WORK SMARTER NOT HARDER: 5 Nutrition Strategies to Enhance Your DAILY Performance
2023-05-12 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
FRIDAY 5/12/23, 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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Innovate New Albany is excited to partner with the OSU Health and Fitness Center and Healthy New Albany to present this special TIGER Talk, which is part of our ongoing series “Healthy Habits for Innovators.”
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For you — a hard-driving innovator eager to contribute and succeed in today’s high-speed hard-driving economy — what slows your daily performance?
Low energy? Brain fog? Afternoon slumps? Aches and pains from inflammation? Poor sleep?
In this TIGER Talk, our presenter, Molly Linek, MPH, RD will dissect 3 major contributing factors that disrupt health, leading to poor productivity.
So, what to do?
Molly will supply several ways to win! You’ll walk away with FIVE pivotal nutrition strategies to enhance DAILY performance. These strategies have been chosen for their effectiveness at helping YOU THRIVE as YOU STRIVE to reach your goals!
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Molly Linek has been working in the nutrition field for over 25 years. After completing her graduate education in Southern California, Molly worked in the public health domain at not-for-profit organizations serving diverse low-income populations in Milwaukee, where she created an innovative HIV/AIDS nutrition intervention program.
Based on results achieved in Milwaukee, Molly was recruited back to California. While there, she ran a multi-million dollar grant, 5-A-Day Campaign, which created nutrition connections in food deserts at over 20 different farmers markets in a diverse set of communities – including Compton, East LA, and Santa Monica. Molly spearheaded high-impact initiatives which delivered positive changes at the grassroot level!
Over the years, Molly has created innovative, research-based, forward-thinking approaches to functional health.
Today, Molly works with individuals eager to reach and maintain their personal health. She serves as Registered Dietitian for The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Health and Fitness Center. She takes a functional, holistic approach to her practice with each person she encounters in order to create harmony and balance through nutrition.
Molly’s Degrees & Certifications:
BS – Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, Bowling Green State University
MPH – Masters of Public Health Nutrition, Loma Linda University, CA
RD – Registered Dietitian, American Dietetic Association
Certificate of Training Obesity and Weight Management, American Dietetic Association
Certificate of Training Sports Nutrition, American Dietetic Association
GFI – Certified Group Fitness Instructor, American Council on Exercise
RYT-200 – Registered Yoga Teacher, Yoga Alliance
CPT – Certified Personal Trainer, formerly thru the National Academy of Sports Medicine and the American Council on Exercise
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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 Molly
1:00 pm – Wrap / T-Shirt Drawing / More Socializing

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Where’s the Money? Sources of Financing for Startups
2023-05-19 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
FRIDAY 5/19/23, 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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Learn the fundamentals of startup financing from Melinda Gloriosa of Rev1 Ventures. In this interactive TIGER Talk,, Melinda will share the many types of startup funding, key insights on projections and budgets, and some tips to help with your next pitch!
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As Director, Investment Funds at Rev1, Melinda Gloriosa is a dynamic member of the team. In this role, Melinda analyzes and manages investments in concept, seed, and early stage companies. Her responsibilities include conducting investment analysis, leading the execution of investment transactions including due diligence, cap table modeling, and more. In her work, she builds relationships with startups, venture funds and strategic investors, and other key stakeholders.
In addition to Melinda’s experience in investment management, she has significant experience in project and program management. Before Rev1, she advised and consulted for several startups and worked as a managing director in a regional investment firm. Her career includes project manager roles in healthcare and engineering. She also held multiple roles in manufacturing and R&D with American Honda Motor Company.
Melinda earned a BSME in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Toledo and an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University. She earned Project Management Professional Certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to all fellow participants (your “best 20 seconds”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Melinda
1:00 pm – Wrap / T-Shirt Drawing / More Socializing

Name*

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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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How AWS Is Helping to Shape the Future of Central Ohio
2023-05-24 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
WENESDAY 5/24/23, 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 presenters and your fellow participants.
And, please arrive at 11:30 am. Enjoy lunch. Mingle. Make new friends.
Innovate New Albany is excited to partner with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to present this special TIGER Talk as a part of our ongoing series.
Data centers make possible everything that happens on the internet. Every business uses computers and data centers to operate their online applications, provide online services to customers, sell products online, manage inventory and run operations for their internal operations such as accounting, human resources, logistics and other operations. All this is done with data centers and is being done in New Albany and across Central Ohio.
The Columbus region was selected seven years ago by AWS to be the site for their third U.S. data center region, and the first one to be located in the Midwest. The presence of data centers in Central Ohio has helped pave the way for the many other high-tech facilities and jobs that are now coming to the area.
Our AWS presenters, Rocale Timmons and Nick Lee-Romagnolo, will be sharing insights on AWS’s local and regional impact in Ohio and the way AWS thinks about workforce development in its infrastructure regions . Come learn how AWS is playing a significant role in shaping the future of Central Ohio.
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Rocale Timmons is an Economic Development Principal for AWS. Rocale draws on more than 16 years of creating investment value, offering high-level strategic perspective and varied expertise on all facets of complex, commercial real estate projects. In her current role, she brings expertise, process, and resources to negotiations with AWS host communities and economic development organizations (EDOs) in support of the efficient, economic expansion and operation of AWS Infrastructure globally.
Prior to joining AWS, Rocale was the Sr. Vice President of Planning and Development at SECO Development and worked with a team of professionals to conceptualize, underwrite, design and execute SECO’s real estate requirements and planning initiatives. Development projects include: 4.5+ MSF of commercial space; 1,300+ multi-family units; and 250+ single-family dwellings, valued at $3+ Billion.
Rocale holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics with a minor in Urban Planning and an Executive Master of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Washington. She was also recently named one of Puget Sound Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” and Seattle Business Magazine’s “Daring Women.”
Nicholas Lee-Romagnolo is Program Manager for AWS Economic and Workforce Development team. In his current role, he works with the workforce development apparatus in AWS infrastructure communities, especially community colleges and vocational schools, to build, improve and expand pathways into high-demand roles related to the infrastructure of the internet. Previously, he worked with AWS to collaborate with Higher Education institutions to build flexible, stackable pathways in the teaching and learning of cloud computing competencies across states in the US. He comes to this work by way of public education, first as a 4th grade, middle school, and high school teacher, then as the founder of a Charter High School in East Palo Alto, CA. After his work in the Bay Area, he helped to build an online teacher professional development and media company called Teaching Channel and built curriculum and implementation resources for Agile Mind at the University of Texas at Austin. From 2014-2018 he was the Director of Mathematics, then Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Newark Public Schools in Newark, New Jersey.
Nick holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History with a minor in Biology from Stanford University and a Master of Arts in Education Administration from San Francisco State University.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to all fellow participants (your “best 20 seconds”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Rocale & Nick
1:00 pm – Wrap / T-Shirt Drawing / More Socializing

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Humanizing Work
2023-05-26 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
FRI 5/26/23, 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 presenters and your fellow participants.
And, please arrive at 11:30 am. Enjoy lunch. Mingle. Make new friends.
Is your favorite flavor of Agile work methodology resulting in process over people?
Is your contribution mired in man hours that inevitably turn into mythical man months?
Are human efforts in heroic zeros and ones measured in seemingly pointless (story) points instead of customer, business, and employee value (ROI)?
What began as a technology revolution has devolved into frameworks and processes that focus solely on mindless over mindful measuring, tracking, and projecting. And while many organizations find initial success that generates interest and demand for scaling agile and digital transformations, even more common is the ultimate disappointment in not achieving the desired outcomes promised by even the most well-intentioned technologists.
Please join Jariatu Mansaray and Charlotte Chang for this TIGER Talk and you’ll learn that all is NOT lost.
If we just look to our past we find evidence of achieving the outcomes we hope to see in our futures, both for organizations and as individuals. In today’s business landscape modern work is often misunderstood, applying archaic approaches and mandating standards based on a world that no longer exists. To effectively navigate where it’s going, being ready requires the often undervalued human skills of observation, adaptation, and evolution.
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Jariatu Mansaray is a people-focused product coach at Industrial Logic with a passion for empowering teams and driving results. She specializes in process operations and change facilitation among dynamic organizations. As a Co-Founder and the Executive Director of Black Tech Columbus, she is focused on creating community and job and career advancement opportunities for minorities in the Central Ohio technology community. As an agile coach and product consultant with a background in chemical engineering and trauma-informed counseling, Jariatu began her career in technology focused on finding and implementing outside-of-the-box solutions for organizations of all sizes. From training startups in cloud technology to managing cybersecurity programs for one of the country’s largest financial institutions, she is focused on using Agile methodologies to ensure effective outcomes. When she isn’t working, she spends her time trying new restaurants and traveling with family and friends.
Charlotte Chang is an Experience Director with nearly 20 years of experience in technology and product strategy. She enjoys working with executives, managers, and teams to create Systems of Compassion that provide a sustainable, humane, inclusive experience for all contributors throughout product development. Recently, her experience has focused on launching new products, marketing and brand management, and designing change within organizations. Previously, she has worked with companies across multiple countries, industries, and company sizes, performing every role on a delivery team: iteration manager, product designer, user experience, business analyst, developer, and tester. Learn more at Charlotte’s website, The Passionate Pragmatist.
And, OK … time for two truths and a lie: Charlotte’s work was featured in the New York Times, Charlotte has two cats, or Charlotte enjoys a quality high five. Come to this session to discover the truth!
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to all fellow participants (your “best 20 seconds”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Jariatu & Charlotte
1:00 pm – Wrap / T-Shirt Drawing / More Socializing

