BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Innovate New Albany - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Innovate New Albany X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Innovate New Albany REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153232 CREATED:20251227T014543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T014543Z UID:10000430-1767783600-1767790800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Lessons from California: Insights from a Boomerang Startup Entrepreneur DESCRIPTION:Our 1st TIGER Tale of 2026\n7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nWednesday 1/7/26\, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nBe ready to interact with our featured entrepreneur\, J.D. Davids\, our interviewer\, Jamie McKee\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:00 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nAfter 28+ years building companies\, raising capital\, achieving successful exits and navigating multiple innovation cycles in California\, Jeff (J.D.) Davids made the decision to return to the Midwest where he started out. What he discovered surprised him. \nIn this interview-style TIGER Tale\, J.D. shares real-world observations from a career spent inside startups\, venture capital ecosystems\, and growth companies—contrasting what works on the coasts with what’s already quietly working here at home. Rather than theory or tactics\, this conversation focuses on lived experience: why the Midwest has far more untapped potential than most people realize\, why great companies\noften go unnoticed\, and why storytelling—not hype—plays a critical role in attracting talent\, capital\, and opportunity. \nThis session is designed to be both educational and entertaining\, offering practical insight through stories that resonate more deeply than any slide deck ever could. \nCome curious. Leave with a clearer perspective on what’s possible. \n*************** \nJeff (J.D.) Davids is a founder and seasoned entrepreneur with more than 28 years of experience building venture-backed startups in California\, where he raised over $100 million in venture and corporate funding. He has served on the leadership teams of eight VC-backed companies as CEO\, COO\, or CFO\, resulting in six successful exits and over $1 billion in completed corporate finance transactions. \nJ.D. is the founder of DealMaker Academy\, which has trained more than 3\,500 entrepreneurs nationwide. Graduates of the program have gone on to raise over $260 million in funding. Now based in the Heartland\, J.D. focuses on strengthening regional venture ecosystems through education\, events\, and data-driven reporting. He leads the Ohio Venture Pipeline\, a semi-annual report and event series that tracks and promotes venture-style investment activity across Ohio. Since 2022\, the Ohio Venture Pipeline has built a proprietary data lake cataloging more than 920 deals totaling $5.9 billion in capital raised. \nJ.D. also authors investment and industry research reports for Ohio Life Sciences\, Illinois Bio (iBIO)\, and BioForward Wisconsin. A U.S. Marine veteran\, J.D. has received Congressional recognition for his work training veterans who are entrepreneurs. J.D. is a graduate of The Ohio State University. \nWebsites:\nhttps://www.jddavids.com/\nhttps://www.ohioventurepipeline.com/ \n*************** \nJ.D. will be interviewed by Jamie McKee\, a founder and executive operator with experience building\, scaling\, and exiting technology-driven companies across industrial\, infrastructure\, and advanced manufacturing sectors. \nJamie is currently the CEO of Galvanix\, where he leads the development and commercialization of clean\, domestic critical-metals production technologies designed to strengthen U.S. supply-chain resilience. \nPreviously\, Jamie served as CEO of StormImpact\, guiding the company through a critical growth phase by building core business infrastructure\, advancing business development\, and professionalizing internal operations. Under Jamie’s leadership\, StormImpact achieved meaningful commercial traction and enterprise value growth\, culminating in a successful acquisition in April 2025. \nJamie’s leadership experience spans business strategy\, operations\, finance\, compliance\, and organizational development\, with a strong emphasis on building scalable systems\, international business structure\, and aligning teams around execution. He has worked closely with investors\, customers\, and strategic partners to translate technical capability into commercial outcomes. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this TIGER Tale is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:00 am – Coffee\, Snacks\, & Socializing \n11:15 am – Lunch & More Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Jamie and J.D. \n1:00 pm – Wrap & Resume Socializing \n\n\n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/lessons-from-california-insights-from-a-boomerang-startup-entrepreneur/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Tale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Headshot-JD-Davids-and-Jamie-McKee-TIGER-Tale-for-website-010726.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153232 CREATED:20251222T220658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T211949Z UID:10000429-1768561200-1768568400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:INVINCIBLE 2026: Three Shifts You Can’t Afford to Ignore DESCRIPTION:Our 1st TIGER Talk of 2026\n7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFriday 1/16/26\, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:00 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nReady to make 2026 your most strategic year yet? \nJoin Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva for this TIGER Talk\, a fast-paced\, highly interactive briefing on the trends redefining how we live\, work\, and grow. \nBuilding on insights from a turbulent 2025\, Nadya will reveal:\n– What’s truly driving the shifts ahead\n– What last year taught us about resilience and reinvention\n– How to stay disruption-ready in 2026\n– The three trends every leader needs to master — now \nIf you’ve joined Nadya’s past TIGER Talks\, you know: this session is engaging\, practical\, deeply researched — and one you don’t want to miss. \n*************** \nDr. Nadya Zhexembayeva is the founder and Chief Reinvention Officer of the Reinvention Academy and co-founder of the Reinvention Summit. \nKnown as “The Reinvention Guru\,” Dr. Nadya is a scientist\, business theorist\, fractional mining executive\, serial entrepreneur\, and award-winning author specializing in resilience and reinvention. \nShe has helped global leaders and Fortune 500 companies—including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation\, Coca-Cola\, IBM\, Cisco\, L’Oréal\, Henkel\, and Knauf Insulation—reinvent their business models\, leadership\, and culture. \nA four-time TEDx speaker and author of The Chief Reinvention Officer Handbook: How to Thrive in Chaos\, her work has reached over one million people and has been featured in Harvard Business Review\, The Wall Street Journal\, and Forbes\, where she is a regular contributor. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:00 am – Coffee\, Snacks\, & Socializing \n11:15 am – Lunch & More Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Dr. Nadya \n1:00 pm – Wrap & Resume Socializing \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/invincible-2026-three-shifts-you-cant-afford-to-ignore/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Headshot-Nadya-TIGER-Talk-Blank-011626.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153232 CREATED:20251221T021445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T021445Z UID:10000427-1769166000-1769173200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:The Founder’s Bottleneck: Why Growth Stalls When Everything Depends on You DESCRIPTION:7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFriday 1/23/26\, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Natalie Hoop\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:00 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nEvery founder hits a point where growth slows\, not because the market shrank\, but because they became the system. When every decision\, deal\, or fire still runs through you\, it’s not a revenue problem it’s an operational one. \nThis TIGER Talk will help founders recognize when their business is scaling them instead of scaling up and shows how to build the systems\, roles\, and rhythms that let the company grow beyond their personal capacity. \nKey Takeaways:\n The 3 early warning signs your business is scaling you instead of scaling up\n How to separate people problems from process problems (and fix the right one first)\n A 90-day playbook to reclaim time\, margin\, and momentum—without losing visibility or control \n**************** \nNatalie Hoop is a Fractional Strategic Operations Partner who helps founders turn growth chaos into scalable systems. With 15+ years of experience leading operations\, revenue\, and delivery across SaaS\, DTC\, and manufacturing companies\, she’s known for helping startups strengthen foundations\, improve margins\, and scale sustainably. \nHer operational rebuilds have driven +238% sales growth in 30 days\, +68-point margin gains in four months\, and 3x team capacity improvements—by aligning people\, process\, and data into a clear\, repeatable system. \nThrough her work with both early-stage and growth-stage founders\, Natalie’s become an expert in diagnosing the hidden operational bottlenecks that stall revenue and burn out teams. She also coaches fractional leaders through The Fractional Launch Lab\, helping them build businesses that last instead of just survive. \nNatalie’s mission is simple: to help leaders stop being the system and start building one. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:00 am – Coffee\, Snacks\, & Socializing \n11:30 am – Lunch & More Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Natalie \n1:00 pm – Wrap & Resume Socializing \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/the-founders-bottleneck-why-growth-stalls-when-everything-depends-on-you/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Headshot-Natalie-Hoop-Blank-for-Website-012326.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153232 CREATED:20251222T044213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T044213Z UID:10000428-1769770800-1769778000@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:The Accidental Marketer Discovers the Latest Generation of SEO DESCRIPTION:7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFriday 1/30/26\, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, James Brenza\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:00 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nMarketing SEO seemed straight forward – until AI “moved the cheese.” \nThe SEO game has been upended and continues to morph. Unfortunately\, you can’t ignore the changes if you want your products or services to be discovered by your customers. Coming from the perspective of a business owner that is not a marketing expert\, this TIGER Talk will focus on the difficult lessons learned while recalibrating marketing strategies to adapt to the shifting AI landscape. \nThis talk will help define some of the basics of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) marketing. We’ll then explore how AI has changed it to create GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) and AEO (Answer Engine Optimization). We’ll also discuss some simple content changes you can make to your website now to help ensure you get the visibility you deserve. Lastly\, we’ll explore other strategies to leap over the SEO/GEO/AEO challenges. While it may seem daunting\, AI and automation will work in your favor to win the game. \nWho is this session for? \n\nOwners that are struggling with the shifting digital marketing landscape and are tired of losing traffic.\nNon-marketing leaders that are confused by marketing TLA’s (Three Letter Acronyms) and how it impacts their business.\nLeaders that may need to refine how they’re selecting marketing agencies to ensure they are focused on the latest marketing hotness.\nBusiness owners that need to quickly adapt their marketing plans to remain relevant.\n\n*************** \nOur speaker\, James Brenza\, is a serial entrepreneur after leaving a career in global Fortune 100 companies. While most of his career has been dedicated to optimizing IT and operations\, his journey as an entrepreneur made him face into the headwinds of marketing. He leads both Greenest Grow (a grow automation platform) and Done With Pain (a pain management company). \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:00 am – Coffee\, Snacks\, & Socializing \n11:30 am – Lunch & More Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to James \n1:00 pm – Wrap & Resume Socializing \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/the-accidental-marketer-discovers-the-latest-generation-of-seo/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Headshot-James-Brenza-Blank-for-Website-013026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153232 CREATED:20260105T020306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T195525Z UID:10000432-1770375600-1770382800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Beyond Buzzwords: Making Innovation Work for You DESCRIPTION:7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\nNew Albany\, OH 43054\nFriday 2/6/26\, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Prasad Khadkikar\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:00 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nTIGER Talk description in the words of our speaker\, Prasad: \n“Innovation isn’t just about ideas; it involves understanding your risk appetite\, developing strategic foresight\, building your team\, and collaborating across organizations to create value. \nAs I reflect on my innovation journey over 30+ years\, I recognize several common themes that transcend product types\, industries\, and geographies. I will share a real-world success story to illustrate key insights that may help you innovate sustainably to grow your business.” \n *************** \nWith a Ph.D. in Engineering and an MBA\, Prasad Khadkikar combines technical expertise with strategic insight\, enabling him to lead global engineering teams and manage P&Ls across the US and Asia. \nPrasad is deeply committed to people and product development\, fostering collaboration\, and connecting the dots to drive innovation for business success \nAs a business strategy advisor\, Prasad views innovation not merely as a process but as a guiding philosophy—one rooted in strategic vision\, team building\, and the pursuit of meaningful growth. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:00 am – Coffee\, Snacks\, & Socializing \n11:15 am – Lunch & More Socializing \n11:45 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Prasad \n1:00 pm – Wrap & Resume Socializing \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/beyond-buzzwords-making-innovation-work-for-you/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Headshot-Prasad-Blank-020626.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153232 CREATED:20260204T010705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T185234Z UID:10000441-1771351200-1771360200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:So You Want To … Launch a Startup\, Leveraging University Technology? DESCRIPTION:Join us at 6 pm to interact with our panel members & your fellow participants. \nEnjoy light bites & make new connections.\n“So You Want To … ?” is an event series designed for people eager to explore new professional opportunities\, including new gigs\, new side hustles\, investor roles\, board positions\, or other pathways that are innovative\, independent\, or both.\nEach event will focus on a specific pathway that attendees may be curious about\, focusing on technology\, innovation\, entrepreneurship\, investment in assets for growth\, and avenues toward business ownership.\nThis event – “So You Want to … Launch a Startup\, Leveraging University Technology?” – is the THIRD event in this series.\nTurning university research into a successful startup can be a powerful and complex path to innovation. From licensing intellectual property to building a company\, raising capital\, and navigating early growth\, this journey requires both strategic insight and real-world experience. \nJoin us at Innovate New Albany for an interactive roundtable discussion featuring founders who have successfully launched companies based on university-developed technology from the Ohio State University. This session will explore what it really takes to commercialize university IP and build a venture around it. \nOur three panelists bring perspectives from across the startup lifecycle: \n\nChimdi Chekwa\, founder of Legacy Acres\, a new software startup in the agricultural space. Chimdi will share insights from forming a company\, executing a university license\, and recently securing $200K in non-dilutive funding from the state of Ohio’s TVSF program.\nNicole Weidner\, CEO of Scioto AgriTech\, an ag-tech startup built on licensed OSU technology. Nicole will discuss translating research into a scalable business and navigating the realities of fundraising while growing a science-driven company.\nStephen Quiring\, former President of Storm Impact\, who will reflect on building a company around OSU technology and successfully exiting through an acquisition.\n\nTogether\, the panelists will candidly discuss: \n\nLicensing university technology and working with tech transfer offices\nDeciding when (and how) to form a startup\nEarly funding strategies\, including non-dilutive capital and equity raises\nCommon pitfalls and how to avoid them\nLessons learned on the path from research to exit\n\nOur Panel Moderator: \nDr. Jay Dahlman is the Associate Director of Licensing at The Ohio State University’s Innovation and Commercialization group. Dr. Dahlman has over 20 years of experience in technology transfer and scientific research focused on driving research innovations to the market. At Ohio State\, Dr. Dahlman leads a team of licensing professionals focused on technology assessment\, business development\, licensing\, and service to stakeholders. He and his team are responsible for developing and executing licensing strategies that align with the inventors goals & objectives\, the university’s mission\, as well as promoting faculty engagement\, and ensuring an outstanding customer experience. \n*************** \nThis event is FREE\, but please register in advance.\nSchedule:\n6:00 – Light Bites / Socialize & Connect\n6:30 – Panel Begins; Be Ready to Ask Questions\n7:45 – Panel Ends & Connecting Resumes\n8:30 – Event Concludes\n\n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n \n \n\n  \n  URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/so-you-want-to-launch-a-startup-leveraging-university-technology/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:So You Want To ... ? ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Headshot-SYWT-Launch-a-Startup-Leveraging-University-Technology-Blank-021726.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153232 CREATED:20251231T225847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T193225Z UID:10000431-1771585200-1771592400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:From Invisible to In-Demand: How Founders Actually Win on LinkedIn DESCRIPTION:7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\nNew Albany\, OH 43054\nFriday 2/20/26\, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Allison Ditmer\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:00 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nMost founders know LinkedIn “matters.” Very few know what actually moves the needle\, especially when time\, energy\, and confidence are limited. \nIn this TIGER Talk\, Allison Ditmer will break down how founders and business owners can use LinkedIn as a real business asset\, not another platform that feels noisy\, awkward\, or overwhelming. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nWhat your LinkedIn profile is signaling right now (and how to fix it fast)\nHow to balance personal content vs. company content without burning out\nWhy scores\, metrics\, and trends (like SSI) matter less than clarity\nSimple content prompts you can use immediately…no “influencer energy” required\n\nYou’ll leave with clear priorities\, practical examples\, and a smarter way to show up on LinkedIn that actually supports your business growth. \nIf you’ve ever thought\, “I know I should be doing more on LinkedIn\, but I’m not sure what\,” this session is for you. \n*************** \nAllison Ditmer\, MBA\, is a graduate of Bowling Green State University\, a content strategist\, and a founder with 20 years of experience in digital marketing. \nAfter leaving her corporate role at Abbott Nutrition\, where she led marketing and ecommerce initiatives across the pediatric\, therapeutic\, and performance brands\, Allison built her own content business from the ground up. For the past 3+ years\, she has helped founders\, fractional executives\, and growing businesses turn LinkedIn into a platform for visibility\, connection\, and inbound opportunities. \nAllison specializes in helping business owners clarify their message\, show up with confidence\, and create content that actually supports growth\, without chasing trends or burning out. \nShe is also a member of the Denison Edge team\, where she teaches college-level courses focused on digital marketing and content creation. \nWhen she’s not working with clients or teaching\, Allison can be found cuddling with her two mini-Yorkies\, traveling to national parks\, or cheering on her kids at travel sports games. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:00 am – Coffee\, Snacks\, & Socializing \n11:15 am – Lunch & More Socializing \n11:45 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Allison \n1:00 pm – Wrap & Resume Socializing \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/from-invisible-to-in-demand-how-founders-actually-win-on-linkedin/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Headshot-Allison-Ditmer-Blank-022026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153232 CREATED:20260201T194210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T194210Z UID:10000440-1772017200-1772024400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:CES 2026: Life-Changing Gadgets vs. AI Robotics Hype DESCRIPTION:7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\nNew Albany\, OH 43054\nWednesday 2/25/26\, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Brad Griffith\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:00 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.\nCES 2026 (formerly the Consumer Electronics Show) was the most exciting of these annual shows in years\, but not for the reasons you might think. \nWhile the world waited for AI robots to take over\, our presenter\, Brad Griffith\, discovered practical\, accessible tech that is ready to change your life and business today! \nIn this TIGER Talk\, Brad will share photos from his 20th trip to CES in Las Vegas and provide live demos of the newest innovative gadgets he brought home with him. \nThis talk focuses on cutting-edge hardware and software that prioritizes real-world connection and efficiency over mere hype. \nJoin us to discover the tools that will shape your year and help you become a tech visionary at work and at home. \n*************** \nBrad Griffith is a technology innovator and a champion for equitable opportunity. His life’s mission is to close equity gaps by creatively applying software and design. \nBrad is the Founder and President of Buckeye Innovation\, the web engineering and design team he started in 2009 to amplify the impact of innovative businesses and organizations. His team of 12 includes designers and developers who love building and supporting websites\, web applications\, and mobile applications. \nPrior to starting Buckeye Innovation\, Brad built web applications at JPMorgan Chase\, QUALCOMM\, and the Go Big Network. He earned his MBA and his BS in Engineering with honors from The Ohio State University. He lives in New Albany with his wife and two daughters where he is an active Girl Scouts “Troop Cookie Dad” in addition to other community volunteer roles. \nBrad was selected in 2020 to the inaugural class of the Columbus CEO Future 50 and was also a finalist for the 2019 and 2023 Small Business Leader Awards from the Columbus Chamber of Commerce and won the award just recently – in January 2026. Buckeye Innovation was recognized in the 2022 and 2023 Inc 5000 as one of the country’s fastest-growing private companies and in 2023 was selected as one of Inc’s Best Workplaces. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:00 am – Coffee\, Snacks\, & Socializing \n11:15 am – Lunch & More Socializing \n11:45 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (10 seconds please) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Brad \n1:00 pm – Wrap & Resume Socializing \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/ces-2026-life-changing-gadgets-vs-ai-robotics-hype/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Headshot-Brad-Griffith-TIGER-Talk-Blank-022526.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153232 CREATED:20260125T164954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T193907Z UID:10000436-1772190000-1772197200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:While AI Steals the Spotlight\, Cyber Risk Keeps the Score DESCRIPTION:7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\nNew Albany\, OH 43054\nFriday 2/27/26\, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, J.R. Kunkle\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:00 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nAI has taken center stage in much of the tech and business worlds for the past 3 years. Let’s discuss the state of Cybersecurity now in the early part of 2026. \nComputer Breaches and Incidents continue to increase by almost every metric according to Verizon and their annual Data Breach Incident Report (DBIR). We all play a part in reducing the chance of our data being compromised. Cyberattacks are enabled by every one of us. The reality is we’ll never “solve cybersecurity” until we bring everyday people into the solution. \nCome to this TIGER Talk by JR Kunkle to learn the most reliable methods of protecting your business and personal information. \nJR will cover: \n\nWhat is Cybersecurity?\nIs the Sky Falling? (how many Incidents\, Breaches\, and Ransoms happen annually)\nBreach Facts/Industry Targets\nWhat are the Regulations & Frameworks in cybersecurity?\nWhat are Best Practices you can implement to protect your business and personal data\n\n“Cybersecurity discipline is doing the boring things right—before they become expensive.” – attributed to John Dwyer\, a prominent cybersecurity leader/researcher\, currently serving as Head of Research at Binary Defense \n*************** \nJR Kunkle works with small\, medium\, and large businesses to help them protect their information and understand their investment in Cybersecurity. He has 20+ years of in-depth IT experience\, primarily in IT management\, Project Management\, Consulting\, and IT Risk and Assurance. His current primary areas of focus are Cybersecurity and\, of course\, Artificial Intelligence (AI). \nJR’s industry experience includes: Manufacturing\, Retail\, Industrials\, Financials\, Utilities\, and Government. Recently\, he’s been working with Healthcare\, FinTech\, and E-Commerce companies (cloud applications). \nJR has a Masters Degree in MIS & Finance from the University of Dayton and a Bachelor Degree in Accounting and Economics from Wittenberg University. In addition\, JR earned the Certified Information Systems Auditor (“CISA”) certification. \nPassionate about life\, business\, and information technology. In his free time\, he likes traveling with his son and coaching sports. \nThis will be JR’s 2nd TIGER Talk. His previous TIGER\, on Ransomware\, was presented in the fall of 2024. Access the slides from that talk HERE. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:00 am – Coffee\, Snacks\, & Socializing \n11:15 am – Lunch & More Socializing \n11:45 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to JR \n1:00 pm – Wrap & Resume Socializing \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/while-ai-steals-the-spotlight-cyber-risk-keeps-the-score/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Headshot-JR-Kunkle-TIGER-Talk-Blank-022726.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153232 CREATED:20260110T195058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T165228Z UID:10000434-1772622000-1772629200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Avoid Overpaying for AI: How You Can Skip Expensive Vendors & Build Your Own AI Solutions DESCRIPTION:7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\nNew Albany\, OH 43054\nWednesday 3/4/26\, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:00 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nIn the current market\, entrepreneurs and leaders of small to mid-sized businesses must use AI to compete with industry giants. \nYet renting generic\, costly SaaS solutions can drains crucial cash flow and offer zero competitive differentiation. These expensive “black box” tools frequently fail because they force small\, agile teams to change their specific\, proven workflows\, leading to frustration\, internal resistance\, and quick cancellation—a devastating blow to the bottom line. \nPlease join us for this TIGER Talk and learn how to stop financing giant vendors and start building lasting value. \nDr. Gleb Tsipursky\, CEO of Disaster Avoidance Experts\, provides an essential blueprint for creating proprietary AI agents customized to your unique product\, service\, or niche. \nYou achieve this using accessible no-code and low-code platforms that your current non-technical employees master quickly. If your team can manage a spreadsheet\, they can learn no-code AI tools. \nYou will walk away with a rapid deployment roadmap to replace crippling vendor contracts with AI tools that perfectly fit your operations. Crucially\, you will learn the behavioral science strategies that turn your employees into AI creators and innovators\, transforming staff anxiety into enthusiasm\, and building a high-value\, defensible competitive moat against larger rivals. \n*************** \nDr. Gleb Tsipursky\, called the “Office Whisperer” by The New York Times\, helps tech-forward leaders replace expensive vendors with staff-built AI solutions. He serves as the CEO of the future-of-work consultancy Disaster Avoidance Experts. \nDr. Gleb has written seven best-selling books.  