
And, please plan to arrive at 11:30 am. Enjoy lunch, mingle, and make new friends!
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In this TIGER Talk, you’ll gain insights from two key leaders at Rev1 Ventures, Kristy Campbell and Mike McCann.
Kristy and Mike will share their perspectives on some of the topics they know best:

Highlights of Ohio’s rapidly growing startup ecosystem
How & why Ohio companies secured a record total of $1 Billion+ in VC investment in 2021
Rev1’s Mission and Goals
The varied services Rev1 offers
The many ways Rev1’s team helps entrepreneurs AND innovators at well-established companies contribute to Ohio’s economic vitality

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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
IN-PERSON Event Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch and socializing
11:50 am – Guests introduce themselves to our in-person crowd
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Kristy & Mike
1:00 pm – Wrap

Name*

First

Last

Email*

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.

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Innovate New Albany 8th Annual Holiday "Celebration of Innovation"
2022-12-14 17:30 - 20:00 | Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany, 150 W. Main St., New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
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Marketing Made Simple – How to Convert Dream Prospects into Paying Customers
2022-12-16 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
Hybrid Format
Fri Dec 16, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Please register by 10 pm, Thu Dec 15.
Select either “In-Person” or “Virtual via Zoom.”
Late evening on Dec 15, we’ll send a reminder email (w/ Zoom link) to all registered.
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Are you tired of spending hours every day creating and posting content, but not getting customers?
The problem is the online world is EXTREMELY noisy nowadays, and you NEED to use your time wisely!
You can’t invest time posting content that won’t break through the clamor. Your messaging MUST be stimulating enough to grab prospects’ attention.
And you need a system to convert that attention into a deep desire for your product or service.
In this TIGER Tools Workshop you’ll learn:

How to create messaging that resonates with your target market
How to show up as the leader in your industry, so people will see you as the go-to expert
The #1 thing needed to ensure that your marketing campaign will be profitable
The 3 steps required to move prospects down the buyer’s journey

Through simple tools, practical strategies, and proven guidance, you will learn how to convert your dream prospects into paying customers.
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Our workshop leader, Craig M. Chavis Jr., is a Holistic Business Coach and founder of the Solo CEO Club, a “done-with-you” membership program that helps coaches and consultants transform their expertise into highly profitable businesses. Craig also currently serves as a coach and mentor in Rev1 Ventures‘ “Grow to Scale Mentor Program.”
At the core of Craig’s coaching philosophy lies the mantra – “Become the Entrepreneur of Your Life.” Through this lens, Craig coaches through an alternative and holistic perspective cultivated from over a decade of first-hand experience launching and managing multiple businesses in Ghana, Costa Rica, Peru, and the USA. Learn more about Craig’s professional approach at Cre8ive Craig LLC.
Craig is a serial entrepreneur, a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, and a former Division-1 collegiate athlete. He earned his BSBA degree from Samford University and his MBA the University of Tampa. Craig is also a super foodie, a world traveler, and a lifelong learner. He currently resides in Columbus.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Hybrid Format – Event Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch & Socializing (In-Person Participants)
11:50 am – Connect via Zoom (Virtual Participants)
11:55 am – Introduce Yourself to All (In-Person & Virtual Participants)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Craig
1:00 pm – Wrap

Name*

First

Last

Email*

Company*Note: This Event Is Being Presented in a "Hybrid" Format*I will participate:

In Person at Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Pkwy, Suite 200, New Albany. OH 43054

Virtually via Zoom
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.

I AGREE

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Invincible 2023: Three Key Insights for Healthy Organization and Career (In-Person)
2023-01-11 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
Wednesday 1/11/23, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
NOTE: This event will be IN-PERSON at Innovate New Albany (8000 Walton Pkwy, Suite 200, New Albany, OH 43054)
Please come ready to interact with our presenter and fellow participants.
And, plan to arrive at 11:30 am. Enjoy lunch, mingle, and make new friends!
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Uncertainty and volatility are here to stay. No wonder “permacrisis” was selected by the Collins Dictionary as the word of the year in 2022! But in most cases, we are exhausted by constant change and disruptions. We are fed up with doing more with less. We are confused by overwhelming signals from the market and are not sure which direction to take. And all of it takes a toll on the health of our organizations, teams, and careers.
To help win overcome these challenges and equip yourself to succeed, join Nadya Zhexembayeva for this TIGER Talk. She will explore 3 key insights you can use to keep your organizational health strong in 2023!
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Presenter Bio:
Often called “The Reinvention Guru” and “The Queen of Reinvention,” Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva is a scientist, entrepreneur, and author specializing in resilience and reinvention. She is Founder and Chief Reinvention Officer of The Reinvention Academy (USA).
As a consultant and educator, Nadya helped such companies as Coca-Cola, Cisco, L’Oreal Group, Danone, Henkel, Erste Bank and others reinvent their products, leadership practices, and business models to meet new market demands and prepare for incoming disruptions.
As a speaker, she delivered keynotes and workshops to over 500,000 executives, and four TEDx Talks. Her latest TEDx Talk “How to Kill Your Own Company” has gathered close to 350,000 views.
As an author, Nadya has written several award-winning books – most recently, “The Chief Reinvention Officer Handbook: How to Thrive in Chaos,” and her work has been featured in a variety of publications, including the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and The European Financial Review.
Learn more about Nadya’s work: https://www.learn2reinvent.com/
Learn more about Reinvention: https://www.learn2reinvent.com/lab
Connect with Nadya on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadyazhexembayeva/
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Like all TIGER Events, this event is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch & socializing
11:50 am – Guests introduce themselves to our in-person crowd
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Nadya
1:00 pm – Wrap

Name*

First

Last

Email*

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.

I AGREE

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Insider's Guide to Building a Brand and Raising Capital
2023-01-13 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
Friday Jan 13, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Please register by 10 pm, Thu Jan 12.
Select either “In-Person” or “Virtual via Zoom.”
On the evening of Jan 12, we’ll send a reminder email (including Zoom link) to all who’ve registered.
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A recognizable and loved brand is a goal most founders hope to achieve. From treating each customer well, creating walking influencers, to partnering with other brands and growing your team, and raising investment, there are many steps that come from including understanding the various platforms, tools, and resources needed at your disposal.
In this TIGER Talk, presenter, Manny Larcher will be sharing tips from his decade of experience working with street teams, call centers, door to door, nonprofits, politicians, private businesses, raising capital with teams, starting bootstrapped profitable businesses, retaining customers in numerous geographic markets, pivoting to new industry verticals, assisting founders in raising money from angel investors and venture capitalists, and exploring the future of technology, community, emerging trends, and more!
This will be a hybrid event — both in-person at Innovate New Albany and on Zoom, with a Q&A session at the end.
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Manny Larcher joined JumpStart Ventures in 2022 as a Deal Flow Associate, where he connects early-stage technology companies with Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A funding, as well as nourishing relationships with entrepreneurial resources around Ohio.
Before joining JumpStart, Manny had several years of experience in business development roles at for-profit and nonprofit companies. In 2017, he co-founded Stopwatch Creative, assisting startups, artists, professional athletes, universities, and businesses of all sizes with various marketing and technology development services. When the pandemic created unforeseen complications for entrepreneurs, Manny created Collaborate and Elevate, helping others around the country connect to resources and opportunities.
A lifelong learner who enjoys digging deep into new technologies and nourishing ideas, Manny understands the ups and downs of building a successful business. He is a first-generation St. Lucian American born in Columbus, who studied Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing at Bowling Green State University. Manny serves on the Board of Black Men Talk Tech as well as the Impact & Inclusion Advisory Board of the Columbus Young Professionals.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Hybrid Format – Event Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch & Socializing (In-Person Participants)
11:50 am – Connect via Zoom (Virtual Participants)
11:55 am – Introduce Yourself to All (In-Person & Virtual Participants)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Manny
1:00 pm – Wrap

Name*

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Last

Email*

Company*Note: This Event Is Being Presented in a "Hybrid" Format*I will participate:

In Person at Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Pkwy, Suite 200, New Albany. OH 43054

Virtually via Zoom
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.

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More Than That: Never Sell Yourself Short
2023-01-24 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
TUESDAY 1/24/23, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
NOTE: This event will be IN-PERSON at Innovate New Albany (8000 Walton Pkwy, Suite 200, New Albany, OH 43054)
Please come ready to interact with our presenter and your fellow participants.
And, please arrive at 11:30 am. Enjoy lunch. Mingle. Make new friends!
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“What do you do?”
It’s a frequent “first question” asked at parties, networking events, and bad dates. And sadly, the answer often includes the word “just”.
When our identity is dominated by our professional image, it can be limiting! Even those that “live to work” have other facets which may contain hidden value. And so, perhaps a more interesting question is, “Who are you?” But, how should you answer?
In this TIGER Talk, Damian Synadinos uses crowd work, humor, improv, personal stories, and more to examine our identities, explore our interests, confront anxiety, and find inspiration from unexpected sources. Join him to laugh, learn, and “unjust yourself” as you unlock your true potential and rediscover Who You Are!
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For more than 25 years, Damian Synadinos helped “build better software and build software better”. Now, through his company Ineffable Solutions, he helps “build better people”.
Damian is an international speaker and trainer, delivering keynotes, talks, and workshops that are fun and focused on fundamental topics and people-skills, based on real-world experience, and supplemented with deep research. His diverse experience spans many roles, companies, and industries, including airline, retail, insurance, finance, e-commerce, and commercial realty.
From 2014 to 2020, Damian helped organize QA or the Highway, the Midwest’s largest software quality conference. In addition, Damian has over 10 years of theatrical improv experience, he’s authored and illustrated a children’s book, “Hank and Stella in Something from Nothing” (HankAndStellaBooks.com), he substitute teaches at primary schools, and he draws strangers for fun (IDrawStrangers.com).
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Like all TIGER Events, this event is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch & socializing
11:50 am – Guests introduce themselves to our in-person crowd
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Damian
1:00 pm – Wrap

Name*

First

Last

Email*

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.

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Innovate with Love
2023-01-27 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
Hybrid Format
Fri Jan 27, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Please register by 7 pm, Jan 26. Select either “In-Person” or “Virtual via Zoom.”
On the evening of Jan 26, we’ll send a reminder email (w/ Zoom link) to all registered.
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In this TIGER Talk, “Innovate with Love,” our presenter, Craig Turner, will explore practical advice and examples to inspire you and your organization to innovate based on the power of love.
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Craig Turner is Executive Director of the Edge Innovation Hub — an ecosystem for the future of food — and Chief Operating Officer of Agápe Automation — a company creating the Smart Kitchens of the future for pizza operators. Craig uses innovation process with customers to solve problems, create efficiencies, and transform organizations toward growth. Craig has a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communication Design as well as a Master’s degree in Design Research & Development.
He has taught design, brand development, and innovation process at The Ohio State University and lives happily in Columbus, Ohio — the city he loves.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Hybrid Format – Event Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch & Socializing (In-Person Participants)
11:50 am – Connect via Zoom (Virtual Participants)
11:55 am – Introduce Yourself to All (In-Person & Virtual Participants)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Craig
1:00 pm – Wrap

Name*

First

Last

Email*

Company*Note: This Event Is Being Presented in a "Hybrid" Format*I will participate:

In Person at Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Pkwy, Suite 200, New Albany. OH 43054

Virtually via Zoom
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.

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Expert Office Hours: Friday February 3
2023-02-03 08:30 - 11:30
Please set all your appointments by 12 Noon, Thu 2/2/23.
We will end registrations then, so our Experts can plan their Friday schedules.
STEPS
1. Review our roster of Experts, below
2. Click on the link below the Expert’s name to schedule an appointment
3. Make individual appointments w/ the experts you need – just ONE – or, up to a maximum of SIX
4. You’ll receive an email & a calendar invitation – w/ a Zoom link for each appointment
5. Fri February 03: at time of each appointment, click on Zoom link to meet w/ your selected Expert
NOTES
1. For most of you, a personal computer will be the best means to access your Expert meetings via Zoom; no need to download software
2. Questions? Email Neil Collins at “neil@InnovateNewAlbany.org”

Schedule up to six 30-minute meeting(s) below:
Ryan Steele | Porter Wright
Startup & Emerging Business Law
At Porter Wright, Ryan Steele helps early stage entrepreneurs choose optimal business structures and complete the documentation needed to establish their business foundation, grow and expand, and ultimately exit on their own favorable terms.
Ryan also handles corporate contractual matters to bring mergers, acquisitions, financing, startup operations, and other general business transactions to fruition. Combining business operations knowledge with legal acumen, Ryan efficiently executes complex business contracts so that rapidly growing companies, business owners and early stage entrepreneurs can cost-effectively achieve their growth goals.
Ryan also brings great business savvy to his client relationships. Having managed an office of over 100 people, Ryan can apply his first-hand knowledge of everyday business functions including project management, employee management, and independent contracting, providing practical counsel to fast-growing entities so they can overcome challenges and achieve their business goals.
Great Questions for Ryan:

Incorporating Your New Business – What forms are possible and the pros/cons of each
Capital Tables – How to structure company ownership to ensure achieving my long term goals?
Business Operating Agreements – What are these and when does my business need one?
Liability – How do I protect myself and my business?
Written Contracts – When and why should my business use them?
Regulation & Red Tape – What docs must I file to comply with laws/rules for my industry?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Ryan.

Scott Longnecker | Huntington National Bank
Loans & Banking Services for Startups & Small Businesses
Scott Longnecker has over 20 years of experience in the finance and banking industry. His role as a Business Development Officer Sr has allowed him to develop a deep understanding of his client’s financial situations and to come up with solutions to help business customers like you reach your financial goals. Scott helps clients walk through the steps on how to obtain commercial loans, real estate loans, lines of credit, Small Business Administration (SBA) loans, and more.
Great questions for Scott:

What can I do about kinks in the supply chain?
What’s going on with the labor market?
What should I be doing to keep my good people?
How can I find the right clients and suppliers right now?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Scott.

Arthi Rathi | Book + Street
Financial Modeling, Cash Flow, Pricing Model, & Equity Compensation
Arthi Rathi is a CFO at Book+Street, a financial services firm working with startup businesses in Ohio and the Midwest. A CPA by background, Arthi climbed the ladder in Big 4 consulting and at a Fortune 25 company and has over 15 years of financial, operational and management experience. She is a strategic problem solver delivering financial value through a deep understanding of business and collaboration.
Arthi enjoys helping clients weave their stories through numbers to help business partners craft new ventures, grow businesses and showcase their value. Through her work, she has gained advanced skills in technical accounting, revenue recognition, deal modeling, and strategic finance. She loves working with startups because it allows her to solve problems creatively by rolling up her sleeves, diving into data and learning through cross-functional teamwork.
Great questions for Arthi:

What is my Burn rate and how long will my cash last and what do I need to raise?
How do I develop a revenue forecast? How do I determine ARR. What are the key financial metrics to analyze my business
What type of financial information do potential investors expect when considering an investment?
Do I need to give my employees equity? How do I set up my cap table and model scenarios for equity considerations?
Economics to consider for pricing my service / product

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Arthi.

Lora Brown | Bookkeeping Simplified By Lora
Bookkeeper/Quickbooks Online Pro
Lora Brown has over 25 years experience with QuickBooks and Bookkeeping. She offers professional bookkeeping services anywhere in the United States. Her company is called Bookkeeping Simplified By Lora. She is also a QuickBooks Online Pro Advisor. Lora has a Bachelor of Science from Ohio University.
Bookkeeping Simplified By Lora’s mission is to partner with small business owners and take the stress off of their company by taking care of the financial aspects so they can focus on what is most important – growing their business! Building relationships with clients is extremely important in this industry. She will always have your financial health up to date and accurate.
Great questions for Lora:

I don’t have time to keep track of my expenses; can you get/keep them organized?
What range of services does a Bookkeeper provide?
What’s the best QuickBooks Online (QBO) Subscription for my business?
What great new features have been added to QBO?
Can I convert my QuickBooks Desktop version to QBO?
How do I manually upload bank transactions to QBO if the bank connection is not working?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Lora.

Madeline Rooney | Buckeye Innovation
SEO, User Experience, and Google Analytics

Madeline Rooney is a Content Specialist at Buckeye Innovation. Buckeye Innovation is a software engineering and design agency with a passion for creating dynamic digital experiences.
Madeline earned her Bachelor of Science in Technology at Bowling Green State University, with a focus on Interactive Media and Marketing. While at Buckeye Innovation, she has led projects in a variety of subjects, including SEO, User Experience, Google Analytics, and Website Redesigns.

Great questions for Madeline:

How can I improve the user experience of my website?
What are some SEO best practices I can start applying to my website today?
How can I upgrade to the newest Google Analytics Property, GA4?
What can I do to strategically map out content for my site?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Madeline.

Satish Albert | E2 Infosystems
Custom Software & App Development

Satish Albert is Founder & CEO of E2 Infosystems. Satish offers a unique combination of experiences: enterprise software development and practical entrepreneurial a, the latter gained while bootstrapping and then selling his own successful SaaS startup. Satish has an advanced degree in computer science and deep experience leading development teams at premier tech companies including: AT&T, Lucent Technologies (Bell Labs), and Docomo Intertouch.

Satish launched E2 Infosystems to help emerging and scaling companies by engineering software solutions that meet their unique needs.

E2 Infosystems has developed software and mobile applications serving:

SaaS startups
Healthcare & Assisted Living businesses
Travel, Manufacturing and Enterprise Legacy Systems

Great questions for Satish:

How do I turn my idea into a software product or application?
What factors influence the price of software or app development?
What are the latest trends or best practices in software/nas/content/live/innovatena development?
How can I make sure my software or app is built to grow as my business grows?
What’s a realistic timeline & what milestones can I expect when developing my products?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Satish.

Manny Larcher | Stopwatch Creative
Growth Marketing & Branding
Manny Larcher is a first-generation American born in Columbus, Ohio, both of his parents are from St. Lucia. He serves as a Deal Flow associate with JumpStart Ventures, which combines capital, services, and connections to help entrepreneurs grow, researchers commercialize, and corporations innovate. As the co-founder and CEO of Stopwatch Creative, a boutique marketing/tech firm incubating platforms like CollaborateandElevate.com, which connects hundreds of businesses of all sizes with opportunities, Manny leads vision and growth.

A lifelong learner who genuinely enjoys digging deep into new technologies and the creatives developing them, Manny loves seeing innovative ideas, and the teams behind them flourish. He also serves on the Board with Black Men Talk Tech and Columbus Young Professionals.

Great questions for Manny:

How can I maximize the efforts of my team?
Are my marketing efforts really creating the action I want?
Am I using the best and current tech stack or strategies for growth?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Manny.
Susan Fortner | BPR International
Public Relations & Marketing
Susan Fortner has 20+ years of experience in public relations and marketing. Her firm BPR International manages accounts throughout the country specializing in health care, talent, banking, and packaged and soft goods. In addition the firm is recognized as a broker/partner with QVC, HSN, and Evine shopping networks.
Fortner has won awards and sits on the accreditation board to advance candidates in the Accreditation in Public Relations process. In 2013 Susan received special honors for her work in crisis management.
Great questions for Susan:

How can I promote my company on a limited budget?
How do I set Marketing & PR budgets that are sufficient to drive results?
What simple steps can I take to improve my social media visibility rapidly?
Which charities, like-minded businesses, and complementary companies should I partner with?
How do I create and execute events that will differentiate my business in a crowded market?
How can I get my products featured on shopping channels like QVC and HSN?

Click here schedule 30 minutes with Susan.
Michael Butler | Footprint Capital
Business Exit Advice & Planning
Michael Butler is Senior Director for Columbus based Footprint Capital. Footprint is a boutique investment banking firm that specializes in advising owners of businesses in the exit process.
Michael formerly worked as a certified public accountant in both the audit and consulting practices, a Chief Financial Officer with a manufacturing and distribution company, a senior officer of a Fortune 100 company and a partner in a venture capital firm. These experiences have given him a broad perspective on various industries. He is also a Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor (CMAA).
Great questions for Michael:

How should I be preparing to sell my business?
What are the possible exit options for my business?
What is the value of having an advisor help me sell my company?
What are the steps of a sale process and how long does it take?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Michael.
Tristan Ruml | TR Growth
B2B Business Development
Tristan Ruml has +10 years of B2B & B2C marketing and business development experience in US and European companies across several dozen industries.
He coaches sales teams, develops plays, and implements strategies to help clients build predictable pipelines and valuable networks of strategic partners.
Tristan has helped clients book meetings with executives in companies like JP Morgan, Marriott, and Walgreen’s for industries such as Security, Healthcare, Chemicals, Big Data and more.
Great questions for Tristan:

What should I change about my assumptions in my outreach message?
What should I try to crack the code on this vertical/niche/industry?
This part of my process appears to be broken, what should I re-evaluate?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Tristan.
Ed Porter | Blue Chip CRO
Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success
Ed Porter began his professional management career in 2001 and has since led teams from 5 to over 1,000 people with responsibilities for sales, customer experience, and marketing functions. Ed has worked for service, software, and distribution companies learning the foundations of delivering a powerful customer experience while driving value and effectiveness in the sales and development channels. He has participated, facilitated and chaired several executive groups centered on sales management, contact center management, and technology innovation. Ed has been a keynote speaker and guest speaker focused on several key sales strategies and customer management programs. He has been an investor and advisor to startups and will continue supporting startups in these capacities.
Ed is passionate about leadership and volunteers throughout several non-profit organizations supporting the advancement of leaders. Ed has helped re-launch the American Association of Inside Sales Professionals (AA-ISP) Columbus Chapter in 2015 and has served as the chapter President since, growing the chapter to over 150 attendees. He helped launch the Cincinnati/Dayton chapter in 2019 as well as assists with programming and recruitment for events. Ed has also taken an active role as a mentor for #GirlsClub, an organization focused on the advancement and development of women sales leaders. He has mentored three wonderful women, two of which are now mentors in the program.
Great questions for Ed:

What does a Chief Revenue Officer do?
What’s the best technology to use to help accelerate sales?
What does social selling mean?
I have a sales problem, what can I do?
What is customer success? Isn’t it just customer service?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Ed.
Matt Cynkar | Rev1 Ventures
Resources for High Growth Startups
Matt Cynkar serves as Managing Director at Rev1 Ventures. In that role, Matt leads
the team that serves as the first touch point for the more than 700 entrepreneurs who
reach out to Rev1 each year. That team connects entrepreneurs quickly with the startup
resources available within Rev1 and throughout Ohio’s startup communities.
Matt manages exploratory meetings between qualified entrepreneurs and the Rev1
team members. Matt ensures seamless handoffs for entrepreneurs between their early
contact with Rev1 and the next steps on their journey, which may be Rev1’s Customer
Learning Lab, client engagement planning, or referrals to other support organizations
or programs.
Before joining Rev1, Matt played key roles in Market Research and Customer Insights
at Alliance Data and Bath & Body Works. Matt is a graduate of Miami University.
Great questions for Matt:

I have an idea for a high-growth startup; can Rev1 help me determine if it’s
worth pursuing?
I’ve launched a startup; can Rev1 help me get funding to grow it?
What other resources does Rev1 offer to help entrepreneurs?
How does an entrepreneur get started with Rev1?
I see that Rev1 works in corporate innovation; how can I learn more?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Matt.

Kevin Hammond | Ohio SBDC
Business Management Advice
Kevin Hammond has been a business management consultant for 13 years, mostly focused on small businesses and start-ups. Kevin has been on the SBDC team for almost ten years as a consultant. Prior to consulting, Kevin was in financial services at Chase Manhattan. Kevin has an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Ohio Dominican University and an MBA from Capital University.
The Ohio SBDC is part of America’s SBDC national network comprised of over 1000 Centers across the U.S. including 28 in Ohio. The Ohio SBDC Network provides one-on-one advising, by Certified Business Advisors, at no cost and conduct no or low cost business training.
Great questions for Kevin:

I have a business idea. What is my next step?
How do I market my services and products?
How can I take my business to the next level?
How and where can I get money for my business?
How do I keep track of my financial records and assure I’m tax compliant?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Kevin.

Roberta Winch | Ohio SBDC
Exporting Your Products/Services for Business Growth
Roberta Winch is a NASBITE Certified Global Business Professional with over 15 years of experience in international business. Her private sector experience includes the international luxury and aspirational fashion industries where her business travels took her throughout Asia and Central and South America. She has worked and resided in New York, NY, San Francisco, CA, Tokyo, Japan and Brussels, Belgium. Her current role as the Ohio SBDC, CSCC Director, Export Assistance Network has allowed her to assist a variety of industries with a diverse range of exporting initiatives. Roberta holds a BA in International Studies from American University in Washington D.C. and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh.
Great questions for Roberta:

Can you help me set up a strategy & plan to start exporting?
I don’t have a product! How can I export my services?
Is it possible to “export” within the US?
How can I finance and ensure I get paid for my exports?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Roberta.
Please note: If you register and then don’t attend, your time slot will go unfilled, potentially preventing other business owners from accessing the expert advice they need. If you can’t keep your appointment, please email Neil Collins at info@InnovateNewAlbany.org .

CES 2023: What "Human Security For All" Means for Today's Business Leaders
2023-02-08 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
Hybrid Format
Wed Feb 8, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Please register by 7 pm, Feb 7. Select either “In-Person” or “Virtual via Zoom.”
On the evening of Feb 7, we’ll send a reminder email (w/ Zoom link) to all registered.
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From our TIGER Talk presenter, Brad Griffith of Buckeye Innovation:
“Our customers, employees, and shareholders are humans, contrary to how we sometimes treat them!
Rather than treating them impersonally, like users, resources, or even robots, we have an opportunity to recognize their humanity and address their innate need for security. The Consumer Technology Association set a theme for the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that encouraged exhibitors, presenters, and attendees to meet that human need for security.
Please join me to learn the consumer technologies that will disrupt all of our industries over the next decade and how we can apply technology creatively to improve equity, access, and belonging for all. From the Metaverse and blockchain to smart devices of every sort, I’ve seen some serious disruptive technology.
CES 2023 saw a big resurgence in exhibitors and attendees, marking a significant recovery from 2022. I attended virtually again this year with more comprehensive remote access to sessions than in any previous year. I will share highlights and lessons from the best keynotes and panel discussions as well as will review the practicality of several intriguing gadgets.
My favorite author, Clayton Christensen, said it well when he said, “You may hate gravity, but gravity doesn’t care.” Much like COVID variants, technology keeps changing. It’s a force we all deal with, and it’s important that we learn to predict some of the changes, prepare for what we can, and then expect the unexpected.
Join me to hear about what industry titans and startup entrepreneurs know to be the trends and strategies that will shape our future work and personal lives.
For the past 15 years, I have loved attending the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas because it’s my opportunity to absorb trajectory-altering lessons and insights from industry experts and thought leaders. These insights have changed the way I approach business strategy and have enhanced many aspects of the way I live my life. Traditionally the largest technology trade show in the world, this year’s third digital CES conference and trade show were different but still captivating. Next year I hope to return in person.
If you are a strategic thinker leading a team into a potentially volatile future, this talk is a must. I promise to share quotes, trends, and transformational lessons that will help prepare you for the next evolutionary and revolutionary changes in your company.“
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Brad Griffith is a lifelong entrepreneur. He grew up working for his dad’s veterinary hospital, learning the joys and challenges of business ownership. He believes in the power of entrepreneurship and innovation to drive meaningful change in our community. Brad is now President of Buckeye Innovation, the web strategy and engineering team he founded in 2009 to amplify the impact of innovative businesses and organizations through exceptional web engineering and design. His team of 16 includes designers and developers who love building and supporting websites, web applications, and mobile applications. Buckeye’s clients span many industries and include tech startups, libraries, and local and county governments among others.
Prior to starting Buckeye Innovation, Brad spent several years consulting and developing web applications in-house for a variety of companies including JP Morgan Chase, QUALCOMM, and the Go Big Network. He earned his Masters in Business Administration after completing his Bachelor’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering with honors, both at The Ohio State University. Brad has more than 28 years of web development experience and has worked from coast to coast with small and large companies, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and government agencies to build innovative web solutions. He lives in New Albany with his wife and two young daughters. He is an active Girl Scouts “Troop Cookie Dad” in addition to other community volunteer roles.
Brad was selected in 2020 to the inaugural class of the Columbus CEO Future 50. Buckeye Innovation was recognized in the 2022 Inc5000 as one of the country’s fastest growing private companies. Brad was also selected as a finalist for the 2023 Small Business Leader Award from the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, his second time as a finalist.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Hybrid Format – Event Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch & Socializing (In-Person Participants)
11:45 am – Connect via Zoom (Virtual Participants)
11:50 am – Introduce Yourself to All (In-Person & Virtual Participants)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Brad
1:00 pm – Wrap
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Cash Flow and Value Creation
2023-02-17 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
FRIDAY 2/17/23, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
NOTE: This event will be IN-PERSON at Innovate New Albany (8000 Walton Pkwy, Suite 200, New Albany, OH 43054)
Please come ready to interact with our presenter and your fellow participants.
And, please arrive at 11:30 am. Enjoy lunch. Mingle. Make new friends!
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In this TIGER Talk, Eric Rucinski discusses cash flow and value creation in the context of critical business decisions, including those involving:
• Entire companies and divisions
• New product lines and markets
• Initiatives and investments
• Mergers and acquisitions (buy / sell decisions)
Mr. Rucinski describes the inherent deficiencies in relying solely on accounting information, and the unique benefits of higher-powered financial analysis. Going far beyond mere accounting (which is necessary, but not sufficient, for informed decision-making), he discusses cash flow and value creation in a comprehensive manner, synthesizing strategic, financial, and economic analyses and insights. Mr. Rucinski uses easily-understood analogues (e.g., buying a house) to provide a powerful, memorable framework for thinking about and improving complex business decisions.
Participants will leave with an enhanced understanding of cash flow, what drives it, why it is fundamental to value creation, and how it differs from often-used (but highly-flawed) metrics like EBITDA.
Participants will also gain a deeper appreciation for the importance and unique benefits of in-depth, fact-based financial analysis in making a wide range of high-dollar, high-impact, high-emotion decisions related to both their day-to-day operations and long-term term strategic objectives.
And, participants will be empowered to ask key questions of their employees and advisors that they previously never considered or knew how to articulate, to resist the urge to accept superficial information and conclusions, and to create and maintain a focus on value creation.
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Eric Rucinski is Founder and Principal of Advanta Consulting LLC, an independent consulting firm that focuses on strategy, corporate development, growth initiatives, M&A, financial modeling / valuation, investment decisions, capital structure, and special projects. He is a trusted senior adviser to top executives (including CEOs at public and private companies) and owners (including high-net-worth individuals and families). His 20+ years of experience includes high-impact full-time strategy, corporate development, and M&A roles at The Wendy’s Company, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, Limited Brands, Borden Capital (private equity), and Salomon Smith Barney (Wall Street investment banking).
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch & socializing
11:50 am – Guests introduce themselves to our in-person crowd
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Eric
1:00 pm – Wrap
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5G: Much More Than Just Fast; Leverage It for Business Success
2023-02-22 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
WEDNESDAY 2/22/23, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
IN-PERSON at Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Pkwy, Suite 200, New Albany, OH 43054
Plan to interact with our presenter and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Enjoy lunch. Mingle. Make new friends!
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5G is a hot buzzword these days, but wouldn’t you like to understand how will it impact our lives and the world around us?
In this TIGER Talk, our presenter John Lackey will explain what 5G technology is AND how it’s going to impact each of us personally and professionally.
As background, John will start by reviewing the history of mobile technology and the basics of what makes a cell phone work. 5G is certainly fast, but it will also enable changes in many different industries. It will provide the infrastructure for future services that we can’t even imagine yet.
Participants will leave with an understanding of mobile communication 5G technology, the endless possibilities it can offer, and how it can be leveraged to enhance business strategies.
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John Lackey has over 30 years of experience in the telecommunications and software industry working for Bell Laboratories, Lucent Technologies, and Nokia. He started his career working on robotics and computer vision systems. In the telecommunications sector he worked on development of database systems supporting 800 services, creation of one of the earliest distributed telecom architectures, fixed wireless products, and global deployment of 4G and 5G.
John has managed teams in multiple countries supporting system engineering, software development, quality testing and global deployments.
John earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University, specializing in Robotics.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch & socializing
11:50 am – Guests introduce themselves to our in-person crowd
12:05 pm – Hand-off to John
1:00 pm – Wrap
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6 Power Habits of Entrepreneurial Leaders
2023-02-24 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
FRIDAY 2/24/23, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
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Our TIGER Talk speaker Jon Iveson offers the following description:
Wikipedia states that “an entrepreneur is an individual who creates and/or invests in one or more businesses, bearing most of the risks and enjoying most of the rewards. The process of setting up a business is known as entrepreneurship.”
Jim Collins, author of the influential books Good to Great & Built to Last, defines leadership as “the art of getting people to want to do what must be done.” As such, “the number one responsibility of a leader – is to catalyze a clear and shared vision for the company and to secure commitment to and vigorous pursuit of that vision.”
Based on my learnings as the Founding Director of the Ohio State Fisher College Center for Entrepreneurship and my subsequent 18 years coaching small and mid-size growth companies, it appears that entrepreneurial leadership seems to emerge in enterprises when the founding entrepreneur shifts from the ”leader with many helpers” mindset to the chief executive mindset where he/she must build an “A” player leadership team capable of driving the strategic execution that will move the company to being a substantial commercial and societal impact.
We will discuss the 6 Power Habits that must be mastered to lead an enterprise on a sustainable successful journey.
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Jon Iveson is a Strategic Execution Coach with Assured Strategy.
Jon has been coaching entrepreneurs, executives, and leadership teams to deliver superior results and have distinctive impact for over 18 years. Prior to that, Jon coached leaders, managers, and aspiring entrepreneurs as the Founding Director of the Fisher College of Business Center for Entrepreneurship. He has many client case studies and testimonials from those 18 years that prove his profound value to clients in driving strategy, alignment, execution, and accountability.
Jon has worked with clients in a variety of industries. His progressive degrees in engineering and management systems from Clarkson University and education at The Ohio State University provides him with a unique understanding and influence regarding the psychology of team dynamics, team learning, team alignment, team accountability, team productivity, and team growth.
During his long career as a coach, Jon has helped client companies in fabrication, manufacturing, landscaping, aviation, healthcare, education, entertainment, software, banking, housing, marketing, HVAC, electrical, lighting, language translation, financial services, contact center, IT services, and the print services industries. His long-term purpose in life is to activate leadership passions, styles, and skills to do great things.
Jon has been certified in coaching through Franklin Covey, Scaling Up (previously known as Gazelles), Value Builder, Gravitas Impact, and Metronome United (i.e. 3HAG and Metronomics).
Jon’s specialties include:

Leadership and Management Team Alignment, Health, Accountability, and Performance
Healthy Constructive Conflict Facilitation
Strategic Thinking
Execution Excellence
Leadership Development, Growth, and Resilience
Strategic Execution
Advance Insights Assessment Expertise and Coaching
Executive Coaching
Public Speaking
Workshop Facilitation
Peer Group Coaching and Facilitation

As a spiritually inspired father, Jon is very engaged with his 17-year-old daughter and her activities. Jon also enjoys biking, hiking, and golf to stay physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually engaged outside of his coaching work.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch & socializing
11:50 am – Guests introduce themselves to our in-person crowd
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Jon
1:00 pm – Wrap
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How EQ Can Impact Your Decision-Making
2023-03-03 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
FRIDAY 3/3/23, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
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In this TIGER Talk, learners will discover what EQ (emotional intelligence) is and how it impacts decision-making.
We will discuss and provide practical tips on how grow EQ and how to build a practice around it.
Learners will also discover how EQ impacts decision-making across all areas of life.
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Our 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.
Eric 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.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch & socializing
11:50 am – Guests introduce themselves to our in-person crowd
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Eric
1:00 pm – Wrap

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ESG: Moving Past Misconceptions to Create Sustainable Financial Value
2023-03-10 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
FRIDAY 3/10/23, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
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Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is a relatively new and fast-growing field that is receiving increased attention from investors, consumers, employees & candidates, industry associations, and politicians.
During this TIGER Talk, our presenter Matt Deptola of Brixey & Meyer breaks down the strategic planning framework, walks through its use case for business, and dispels common misconceptions highlighted in the media. By attending this event, you will gain a stronger understanding of ESG, its intrinsic tie to good business, and trends that may impact the ecosystem of innovators and entrepreneurs in New Albany, Columbus., Ohio, and far beyond.
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As a Senior Manager at Brixey & Meyer and the firm’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Services practice lead, Matt Deptola helps clients understand the growing field of ESG, assess their performance compared to ESG best practices, and develop & implement strategies that drive sustainable value for shareholders.
Prior to Brixey & Meyer, Matt spent 8 years at JobsOhio supporting financial incentive negotiations and statewide site selection projects alongside JobsOhio Network partners. Most recently, he served as the Director of Operations for JobsOhio’s project management team overseeing continuous improvement, training & development, and program management for the JobsOhio Growth Capital Fund.
Outside of work, Matt enjoys spending time with his partner Anna and their dog EJ, completing his MBA at Ohio State, working on house projects, and volunteering. Matt is a Columbus Business First 40 Under 40 honoree and is certified in Corporate Sustainability through the NYU Stern School of Business Center for Sustainable Business.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch & socializing
11:50 am – Guests introduce themselves to our in-person crowd
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Matt
1:00 pm – Wrap

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Metaverse: Reality vs. Hype
2023-03-17 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
FRIDAY 3/17/23, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
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For many, the metaverse is a mysterious, far-off land.
Companies are making some big bets on the metaverse’s future, including Facebook‘s name change to Meta. Why? What do companies like Meta and others see? Learn from our TIGER Talk presenter, Ryan Frederick.
Ryan will explain why his firm, AWH, started working virtually in the metaverse, why some aspects of the metaverse will have significant value, and why other aspects are likely never to live up to the hype!
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Ryan Frederick is a strategist, technologist, speaker, and author. Ryan is a Principal at the technology consulting firm AWH. Ryan is also a strategy guide with the strategy consulting firm Simply Strategic. Ryan is the author of two books about starting and leading companies: The Founder’s Manual and Sell Naked. Ryan frequently speaks about creating digital products, leadership, and the future of work.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Guests introduce themselves to our in-person crowd
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Ryan
1:00 pm – Wrap / T-Shirt Drawing / More Socializing

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Beyond ChatGPT: Threats and Opportunities of Big AI - Part 1
2023-03-22 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
WEDNESDAY 3/22/23, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
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Join Michael Compton as he examines the present and future of ‘Big AI’ in this 2-part series, which delves into the convergence of new deep learning AI models with unprecedented parallel computing power, massive datasets, and deep corporate investment that is poised to have a transformative impact on all of society.
In the first talk on Wed 3/22/23, Michael looks at the underlying technology, as well as infrastructure, behind the Big Tech language models and discusses the opportunities and challenges in integrating this technology into your business. He examines the sudden rise of transformers and their impressive capability to engage in complex human-like conversation. While this is a fundamental revolution in itself, transformers are not just limited to language but can disrupt almost every corner of our economy in only a few years.
In the 2nd talk in this series, 2 weeks later on Wed 4/5/23, we will look at the arrival of multimodal AI. Beginning with the new “AI Art” generators, we will then look at even more advanced multimodal AIs that can “think” across diverse forms of data, such as vision, audio, olfactory, chemistry, code, text, images, and many others. This 2-part series concludes by considering whether multimodal AI is a key stepping stone towards achieving an Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) that can perform any task that a human can, across a wide range of domains, with or without supervision.
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Michael Compton is a multi-talented expert in Service Design and CX Strategy who facilitates the development of new services and customer experiences in different cultures, sectors and categories, within cross-functional teams and production pipelines of different sizes.
As an entrepreneur, Michael has launched 4 different successful start-ups, 3 of them achieving annual multiple $MM revenues, while raising $10MM in venture capital. As an organization builder, Michael has navigated the change from lean start ups to structured management teams, as well as helping technical service firms become strategic consultancies.
Michael is CX Innovation Lab Program Manager for the Denison Edge program, operated by Denison University .
Among Michael’s previous roles, he served as Innovative Media Domain Expert for Amazon Web Services and Assistant Professor, Master of User Experience Design Graduate Program at Columbus College of Art & Design .
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “best 20 seconds”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Mike
1:00 pm – Wrap / T-Shirt Drawing / More Socializing

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How to Make Money on YouTube - for Your Existing Business or a New Side-Hustle
2023-03-29 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
WEDNESDAY 3/29/23, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
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Join our presenter Scott Driscoll for this TIGER Talk where you’ll earn strategies for making money through YouTube’s Partner Program, sponsorships, and by promoting your business on YouTube. We’ll provide practical advice on how to get started, optimize titles to get clicks, and use YouTube’s research tools to find out what users are looking for. We’ll also dive into some interesting data, like how much top channels make.
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Scott Driscoll is a lifelong entrepreneur and video maker whose creations have been seen millions of times.
He originally started making “how-to” videos to promote an electronics company, and he has continued creating as a hobby and as side-hustle ever since. His explainer videos on electronics soldering and bitcoin have been near the top of Google for over a decade!
Scott is currently CTO at Reimagine Training, a startup dedicated to modernizing industrial training!
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “best 20 seconds”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Scott
1:00 pm – Wrap / T-Shirt Drawing / More Socializing

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Beyond ChatGPT: Threats and Opportunities of Big AI - Part 2
2023-04-05 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
WEDNESDAY 4/5/23, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
IN-PERSON at Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Pkwy, Suite 200, New Albany, OH 43054
Be ready to interact with our presenter and your fellow participants.
And, please arrive at 11:30 am. Enjoy lunch. Mingle. Make new friends!
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Join Michael Compton as he examines the present and future of ‘Big AI’ in this, the 2nd part of our 2-part series. This series delves into the seemingly rapid rise of new deep learning AI models with unprecedented parallel computing power, massive datasets, and deep corporate investment. Combined, these huge trends are poised to have a transformative impact on all of society!
In the 1st talk on Wed 3/22/23, Michael looked at the underlying technology, as well as the infrastructure, behind the Big Tech language models and he discussed the opportunities and challenges in integrating this technology into your business. He examined the sudden rise of transformers (Wikipedia definition) and their impressive capability to engage in complex human-like conversation. While this is a fundamental revolution in itself, transformers are not just limited to language but have the ability to disrupt almost every corner of our economy in only a few years.
In this 2nd talk on Wed 4/5/23, we will look at the arrival of multimodal AI. Beginning with the new “AI Art” generators, we will then look at even more advanced multimodal AIs that can “think” across diverse forms of data, such as vision, audio, olfactory, chemistry, code, text, images, and many others.
This 2-part series concludes by considering whether multimodal AI is a key stepping stone towards achieving an Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) that can perform any task that a human can, across a wide range of domains, with or without supervision.
Even if you missed the 1st talk in this series, you should still plan to came to this 2nd one. You will not feel lost and you’ll gain many important insights!
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Michael Compton is a multi-talented expert in Service Design and CX Strategy who facilitates the development of new services and customer experiences in different cultures, sectors and categories, within cross-functional teams and production pipelines of different sizes.
As an entrepreneur, Michael has launched 4 different successful start-ups, 3 of them achieving annual multiple $MM revenues, while raising $10MM in venture capital. As an organization builder, Michael has navigated the change from lean start ups to structured management teams, as well as helping technical service firms become strategic consultancies.
Michael is CX Innovation Lab Program Manager for the Denison Edge program, operated by Denison University .
Among Michael’s previous roles, he served as Innovative Media Domain Expert for Amazon Web Services and Assistant Professor, Master of User Experience Design Graduate Program at Columbus College of Art & Design .
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “best 20 seconds”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Mike
1:00 pm – Wrap / T-Shirt Drawing / More Socializing

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