Please register by 8 pm, Tue May 26. At 9 pm, we'll send you a link to access the LIVESTREAM. Every year the US federal government funds small businesses and startups with $3.5 billion through the SBIR/STTR programs (SBIR = Small Business Innovation Research; STTR = Small Business Technology Transfer) . These programs which provide non-dilutive financing for tech and manufacturing companies was created to foster successful research and commercialization of a wide range of
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Please register by 8 pm, Thu May 28. By 9 pm, we’ll send you a link to access LIVESTREAM. If you are starting a business with minimal resources, like most business owners, you understand how difficult it can be. Maurice McGee, Rev1 Accountant, bootstrapped, built, and sold his own business before joining Rev1. Maurice will walk through the resources available to companies and what you need to know when you secure funding. Maurice McGee refers
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BRITE Energy Innovators is powering the future of energy across the State of Ohio. As the state’s only energy incubator, BRITE has assisted nearly 300 New Energy tech startups with mentorship, funding assistance and investor connections culminating in over $135 million in investments. Part of BRITE's work includes supporting two up-and-coming EV startups poised for success: Lordstown Motors - developing the Endurance electric pickup, and Hyperion Motors - developing revolutionary fuel cell tech to power
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Please register by 8 pm, Thu June 11. By 9 pm, we’ll send you a link to access LIVESTREAM. Excel can perform so many analytical tasks such as determining mode to median to mean, organizing data through pivot tables or VLOOKUPs, and displaying results in bar or line charts. Excel, though, can do so much more -- including robust segmenting approaches. In this talk, Dr. Michael Levin will describe a few of these segmenting approaches
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Please register by 8 pm, Thu June 18. By 9 pm, we’ll send you a link to access LIVESTREAM. When you learn to anticipate and cooperate with the stages of your life, leadership, and business, you'll never get stuck in a valley or dip longer than necessary. This event is designed especially for ambitious professionals determined to get the most our of their potential to lead and succeed! Chris McAlister is a speaker, author and
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Please register by 8 pm, Thu June 25. By 9 pm, we’ll send you a link to access LIVESTREAM.   Today, it’s not enough for companies to just make good products or have the best service. They must stand for something. People support brands who share their values. More often than not, those values include environmental sustainability. But in a world where everything is “green,” “eco,” and “earth-friendly,” how do companies stand out? Brands can't
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Register by 9 pm Tue July 7.  At 10 pm, we’ll send you a link to access the LIVESTREAM. A diverse business is defined multiple ways. If you are a member of a minority or economically disadvantaged group  -- or you're a woman, an LGBTQ-identifying individual, or a veteran -- you may be eligible to obtain a diversity classification for your business. We invite you to join attorney Jasmin Hurley, as she walks through the
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Please register by 9 pm, Thu July 16. At about 10 pm, we’ll send you a link to access the LIVESTREAM. Lisa Messner and Ann Martin have seen it all when it comes to financial statements of early stage companies. In this TIGER Talk, they will review the Top 10 “Ut-Ohs!” they find when reviewing Balance Sheets and Income Statements. They will walk you through what to do, steps to avoid pitfalls, and give some
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Angel investing can be ideal for many startups looking for funding and a champion. Join John Huston, a founding member of Ohio TechAngel Funds (OTAF), and Parker MacDonell, Managing Director of Ohio TechAngel Funds for a discussion about one of the largest angel groups in the U.S. OTAF invests in highly promising, Ohio-based companies in IT, advanced materials, and life sciences. More than 300 high net worth, accredited investors have joined one or more of
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Please register by 9 pm, Tue July 21. By 10 pm, we’ll send you a link to access LIVESTREAM. In this TIGER Talk, you'll hear from three speakers pursuing different, yet connected career paths. During this talk we will learn about the approach Michael Redd has taken to venture investing and how he's been making a difference in his hometown of Columbus, Ohio.  We'll learn how Danny Ortiz has channeled his drive and passion is
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Please register by 9 pm, Thu July 23. By 10 pm, we’ll send you a link to access LIVESTREAM. In this TIGER Talk, our presenter Ryan Frederick will touch on three sections of his new book, The Founder’s Manual: A Guidebook for Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur. These are: Founder FLOW, Product FLOW, and Startup FLOW.  Ryan will cover some counter-intuitive principles that can help every entrepreneur and increase their odds of success. Ryan Frederick is
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