His forthcoming book with Georgetown University Press is The Psychology of Generative AI Adoption (2026). \nPrior to that\, he wrote ChatGPT for Leaders and Content Creators (2023). His cutting-edge thought leadership has been featured in over 650 articles in prominent venues such as Harvard Business Review\, Fortune\, and Fast Company. \nDr. Gleb’s expertise was built through over 20 years of consulting for Fortune 500 companies from Aflac to Xerox and over 15 years in academia as a behavioral scientist at UNC-Chapel Hill and The Ohio State University. \nDr. Gleb is a proud Ukrainian American. He lives in Columbus\, Ohio. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:00 am – Coffee\, Snacks\, & Socializing \n11:30 am – Lunch & More Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (10 seconds please) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Dr. Gleb \n1:00 pm – Wrap & Resume Socializing \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/avoid-overpaying-for-ai-how-you-can-skip-expensive-vendors-build-your-own-ai-solutions/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Headshot-Gleb-T-TIGER-Talk-Blank-030426.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153232 CREATED:20260110T214355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T165042Z UID:10000435-1773399600-1773406800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Cash Flow & Value Creation DESCRIPTION:7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\nNew Albany\, OH 43054\nFriday 3/13/26\, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Eric Rucinski\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:00 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nIn this TIGER Talk\, Eric Rucinski will lay out the inherent deficiencies in relying solely on accounting information\, and the unique benefits of higher-powered financial analysis. \nGoing far beyond mere accounting (which is necessary\, but not sufficient\, for informed decision-making)\, Mr. Rucinski discusses cash flow and value creation in a comprehensive manner\, synthesizing strategic\, financial\, and economic analyses and insights. \nMr. Rucinski uses easily-understood analogues (e.g.\, buying a house) to provide a powerful\, memorable framework for thinking about and improving complex business decisions. Participants will leave with an enhanced understanding of cash flow\, what drives it\, why it is fundamental to value creation\, and how it differs from often-used (but highly-flawed) metrics like EBITDA. \nParticipants will leave with a deeper appreciation for the importance and unique benefits of in-depth\, fact-based financial analysis in making a wide range of high-dollar\, high-impact\, high-emotion decisions related to both their day-to-day operations and long-term term strategic objectives. Participants will be empowered to ask key questions of their employees and advisors that they previously never considered or knew how to articulate\, resist the urge to accept superficial information and conclusions\, and create and maintain a focus on value creation. \n**************** \nEric Rucinski is Founder and Principal of Advanta Consulting LLC\, an independent consulting firm that focuses on strategy\, corporate development\, growth initiatives\, M&A\, financial modeling / valuation\, investment decisions\, capital structure\, and special projects. He is a trusted senior adviser to top executives (including CEOs at public and private companies) and owners (including high-net-worth individuals and families). \nHis 25+ years of experience includes high-impact full-time strategy\, corporate development\, and M&A roles at The Wendy’s Company\, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company\, Limited Brands\, Borden Capital (private equity)\, and Salomon Smith Barney (Wall Street investment banking). \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:00 am – Coffee\, Snacks\, & Socializing \n11:30 am – Lunch & More Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (10 seconds please) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Eric \n1:00 pm – Wrap & Resume Socializing \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/cash-flow-value-creation/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Headshot-Eric-Rucinski-TIGER-Talk-Blank-030626.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153232 CREATED:20260309T014725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T014725Z UID:10000448-1773856800-1773865800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:From Pressure to Power: The Inner Habits of High Performers DESCRIPTION:7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nWednesday 3/18/26\, 6:00 – 8:30 pm\nPlease arrive at 6:00 pm. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.\nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Dr. Julie A. Wilkes\, PhD\, and your fellow participants. \n“Healthy Habits for High Achievers” is a new series presented by Innovate New Albany in collaboration with Healthy New Albany. \nThis series is designed to help hard-driving innovators and other high-achievers to improve their own health and their effectiveness as leaders of highly capable teams and value-creating businesses. \nEvents in this series will provide methods and tools for high achievers to achieve big professional goals without sacrificing their own health or the health of the teams they lead. \n*************** \nThis event is the 2nd in this new series. \nHigh performers don’t just manage calendars; they manage their inner world. In this session\, Dr. Julie Wilkes will help us uncover the “inner code” that drives performance: the beliefs you carry\, the emotional patterns you repeat under pressure\, and the habits that either protect your energy or quietly drain it. \nYou’ll identify your default high-achiever archetype\, spot the limiting beliefs and emotional entanglements that trigger unhelpful behaviors\, and learn a simple\, repeatable strategy to shift from reactive pressure to grounded power\, without losing your edge. \n*************** \nDr. Julie A. Wilkes is a published author\, motivational speaker\, and executive leader with a PhD in Organizational Psychology and a Master’s degree in Human Behavior. For more than 27 years\, she has served in executive-level roles within Fortune 10 companies\, translating complex research\, data\, and evidence-based practices into real-world strategies that drive measurable results inside organizations. \nDr. Wilkes has spoken across the globe\, from stages in London to engagements connected to the White House\, bringing science to life in ways that are practical\, energizing\, and deeply human. Her work focuses on leadership development\, performance psychology\, and sustainable high achievement\, helping individuals and organizations build structural integrity from the inside out. \nBeyond the corporate world\, she is an entrepreneur who owns multiple business concepts and is passionate about integrating wellbeing\, resilience\, and performance into everyday leadership. As a heart disease survivor who has overcome cardiac arrest\, Dr. Wilkes brings a rare combination of lived resilience and academic rigor to her message. \nAt home\, she is the proud dog mom to two beautiful pups who remind her daily that energy\, loyalty\, and presence are powerful leadership traits too. \n*************** \nLike all Innovate New Albany programs\, this event is FREE. \nSchedule: \n6:00 pm – Light Bites & Mingling \n6:45 pm – Presentation by Dr. Wilkes \n7:45 pm – More Mingling \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/from-pressure-to-power-the-inner-habits-of-high-performers/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:Healthy Habits for High Achievers,TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Headshot-Julie-Wilkes-HHHA-Blank-031826-second.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153232 CREATED:20260207T192551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T192743Z UID:10000442-1774004400-1774011600@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Designing a Company for Success in the AI Era DESCRIPTION:7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\nNew Albany\, OH 43054\nFriday 3/20/26\, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Ryan Frederick\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:00 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.