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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Expert Office Hours: Friday June 2
2023-06-02 09:00 - 12:00 | OH
Please set all your appointments by 12 Noon, Thu 6/1/23.
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 June 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:
Kaylee Willis | Porter Wright
Intellectual Property (Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights)

Kaylee is an intellectual property attorney who practices in the areas of patent, trademark, copyright, biotech and technology law. She works with clients on a wide variety of technologies, including food science, chemistry, biotechnology, medical devices, consumer products, product packaging, automotive technology and electrical appliance technology.
Kaylee drafts and prosecutes all stages of U.S. utility and design patent applications, as well as trademark applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). She also manages, prosecutes and enforces foreign and international patent and trademark portfolios. Kaylee also handles intellectual property licensing issues and other technology transactions.
In addition, Kaylee is experienced with enforcement of intellectual property rights, including litigation in patent, trademark and copyright infringement matters. She counsels clients on patentability opinions, infringement analyses and validity inquiries, and also handles cease and desist issues.
Great Questions for Kaylee:

What is the difference between patents, copyrights and trademarks?How do I protect my IP?
What is the process like to get a patent?
What is the process like to get a trademark?
How much does it cost, on average, to get and obtain a patent?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Kaylee.

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.

Shwetha Pai | Book + Street
Financial Forecasting, Valuation, Accounting

Shwetha is a seasoned executive who has worked in leadership roles in Strategy, Finance, and Operations in a variety of large multinational companies, such as JPMorgan Chase, Barclays, Citi, Eli Lilly, Alcoa, Reynolds Packaging, and Bon Secours Mercy Health.
Across her 20-year career, she has led various Finance, Operations, and Strategy functions, in large corporations as well as for startups and small businesses. She has led several billion-dollar M&A transactions, leveraged financing deals, and has built Finance and FP&A functions from the ground up for startups. In 2016 she started her entrepreneurial journey when she founded her startup, OrgAnalytix, a data analytics platform that leveraged network analytics and collaboration data to design optimal diversity & inclusion programs for large enterprises. She subsequently went on to work in another data analytics startup, Worklytics, as their Head of Finance, Operations, and Marketing.
Shwetha got her MBA from Columbia University and is involved as an Alumni leader for Columbia Business School. She is on the board of the Workforce Council of Southwest Ohio as well as Impact 100 and is passionate about entrepreneurship, strategic finance, and financial modeling.
Great questions for Shwetha:

How do we start building out a financial model?
How we forecast our revenue?
What’s the best way to budget for the following year and make sure we stay on track?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Shwetha.

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.

Johna Charles | Orbit Media Group
Digital Marketing
With ten years of consulting experience ranging from small businesses to enterprises, Johna has served on hundreds of marketing campaigns. Specializing in web development and marketing strategy. I handle the communication between the technical team and our clients.
Johna has extensive knowledge in web development and user experience design as well as campaign optimization.

Great questions for Johna:

How to do I start an efficient marketing campaign?
How much should I spend on marketing efforts?
What is the best source of advertising for my business?
What is involved in setting up a proper Meta campaign?
What is the importance of proper UX/UI (user experience/user interface)?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Johna.
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.

Tushar Kulkarni | Big Kitty Labs
Software Solutions to Meet Your Needs
Tushar has over 25 years of experience managing small to large-scale projects & teams
& delivering innovative tech solutions. Tushar founded Big Kitty Labs to pursue his passion for innovative tech solutions and bringing them to different domains. Under Tushar’s
leadership, Big Kitty Labs has successfully designed & delivered 200+ software systems in domains ranging from the government sector, healthcare, education, automative, aviation, agtech and sports.

Great questions for Tushar:

What were the initial challenges one faces when starting their tech company, and how can one overcome them?
How does one validate their tech idea or solution in the market before diving into development?
What were the key steps that one can take to build a talented and cohesive tech team
What strategies can one employ to market and promote your tech product or solution
Can you share any lessons learned or mistakes made during the early stages of your tech venture?
How does one navigate the competitive landscape and differentiate your tech product from existing solutions?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Tushar.

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.

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.

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.

Sandy Murphy | Cxstomer
Contact Center & Customer Care Services
Sandy Murphy is the Founder and CEO of Cxstomer, an organization dedicated to helping companies build exceptional customer experiences that drive loyalty and profitability through phone, email, chat, and SMS support. Combining her passion for customer-centric support with her experience in the field, Sandy helps make customer care a key differentiator for businesses focused on rapid growth.

Great questions for Sandy:

How do I improve online sales conversion and support by leveraging live chat?
Is there a way to reduce operating costs while maintaining excellent customer support?
Customer support is a cost center at my business. How do I turn it into a profit center?
What can I do to improve customer satisfaction for my consumers?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Sandy.

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.

Megan Neff | Rev1 Ventures
Venture Development
Megan is a driven professional with a primary focus on guiding Life Sciences entrepreneurs and founding teams from concept to product-market fit, funding and capital plans, business growth strategy, and ultimately scale and exit.
Her experience and vigorous thinking, as well as her strategic development and execution expertise, have enabled success of internal and external stakeholders in the healthcare industry.
She holds a bachelor’s degree, Strategic Communications from The Ohio State University and is pursuing a Master’s in Business Administration with a concentration in Business Ventures and Entrepreneurship from Ohio University.
Great questions for Megan:

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?
Can you help me with my Life Science product ideas?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Megan.

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 .

Meet Our Partners at Ohio SBDC
2023-06-09 11:30 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
FRI 6/9/23, 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 presenters and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Enjoy lunch. Mingle. Make new friends.
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In this TIGER Talk, Kevin Hammond and Roberta Winch from the Ohio Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Columbus State Community College, will share insights into the wide ranging services that the SBDC offers to business owners and aspiring owners here vin Ohio.
Presentation will cover the following aspects of the SBDC:

Mission & Goals
Types of Companies Served
Specific Services Offered
Special Export Programs for Ohio Companies
Economic Impact

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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 earned his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Ohio Dominican University and his 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.
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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 earned her BA in International Studies from American University in Washington D.C. and her MBA from the University of Pittsburgh.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to all fellow participants (give us “your best 15 seconds”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Kevin & Roberta
1:00 pm – Wrap / T-Shirt Drawing / More Socializing

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Stock Options for Startups
2023-06-14 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
WED 6/14/23, 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 presenters and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Enjoy lunch. Mingle. Make new friends.
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Thinking about offering equity in your startup to founders, consultants, or employees?
Michelle Murcia and Arthi Rathi will walk you through how to do it right, right from the start.
From founder’s stock to restricted stock to stock options, Equity-Based Compensation can be a mystery. In this TIGER Talk, Michelle and Arthi will cover the differences and help you navigate the rules to help you with strategies that work great for startups!
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Michelle Murcia is the Founder+CEO of Book+Street, a scrappy startup that works with startups to help them navigate the numbers. Michelle has served as a C-level consultant to early-stage start-up companies since 2013 providing strategic financial services as their contract Chief Financial Officer.
Throughout her career, Michelle has designed, implemented and administered multiple equity-based compensation programs, including ISO qualified and non-qualified stock option programs, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, and phantom stock plans. In 2003, she received the designation Certified Equity Professional (CEP), a recognized certification in the subject of equity-based compensation, from Santa Clara University. Michelle is a Certified Public Accountant (Ohio), earned a BS in Business Administration with an emphasis in Service Sector Management from California State University, San Marcos, and an MBA from The Ohio State University.
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Arthi Rathi is a CFO at Book+Street, 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.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to all fellow participants (give us “your best 15 seconds”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Michelle & Arthi
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

Name*

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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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The Semiconductor Supply Chain
2023-06-23 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
FRIDAY 6/23/23, 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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Central Ohio changed forever with the announcement of Intel selecting the region as the location of its new $20 Billion semiconductor manufacturing facilities. And while the facilities alone are a big deal, they come with new and expanded suppliers, logistics providers, and a host of other support needed to build them and keep them operational.
Come learn how the supply chain for the the “Ohio One” mega chip project will play a huge role in shaping the future of Central Ohio.
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Jeremy Banta is a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel with over 30 years’ experience in civilian and military logistics. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management at Columbus State. His military career includes 15 years full time service in the Ohio National Guard as a senior logistician with deployments to Iraq and Kuwait. He serves the logistics industry by serving on multiple local school and organizational advisory boards, as well as being a member of Columbus Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, the WERC Advisory Council and the CSCMP Academic Strategies Committee.
He’s also mildly obsessed with LEGO.
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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 Jeremy
1:00 pm – Wrap / T-Shirt Drawing / More Socializing

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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Leapfrog Your Competition to Higher Growth (Hybrid Event)
2023-06-28 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
WED 6/28/23, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
HYBRID Event via Zoom and @ Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Pkwy, Suite 200, New Albany, OH 43054
Select either “In-Person” or “Virtual via Zoom.”
Either way – be ready to interact with our presenters and your fellow participants.
In-Person: arrive at 11:30 am. Zoom: log in at 11:45 am. Everyone: mingle & make new friends.
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Join Dawn Cunningham and Marilyn Weiss to learn how Fortune 100 companies utilize Growth Frameworks to guide their growth strategies.
Growth Frameworks organize and build upon what you already know, identify gaps, ensure against blind spots, and translate that knowledge into actionable business strategies that drive intentional growth.
Come to this TIGER Talk and you’ll leave armed to make informed decisions that are grounded in customer and consumer insights and inspired by marketplace trends.
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Dawn Cunningham is the former Chief Insights Officer at 3M and an accomplished marketing professional and thought leader with over 25 years of Marketing, Analytics and Customer/Consumer Insights experience. In her role at 3M, she was responsible for setting the short and long-term strategic direction for Customer Insights – with a vision of moving from ‘I think to I know’ with a customer-first perspective. Dawn and her team evolved the strategic application of Insights across a variety of areas such as New Product Innovation, Brand Building, Customer Journey Mapping, and Communication to name a few.
Before that, Dawn was a leader in the Consumer Insights organizations at General Mills and Airborne with experience on such notable brands as Cheerios, Yoplait, and Progresso. She has worked in multiple B2C and B2B industries and has led Insights and Analytics organizations in Latin America and the UK. Dawn lives in Minneapolis and is married with three children.
Today, Dawn works with SIVO Insights and business leaders who want to successfully transform insights into strategic growth maps using frameworks that work.
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Marilyn Weiss co-founded SIVO Insights 14 years ago and today finds meaning in the Visionary role to see what’s next. From the “Voice of the Patient” as an ICU nurse, to the “Voice of the Consumer” in her work at General Mills and to the “Voice of the Client” as an entrepreneur, she has always valued deep understanding of others and amplified what matters most.
Marilyn values the intersection of ideas, and where passion intersects with purpose. She leans into the quote below by Howard Thurman that has served as the foundation of SIVO to attract the right people for the right seats.
“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to fellow participants (your “best 15 seconds”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Dawn & Marilyn
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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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
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Expert Office Hours: Friday August 4
2023-08-04 09:00 - 12:00 | OH
Friday Aug 4 | 9:00-12:00PM
Meet 1-on-1 w/ the Experts you need –
100% VIRTUAL Format
Innovate New Albany created Expert 😎 Office Hours to make it easy for business owners & aspiring entrepreneurs to get the answers they need.
Please set all your appointments by 12 Noon, Thursday 8/3/23.
We will end registrations at Noon, 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 Aug 4: 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:
Sara Risch | Rev1 Ventures
Venture Development
As Managing Director, Venture Development, Sara Risch guides spinout projects from Rev1 Ventures’ research partner institutions through Rev1’s customer, product, and market validation process. Sara provides extensive guidance to multiple high-growth, high-potential companies, remaining deeply involved for extended periods.
Sara has extensive experience in commercializing innovation—from analyzing complex technologies to determine the market potential to working directly with innovators to advance their projects from laboratory to seed-stage funding. She is an expert in developing commercialization roadmaps, matching technologies to appropriate academic exit strategies, and then assembling the right team to make that happen.
Sara earned her Ph.D. in Biomedical Science from The Ohio State University and her BS degree in Biology from Kent State University.
Great questions for Sara:

How do I estimate my product’s market potential?
How can I move my project from the lab to seed stage funding?
Can Rev1 help me create a product commercialization Roadmap?
Can Rev1 help me find talent to build out my startup team?
What other services does Rev1 offer to startup founders?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Sara.

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.
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.

Kaylee Willis | Porter Wright
Intellectual Property (Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights)

Kaylee is an intellectual property attorney who practices in the areas of patent, trademark, copyright, biotech and technology law. She works with clients on a wide variety of technologies, including food science, chemistry, biotechnology, medical devices, consumer products, product packaging, automotive technology and electrical appliance technology.
Kaylee drafts and prosecutes all stages of U.S. utility and design patent applications, as well as trademark applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). She also manages, prosecutes and enforces foreign and international patent and trademark portfolios. Kaylee also handles intellectual property licensing issues and other technology transactions.
In addition, Kaylee is experienced with enforcement of intellectual property rights, including litigation in patent, trademark and copyright infringement matters. She counsels clients on patentability opinions, infringement analyses and validity inquiries, and also handles cease and desist issues.
Great Questions for Kaylee:

What is the difference between patents, copyrights and trademarks?How do I protect my IP?
What is the process like to get a patent?
What is the process like to get a trademark?
How much does it cost, on average, to get and obtain a patent?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Kaylee.

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.

Johna Charles | Orbit Media Group
Digital Marketing
With ten years of consulting experience ranging from small businesses to enterprises, Johna has served on hundreds of marketing campaigns. Specializing in web development and marketing strategy. I handle the communication between the technical team and our clients.
Johna has extensive knowledge in web development and user experience design as well as campaign optimization.

Great questions for Johna:

How to do I start an efficient marketing campaign?
How much should I spend on marketing efforts?
What is the best source of advertising for my business?
What is involved in setting up a proper Meta campaign?
What is the importance of proper UX/UI (user experience/user interface)?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Johna.

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.

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.

Tushar Kulkarni | Big Kitty Labs
Software Solutions to Meet Your Needs
Tushar has over 25 years of experience managing small to large-scale projects & teams
& delivering innovative tech solutions. Tushar founded Big Kitty Labs to pursue his passion for innovative tech solutions and bringing them to different domains. Under Tushar’s
leadership, Big Kitty Labs has successfully designed & delivered 200+ software systems in domains ranging from the government sector, healthcare, education, automative, aviation, agtech and sports.

Great questions for Tushar:

What were the initial challenges one faces when starting their tech company, and how can one overcome them?
How does one validate their tech idea or solution in the market before diving into development?
What were the key steps that one can take to build a talented and cohesive tech team
What strategies can one employ to market and promote your tech product or solution
Can you share any lessons learned or mistakes made during the early stages of your tech venture?
How does one navigate the competitive landscape and differentiate your tech product from existing solutions?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Tushar.

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.

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.

Sandy Murphy | Cxstomer
Contact Center & Customer Care Services
Sandy Murphy is the Founder and CEO of Cxstomer, an organization dedicated to helping companies build exceptional customer experiences that drive loyalty and profitability through phone, email, chat, and SMS support. Combining her passion for customer-centric support with her experience in the field, Sandy helps make customer care a key differentiator for businesses focused on rapid growth.

Great questions for Sandy:

How do I improve online sales conversion and support by leveraging live chat?
Is there a way to reduce operating costs while maintaining excellent customer support?
Customer support is a cost center at my business. How do I turn it into a profit center?
What can I do to improve customer satisfaction for my consumers?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Sandy.

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 .

Charge Ahead: Electric Vehicle Charging Opportunities
2023-08-16 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
WEDNESDAY 8/16/23, 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 us for this educational TIGER Talk where our presenter, Cory Miller, will explore varied aspects of electric vehicle (EV) charging.
Discover how large the EV market is projected to be, explore the Midwest’s current EV charging infrastructure, and learn the need-to-know basics of charging.
And, especially for businesses, property owners/managers, and developers, learn how to generate revenue from charging stations and technologies while also improving customer experience!
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Cory Miller is dedicated to improving EV charging infrastructure in the Midwest. He began his career as a mechanical engineer at The Ohio State University’s Center for Automotive Research (CAR), developing technology for optimized charging, residential energy management, and battery degradation modeling.
In 2022, Cory founded PlugOp Technologies, developing an intelligent charge management system for multi-family shared parking. Additionally, Cory plays a crucial role at Heartland Charging Services, a leading Midwest charging station installer and service provider.
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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 Cory
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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The Power Within: Leverage Strengths to Drive Your Business Success
2023-08-18 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
FRI 8/18/23, 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.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Enjoy lunch. Mingle. Make new friends.
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Get ready for a transformative experience as business adviser Rick Coplin helps you tap into your unique superpowers and those of your team members, enabling you to align each person’s strengths with the achievement of your strategic objectives.
In this TIGER Talk, Rick will focus on leveraging the CliftonStrengths assessment. He will also be talking about several other common assessments including Myers-Briggs, DISC, Working Genius, and Predictive Index, all of which he believes are valuable.
We encourage you to register for this event right away. Those who sign up early will be offered an opportunity to complete their own CliftonStrengths Assessment prior to this talk.
Discover how strengths-based leadership boosts engagement, collaboration, and productivity, creating a powerful environment for success. Don’t miss this opportunity to cultivate your own strengths-based organization equipped to thrive in today’s competitive landscape!
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Rick Coplin advises business owners, helping them be the leader that their company, team, and family deserve. Rick’s typical clients have been in business for more than a decade and seek his advice on driving growth though communicating vision, driving culture, enhancing employee growth, and fostering innovation.
Rick also leads Denison University‘s Entrepreneurship and Consulting programs and is an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at The Ohio State University.
Rick and his wife Kim have been married for 36 years and reside in Granville, Ohio. They have three children, two impressive young men (27 and 24) and one KICKASS daughter (20).
You can connect with Rick via LinkedIn or his website: https://www.RickCoplin.com .
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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 Rick
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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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Meet the Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)
2023-08-30 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
WED 8/30/23, 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, Jeff Spain, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Enjoy lunch. Mingle. Make new friends.
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Join our presenter, Jeff Spain, to learn about the valuable services offered by the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) at Columbus State Community College, a full-service solutions provider that supports Central Ohio manufacturers. From consulting and product development to education and talent acquisition, MEP partners with organizations to grow their manufacturing business.
MEP has a straightforward mission: to strengthen and empower U.S. manufacturers. It is a unique public-private partnership that delivers comprehensive, proven solutions to U.S. manufacturers,
MEP’s most important goals, for the manufacturers it serves, include:

accelerating growth
increasing the productivity
increasing innovation
most importantly, increasing profitability

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Jeff Spain is Senior Director, MEP at Columbus State Community College.
Jeff has spent over two decades at Columbus State, working with Central Ohio employers to plan, develop, and manage hundreds of strategic initiatives, workforce, and economic development projects. In addition to his work with industry, Jeff serves as an adjunct instructor at the College, where his research and practice have focused on applied customer service, leadership, and personal productivity training.
As the Senior Director of the MEP at Columbus State, Jeff leads a team with the mantra: “One partner, multiple service solutions.”
Learn more about MEP at Columbus State at MEP.CSCC.EDU .
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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 Jeff
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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Why Focusing Solely on Revenue May Be Killing Your Company
2023-09-06 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
WED 9/6/23, 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 presenters and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Enjoy lunch. Mingle. Make new friends.
Business owners understand the importance of revenue and sales in growing their business. It’s fun to watch your business thrive, but what about your company’s infrastructure?
Have you ever thought: “Hey, we’re growing! We’ll focus on that boring operational stuff later.”? It can be put off for only so long before you’re forced to face it. And, it usually happens in the form of an expensive, disruptive “OH, NO!” moment.
That moment could be:
• Needing to scale up to deliver on a new contract
• Needing money to expand or even just to make payroll
• Your best employees start jumping ship
• Being sued by a former employee or a customer
• Getting a letter from a government agency, etc.
It doesn’t have to be bad news, but it usually is unexpected.
In this TIGER Talk, Diana Dibble and Molly Gimmel will make the often-tedious topic of business operations accessible and fun. Their in-the-trenches expertise will help you understand the infrastructure and other essentials that will keep you in business and thriving for the long haul.
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Diana Dibble is the CEO of Tripod Coaching & Consulting LLC™, which opened in 2022. It was founded from her passion for business operations, which she has been doing for decades. Tripod provides business operations services, and they are experts in Planning for the “What If”™. Throughout her career, Diana has found that revenue generating activities are usually a business’ priority. However, focusing solely on revenue may be killing the company. That’s where Tripod comes in. They are really good at what they do, and they make biz ops fun… or at least more fun.
In addition to Tripod, Diana is President/Co-Founder of Design To Delivery Inc (D2DInc). D2DInc is a government contracting firm founded in 2001. They provide acquisition and program management support services to US federal civilian and defense agencies. In addition, D2DInc recently launched the Small Business Superstore as a new line of business to resell products to the federal government.
Throughout her career, Diana has been recognized with local and national industry awards including the Enterprising Women’s 2020 Enterprising Women of the Year award, the 2022 National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Woman Business Owner of the Year award as a top 3 finalist, and the NAWBO Greater DC Chapter 2023 Entrepreneur of the Year award as a top 3 finalist. D2DInc has also received numerous awards since its founding including being recognized on Inc Magazine’s INC5000 list of the fastest growing US privately held firms for 4 consecutive years.
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Molly Gimmel is CEO/Co-Founder of Design To Delivery Inc (D2DInc), an award-winning firm that provides program and acquisition management support services to Federal government agencies. Molly has been working in the field of government contract and acquisition management since 1991. Before co-founding D2DInc in 2001, she spent eight years working in the government practices of three of the “Big Five” accounting/consulting firms. D2DInc appeared four times on the Inc 5000 list of fastest growing privately held companies in the US, from 2014 thru 2017. D2DInc was ranked #32 on the Women Presidents Organization’s list of Fastest Growing Women Owned Companies in 2016.
In 2021, Molly founded the Vellamo Leadership Institute to bring together like-minded individuals who strive to grow as leaders. She believes that fostering a network of support empowers people to expand their influence and enjoy rewarding careers.
Molly is the author of Master Your Mindset: How Women Leaders Step Up published in April 2022. In this book, she explores the unwritten rules of successful female leadership. Through interviews with powerful women from all walks of life—large corporations, small businesses, non-profits, Hollywood, politics, and more — Gimmel reveals the mental attitudes that define effective leaders. Filled with personal stories, humor, and profound insights from the trenches, Master Your Mindset shows you step by step how to connect with yourself and with those around you in authenticity, confidence, and integrity to become the best leader you can be.
Molly holds a Masters of Science in Contract & Acquisition Management from Florida Institute of Technology, and a Bachelors of Business Administration in Marketing from the College of William & Mary. She has a Graduate Certificate in Leadership from the UC Davis Graduate School of Management.
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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 Diana & Molly
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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Climb Every Day - The Power of Showing Up
2023-09-15 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
FRI 9/15/23, 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 presenters and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Enjoy lunch. Mingle. Make new friends.
Ignite a culture of daily progress and business triumph with the compelling presentation, “Climb Every Day.”
Step into a world where consistent effort takes precedence over fixating solely on end goals.
This transformative framework empowers organizations to show up each day, putting in the work that leads to sustained achievement. Join our TIGER Talk presenter, Perry Maughmer, to explore strategies that foster resilience, innovation, and adaptability, propelling your business towards remarkable success, one step at a time.
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Perry Maughmer is a catalyst for personal and professional growth. With a passion for inspiring positive change, Perry has dedicated his career to empowering individuals and organizations to reach their full potential. As the founder of the Potential Leader Lab he has crafted an innovative platform that nurtures leadership skills and fosters a culture of excellence.
Having honed his expertise over years of experience, Perry draws from a diverse background that spans both corporate and entrepreneurial landscapes. His insights are further enriched by his extensive collaboration with leaders of businesses with revenues ranging from $1M to $300M . Through his dynamic presentations and workshops, Perry brings to life actionable strategies that prioritize consistent daily effort over fixating on end results.
Prepare to be inspired, as Perry weaves a tapestry of practical wisdom, motivational anecdotes, and cutting-edge insights. His commitment to helping individuals and teams embrace resilience, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of growth is evident in every word he shares. Get ready to embark on a journey towards unlocking untapped potential and achieving extraordinary success.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to full crowd (your “best 15 seconds”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Perry
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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How Clever, Inventive, and Original Thinking Can Resolve Wicked Problems
2023-09-22 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
FRI 9/22/23, 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, Tom Gattis, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat lunch. Mingle. Make new friends.
Master storyteller Tom Gattis will share stories of human ingenuity in an entertaining and enlightening presentation based on the premise that ingenuity comes from clever, inventive, and original thinking. These stories from our past and present revolve around design, innovation, and ingenious thinking that has impacted modern society.
Tom will also provide a peek into the upcoming Say Hi to the Future Activation, to be held in Columbus on October 26, 2023 And he will introduce Catalyst – the Human Ingenuity Game, the newest product created by his firm, Spyder Works. Catalyst is designed to help organizations think differently to resolve their wicked problems.
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Tom Gattis is a Partner and the Chief Design Officer for Spyder Works, a business consulting firm, and the creator of Say Hi to the Future activations. Tom is a former Dean and a current Design Professor at the Columbus College of Art & Design and a former AVP of the Savannah College of Art and Design.
Tom speaks internationally on design and innovation, its impact on business, and the value of using gamification to resolve wicked problems.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to full crowd (your “best 15 seconds”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Tom
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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The Future of Communication and AI
2023-09-27 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
WED 9/27/23, 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, Bill Balderaz, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat lunch. Mingle. Make new friends.
Please join us for this TIGER Talk. You’ll learn about the changing world of communications, including new technologies, AI, more ways to connect, and better methods for understanding data.
By the end of this session, you’ll be able to spot useful technologies for communication strategies, understand how to use your own data for marketing, grasp the basics of AI in communication, make the most of various communication channels and use the latest data tricks to track how people feel and how their business is doing.
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Our presenter, Bill Balderaz is the President and Founder of the Inc. 5000 company Futurety, a data analytics and marketing consulting firm.
Futurety specializes in serving regulated industries, including healthcare, pharma, finance, government and medical devices. Previously, he was the founder and president of Webbed Marketing which went from a one-man consultancy to one of the fastest-growing interactive marketing agencies in the Midwest.
Bill loves working with startups and companies at their earliest stages of innovation and development. He has spoken at more than 150 conferences across the United States. His topics have included:

how to get people interested in your company
how to sell things
how to use the internet to make your business better

Bill has also been highlighted in more than 100 news stories including in The Wall Street Journal and on NPR.
Outside of work, Bill does important things to help others. He’s part of a group that helps kids with cancer and he helped start a group that supports kids with serious illnesses.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to crowd (your “best 15 seconds”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Bill
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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25 Amazing Innovators & a Liberal Arts Major Walk Into a Bar: Lessons on Leadership & Growth from "Innovation on Tap"
2023-10-04 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
WED 10/4/23, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
HYBRID Event: When you register, select “In-Person” or “Zoom.”
Either Way: Be ready to interact with our presenter, Eric Schultz, and your fellow participants.
In-Person: Arrive at 11:30 am. Zoom: Log in at 11:45 am. Everyone: mingle & make new friends.
Pull up a barstool and settle in for an hour of conversation about innovation and leadership as told by 25 highly accomplished entrepreneurs — living and dead — gathered in a virtual barroom. Eric Schultz sketches the history of American innovation in his latest book, Innovation on Tap: Stories of Entrepreneurship From the Cotton Gin to Broadway’s Hamilton.
For this TIGER Talk, Eric will choose a handful of stories from the book — including a look at how community played a critical role in creating Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton — with takeaways that you can apply immediately to your start-up or innovation project.
“Think of business history as one giant laboratory,” Schultz says. “None of the experiments can be replicated exactly, but many can provide valuable insights into your current innovation and entrepreneurial challenges.”
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Eric Schultz earned his BA Degree in History at Brown University and might have spent a career in the ivory tower of academia, but wandered into a GMAT test one Saturday and ended up with an MBA from the Harvard Business School.
Consequently, he devoted his career to leading high-growth technology businesses, including as CEO of Sensitech, a venture-backed “supply chain visibility company,” which was ultimately acquired by Carrier Corporation.
In addition to authoring Innovation on Tap, Schultz is co-author of Food Foolish: The Hidden Connection Between Food Waste, Hunger, and Climate and King Philip’s War: The History and Legacy of America’s Forgotten Conflict.
Schultz lives surrounded by STEM professionals, including a father, wife, and daughter who are all engineers, but he has always found ways to mix history and business. He remains convinced that liberal arts majors are essential players in the global innovation community!
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to fellow participants (your “best 15 seconds”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Eric
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing
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Expert Office Hours: October 6, 2023
2023-10-06 09:00 - 12:00 | OH
Friday Oct 6 | 9:00-12:00PM
Meet 1-on-1 w/ the Experts you need –
100% VIRTUAL Format
Innovate New Albany created Expert 😎 Office Hours to make it easy for business owners & aspiring entrepreneurs to get the answers they need.
Please set all your appointments by 12 Noon, Thursday 10/5/23.
We will end registrations at Noon, 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 Oct 5: 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:
Sara Risch | Rev1 Ventures
Venture Development
As Managing Director, Venture Development, Sara Risch guides spinout projects from Rev1 Ventures’ research partner institutions through Rev1’s customer, product, and market validation process. Sara provides extensive guidance to multiple high-growth, high-potential companies, remaining deeply involved for extended periods.
Sara has extensive experience in commercializing innovation—from analyzing complex technologies to determine the market potential to working directly with innovators to advance their projects from laboratory to seed-stage funding. She is an expert in developing commercialization roadmaps, matching technologies to appropriate academic exit strategies, and then assembling the right team to make that happen.
Sara earned her Ph.D. in Biomedical Science from The Ohio State University and her BS degree in Biology from Kent State University.
Great questions for Sara:

How do I estimate my product’s market potential?
How can I move my project from the lab to seed stage funding?
Can Rev1 help me create a product commercialization Roadmap?
Can Rev1 help me find talent to build out my startup team?
What other services does Rev1 offer to startup founders?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Sara.

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.
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.

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.

Jen Meek | Book + Street
HR and Talent Solutions
Jennifer is a result-driven executive, guiding leaders in laying the foundational work of their talent strategy. Going beyond the everyday Human Resources issues, she aligns people strategy with the overall goals and objectives of an organization. This intentional and authentic approach leads to identifying areas where an organization can continue to develop and thrive.
Her vast experience in the talent solutions arena also makes her a sought out subject matter expert. She is knowledgeable in C Suite issues that impact workplace culture, team dynamics, and internal communications strategies. A dedicated and passionate leader, Jennifer can provide personalized service, create meaningful and lasting relationships, and achieve profitable results.
Prior to Book+Street, Jen has 25 years of senior leadership experience, she served as Vice President of HR for a multibillion-dollar private equity-owned company in the oil and gas industry, with 1500 employees in 22 countries. Additionally, Jen was the President, CEO, and member of the Board of Directors of an HR consulting organization for 12 years.
Jen’s undergraduate degree is in Marketing from Bowling Green State University, and her Master’s in Business Administration is from Miami University of Ohio. She has served on many boards over the years and is currently a member of the Board of Advisors for Modern Ice Equipment and Supply.
Great Questions for Jen:

How do you build and sustain a conscious culture?
What are strategies that you can deploy to attract, recruit and retain top talent?
What are the keys to leading executive team communication?
How can you effectively and efficiently hold your team accountable?
Learn effective ways to articulate mission, vision and values for your company.

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Jen.

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.

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.

Ron Savoia | Stratus Innovations Group, LLC
IT Consulting, Azure PaaS Application Development
Ron Savoia has over 30 years of experience in IT consulting, starting with his first engagement with CompuServe in 1993 to help with their migration to WindowsNT and SQL Server for their new Email platform. He used this experience to join Microsoft’s new Enterprise Consulting Team, Microsoft Consulting Services (MCS), where he worked Nationwide, Limited and JPMC (BankOne at the time), and eventually running MCS’ Central Region Financial Services practice. He spent the last 3 years in MCS incubating the professional services needed to deploy the Microsoft offering that eventually became Office 365 and Azure.
Ron continued the focus on Cloud Services when he founded Stratus Innovations Group in 2010, working with local and global organizations to help develop their Cloud strategies, including Nationwide Childrens Hospital and Cardinal Health. Stratus Innovations Group now has a global reach of reach of working with Enterprise and Mid-Market companies in deploying Cloud Services for their IT infrastructure and line-of-business applications, including Ceridian, MKS/Spectra-Physics, Hexagon, PowerGrid Services, OrthopedicONE, BroadStreet Partners, and The Energy Cooperative.
Stratus Innovations Group’s vision is to become a software platform startup, where they recently released IT-Gig.com, which is a platform specifically for IT Service Providers.

Great questions for Ron:

What is the best way to get your first IT services customer?
Why do customers utilize IT contractors vs using FTEs?
Is it possible to have an IT contracting side-job while having a full-time job?
What is the difference between Azure and AWS from a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) applications, and why would you use one over the other?
How do you differentiate the IT services you provide vs the many other providers in the market?
How do you scale/grow a sole proprietor IT Services organization?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Ron.

Tushar Kulkarni | Big Kitty Labs
Software Solutions to Meet Your Needs
Tushar has over 25 years of experience managing small to large-scale projects & teams
& delivering innovative tech solutions. Tushar founded Big Kitty Labs to pursue his passion for innovative tech solutions and bringing them to different domains. Under Tushar’s
leadership, Big Kitty Labs has successfully designed & delivered 200+ software systems in domains ranging from the government sector, healthcare, education, automative, aviation, agtech and sports.

Great questions for Tushar:

What were the initial challenges one faces when starting their tech company, and how can one overcome them?
How does one validate their tech idea or solution in the market before diving into development?
What were the key steps that one can take to build a talented and cohesive tech team
What strategies can one employ to market and promote your tech product or solution
Can you share any lessons learned or mistakes made during the early stages of your tech venture?
How does one navigate the competitive landscape and differentiate your tech product from existing solutions?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Tushar.

Rachel Scott | Buckeye Innovation
UX Design
Rachel has been a multidisciplinary designer for the past 21 years. She’s Senior UX Designer at Buckeye Innovation where she specializes in web and mobile app design, product design, user interface, and competitive and UX audits. Before Rachel worked at Buckeye she contracted with digital agencies to help build B2B and B2C web products and SaaS platforms for clients in the fintech, edtech, and healthcare tech industries.
Great questions for Rachel:

What is the value proposition of UX design?
What role does UX design play in a website or app build or refresh?
What are the strategies used in UX design to pinpoint and address business and user goals?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Rachel.

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.

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.
Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Ed.

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 .

The State of Venture in Ohio® - 2023
2023-10-20 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
FRIDAY 10/20/23, 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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This is the 2023 edition of Lindsay Karas Stencel’s annual talk on The State of Venture in Ohio ®.
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For the 6th 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 – Introduce yourself to fellow participants
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Lindsay
1:00 pm – Wrap

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Green Light Improv: Enhance Your Ability to Deal with Change
2023-10-27 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
FRIDAY 10/27/23, 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!
Please join Nathan Minns, Founder of Green Light Improv, who will lead this TIGER Tools Workshop Event.
Based on the principles of improv comedy, Nathan will get you moving while bringing out your creativity in an opt-in environment.
As a group and community, we can do anything. This workshop focuses on three major tenets:

Team Building: We will focus on community development and fun.
Creativity: We focus on enhancing creative thinking skills and ideating as entrepreneurs in high-stakes environments, just like improvisers
Resilience: While leaning on your team, you will learn to blow past obstacles

Nathan will facilitate improv-based exercises that encourage you to:

become more comfortable with change, as an entrepreneur
think outside the box
learn new ways to positively impact the world around you

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 including 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 the Founder of Green Light Improv.
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 uses improv comedy as a tool to cultivate resilience, enhance creativity, and improve communication for students & teams.
Green Light’s 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 groups that want to improve their effectiveness, especially those that are excited by opportunities to learn through active, creative techniques.
Learn more at the Green Light Improv website: https://greenlightimprov.com/
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to fellow participants: “Your 15 Seconds of Fame”
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Nathan
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

Name*

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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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Learn How to Grow Your Business with SBA Funding from The Nation’s Largest SBA Lender
2023-11-01 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
Wed 11/1/23, 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, Paul Collinsworth, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
Please join Paul Collinsworth of Huntington National Bank for this practical TIGER Talk about financing the growth of your business with loaned capital from the US Small Business Administration (SBA), including: its advantages, when to consider using it, and how to and how to be successful when using it.
Who Should Attend:

Anyone interested in starting a business, either franchise or non-franchise business.
Anyone interested in purchasing an existing business. Either a franchise or non-franchise
Anyone interested in “buying out” a business partner.
Anyone interested in recapitalizing their business.
Leaders of businesses experiencing rapid growth.
Leaders of businesses that are leasing their space & are considering purchasing RE to house their operation.

Key Takeaways:

When SBA loans are the right tool to purchase or grow a business.
The preparation needed, if you’re aiming to purchase am existing business.
The preparation needed, if you want to start a business.
What banks are looking for when evaluating businesses that are seeking loans.
How to succeed in securing & using SBA loaned capital.

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Paul Collinsworth is a VP, SBA Lender with Huntington National Bank. Huntington is the nation’s #1 SBA lender. Paul has focused on SBA lending since 2016.
Prior to that, Paul spent 6 years at Huntington in Middle Market lending to larger institutions and businesses. And previously, he spent 10 years as a Business Banker working with small businesses.
In the 1990s, Paul worked as a loan officer at the U.S. Small Business Administration. Today, as an SBA Lender with Huntington, he routinely finances: business acquisitions, start-up business loans, partner buy-outs, businesses in need of working capital, and businesses needing capital to finance the acquisition of real estate and/or equipment.
Paul earned his BA in Economics at Kenyon College and his MBA in Finance at The Ohio State University.
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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 “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Paul
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

Name*

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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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Stoic Threads of Inclusivity: Weaving Diversity and Equity
2023-11-03 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
FRI 11/3/23, 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, Fred Wills, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat lunch. Mingle. Make new friends.
Join us for a thought-provoking presentation on innovative leadership, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) through Stoic philosophy.
In this TIGER Talk, Fred Wills will showcase how Stoicism’s principles align with DEI values, emphasizing shared identity, equality, and respect for differences.
Fred will also explore practical applications such as mitigating bias, leading by moral example, and fostering inclusive environments, all underpinned by Stoic mindfulness to promote an innovative and inclusive culture.
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Our presenter, Fred Wills is a true thought leader, boasting expertise in diversity, equity, inclusion, organizational development, and the impact they have on performance, transformation, and change.
Fred brings deep experience as a top diversity and inclusion leader at globally acclaimed healthcare institutions like Mayo Clinic and Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Fred founded Inclusiastic Consulting to bring about transformation and revolution in organizations.
Through engaging real-world examples and drawing from his own unique journey, Fred sheds light on the path to achieving distinction and fostering innovation. His message resonates strongly, demonstrating that prioritizing equity and inclusion is commendable and crucial in achieving unparalleled success.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to full crowd (your “best 20 seconds”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Fred
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

Name*

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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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Cybersecurity Unleashed: Defending the Digital Frontier
2023-11-08 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
WED 11/8/23, 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, Katie Gioffre, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
Please join us for this TIGER Talk by Katie Gioffre of IP Pathways.
You’ll will take an enlightening journey through the ever-evolving landscape of digital threats and protection, learning to decipher the complex world of cybersecurity, gaining insights into the latest tactics employed by cybercriminals, and understanding how to thwart them effectively. And you’ll discover the critical importance of cyber resilience, exploring strategies to fortify their digital defenses and bounce back stronger from potential breaches.
By the end of this talk, you’ll have comprehensive knowledge of the essential tools, practices, and mindsets necessary to safeguard your digital assets and become true guardians of the digital frontier.
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In Katie’s own words:
I’m thrilled to be your speaker for all things cyber security. As the Regional Director at IP Pathways, a nationwide IT service solution (check us out at https://www.ippathways.com), I’ve had the privilege of diving deep into the ever-evolving world of enterprise technology solutions, with a recent focus on cyber security.
With nearly two decades of experience, I’ve worn many hats, from government contracting to change management. But my heart truly beats for transformation. Armed with a Philosophy degree from The Ohio State University, I’m all about supporting the liberal arts through various nonprofit organizations.
I’m passionate about leading an automated, yet human-centered consultancy that helps our clients unleash their full potential. I get the daily challenges that business executives face, and I’m all about offering a tailored methodology to boost productivity, crank up employee engagement, and drive digital innovation.
So, get ready to dive into the exciting realm of cyber security with me. We’ll unpack the latest trends, debunk myths, and equip you with the knowledge and strategies to fortify your digital fortress. Can’t wait to connect with you all!
See you at the talk!
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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 “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Katie
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing
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The Importance of Feedback in Market Validation
2023-11-10 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
Fri 11/10/23, 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, Matt Cynkar, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
At this interactive TIGER Talk, Matt Cynkar, Managing Director at Rev1 Ventures, will provide advice to help founders of tech startups aiming to scale rapidly.
Matt help you understand the importance of market validation and how to collect feedback from your target audience.
In this session, you will learn:

How to identify and find your target audience to collect feedback
How to think about feedback in an “MVP” format (MVP = Minimum Viable Product)
How to analyze and interpret feedback
Why this should be an ongoing part of your strategy

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Matt Cynkar is the Managing Director, Market Intelligence & Data Analytics for Rev1 Ventures.
Matt leads a team that applies market intelligence and analytics to accelerate Rev1’s growth strategy. From owning the integrity of Rev1’s internal data to producing analyses related to specific industries, the team’s work will be an important driver of business insights and strategic guidance.
Matt brings a strong understanding of research methodology and is a proven leader in project management and planning. He identifies and targets the appropriate data sources—both qualitative and quantitative—to support the needs of the entrepreneurs that Rev1 serves and the portfolio companies these entrepreneurs are working to scale. Matt furthers Rev1’s data-driven approach to expand its industry leadership in the region, the state, and beyond.
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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 “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Matt
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

Name*

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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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Expert Office Hours: December 7, 2023
2023-12-07 09:00 - 12:00 | OH
Thursday Dec 7 | 9:00-12:00PM
Meet 1-on-1 w/ the Experts you need –
100% VIRTUAL Format
Innovate New Albany created Expert 😎 Office Hours to make it easy for business owners & aspiring entrepreneurs to get the answers they need.
Please set all your appointments by 12 Noon, Wednesday 12/6/23.
We will end registrations at Noon, so our Experts can plan their Thursday 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. Thurs Dec 7: 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.
Kaylee Willis | Porter Wright
Intellectual Property (Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights)

Kaylee is an intellectual property attorney who practices in the areas of patent, trademark, copyright, biotech and technology law. She works with clients on a wide variety of technologies, including food science, chemistry, biotechnology, medical devices, consumer products, product packaging, automotive technology and electrical appliance technology.
Kaylee drafts and prosecutes all stages of U.S. utility and design patent applications, as well as trademark applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). She also manages, prosecutes and enforces foreign and international patent and trademark portfolios. Kaylee also handles intellectual property licensing issues and other technology transactions.
In addition, Kaylee is experienced with enforcement of intellectual property rights, including litigation in patent, trademark and copyright infringement matters. She counsels clients on patentability opinions, infringement analyses and validity inquiries, and also handles cease and desist issues.
Great Questions for Kaylee:

What is the difference between patents, copyrights and trademarks?How do I protect my IP?
What is the process like to get a patent?
What is the process like to get a trademark?
How much does it cost, on average, to get and obtain a patent?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Kaylee.
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.
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.
Ron Savoia | Stratus Innovations Group, LLC
IT Consulting, Azure PaaS Application Development
Ron Savoia has over 30 years of experience in IT consulting, starting with his first engagement with CompuServe in 1993 to help with their migration to WindowsNT and SQL Server for their new Email platform. He used this experience to join Microsoft’s new Enterprise Consulting Team, Microsoft Consulting Services (MCS), where he worked Nationwide, Limited and JPMC (BankOne at the time), and eventually running MCS’ Central Region Financial Services practice. He spent the last 3 years in MCS incubating the professional services needed to deploy the Microsoft offering that eventually became Office 365 and Azure.
Ron continued the focus on Cloud Services when he founded Stratus Innovations Group in 2010, working with local and global organizations to help develop their Cloud strategies, including Nationwide Childrens Hospital and Cardinal Health. Stratus Innovations Group now has a global reach of reach of working with Enterprise and Mid-Market companies in deploying Cloud Services for their IT infrastructure and line-of-business applications, including Ceridian, MKS/Spectra-Physics, Hexagon, PowerGrid Services, OrthopedicONE, BroadStreet Partners, and The Energy Cooperative.
Stratus Innovations Group’s vision is to become a software platform startup, where they recently released IT-Gig.com, which is a platform specifically for IT Service Providers.

Great questions for Ron:

What is the best way to get your first IT services customer?
Why do customers utilize IT contractors vs using FTEs?
Is it possible to have an IT contracting side-job while having a full-time job?
What is the difference between Azure and AWS from a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) applications, and why would you use one over the other?
How do you differentiate the IT services you provide vs the many other providers in the market?
How do you scale/grow a sole proprietor IT Services organization?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Ron.
Tushar Kulkarni | Big Kitty Labs
Software Solutions to Meet Your Needs
Tushar has over 25 years of experience managing small to large-scale projects & teams
& delivering innovative tech solutions. Tushar founded Big Kitty Labs to pursue his passion for innovative tech solutions and bringing them to different domains. Under Tushar’s
leadership, Big Kitty Labs has successfully designed & delivered 200+ software systems in domains ranging from the government sector, healthcare, education, automative, aviation, agtech and sports.

Great questions for Tushar:

What were the initial challenges one faces when starting their tech company, and how can one overcome them?
How does one validate their tech idea or solution in the market before diving into development?
What were the key steps that one can take to build a talented and cohesive tech team
What strategies can one employ to market and promote your tech product or solution
Can you share any lessons learned or mistakes made during the early stages of your tech venture?
How does one navigate the competitive landscape and differentiate your tech product from existing solutions?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Tushar.
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.

Laura Sandstrom | Book + Street
Financial Modeling, Cash Flow Planning, Fractional CFO Services
Laura brings over 20 years of valuation consulting to the team; she has worked at both Big4 consulting firms and boutique valuation firms. In that capacity she worked with a variety of clients ranging from small start-ups to large multinational conglomerates assisting them in the evaluation of their businesses for purposes of meeting GAAP requirements, in preparation of audit and Mergers & Acquisitions. Laura left valuation consulting to join the corporate world with Paycor. She helped bring SaaS metrics to monthly board reports and created a robust competitive intelligence library.
She also partnered with product teams and created complex models for them before entering into a long-term partnership agreement. Most recently Laura was Senior Director of Finance at Belcan. She managed all M&A activities, from LOI through to full integration, including financial due diligence, deal modeling, synergy tracking, non-IT integration, reporting unit changes and annual goodwill impairment testing. She also managed the weekly cash forecast ,finance operations support and oversaw the credit department.
Laura holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Xavier University and majored in Finance and Marketing. She obtained a Mini MBA from Miami University and holds an active license as an Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) with the American Society of Appraisers in Business Valuation. Laura serves as a Silent Board Member at Connetic Ventures.
Great questions for Laura:

When do I need to graduate from a bookkeeper to a controller?
I’m fundraising. What financial models should I have ready/
Why do I need a CFO?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Laura.
Jen Meek | Book + Street
HR and Talent Solutions
Jennifer is a result-driven executive, guiding leaders in laying the foundational work of their talent strategy. Going beyond the everyday Human Resources issues, she aligns people strategy with the overall goals and objectives of an organization. This intentional and authentic approach leads to identifying areas where an organization can continue to develop and thrive.
Her vast experience in the talent solutions arena also makes her a sought out subject matter expert. She is knowledgeable in C Suite issues that impact workplace culture, team dynamics, and internal communications strategies. A dedicated and passionate leader, Jennifer can provide personalized service, create meaningful and lasting relationships, and achieve profitable results.
Prior to Book+Street, Jen has 25 years of senior leadership experience, she served as Vice President of HR for a multibillion-dollar private equity-owned company in the oil and gas industry, with 1500 employees in 22 countries. Additionally, Jen was the President, CEO, and member of the Board of Directors of an HR consulting organization for 12 years.
Jen’s undergraduate degree is in Marketing from Bowling Green State University, and her Master’s in Business Administration is from Miami University of Ohio. She has served on many boards over the years and is currently a member of the Board of Advisors for Modern Ice Equipment and Supply.
Great Questions for Jen:

How do you build and sustain a conscious culture?
What are strategies that you can deploy to attract, recruit and retain top talent?
What are the keys to leading executive team communication?
How can you effectively and efficiently hold your team accountable?
Learn effective ways to articulate mission, vision and values for your company.

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Jen.
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.
Megan Neff | Rev1 Ventures
Venture Development
Megan is a driven professional with a primary focus on guiding Life Sciences entrepreneurs and founding teams from concept to product-market fit, funding and capital plans, business growth strategy, and ultimately scale and exit.
Her experience and vigorous thinking, as well as her strategic development and execution expertise, have enabled success of internal and external stakeholders in the healthcare industry.
She holds a bachelor’s degree, Strategic Communications from The Ohio State University and is pursuing a Master’s in Business Administration with a concentration in Business Ventures and Entrepreneurship from Ohio University.
Great questions for Megan:

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?
Can you help me with my Life Science product ideas?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Megan.
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.

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 .

5 Tips for Building a GREAT Financial Model
2023-12-08 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
FRI 12/8/23, 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 presenters, Michelle Murcia & Charles Richmond, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
Ever wonder what it takes to tell your financial story to investors?
In this TIGER Talk , our presenters, Michelle Murcia & Charles Richmond of Book+Street, will break it down for you in 5 bite-sized bits.
They’ll cover the Revenue Model, Staffing Plans, Cash Flow Forecasting and more. They’ll show you how to understand the numbers you need to know to run your business and be prepared for those tough investor questions.
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Michelle Murcia is Founder + CEO at Book+Street, your one stop shop for all things startup. She’s a CPA, Certified Equity Professional and knows a thing or two about fundraising and investing. CFO to countless startups as they scale from ideation through critical milestones, Michelle combines strategy and Excel to help companies tell their financial story to investors.
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Charles Richmond is Sr. Financial Analyst and a guru for all things modeling. Cap Table master and general go-to for building models for those just starting out all the way through to companies raising their Series B, Charles helps develop and build models that help drive high-impact operational decisions.. Those models are used for due diligence in investment rounds and to help founders to get a better grip on their overall financial story.
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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 “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Michelle & Charles
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing
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A Healthy Habits Toolkit for Hard-Driving Innovators: Reduce Burnout, Stress & Exhaustion While Improving Productivity
2023-12-13 11:30 - 13:00 | Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany, 150 W. Main St., New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
Part of TIGER Events’ “Healthy Habits for Innovators” Series
WED 12/13/23, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
SPECIAL LOCATION: IN-PERSON at Phillip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany, 150 W. Main St., New Albany, OH 43054
Be ready to interact with our presenter, Pamela Conn, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
In this TIGER Tools Workshop, our presenter, Pamela Conn of Healthy New Albany Wellness Works, will share a set of highly effective techniques for achieving big professional goals while maintaining health!
This Workshop is explicitly crafted for innovators, entrepreneurs, and professionals battling burnout and chronic stress in their quest for success. We know that our health and well-being are vital for the success of our business. In this workshop, we’ll move from “knowing” to “doing.”
Experience, discover, and learn a series of practical, evidence-based strategies to enhance your productivity and prioritize well-being. We will address the unique challenges that creative, driven individuals face and offer insights into managing high-pressure situations while maintaining a sustainable pace without sacrificing your passion.
Toolkit Activities:

Nourish your brain for high cognitive performance and to feel your best.
Move and activate our circulatory system to prevent fatigue and stiffness; accessible for all.
Connect with our Best Self through nature images that bring heart and brain coherence.
Wellness Solutions: Participants will identify challenges in the workplace and opportunities to employ the Healthy Habits Toolkit

Whether you’re a startup founder, creative professional, or a leader in a fast-paced industry, this toolkit will assist you in redefining success and well-being.
Embrace these proven strategies to recover from burnout and build a more resilient, creative, and productive future and business.
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Pamela Conn is Director of Corporate Engagement, Healthy New Albany. She is a Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor CFNC / National Academy of Sports Medicine and a Certified Personal Trainer CPT
As a passionate advocate for holistic well-being and nutritional empowerment, Pamela is dedicated to helping individuals harness the incredible potential of their bodies through functional nutrition. Pamela has collaborated with various companies, contributing to wellness programs emphasizing employee health and productivity. Her expertise is demonstrated by creating wellness programs that are both scientifically sound and accessible to everyone. Beyond her professional pursuits, Pamela is an avid researcher and continuous learner, staying abreast of the latest trends and scientific advances in nutrition, Wellness, and Fitness.
Pamela is a native of Ecuador and the founder of Columbus Fit Life Corp. She has provided Worksite Wellness programming for JP Morgan Chase and Otterbein University since 2015. She has served as Chair of the Lifestyle Fitness Event, Arnold Sports Festival, and as a Board Member of Proyecto Mariposas “ Butterfly Project” since 2018.
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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 “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Pamela
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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Smash the Box
2023-12-19 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
TUE 12/19/23, 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, Chad Willett, and fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am.
Eat lunch. Mingle. Make new friends.
“Smash the Box” is an immersive experience where audiences will learn about the “4 Walls of the Mental Box” and the 4 “Smash the Box” techniques needed to unleash innovation.
The “4 Walls of the Mental Box” that keep us boxed-in are “Fear, Perfection, Negativity, and Judgment.”
In contrast, the 4 “Smash the Box” techniques will allow audience members to break out of the box by breaking patterns, routines, and closed mindsets.
Are you ready to not only think outside the box, but SMASH it?
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This TIGER Talk will be led by Chad J. Willett (MA/ SAG-AFTRA). Chad is a TEDx speaker, two time author (“Smash the Box” and “Rip Off the Rearview Mirror”), and creativity and innovation leader who leverages his acting background with his experience in working America to create one of a kind keynote addresses and workshops for his audiences.
He was featured in the hit films “She’s All That” with Paul Walker, “Halloween H2O” with Jamie Lee Curtis, and “Can’t Hardly Wait” with Jennifer Love Hewitt. Recently, Chad was cast (Role- Bill Ryan/ Reporter) in the feature film, “Shirley” (Netflix- 2023) where he acted alongside Oscar-Winning actress Regina King and worked with Academy Award winning director John Ridley.
You can learn more about Chad’s work as a keynote speaker at https://chadjwillett.com/. Chad is also the Founder of Broadway2LA Acting Studio, the premiere acting studio in Ohio, specializing in film, TV, social media, and commercial training for its actors. And, finally, we’re proud to tell you that Chad is a resident of New Albany!
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to crowd (Your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Chad
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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Innovate New Albany 9th Annual Holiday "Celebration of Innovation"
2023-12-20 17:00 - 19:30 | Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany, 150 W. Main St., New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
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