\nJoin us for insights on achieving business success in the AI era – from one of our very popular and valued speakers over the past several years\, Ryan Frederick. \nAmong the timely topics Ryan will cover: \n\nWhat it means to be AI first\nWhy AI adoption is the wrong objective\nWhy humans are often the bottleneck (not the solution)\nWinning when everyone else has the same AI\n\n*************** \nRyan Frederick is an AI advisor\, investor\, and national speaker who has shared his insights on artificial intelligence and its macro impacts at more than 50 conferences and events across the country in 2025 alone. \nAs Principal at Transform Labs\, he helps organizations leverage AI\, automation\, and intelligent systems to drive efficiency\, productivity\, and growth. Ryan works closely with executives\, founders\, and boards to translate AI’s potential into practical strategy\, bridging the gap between emerging technology and business transformation. \nThrough the AI Transform Fund\, Ryan invests in category-defining AI companies reshaping industries and business models for the next decade. \nRyan’s unique vantage point advising clients implementing AI today while investing in the AI of tomorrow gives him a rare\, pragmatic perspective on what’s working\, what isn’t\, and where opportunity truly lies. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \n11:00 am – Coffee\, Snacks\, & Socializing \n11:15 am – Lunch & More Socializing \n11:45 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (10 seconds please) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Ryan \n1:00 pm – Wrap & Resume Socializing \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/designing-a-company-for-success-in-the-ai-era/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Headshot-Ryan-Frederick-TIGER-Talk-Blank-032026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153232 CREATED:20260208T002623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T002623Z UID:10000443-1774609200-1774616400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Science and Storytelling: Turning Data and Evidence into Understanding and Belief DESCRIPTION:7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\nNew Albany\, OH 43054\nFriday 3/27/26\, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nBe ready to interact with our featured speakers\, Andrew Summerfield & Laura Cree\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:00 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.\nJoin Andrew Summerfield & Laura Cree for this important TIGER Talk. \nYou can change lives with science. But you change minds with story. \nIn science-based industries like biotech and medtech\, data is essential\, but it’s not enough. Whether you’re seeking investment\, recruiting talent\, entering the clinic\, or bringing a product to market\, you need more than mechanisms of action and proof points. You need a compelling narrative that makes people care. \nThis session explores the strategic role of narrative and visual storytelling in the life sciences. We’ll look at how stories shape perception\, unlock understanding\, and inspire belief. You’ll walk away with a clearer sense of why story matters in science\, what it makes possible\, and how to use it to amplify your impact at every stage of the innovation lifecycle. \nWho It’s For: \n\n\nFounders\, CEOs\, and CMOs in scientific\, technology-based\, or data-driven fields \n\n\nTeams preparing to fundraise\, launch\, or enter a new market \n\n\nScientists and innovators looking to build belief around their work \n\n\nAnyone who needs to explain complex science or technology to non-scientific audiences \n\n\nKey Takeaways: \n\n\nThe neuroscience behind storytelling: what story does that data alone can’t \n\n\nHow visual and verbal storytelling work together to make complex science understandable\, memorable\, and credible \n\n\nHow to frame your science through story without losing rigor (or risking compliance) \n\n\nThe role of storytelling across the lifecycle\, from pitch to product \n\n\n*************** \nAndrew R. Summerfield is a brand strategist\, creative director\, and agency founder with more than 30 years of experience helping organizations clarify who they are and how they communicate. He is President and Creative Director of Summerfield Advertising and a Founding Partner of Genetica Creative\, where he brings strategic brand clarity to biotech\, medtech\, and life sciences organizations by shaping how they define\, position\, and express their brands. \nShaped by a career in design and visual communication\, Andrew brings a strategy-first\, clarity-driven approach to branding and storytelling. He has worked with startups\, nonprofits\, and Fortune 500 companies at key moments such as fundraising\, market entry\, and product launch\, helping teams frame and communicate their value\, vision\, and purpose. A graduate of the Columbus College of Art & Design\, Andrew has been active in education and community service\, including serving on the CCAD Board of Trustees. His work has earned national recognition\, along with local recognition from Columbus Business First’s Forty Under 40 and 20 People to Know in Advertising & PR. \nLaura Cree is a B2B writer and science storyteller with more than 30 years of cross-industry experience in marketing\, content strategy\, and communication. From the pharmaceutical and medical device industries to neurotechnology and public health\, she brings technical subjects to life through white papers\, case studies\, blogs\, lead-generation campaigns\, and trade articles. At Genetica Creative\, she partners with biotech\, life sciences\, and medtech organizations to translate complex science into clear\, credible\, and compelling narratives that support growth\, adoption\, and trust. \nGrounded in a background in educational publishing and edtech\, Laura brings a clarity-first\, audience-centered approach to science communication. Over the past 15 years\, she has focused her work on science- and technology-driven industries\, helping organizations explain complex ideas without oversimplifying them. She combines strategic insight with deep respect for scientific rigor\, supporting teams across the innovation lifecycle. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \n11:00 am – Coffee\, Snacks\, & Socializing \n11:15 am – Lunch & More Socializing \n11:45 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (10 seconds please) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Andrew & Laura \n1:00 pm – Wrap & Resume Socializing \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/science-and-storytelling-turning-data-and-evidence-into-understanding-and-belief/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Headshot-Summerfield-Cree-TIGER-Talk-Blank-032726.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153232 CREATED:20260315T145334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T190937Z UID:10000451-1775034900-1775044800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:From Software Tool Chaos to One Seamless System: A Hands-On Workshop for Small Business Operations DESCRIPTION:TIGER Tools Workshop \nPlease arrive at 9:15 am.  \nMeet our workshop leader\, April Wu\, and your fellow participants. \nEnjoy coffee & morning snacks. Mingle. Make new friends. \nRunning a small business often means stitching together many different software tools: Accounting\, CRM\, Email Marketing\, Website\, Spreadsheets\, and more. \nAt first\, this may work. But as the business grows\, these disconnected systems start creating problems: \n\nDuplicate data entry\nDelayed reporting\nMiscommunication between sales\, operations\, and finance\nLimited visibility into what’s actually happening in the business\nToo many logins and subscriptions to manage\n\n  \nIn this hands-on TIGER Tools Workshop\, April Wu\, founder of InSphere Consulting\, will show how growing businesses simplify operations by bringing key functions into one integrated platform\, which also referred to as ERP (enterprise resource planning) system. \nInstead of focusing on theory\, this session will demonstrate real workflows using modern business software that integrates sales\, marketing\, operations\, and collaboration. \nDuring the workshop\, participants will: \n\nLearn how growing companies move beyond disconnected tools\nUnderstand what an integrated business system looks like in actual practice\nGet access to free apps such as CRM\, eSign\, website tools\, and email marketing\nFollow along on their own laptops to explore the tools themselves\n\nAttendees will leave with a practical understanding of how integration can reduce manual work\, improve visibility\, and help businesses scale more smoothly. \nLaptop required:\nThis will be an interactive workshop. Accordingly\, attendees should bring a laptop so they can work along with April during the hands-on portion. \nIdeal for: \n\nSmall business owners and founders\nOperations and finance leaders\nCompanies juggling multiple software tools\nBusinesses looking to streamline operations and improve visibility\n\n*************** \nApril Wu\, MBA\, CPA (inactive) is the founder of InSphere Consulting\, where she helps growing businesses streamline operations and unlock better data for smarter decisions. With deep experience at the intersection of finance and technology\, April brings clarity to complex business challenges\, especially with business process standardization and continuous enhancement. \nWith her strong accounting and coding background\, April has creatively helped various organizations with different stages and among different industries transition from disconnected tools to integrated ERP systems that improve efficiency and insight. She has guided numerous companies through ERP selection\, implementation\, and optimization\, making enterprise-grade solutions accessible to small and mid-sized firms. \nApril is also a trusted voice on leadership\, entrepreneurship\, and technology adoption. She shares insights about how businesses can evaluate and adopt the right systems at the right time\, helping business leaders make cost-effective and data-driven decisions. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this workshop is FREE.\n\nSchedule: \n9:15 am – Breakfast / Socializing \n9:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd – 10 seconds per person\, please \n10:00 am – Hand-off to April Wu \n12:00 noon – Workshop Wrap / More Socializing \n\n\n\n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/from-software-tool-chaos-to-one-seamless-system-a-hands-on-workshop-for-small-business-operations/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Tools Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Headshot-April-Wu-TIGER-Tools-Workshop-Blank-040126.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153232 CREATED:20260301T210926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T210926Z UID:10000445-1776423600-1776430800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:From Connection to Relationship DESCRIPTION:7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\nNew Albany\, OH 43054\nFriday 4/17/26\, 10:45 am – 1:00 pm\nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Dave Cherry\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 10:45 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.\nIn this engaging TIGER Talk\, Dave Cherry\, principal of Cherry Advisory\, shares the core ideas behind his upcoming book – a compilation of real-world experiences and practical advice on building meaningful professional relationships with intention and authenticity. \nDrawing on years as an independent consultant and trusted relationship builder\, Dave offers simple\, actionable strategies for creating genuine connections that stand the test of time.Attendees will learn how to move beyond transactional interactions and instead cultivate trust\, credibility\, and lasting professional rapport rooted in authentic human connection. Through relatable stories and practical ideas\, Dave will show how thoughtful relationship-building can open doors\, strengthen your personal brand\, and create opportunities for both you and those around you. \nYou’ll leave this session with immediately usable ideas to deepen relationships\, expand your influence\, and create momentum in your career and business – all fueled by genuine human connection. \n*************** \nDave Cherry is a problem solver\, executive strategist and speaker with over 30 years of experience working with clients across industries to define a customer experience strategy\, enabled by innovation/technology and measured/informed by analytics. \nHe is a member of the International Institute of Analytics Expert Panel\, serves on the Advisory Board for Women in Analytics\, and has been a guest lecturer and taught courses at several universities. He is also the co-author of “Analytics Interpreted: A Compilation of Perspectives”. \nDave has worked with and for leading organizations such as LBrands\, Polo Ralph Lauren\, Pfizer\, Ascena Retail Group\, Journeys\, DSW\, J Jill\, Disney\, Alliance Data\, Nationwide Insurance\, AEP\, Huntington Bank\, Cardinal Health\, OhioHealth\, John Deere\, Deloitte Consulting\, and Price Waterhouse as well as numerous Private Equity and Venture Capital firms. \nHe holds a BS in Economics with a dual degree in Finance and Law from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE.\n10:45 am – Coffee\, Snacks\, & Socializing \n11:15 am – Lunch & More Socializing \n11:45 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (10 seconds please) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Dave \n1:00 pm – Wrap & Resume Socializing \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/from-connection-to-relationship/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Headshot-Cherry-TIGER-Talk-Blank-041726.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153232 CREATED:20260309T140418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T235844Z UID:10000449-1776880800-1776889800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Inflammation Nation - A Wellness Workshop DESCRIPTION:7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nWednesday 4/22/26\, 6:00 – 8:30 pm\nPlease arrive at 6:00 pm. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.\nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Dr. Dana Winchester\, DC\, and your fellow participants. \n“Healthy Habits for High Achievers” is a new series presented by Innovate New Albany in collaboration with Healthy New Albany. \nThis series is designed to help hard-driving innovators and other high-achievers to improve their own health and their effectiveness as leaders of highly capable teams and value-creating businesses. \nEvents in this series will provide methods and tools for high achievers to achieve big professional goals without sacrificing their own health or the health of the teams they lead. \n*************** \nIn today’s fast-paced work environment\, many of us operate in a constant state of low-grade stress and inflammation—often without realizing it. Over time\, this can contribute to: fatigue\, frequent aches and pains\, reduced focus and productivity\, poor sleep\, increased risk of chronic health concerns\, etc. These issues don’t just affect how we feel at work—they impact our energy at home\, our mood\, and our long-term health. \nThis engaging\, evidence-based workshop. led by Dr. Dana Winchester\, DC\, is designed to help you better understand what inflammation is\, why it matters\, and how everyday habits can either fuel or reduce it. Rather than focusing on quick fixes\, this session provides practical\, realistic strategies you can begin using immediately to improve how you feel and function. \nDuring this interactive session\, you’ll discover: \n\nWhat inflammation actually is (and how it shows up in daily life)\nHow stress\, nutrition\, sleep\, posture\, and movement impact inflammation\nSimple\, sustainable changes you can make to reduce physical strain\nWays to improve energy\, clarity\, and long-term resilience\n\nYou’ll leave with actionable tools—not overwhelm. \n*************** \nDr. Dana Winchester is a graduate of Miami University\, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Pre-Medicine. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from the prestigious Palmer College of Chiropractic. \nDr. Winchester founded The Winchester Institute of Chiropractic Health and Wellness in 2005. She is certified for the treatment of work-related and automobile accident injuries. She has post graduate training in nutrition counseling\, sports related injury\, women’s health issues\, and pediatric health-related conditions. Dr. Winchester is additionally Dry Needling\, Webster™\, and NIMMO Trigger Point certified. \nDr. Winchester is an adjunct faculty member for Northeast College of Health Sciences. She is also a certified preceptor. Dr. Winchester is committed to the growth and betterment of her profession\, frequently hosting interns as part of a formal internship program. \n*************** \nLike all Innovate New Albany programs\, this event is FREE. \nSchedule: \n6:00 pm – Light Bites & Mingling \n6:45 pm – Presentation by Dr. Winchester \n7:45 pm – More Mingling \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/inflammation-nation-a-wellness-workshop/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:Healthy Habits for High Achievers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Headshot-Dana-Winchester-HHHA-Blank-042126.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153232 CREATED:20260214T030146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T030146Z UID:10000444-1777027500-1777035600@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:The AI Symposium: The Path to Artificial General Intelligence DESCRIPTION:7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\nNew Albany\, OH 43054\nFriday 4/24/26\, 10:45 am – 1:00 pm\nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, David Staley\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 10:45 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.\nWhat happens when artificial intelligence systems engage in dialogue? Join us for this TIGER Talk and find out! \nThis presentation by David J. Staley\, PhD will report on a groundbreaking experiment: three Large Language Models (LLMs) brought together in conversation with David. \nAs the AI models interact with each other\, they grapple with profound questions: What is insight? Can AI be creative? What constitutes consciousness? What role do assumptions play in cognition? What is responsibility? Drawing inspiration from ancient philosophical traditions\, this experimental work pushes the boundaries of how we think about artificial intelligence. \nBased on anthropologist David Graeber‘s observation that “real thought is almost entirely dialogic\,” the presentation investigates whether LLMs in conversation with each other can achieve “dialogic artificial intelligence\,” a path to artificial general intelligence. \n*************** \nDavid J. Staley is a writer\, designer\, futurist\, historian\, presenter\, educator\, advisor\, public intellectual\, and has been described as an “avant garde scholar” and “eclectic academic.” \nHe is an Associate Professor in the departments of History and Design at The Ohio State University. \nDavid is the author of several books\, including: \n\nThe AI Symposium\nAlternative Universities: Speculative Design for Innovation in Higher Education\nKnowledge Towns: Colleges and Universities as Talent Magnets\nAnticipatory Biographies: Personal Histories of the Future\nVisionary Histories\, a collection of his essays about the future\n\nDavid is the host of the “Voices of Excellence” podcast\, and president of Columbus Futurists\, a local think tank. In 2022 he was awarded “Best Freelance Writer” by the Ohio Society of Professional Journalists for his “Next” futures column with Columbus Underground. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE.\n10:45 am – Coffee\, Snacks\, & Socializing \n11:15 am – Lunch & More Socializing \n11:45 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (10 seconds please) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to David \n1:00 pm – Wrap & Resume Socializing \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/the-ai-symposium-the-path-to-artificial-general-intelligence/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Headshot-David-Staley-Blank-042426.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153232 CREATED:20260110T180911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T012630Z UID:10000433-1777633200-1777640400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Transaction: Using Web3 to Convert Customers to Stakeholders DESCRIPTION:7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\nNew Albany\, OH 43054\nFriday 5/1/26\, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Shaun Pannell\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:00 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nLearn how Web3 technologies can help brands move beyond a transactional mindset to a relationship-centric approach. \nDiscover strategies to transform passive consumers into a collaborative community of stakeholders. \n*************** \nOur TIGER Talk presenter\, Shaun Pannell\, is an experienced marketing and business development professional at an Am Law 200 corporate law firm. \nShaun is adept at leveraging digital marketing techniques\, data analytics and data visualization to drive tangible business growth. He is also passionate about exploring emerging technologies and their potential impact across various sectors. \nShaun’s commitment to making a meaningful difference extends beyond his professional roles. He serves on the board of directors for HERO USA\, Inc. and Conscious Capitalism Columbus. HERO USA helps disadvantaged youth to experience outdoor recreational and adventure sports. Conscious Capitalism champions the adoption of stakeholder-focused and purpose-driven business practices. \nShaun is equipped with certifications in blockchain\, digital assets\, and product management\, and possesses a comprehensive understanding of innovative technologies and their transformative potential in today’s evolving business landscape. He is eager to connect with professionals who share his passion for advancing the forefront of emerging technologies. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:00 am – Coffee\, Snacks\, & Socializing \n11:15 am – Lunch & More Socializing \n11:45 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Shaun \n1:00 pm – Wrap & Resume Socializing \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/beyond-the-transaction-using-web3-to-convert-customers-to-stakeholders/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Headshot-Shaun-Pannell-TIGER-Talk-Blank-020426.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153232 CREATED:20260201T154436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T015010Z UID:10000439-1778238000-1778245200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:MCP vs. AI Agents - learn the difference & what large enterprises are using to scale AI adoption & drive business impact DESCRIPTION:7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\nNew Albany\, OH 43054\nFriday 5/8/26\, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Brandon Levine\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:00 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.\nPlease join us for this cutting edge TIGER Talk focused on how AI Agents and MCP infrastructure are enabling large enterprises to deliver meaningful impact on business results. \nNote: MCP = Model Context Protocol \nOur presenter\, Brandon Levine\, will cover: \n1. The Fundamental Difference\nClear explanation of what AI Agents are (the “who”) vs. what MCP is (the “how”) \n2. Enterprise Adoption Challenges\nThe three critical blockers enterprises face: security governance\, integration chaos\, and ungovernable access \n3. Real-World Solutions\nHow large enterprises are successfully scaling AI through enterprise-grade MCP infrastructure with: \n\nMulti-system orchestration capabilities\nGranular permission scoping\nProduction-ready scale (5\,000+ requests/second)\n\n4. Practical Use Cases\nIncluding: \n\nMulti-system AI orchestration (complex workflows across Salesforce\, Gong\, Gmail\, Snowflake\, etc.)\nPersonal AI assistants at scale (1\,000+ employees with controlled access)\n\nDuring the session\, Brandon will provide live demonstrations of: \n\nSales AI Agent – Showing autonomous multi-step workflows and decision-making\nData MCP Server – Demonstrating governed enterprise data access with security controls\n\nThese real-world examples will illustrate exactly how MCP and AI Agents work together in production environments. \nThe key message: MCP isn’t competing with AI Agents – it’s the critical infrastructure layer that makes enterprise AI agent deployment safe\, scalable\, and governable. \nBrandon has also incorporated insights from recent enterprise implementations showing how companies are moving from “AI experiments” to “AI in production” by solving the governance and integration challenges. \n*************** \nBrandon Levine works at the intersection of emerging AI technology and real-world business transformation\, guiding Fortune 500 companies through the practical adoption of agentic systems. \nAs VP of Agentic AI at Workato\, Brandon leads a specialist team helping enterprises deploy AI agents and automation at scale. Brandon brings both hands-on technical depth and executive-level perspective to the rapidly evolving AI agent landscape\, making him a trusted voice on how organizations can harness AI agents for measurable business impact.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:00 am – Coffee\, Snacks\, & Socializing \n11:15 am – Lunch & More Socializing \n11:45 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (10 seconds please) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Brandon \n1:00 pm – Wrap & Resume Socializing \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/mcp-vs-ai-agents-learn-the-difference-what-large-enterprises-are-using-to-scale-ai-adoption-drive-business-impact/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Headshot-Brandon-Levine-TIGER-Talk-Blank-021326.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153232 CREATED:20260302T235247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T235456Z UID:10000446-1778842800-1778850000@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Effective Data Visualization: Neuroscience-Based Techniques DESCRIPTION:7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\nNew Albany\, OH 43054\nFriday 5/15/26\, 10:45 am – 1:00 pm\nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Tim Wilson\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 10:45 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.\nIs data visualization\, at its core\, about making the data aesthetically pleasing? \nIn this TIGER Talk\, Tim Wilson will make the case that the answer is an emphatic\, “No!”…but that that is often a beneficial side effect of data visualizations that do what they most need to do: help the audience understand the information being presented. \n“Understanding” is a function of the brain\, so it makes sense that effective data visualization should be grounded in neuroscience and psychology. \nIn this talk\, Tim will introduce some foundational concepts from these fields: the three types of memory\, Miller’s Law\, and cognitive load. From there\, he will cover specific techniques that are a natural outgrowth of these concepts\, including maximizing the data-pixel ratio\, the power of McKinsey titles\, and why horizontal bar charts generally (but not always!) are more impactful than pie charts. \nThese concepts will all be demonstrated with examples that drive home their breadth of applicability and impact. \n*************** \nTim Wilson is the Head of Solutions at facts & feelings\, a business consultancy that helps organization put their data to productive use. He is the co-author of “Analytics the Right Way: A Business Leader’s Guide to Putting Data to Productive Use”\, has co-hosted the Analytics Power Hour podcast since 2015\, and has been a co-organizer of the monthly Columbus Data and Analytics Wednesday meetup since 2008. \nTim has been an analytics practitioner since 2001\, working in a variety of roles\, from managing the BI team at a high tech B2B company\, to leading the analytics teams at several marketing agencies\, to consulting directly with companies—many of them in the Fortune Global 500—to help them improve the impact of their investments in data and analytics. He has worked with organizations that span a broad range of industries\, including: financial services\, consumer packaged goods\, retail\, philanthropic foundations\, pharma\, and healthcare. \nWhile Tim has physically resided in Columbus\, since 2007\, his soul maintains near-full-time residency in Austin\, Texas. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE.\n10:45 am – Coffee\, Snacks\, & Socializing \n11:15 am – Lunch & More Socializing \n11:45 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (10 seconds please) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Tim \n1:00 pm – Wrap & Resume Socializing \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/effective-data-visualization-neuroscience-based-techniques/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Headshot-Tim-Wilson-TIGER-Talk-Blank-051526.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153232 CREATED:20260310T020317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T110717Z UID:10000450-1779213600-1779222600@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:High Energy by Design: Metabolism\, Fueling\, and Peak Performance DESCRIPTION:7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nTuesday 5/19/26\, 6:00 – 8:30 pm\nPlease arrive at 6:00 pm. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.\nBe ready to interact with our featured speakers\, Violeta Morris & Pamela Conn\, and your fellow participants. \n“Healthy Habits for High Achievers” is a new series presented by Innovate New Albany in collaboration with Healthy New Albany. \nThis series is designed to help hard-driving innovators and other high-achievers to improve their own health and their effectiveness as leaders of highly capable teams and value-creating businesses. \nEvents in this series will provide methods and tools for high achievers to achieve big professional goals without sacrificing their own health or the health of the teams they lead. \n*************** \nHigh performance doesn’t come from willpower; it comes from energy. \nIn this Healthy Habits for High Achievers session\, you’ll learn how metabolism impacts your daily focus\, mood\, stamina\, and physical output\, and why energy dips are often a predictable (and preventable) result of how we fuel.  \nOur session leaders\, Violeta Morris & Pamela Conn\, will break down how nutrition timing and macronutrient balance (protein\, carbs\, and fats) influence energy stability and cognitive performance\, and how long-term energy dysregulation can correlate with chronic disease risk. \n You’ll leave with practical\, personalized fueling strategies you can implement immediately\, plus an overview of tools that help you understand your energy patterns in real time\, so you can build more consistent\, sustainable peak performance. \nYou will learn:  \n\nWhy stable energy is a performance strategy\, and a long-term health strategy\nHow meal timing and macros affect blood sugar\, focus\, cravings\, and stamina\nPractical ways to personalize nutrition for steady energy and better outcomes\nTools you can use to understand energy patterns in real time and adjust quickly\n\n  \n*************** \nVioleta Morris\, MS\, RDN\, is a Registered Dietitian with over 10 years of experience in healthcare and nutrition. She specializes in prediabetes\, type 2 diabetes\, metabolic health\, GLP-1 support\, and sustainable weight management using a personalized\, science-based approach that fits real life. In addition\, Violetta is bilingual\, enabling her to communicate effectively with patients who speak either English or Spanish. \nAs the founder of The Concierge Dietitian\, a concierge-style private practice in New Albany\, Ohio\, she combines insurance-based care with high-touch support to help clients confidently manage blood sugar and build lasting habits. Before launching her practice\, Violeta spent nearly a decade in medical sales representing continuous glucose monitors (CGMs)\, shaping her data-driven approach to metabolic health. \nShe is a trusted media dietitian featured in Time\, Women’s Health\, EatingWell\, and Prevention\, and she partners with brands to deliver inclusive\, evidence-based nutrition content that builds trust and engagement.  \n*************** \nPamela Conn\, CFN CPT\, is the Director of Corporate Engagement at Healthy New Albany\, where she builds mission-driven partnerships that strengthen community well-being across the pillars of Movement\, Nature\, Nourish\, and Knowledge. \nA Certified Functional Nutritionist and Certified Personal Trainer\, Pamela brings over 15 years of experience teaching and coaching in nutrition\, metabolic health\, and chronic disease management\, with a focus on translating evidence-informed wellness into practical\, sustainable habits people can use in real life. She also has over 10 years of experience in the corporate wellness space\, partnering with organizations such as Chase Bank and Otterbein University to deliver engaging programs that support performance\, energy\, and whole-person health. \nPamela is also the founder of Columbus Fit Life and is known for creating welcoming\, high-participation wellness experiences that connect people to purpose\, while tracking outcomes so leaders can clearly see what’s working and why. \n*************** \nLike all Innovate New Albany programs\, this event is FREE. \nSchedule: \n6:00 pm – Light Bites & Mingling \n6:45 pm – Presentation by Violeta & Pamela \n7:45 pm – More Mingling \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/high-energy-by-design-metabolism-fueling-and-peak-performance/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:Healthy Habits for High Achievers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Headshot-Violetta-and-Pamela-HHHA-Blank-051926.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153232 CREATED:20260303T025405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T143651Z UID:10000447-1779268500-1779278400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Get a Grip on Your Business - Six Keys to Getting What You Want from Your Entrepreneurial Company DESCRIPTION:TIGER Tools Workshop \nPlease arrive at 9:15 am.\nBe ready to interact with our workshop leader\, Bryan Little\, and your fellow participants.\nEnjoy coffee & morning snacks. Mingle. Make new friends. \nJoin us for an interactive\, hands-on EOS® (Entrepreneurial Operating System®) Workshop designed for growth-minded business owners and leadership teams who are ready to take their organizations to the next level. During this session\, you’ll roll up your sleeves\, engage in real discussion\, and walk away with actionable tools you can begin using in your business immediately. \nWhat you’ll gain: \n\nA clear understanding of the Six Key Components™ every great organization must master to thrive.\nA chance to confront organizational issues head-on in a safe\, productive environment.\nInsight into how to get your entire team aligned around a clear\, shared vision.\nPractical ways to begin instilling discipline and accountability throughout your organization.\n\n  \nWhether you’re just learning about EOS or looking to go deeper\, this workshop will leave you with clarity\, energy\, and real-world tools you can put to work the very next day. \n*************** \nOur workshop leader\, Bryan Little\, is an experienced Professional EOS Implementer and seasoned business leader with over 25 years of experience helping organizations strengthen their operations\, align their leadership teams\, and achieve sustainable growth. He has worked with businesses across a diverse range of industries\, including retail\, nonprofit\, manufacturing\, construction\, staffing\, distribution\, and service-based organizations\, giving him a broad perspective on the unique challenges and opportunities leadership teams face. \nAs the Founder and President of Kata Solution\, Bryan is passionate about helping entrepreneurial leadership teams gain clarity\, traction\, and long-term health using the EOS framework. Having personally led organizations through periods of growth and transformation\, he understands firsthand the challenges that can hold businesses back: lack of clarity\, inconsistent accountability\, and operational inefficiencies. Bryan brings a practical\, real-world approach to help leadership teams simplify their business\, strengthen execution\, and build healthier\, more cohesive organizations. \nBryan holds a Master of Operational Excellence degree from The Ohio State University and is deeply committed to helping leaders build businesses they truly enjoy running while developing teams that are aligned\, accountable\, and capable of achieving their vision. \nOutside of his professional work\, Bryan enjoys spending time with his family\, supporting youth through tennis\, and cheering on the Ohio State Buckeyes. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this workshop is FREE.\n\nSchedule: \n9:15 am – Breakfast / Socializing \n9:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd – 10 seconds per person\, please \n10:00 am – Hand-off to Bryan \n12:00 noon – Workshop Wrap / More Socializing \n\n\n\n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/get-a-grip-on-your-business-six-keys-to-getting-what-you-want-from-your-entrepreneurial-company-2/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Tools Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Headshot-Bryan-Little-TIGER-Tools-Blank-052026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153232 CREATED:20260403T005045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T005652Z UID:10000452-1781262000-1781269200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Agentic Commerce 101: How AI is Transforming Retail & eCommerce DESCRIPTION:7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\nNew Albany\, OH 43054\nFriday 6/12/26\, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Ryan Lunka\, and your fellow participants. \nEat. Mingle. Make new friends.\nAI agents are turning into a real sales channel\, and retailers need to figure out what that actually means for them. \nIn this TIGER Talk\, Ryan Lunka will cut through the hype to cover the platforms\, protocols\, and payment players shaping agentic commerce right now. We’ll also cover what’s coming next. You’ll leave with a practical framework for deciding if\, when\, and how to move. \n*************** \nRyan Lunka is a product and operations leader with almost 20 years of experience across enterprise software\, consulting\, and high-growth startups\, spanning commerce\, integration\, and AI. He is VP of AI and Agentic at Aries Solutions\, where he focuses on turning emerging AI capabilities into practical systems inside enterprise commerce environments. \nHe previously co-founded and led Doohickey AI\, a venture-backed startup\, overseeing product\, fundraising\, and go-to-market. Earlier in his career\, he spent nearly a decade in consulting\, leading large-scale digital and enterprise software implementations\, and later served on the executive team at nChannel. \nHis work sits at the intersection of product\, engineering\, and operations\, with a focus on turning complex problems into systems that actually ship. He speaks about applied AI\, product strategy\, and how to operationalize real-world systems without the hype. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE.\n11:00 am – Coffee\, Snacks\, & Socializing \n11:15 am – Lunch & More Socializing \n11:45 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (10 seconds please) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Ryan \n1:00 pm – Wrap & Resume Socializing \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/agentic-commerce-101-how-ai-is-transforming-retail-ecommerce/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Headshot-RYan-Lunka-TIGER-Blank-061226.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR