Innovate New Albany

Unleashing the Power of Generative AI: Navigating the Future of Work
2024-04-19 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION, 7775 Walton Pkwy, Suite 100, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
NEW LOCATION: 7775 Walton Pkwy, 3rd Floor, New Albany, OH 43054
FRI 4/19/24, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to interact with our featured speaker, Christopher Slee, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
Unleashing the Power of Generative AI: Navigating the Future of Work” is a concise yet insightful talk that demystifies generative AI for a diverse audience.
Come and explore the transformation of AI from simple tools to systems capable of learning and creating like humans.
Discover the importance of “prompt engineering” and “workflow engineering” as essential skills for harnessing AI’s potential. Envision a future where multiple AI models collaborate to enhance decision-making and problem-solving.
Join us for this TIGER Talk to unlock the power of generative AI and prepare for a thriving future in the age of AI.
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Personal introduction from our featured speaker, Christopher Slee:
Hi I’m Chris, the Principal Technologist at Transform Labs (formerly AWH) and the CTO of IncludeHealth, a healthcare start-up changing the face of Virtual Physical Therapy.
When I speak about technology, I like to keep it accurate and relatable. I share stories and insights that matter to tech enthusiasts and anyone interested in how technology intersects with our daily lives and work. It’s about making sense of tech and making it understandable.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Chris
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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Dare to Unlearn: Unlearning for Personal and Organizational Greatness
2024-04-26 11:30 - 13:00 | INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION, 7775 Walton Pkwy, Suite 100, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
NEW LOCATION: 7775 Walton Pkwy, 3rd Floor, New Albany, OH 43054
FRI 4/26/24, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to interact with our featured speaker, John Popelka, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
Our life experiences shape how we see the world. These perspectives create our beliefs, hardening into habits that limit our thinking and our potential. Like the invisible strings of a marionette, our beliefs can contort us into a safe, predictable, and mundane life of mediocracy.
At this TIGER Talk, learn concepts and methods to understand how you see and move through the world, so you can break the chains of old rules and habits and seize new opportunities — for you and your organizations.
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Our featured speaker, John Popelka, is a certified professional coach, advisor, and speaker who empowers people and organizations to gain unprecedented clarity and insights to achieve extraordinary and sustainable success.
John has worked in the Financial Services Industry almost 20 years and has held roles in strategy, innovation, risk management, project management, operations, service, and employee engagement.
John served in the Army for 20 years and held several leadership positions in combat positions, operations, intelligence, planning, and equal opportunity.
John is the founder of From Ashes Coaching & Consulting where he helps people and organizations search from within to forge their own growth from within.
He lives in Blacklick, Ohio with his wife, Rena, two kids, three dogs, two cats, and a hamster. He loves being outside hiking and biking, helping others, and spending time with his family.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to John
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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Embrace the Unexpected: Think & Communicate Like An Improviser
2024-05-01 11:30 - 13:00 | INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION, 7775 Walton Pkwy, Suite 100, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
NEW LOCATION: 7775 Walton Pkwy, 3rd Floor, New Albany, OH 43054
NOTE: THE DATE OF THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CHANGED to May 1.
NOW: WED 5/1/24, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to interact with our featured speaker, Nathan Minns, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
When things change quickly, it’s easy to get overwhelmed!
But through this keynote, you’ll learn to navigate life’s unexpected turns with the agility and creativity of an improviser with the “Yes, And…” mindset.
You’ll explore how to stay flexible and positive when plans go awry and how to keep an open mind to new possibilities. This isn’t just about coping with change; it’s about thriving in it with a growth mindset and the “build, measure, learn” feedback cycle.
In this story-rich TIGER Talk, we’ll also introduce a decision-making model inspired by “Yes And,” helping you make clearer, more focused choices without feeling lost of overwhelmed. You’ll leave knowing how to work better with others, use everyone’s ideas, and turn confusion into clear, positive action. Discover the ease of the unexpected when you think like an improviser.
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Our featured speaker, Nathan Minns, is a certified international keynote speaker, trainer, and facilitator.
Nathan empowers individuals to think like improvisers to learn to embrace the unexpected. Nathan’s impact is clear: he has taught innovation strategy to the USA federal government, facilitated a 3-day startup event in the Kingdom of Bahrain, offered pitch coaching and early-stage entrepreneurship guidance globally, and facilitated events for diverse institutions.
Nathan has extensive experience in the startup ecosystem, both as an employee and a 3x founder, and Nathan’s online web design courses have engaged over 60,000 students from 179 countries. In the corporate world, he’s pioneered startup initiatives for major corporations in the USA.
In teaching communication, Nathan has been a paid actor for over 10 years, emceed National Speakers Association of Ohio events while serving on their board, instructed therapists in active listening, and earned the distinction of being the youngest board member at a youth leadership development nonprofit in 2017. Learn more at NathanMinns.com.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Nathan
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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Turning the Tables: Leveraging Unsolicited Interest in Your Company to Your Advantage
2024-05-17 11:30 - 13:00 | INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION, 7775 Walton Pkwy, Suite 100, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
NEW LOCATION: 7775 Walton Pkwy, 3rd Floor, New Albany, OH 43054
FRI 5/17/24, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to interact with our featured speaker, Michael Butler, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
Privately held businesses are receiving an increasing number of contacts from individuals interested in acquiring them.
In this TIGER Talk, featured speaker Michael Butler will show the current owners of those businesses how to leverage those unsolicited contacts for their benefit.
Attendees will learn how to handle unsolicited acquisition offers, understand the opportunities and pitfalls of discussing business exit with others, and explore how to respond to or explore unsolicited acquisition offers. Even if you’re years from selling your business or your business is brand new, you will benefit from your takeaways Michael will present.
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Michael Butler helps business owners either sell their businesses or buy other businesses.
His experiences range from CPA, Chief Financial Officer, Large Enterprise executive, venture capital partner, business owner and investment banker (current role). In those roles, he has been an acquirer, an acquiree and an advisor to both sides. Michael currently serves as Senior Director at Footprint Capital.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Michael
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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The Growth Code: Insider Secrets of Explosive Branding and Marketing That Savvy Investors Demand
2024-05-22 11:30 - 13:00 | INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION, 7775 Walton Pkwy, Suite 100, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
NEW LOCATION: 7775 Walton Pkwy, 3rd Floor, New Albany, OH 43054
WED 5/22/24, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to interact with our featured speakers, Mark Bloemhard, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
Attention visionary business owners and entrepreneurs hungry for explosive growth!
Please join Mark Bloemhard, PhD, MBA, MA as he unveils the time-proven tactics of branding and marketing in this high-energy session. Mark will bring an exclusive peek behind the curtain, where he’ll reveal the strategies that have propelled some organizations to unprecedented heights and expose the pitfalls that have derailed others on their journey to success.
Whether you’re a startup craving your breakthrough moment or an established enterprise hoping to be acquired, this event is your ticket to unlocking the full potential of your brand. Through riveting discussions and revealing case studies, Mark will dissect the triumphs of his firm’s most successful clients and dissect the missteps that have hindered others, providing invaluable insights.
Key Takeaways:

Success Stories Unveiled: Dive deep into the stories of various successful organizations, dissecting the strategies and tactics that catapulted them to the forefront of their industries. Learn firsthand from their triumphs and adapt their winning formulas to fuel your own brand’s ascent.
Avoiding the Pitfalls: Explore the cautionary tales of organizations who stumbled on their journey to success, uncovering the common pitfalls and mistakes that can sabotage even the most promising brands. Arm yourself with the knowledge to sidestep these obstacles and forge a path to sustainable growth.
Crafting Your Winning Formula: Armed with the lessons of both success and failure, craft your own winning formula for brand dominance. Learn how to harness the power of strategic branding and marketing to carve out your niche, captivate your audience, and chart a course for unstoppable growth.

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Mark Bloemhard, PhD, MBA, MA is Founder & CEO at Bolder & Co. Creative Studios. With over 25 years as a marketing and branding strategist, Mark’s extensive track record includes Fortune 500 companies like Ferrari, Maserati, Home Depot, Huntington Bank, and a broad stroke of Private Equity firms such as Bain Capital and Madrona Venture Capital.
Mark has earned his PhD in Branding, complemented by an MA in Leadership & Change and an MBA in Corporate Finance. His deep and diverse educational background also includes a BFA in Industrial Design, which uniquely equips him with a creative perspective in crafting compelling brand narratives.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Mark is an avid reader who constantly seeks inspiration from skiing, traveling, and sailing with his wife, Bethany, and their 5 adult children.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Mark
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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Generative AI: Best Practices to Keep Your Data Secure
2024-05-29 11:30 - 13:00 | INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION, 7775 Walton Pkwy, Suite 100, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
NEW LOCATION: 7775 Walton Pkwy, 3rd Floor, New Albany, OH 43054
WED 5/29/24, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to interact with our featured speakers, Ron Savoia & Josh Greenwald, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
Is your personal or proprietary data secure when you’re using AI services?
Generative AI relies on data to produce its content. Without human knowledge, it’s nothing.
But where does it get this knowledge?
And how safe is the data you give it?
How do you make sure that your data will remain as ONLY your data?
In this TIGER Talk you’ll learn:
• Where AI services get data
• How you can protect your sensitive data from AI training
• How you can safely use your data with AI if you so choose
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Ron Savoia has been involved in IT Consulting since working at CompuServe back in 1993 when they were converting CompuServe Mail to Windows NT and SQL Server 4.2, which enabled him to be the first Ohio employee for Microsoft’s new Enterprise Services group. He ran various Enterprise Services businesses for Microsoft, including incubating what eventually became Office 365 deployment services. He then formed Stratus Innovations Group in New Albany in 2010, where they continue to build products and solutions on the Microsoft Cloud Services platform, and most recently developed a platform for organizations to create Generative AI Copilots.
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Josh Greenwald has been a technologist since he began programming on his Atari 800 at 6 years old. He was a pioneer in the days of the early web, developing and later selling among the first platforms for interactive creative writing. Now a partner and principal architect at Stratus Innovations Group, Josh had previous tech leadership roles at IGS Energy, Resource Interactive, and GSW. A Columbus resident since 1998, Josh earned his undergraduate degree at The Ohio State University and his MBA from Capital University. He is the proud father of three amazing daughters.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Ron & Josh
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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A Green Path to Clarity: Enhancing Business Innovation thru Mindful Nature Walks
2024-06-05 11:30 - 13:00 | Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany, 150 W. Main St., New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
Part of TIGER Events’ “Healthy Habits for Innovators” Series in partnership with Healthy New Albany.
WED 6/5/24, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
SPECIAL LOCATION: IN-PERSON at Phillip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany, 150 W. Main St., New Albany, OH 43054
Be ready to interact with our presenter, Kevin Ryan, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. And this time, walk in nature!
Entrepreneurs and innovators often find themselves entangled in a whirlwind of relentless business expectations, goals, and looming deadlines.
This high-stress environment can stifle creativity and reduce productivity.
Fortunately, a powerful remedy lies just outside your workspace—connecting with nature.
Join Kevin Ryan, an expert in nature and mindfulness practices for this TIGER Tools Workshop, as he provides valuable tips and guidance on harnessing nature’s calming and energizing gifts. In this session, we’ll explore how integrating nature into your daily routine can serve as a catalyst for innovation and rejuvenation.
Expect to engage in enriching dialogues, gain practical instructions, and, weather permitting, participate in a Mindful Nature Walk in New Albany’s beautiful Rose Run Park. This immersive experience will not only alleviate stress but also inspire fresh, unconventional ideas by reconnecting you with the serene yet potent energies of the natural environment.
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Our featured presenter, Kevin Ryan, has spent nearly all his working years as an educator and mentor. He coached Track and Field and Cross-Country for twenty-eight years while teaching English and Theology at the high school level. After leaving the secondary level in 2009, he taught a course on Spirituality and Education at The Ohio State University while he wrote and published two books.
Retiring from classroom teaching, Kevin has spent the last ten years guiding “seekers” in the flow of yoga and fitness and the quietude of meditation while offering his services at retreats and speaking
engagements. A former runner, walker, biker, cross-country skier, backpacker, and overall outdoor enthusiast, Kevin now devotes much of his time to communing with nature and studying its health benefits.
Kevin completed his undergraduate studies in English and Theology from St. John’s University, and later earned a graduate degree in Theological Studies from the University of Dayton.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Kevin
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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THRIVE: When Trouble Visits!
2024-06-14 11:30 - 13:00 | INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION, 7775 Walton Pkwy, Suite 100, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
NEW LOCATION: 7775 Walton Pkwy, 3rd Floor, New Albany, OH 43054
Fri 6/14/24, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to interact with our featured speaker, Mark Sullivan, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
What do you do when the stakes are high, demands are out of control, and the future is unpredictable?
We’ve all been there – time and again. The future will not get any easier as we live in a world with increasing volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA). In this highly interactive, story-rich TIGER Talk, you’ll explore these factors as well as three ‘Power Navigators’ that help to address intense challenges as they appear in different forms.
Also, based on an eight-year study, you will be introduced to Mark Sullivan‘s groundbreaking new leadership book, “THRIVE: When Trouble Visits!” It reviews five different mindsets presented in distinctly different ways within high-demand environments. Represented in “THRIVE” are stories that provide a glimpse into the challenging journey and successes of some extraordinary people: astronauts, governors, four-star generals, media and movie personalities, CEOs, elite athletes, university presidents, clergy, a Holocaust survivor, and dozens of others.
The stories create a blueprint on how you, too, can thrive in the face of adversity.

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Mark J. Sullivan, Ph.D., is an award-winning international speaker, university professor, and industry executive. As an organizational psychologist and change agent in Dow 30 and Global 1000 companies, he has functioned as a Chief Talent Officer, Sales and Strategy executive at United Airlines, Honeywell, Accenture, and Battelle.
Mark has cultivated order out of chaos in major global mergers and restructuring efforts. He brings decades of seasoned experience in building communities in highly disruptive environments and is known as a master storyteller and inspiring force helping to empower individuals, teams, and organizations toward a better way.
Mark is Founder and CEO of the Performance Learning Academy, a Speaker Engagement and Executive Development firm.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Mark
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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Turning Waste into Profit: Strategies for Operational, Financial, and Environmental Impact
2024-06-19 11:30 - 13:00 | INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION, 7775 Walton Pkwy, Suite 100, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
NEW LOCATION: 7775 Walton Pkwy, 3rd Floor, New Albany, OH 43054
Wed 6/19/24, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to interact with our featured speakers, David Leff & Megan Moses, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
How does a company take a look at their waste and see a financial improvement and increased sustainability efforts in today’s business environment? Join us for this TIGER Talk to find out!
Sustainable Ohio’s programs help drive operational improvements of member organizations by considering waste streams, use of our historical knowledge, innovation and the Ohio By-Product Synergy Network. By working with the Network and partners, materials are being reused beneficially instead of the traditional tipping and transportation fees, potential environmental liabilities, and operational management issues. The profits are sustainability successes!
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David Leff has been the Technical Director of the Ohio By-Product Synergy Network since 2020 and has been involved with Sustainable Ohio since its inception in 2010.
David helped kick off the Sustainable Ohio’s Ohio By-Product Synergy Network through his work with a Fortune 500 manufacturing company in his Environmental, Health, and Safety role. Focused on driving improvements and cost reductions within the company, the involvement with Sustainable Ohio helped drive those improvements. David continued to support Sustainable Ohio and drive improvements when he shifted to a Risk Control and Engineering leadership position within the insurance industry and continues to drive improvements for members and partners of Sustainable Ohio.
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Megan D. Moses has been President of Sustainable Ohio, and Director of the Ohio By-Product Synergy Network since 2010. Her love for sustainability and the environment started in undergrad when she was recruited to a grad program to develop sustainability markers for the forest paper industry at Miami University’s Center for Sustainable Systems Studies. After graduation she worked at The Ohio State University as Director of The Environmental Molecular Science Institute, where she managed environmental sustainability outreach and research at molecular level in soil, water and gas.
She then took her talents to industry and started the first environmental sustainability department at The Scotts-Miracle Gro Company. For the last 14 years has led Sustainable Ohio and the Ohio By-Product Synergy Network, assisting organizations and the State of Ohio with environmental sustainability initiatives.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to David & Megan
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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Differentiating from Competition: Beat the Big Guys without Their Marketing Budget
2024-06-26 11:30 - 13:00 | INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION, 7775 Walton Pkwy, Suite 100, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
NEW LOCATION: 7775 Walton Pkwy, 3rd Floor, New Albany, OH 43054
Wed 6/26/24, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to interact with our featured speaker, Kendall Horner, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
Does the playing field feel uneven when you are trying to compete against the largest companies who can outspend you on marketing?
This interactive and fast-paced TIGER Talk will provide the tools you need to:

Win more business through effective differentiation
Create a playbook to produce repeatable sales results and improve efficiency
Get paid for the value that you deliver

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Kendall Horner is a Partner and Vice President of Sales at Braveheart Sales Performance. Kendall leads Braveheart’s business development efforts to expand the reach of its services to help unleash middle market companies’ potential across the United States.
Kendall most enjoys the conversations she has with CEOs and business owners to delve into the issues that are negatively impacting their sales and profit growth, whether they be people, processes or their pipeline.
She brings a varied background of success selling and leading project teams in highly competitive industries where the services were frequently shopped like commodities and where she had to differentiate based on value. Kendall understands complex sales situations where numerous decision-makers are involved and is an expert at understanding client goals and marrying up services to help them accomplish those goals.
Learn more about Braveheart: https://braveheartsales.com/happy-sales-manager-cohort
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Like all TIGER Events, this talk is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Kendall
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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Joining a Nonprofit Board: Finding the Perfect Fit
2024-07-10 11:30 - 13:00 | INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION, 7775 Walton Pkwy, Suite 100, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION:
7775 Walton Pkwy, 3rd Floor, New Albany, OH 43054
Wed 7/10/24, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to interact with our featured speaker, Kerri Mollard, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
“Joining a Nonprofit Board: Finding the Perfect Fit” is an interactive session designed to guide individuals interested in nonprofit board service through the process of finding the ideal fit.
This TIGER Talk will cover key topics, such as:
– Understanding the role of nonprofit boards: Explore the responsibilities, expectations, and governance structure of nonprofit boards to determine if board service is the right fit for you.
– Identifying your passions and skills: Assess your interests, expertise, and availability to find a nonprofit organization whose mission aligns with your values and where you can make a big contribution.
– Researching potential nonprofits: Learn effective strategies for researching and evaluating nonprofit organizations, including their mission, programs, financial health, and board culture.
– Making a positive impact: Understand the importance of building strong relationships with fellow board members, staff, and stakeholders to maximize your impact as a board member.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional looking to give back to your community or a newcomer interested in getting involved in the nonprofit sector, this session will provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to find the perfect nonprofit board opportunity.
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Kerri Mollard is the Founder and CEO of Mollard Consulting, a nonprofit partner.
She is a respected authority on nonprofit board governance, planning, and fundraising, and has served nearly 150 clients since 2003 and thousands more through workshops.
Prior to consulting, Kerri worked in positions as varied as public relations coordinator, box office manager, development director, and executive director. She has a master’s degree from Indiana University, a bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University, and a Certificate of Nonprofit Board Consulting from BoardSource.
In 2021, Kerri ran for office for the first time. She was sworn into office in January 2022 as Plain Township Trustee.
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Like all TIGER Events, this talk is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Kerri
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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Successful Start-Ups from the Ground Up
2024-07-19 11:30 - 13:00 | INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION, 7775 Walton Pkwy, Suite 100, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
NEW LOCATION: 7775 Walton Pkwy, 3rd Floor, New Albany, OH 43054
FRI 7/19/24, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to interact with our featured speaker, Ryan Steele, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
This TIGER Talk by Attorney Ryan Steele will touch on matters that all founders and small-business owners should consider when forming and growing their businesses. If you’re starting a business or trying to grow an early stage business, this talk is a great foundation for many critical decisions you’ll soon need to make.
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Ryan Steele is a Partner at Porter Wright Morris & Arthur. He handles corporate contractual matters to bring startup operations, mergers, acquisitions, financing, energy and natural resources deals, and other general business transactions to fruition.
Combining business operations knowledge with legal acumen, Ryan efficiently executes a variety of complex business contracts so that rapidly growing companies, business owners and early stage entrepreneurs can cost-effectively achieve growth goals. Having managed an office of over 100 employees and contractors, Ryan applies first-hand knowledge of daily business functions, including project management, employee management, and independent contracting, in providing practical counsel to fast-growing entities so they can overcome challenges and achieve their business goals.
Ryan assists early stage entrepreneurs by completing the documentation innovators need to establish their business profile, grow and expand, and ultimately exit on their own terms. More generally, Ryan drafts and negotiates a myriad of contracts to help close multi-layered transactions, including architect/contractor agreements, business and commercial agreements, retail leases and general real estate agreements, and purchase/sale agreements. He represents clients across multiple industries, including energy and natural resources, commercial real estate, financial services, computer software, telecommunications, food and beverage, manufacturing, and health care.
Ryan leverages his deep energy sector experience to consult natural resource clients with exploration and production, pipeline, and downstream/power plant matters, as well as with title and litigation, including the drafting of amicus and merit briefs submitted before the Ohio Supreme Court. He also represents owners, construction contractors, architects and engineers in drafting a variety of agreements, including AIA and other industry form contracts.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Ryan
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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Unleashing the Power of Generative AI: Navigating the Future of Labor
2024-07-26 11:30 - 13:00 | INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION, 7775 Walton Pkwy, Suite 100, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION:
7775 Walton Pkwy, 3rd Floor, New Albany, OH 43054
Fri 7/26/24, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to interact with our featured speaker, Chris Slee, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
This is the 2nd of 3 talks in the “Unleashing the Power of Generative AI” series, created by Chris Slee.
“Unleashing the Power of Generative AI: Navigating the Future of Labor” is a concise yet insightful talk that demystifies generative AI and its impact on labor — designed for a diverse audience.
Join us for this TIGER Talk and explore the transformation of AI from simple tools to systems capable of learning and creating like humans.
Discover the impact that robotics powered by new AI models will have on our home life, work life, and the future of labor.
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Professional Bio, in Chris Slee‘s own words:
Hi I’m Chris, the Principal Technologist at Transform Labs (formerly AWH) and the CTO of IncludeHealth, a healthcare start-up changing the face of Virtual Physical Therapy.
When I speak about technology, I like to keep it accurate and relatable. I share stories and insights that matter to tech enthusiasts and anyone interested in how technology intersects with our daily lives and work. It’s about making sense of tech and making it understandable.
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Like all TIGER Events, this talk is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Chris
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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Where's the Money? Sources of Financing for Startups - 2024 Edition
2024-07-31 11:30 - 13:00 | INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION, 7775 Walton Pkwy, Suite 100, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION:
7775 Walton Pkwy, 3rd Floor, New Albany, OH 43054
Wed 7/31/24, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to interact with our featured speaker, Melinda Gloriosa, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
Learn the fundamentals of startup financing from Melinda Gloriosa of Rev1 Ventures. In this interactive TIGER Talk,, Melinda will share the many types of startup funding, key insights on projections and budgets, and some tips to help with your next pitch!
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As Director, Investment Funds at Rev1 Ventures, Melinda Gloriosa is a dynamic member of the team. In this role, Melinda analyzes and manages investments in concept, seed, and early stage companies. Her responsibilities include conducting investment analysis, leading the execution of investment transactions including due diligence, cap table modeling, and more. In her work, she builds relationships with startups, venture funds and strategic investors, and other key stakeholders.
In addition to Melinda’s experience in investment management, she has significant experience in project and program management. Before Rev1, she advised and consulted for several startups and worked as a managing director in a regional investment firm. Her career includes project manager roles in healthcare and engineering. She also held multiple roles in manufacturing and R&D with American Honda Motor Company.
Melinda earned a BSME in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Toledo and an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University. She earned Project Management Professional Certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
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Like all TIGER Events, this talk is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Melinda
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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Idea to Tech Workshop
2024-08-14 11:30 - 13:00 | INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION, 7775 Walton Pkwy, Suite 100, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION:
7775 Walton Pkwy, 3rd Floor, New Albany, OH 43054
Wed 8/14, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to interact with our featured speaker, Nomiki Petrolla, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
In this workshop, Nomiki Petrolla will share the exact framework she uses to teach non-technical founders at PDS Lab (a product accelerator for women building tech) how to take a big idea and narrow it down to a software solution.
At the end of the session, there will be time for an open Q&A session.
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Nomiki Petrolla has been building 0 to 1 tech solutions with a focus in product, design, and strategy for 15 years in FinTech, eCommerce, AI / Machine Learning, FemTech, Healthcare + more.
Her experience has helped founders acquire over $200M in funding and $50M in exits.
And now she’s now on a mission to bring product accessibility for women creating software and close the gender gap in tech.
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Like all TIGER Events, this TIGER Talk is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Nomiki
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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Thriving Under Pressure: Effective Stress Management for Innovators & Leaders
2024-08-23 11:30 - 13:00 | Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany, 150 W. Main St., New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
Part of TIGER Events’ “Healthy Habits for Innovators” Series — in collaboration with Healthy New Albany
SPECIAL LOCATION: Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany, 150 W. Main St., New Albany, OH 43054
FRI 8/23/24, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to interact with our featured speaker, Dr. Dana Winchester, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
Join us for an interactive TIGER Tools Workshop designed to equip innovators with essential stress management tools.
Discover practical strategies to navigate the demands of creativity while maintaining balance and well-being. Through engaging activities and insightful discussions, participants will learn how to identify stress triggers and cultivate resilience. From mindfulness techniques to effective time management skills, this workshop offers a holistic approach to managing stress in the fast-paced world of innovation.
Leave feeling empowered and rejuvenated, ready to conquer challenges with a clear mind and renewed energy.
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Dr. 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.
An innovator herself, Dr. 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. In addition, Dr. Winchester is certified in Dry Needling, Webster™, and NIMMO Trigger Point.
Dr. 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.
Dr. Winchester is well known in the Columbus area for public speaking and health promotion. She has been featured on Fox News and published in newspapers and magazines. She resides in the Dublin area with her family. She enjoys being outdoors, cooking healthy meals and celebrating with friends.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Dr. Dana
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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Learn to Build and Customize Your Own ChatGPT Bot
2024-08-28 11:30 - 13:00 | INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION, 7775 Walton Pkwy, Suite 100, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION:
7775 Walton Pkwy, 3rd Floor, New Albany, OH 43054
Wed 8/28, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to interact with our workshop leader, Adam Townsend, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
At this TIGER Tools Workshop, participants will get a brief rundown of the fundamentals of the math behind AI — this is designed for lay people, and these facts don’t change with every new innovation headline. This basic framework for understanding will help the audience understand what AI is capable of, what it isn’t capable of, as well as practical business use cases that actually provide return on investment.
After about 15 minutes of approachable discussion on theory, our workshop leader, Adam Townsend, will dive in to programming a custom ChatGPT bot based on input from the participants about what they want it to do.
As long as you (as a participant) have a GPT+ subscription, you will receive a link via email to use the bot for your own purposes in perpetuity.
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Adam Townsend is a marketing leader and entrepreneur, boasting a dynamic blend of roles as an SEO expert, writer, photographer, and illustrator/designer. With decades of experience, he has managed successful website launches for major players like WebMD, The Orange County Register, and AOL’s Patch, alongside various marketing clients.
From 2021-23, he built the marketing content operation and conceived and launched a project to integrate AI at the Southern California staffing firm SkillsetGroup.
In 2023, Townsend launched his own venture, Townsend Creative Imaging marketing agency. This spring, he introduced The SkilletReport Columbus, a cutting-edge web magazine exploring the business and pleasure of food in Central Ohio. Leveraging multiple AIs, he streamlines operations and devises strategic solutions, enhancing both his business and client projects.
Townsend serves as VP of Communications for the American Marketing Association’s Columbus Chapter and caters to clients across the restaurant/hospitality and B2B sectors. He lives in Gahanna with his wife Laura Lee Townsend, MFT, and their 3 children.
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Like all TIGER Events, this TIGER Tools Workshop is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Adam
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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Ransomware Resilience: Safeguarding Your Business in the Digital Age
2024-09-06 11:30 - 13:00 | INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION, 7775 Walton Pkwy, Suite 100, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION:
7775 Walton Pkwy, 3rd Floor, New Albany, OH 43054
Wed 8/28, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to interact with our featured speaker, JR Kunkle, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
Ransomware has been at the top of business news for several years. And, the publicity has continued to heat up in 2024!
In this TIGER Talk, JR Kunkle will cover:
• What is Ransomware?
• Is the sky falling?
• What industries are the most targeted?
• Who has been hit?
• How much is the Ransom?
• Is it getting worse?
• What are practices to prevent becoming the next Ransomware victim?
• IF YOU ARE HIT – how should you respond?
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JR Kunkle has deep experience in both IT and business. More specifically, he has 20+ years of in-depth IT experience, primarily in IT Management, Project Management, Consulting, and IT Risk & Assurance.
His current primary area of focus is Cybersecurity and, of course, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
JR’s industry experience includes: Manufacturing, Retail, Industrials, Financials, Utilities, and Governments. Recently, he’s been working with Healthcare, FinTech, and E-Commerce companies (Cloud applications).
JR earned his Masters Degree in MIS & Finance from University of Dayton and his Bachelors Degree in Accounting and Economics from Wittenberg University. In addition, he earned the Certified Information Systems Auditor (“CISA”) certification. He developed the syllabus and has been an adjunct instructor at Wright State University for graduate level Accounting classes.
Finally, JR is passionate about life, business, and information technology. And, of course, none of this means anything without his role as a father to his son.
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Like all TIGER Events, this TIGER Talk is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to JR
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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Getting LinkedIn Leverage: How to Grow Your Brand & Business
2024-09-10 11:30 - 13:00 | INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION, 7775 Walton Pkwy, Suite 100, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION:
7775 Walton Pkwy, 3rd Floor, New Albany, OH 43054
Tuesday 9/10/24, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to interact with our featured speaker, Allison Ditmer, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
Description from Allison Ditmer herself:
LinkedIn is no longer just a job search site or a place to announce your new career title. It’s a social platform that can grow your business and your personal brand.
Regardless of where you are right now as an entrepreneur, growing your B2B, or in a 9-5 role, LinkedIn can help you …
– Get discovered
– Build genuine connections that result in unique opportunities
– Generate an inbound strategy with more high-quality leads that say “Yes!” to your services
Ready to find your LinkedIn leverage?
Join me for this TIGER Talk, and prepare to walk away with actionable tips and a new outlook on LinkedIn. I promise!
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Allison Ditmer, MBA is a graduate of Bowling Green State University and has 15+ years of experience in digital marketing.
After leaving Abbott as a marketing manager and overseeing teams in the internal agency, Allison started her own content business. She is a content strategist and writer who works with entrepreneurs and businesses to build their brands online through high-quality content.
Allison is also an instructor for Denison Edge, a program from Denison University that offers skill-building educational programs for both college students and professionals in a variety of business disciplines. This fall, Allison is teaching a new program in Content Creation, starting Wednesday September 18. This program is currently open for registrations.
When Allison is not focused on her business, she travels to national parks, camps in her family’s Airstream Basecamp, or runs with her kids to their travel sports activities.
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Like all TIGER Events, this talk is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Allison
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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The R&D Tax Game: Boost your Benefits and Avoid the Pitfalls
2024-09-13 11:30 - 13:00 | INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION, 7775 Walton Pkwy, Suite 100, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION:
7775 Walton Pkwy, 3rd Floor, New Albany, OH 43054
Fri 9/13, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to interact with our featured speaker, Jonathan Forman, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
Federal and state governments offer significant tax benefits for developing and improving products, processes, and software. Recently implemented and proposed updates to law, however, may have a potential game-changing negative impact to many innovative companies.
Join us for this TIGER Talk, presented by Jonathan Forman, to learn about theses changes, how they may affect your business, and how to maximize the benefits available to your business.
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As Managing Director of the Tax Credits & Incentives Services practice of Global Tax Management (GTM), Jonathan Forman leads the development and delivery of services that help multinational corporations take advantage of available federal, state, and international R&D and related tax incentives to reduce their tax liability.
Jonathan has been involved with R&D for more than 20 years in both technical and taxation capacities, bringing a scientific, IT, and business background to GTM’s R&D Tax Credit practice. He has extensive knowledge of U.S. and international R&D tax law, and vast experience dealing with specific issues related to R&D credits and incentives within industries including software, technology, life sciences, manufacturing, and energy. He is a global speaker and instructor and has been published in several key industry journals.
Prior to joining GTM, Jonathan held several leadership roles with BDO USA, including his most recent roles as the Stamford Office Managing Principal and Global R&D Center of Excellence Leader. He was one of the founding members of the firm’s national R&D tax credit practice, and created, built, and managed BDO’s International R&D Center of Excellence.
Jonathan also spent several years with Big 4 firms including Deloitte and PwC. He created and led the R&D incentives practice for Deloitte in Calgary, Canada where his practice focused on technology, oilfield services, and exploration and production. At PwC, he created one of the first browse-based software tools for managing R&D tax credits.
He is a member of the American Institute of Public Accountants. Jonathan resides in Westchester County, NY where he enjoys spending time with his wife, children, six cats, two dogs, and tortoise.
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Like all TIGER Events, this TIGER Talk is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Jonathan
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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Leading with Humility: How to Build Team Trust and Engagement
2024-09-20 11:30 - 13:00 | INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION, 7775 Walton Pkwy, Suite 100, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION:
7775 Walton Pkwy, 3rd Floor, New Albany, OH 43054
Fri 9/20/24, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to interact with our featured speaker, Jake Harter, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
In the pursuit of organizational excellence, leadership styles typically emphasize decisiveness and command.
However, a growing body of research suggests a powerful, yet often overlooked, leadership quality that may be even more important: humility.
This TIGER Talk is designed for leaders to explore the benefits of leading with humility, demonstrating how it can foster a culture of open communication, boost employee engagement, and embrace challenges and setbacks as opportunities for growth.
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Our presenter, Jake Harter, is the Owner and Principal Consultant of Bellevue Partners Talent Management Consulting. He specializes in guiding organizations through strategic transformations, fostering a thriving work environment, and implementing performance management systems.
Jake leverages his Master’s in HR Management degree and career supporting Fortune 100 Human Capital Strategy to help organizations and leaders unlock their workforce potential.
Jake is passionate about sharing his knowledge and HR industry expertise to create engaged, motivated, and productive workforces.
Visit https://bellevuepartnersllc.com for more information!
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Like all TIGER Events, this TIGER Talk is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Jake
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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From Foundation to Flight: The Evolution of a Tech Enterprise
2024-10-02 11:30 - 13:00 | INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION, 7775 Walton Pkwy, Suite 100, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION:
7775 Walton Pkwy, 3rd Floor, New Albany, OH 43054
Wed 10/2, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to interact with our TIGER Tale speaker, Sheri Chaney Jones, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
Join Sheri Chaney Jones for this interview-style TIGER Tale as she will delve into her multifaceted journey of building successful businesses that deliver significant social impact.
With a track record of successful bootstrapping a consulting firm, scaling it to a national firm, and more recently launching a high-growth SaaS company, Sheri brings a wealth of experience to the table.
Her talk will cover the ins and outs of raising $2.5 million from venture capitalists and angel investors, to establishing a global partnership with Microsoft.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from a seasoned entrepreneur who has navigated the full spectrum of business growth and innovation.
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For more than 20 years, Sheri Chaney Jones has worked alongside foundation, non-profit, and government leaders to help them use data to solve complex social problems. An author, professor, and internationally recognized expert, Sheri believes in data, metrics, and accountability.
After a 10-year career in government evaluating the impact of public funding, Sheri founded Measurement Resources Company in 2010. Now a national firm, Measurement Resources increases the capacity of non-profit and government sector organizations through high-performance practices and data-driven insights.
In 2018, Sheri launched SureImpact to automate and simplify the process of collecting and sharing outcomes and impact data. Sheri is a thought leader on public sector evaluation and applied organizational research.
She is the author of Impact & Excellence: Data-Driven Strategies for Aligning Mission, Culture, and Performance in Nonprofit and Government Organizations (Jossey Bass, 2014).
Sheri is passionate about women’s equity and the advancement of girls. She is a Past President of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Columbus Chapter and a Commissioner for the Columbus Women’s Commission for the Mayor’s Office.
Sheri earned her Master of Arts degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Central Michigan University and her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from The Ohio State University.
Sheri, her husband Matt, and their four children live in Columbus.
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Like all TIGER Events, this TIGER Tale is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Sheri
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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Unleashing the Power of Generative AI: Navigating the Future of Programming
2024-10-11 11:30 - 13:00 | INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION, 7775 Walton Pkwy, Suite 100, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION:
7775 Walton Pkwy, 3rd Floor, New Albany, OH 43054
Fri 10/11/24, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to interact with our featured speaker, Chris Slee, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
Unleashing the Power of Generative AI: Navigating the Future of Programming is a concise yet insightful talk that demystifies generative AI for a diverse audience.
Come explore the transformation of AI from simple tools to systems capable of learning and creating like humans.
Discover how AI is working with, and in place of, software developers, reshaping the way we write code, manage projects, automating routine tasks, and driving efficiency in software delivery. Learn about new tools in AI software development, automated maintenance, and data analysis, crucial for navigating this technological shift. Envision a future where complex software and AI systems work alongside humans, creating dynamic, innovative solutions.
This is Talk #3 in Chris Slee‘s Unleashing the Power of Generative AI: Navigating the Future series.
Chris will cover the latest agentic frameworks and tools that developers can use now and how the craft of software development will be changed in the near future.
To watch Chris’s previous talks in this series, click here:
Talk #1: Unleashing the Power of Generative AI: Navigating the Future of Work
Talk #2: Unleashing the Power of Generative AI: Navigating the Future of Labor
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Professional Bio, in Chris Slee‘s own words:
Hi I’m Chris, the Principal Technologist at Transform Labs (formerly AWH) and the CTO of IncludeHealth, a healthcare start-up changing the face of Virtual Physical Therapy.
When I speak about technology, I like to keep it accurate and relatable.
I share stories and insights that matter to tech enthusiasts and anyone interested in how technology intersects with our daily lives and our work.
It’s about making sense of tech and making it understandable.
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Like all TIGER Events, this talk is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Chris
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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The State of Venture in Ohio ® - 2024
2024-10-18 11:30 - 13:00 | INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION, 7775 Walton Pkwy, Suite 100, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
FRIDAY 10/18/24, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION:
7775 Walton Pkwy, 3rd Floor, New Albany, OH 43054
Be ready to interact with our featured presenter, Lindsay Karas Stencel, and your fellow participants.
And, please arrive at 11:30 am. Enjoy lunch. Mingle. Make new friends!
This is the 2024 edition of Lindsay Karas Stencel’s annual talk on The State of Venture in Ohio ®.
.For the 7th year in a row, Lindsay will walk attendees through the status of VC funding in Ohio, discussing new venture fund formation, large exits, and investments and places where the state can continue to develop and grow. She will weave in some pop culture references, leave plenty of time for Q&A, and definitely keep the FUN in FUND.
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Lindsay Karas Stencel is a Partner in the New Ventures practice at the law firm of Thompson Hine and chairs the firm’s fund formation subgroup. She advises entrepreneurs, investors and fund managers on venture capital and startup matters, venture capital fund formation, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, federal and state securities filings and compliance, including public and private securities offerings, and corporate organization and governance matters.
Prior to joining Thompson Hine, Lindsay served as a Partner and Chief Legal Counsel at a Midwest-focused venture capital firm that invests in pre-seed, seed early stage and growth stage technology companies serving several industries. There, her efforts primarily focused on deal structuring, portfolio management, limited partner relations, fundraising and exit transactions.
Simultaneously, she ran her own private practice representing emerging and diverse venture fund managers across the country, startup clients and founders, investors, and small businesses, assisting with venture fund formation and strategy, strategic deal formation, unique deal structuring and other corporate legal matters.
She also acquired significant experience while serving as Chief Operating Officer and Fund Manager, and subsequently Chief Investment Officer, Chief Legal Officer, and Managing Partner for a venture development organization in upstate New York, where she led that firm to have one of the most active seed funds in the country and spearheaded the formation and development of the largest seed fund in the history of the area.
Lindsay’s unique blend of legal, fundraising and operational experience as a founder and venture capitalist provides her with the ability to acutely understand the issues facing her venture and startup clients. She understands firsthand the matters most important to her clients and can creatively solve problems and efficiently design solutions to rapidly close transactions for investors and entrepreneurs alike.
Lindsay teaches “Venture Capital and Dealmaking” at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, where she also frequently guest lectures on contract drafting and preferred securities issuances. Lindsay is a national speaker on topics of women and diversity and inclusion in finance, venture capital, venture capital deal structuring and startup investing.
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Like all TIGER Events, this talk is FREE.
Event Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch and socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to fellow participants
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Lindsay
1:00 pm – Wrap

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Rev1 Ventures' Signature Programs for Entrepreneurs
2024-10-25 11:30 - 13:00 | INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION, 7775 Walton Pkwy, Suite 100, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
Learn, Meet, and Enjoy at:
7775 Walton Pkwy, 3rd Floor, New Albany, OH 43054
Fri 10/25, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to interact with our featured speaker, Rev1’s Alicia Oddi, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
Join us for this TIGER Talk to learn about Rev1 Ventures‘ TWO signature programs for entrepreneurs:

Concept to Customer Bootcamp: 3-Day experiential program to rapidly validate market assumptions. Gain direct feedback from your target customer segments.
Customer to Capital Accelerator: 14-Week comprehensive program that helps startups move their businesses forward. Once you’ve validated your market, it is time to grow and scale!

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Our speaker, Alicia Oddi, Rev1’s Managing Director of Entrepreneur Programs, leads the strategy, engagement, and adoption of its venture studio program. This program provides a framework that gives entrepreneurs the support and services they need when they need it.
Alicia and her team manage pipeline development and client intake, and produce and manage resources that provide the training, tools, and connections that directly impact entrepreneurs and help them de-risk and grow their companies. Alicia invites feedback from entrepreneurs to make the Rev1 venture studio more responsive as entrepreneurs’ needs change.
Alicia fully embraces Rev1’s belief that diverse leaders produce stronger companies. Through her leadership, Rev1 has developed programs to support diverse entrepreneurs and some of the distinct challenges they face when starting and scaling a high growth company, including the Grow to Scale mentor program and the DEI Grant Fund.
Prior to joining Rev1, Alicia managed programs in the non-profit arts sector, and has 25 years of experience in developing and executing mission-driven programs that have a positive impact on clients and the community.
Alicia has a BA in Art History and an MA in Arts Policy and Administration from The Ohio State University.
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Like all TIGER Events, this TIGER Talk is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Alicia
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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Unlocking SBA Lending Opportunities for Small Businesses
2024-11-01 11:30 - 13:00 | INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION, 7775 Walton Pkwy, Suite 100, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION:
7775 Walton Pkwy, 3rd Floor, New Albany, OH 43054
Fri 11/1/24, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to interact with our featured speaker, Jordan Campbell, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
Join Jordan Campbell of Huntington National Bank for this insightful TIGER Talk. Jordan will explore how SBA (Small Business Administration) lending programs can empower small businesses to access the capital they need for growth and sustainability.
Whether you’re a new business or you’re looking to expand your operations, this event will provide valuable insights into the various SBA loan programs, including:
– **7(a) Loan Program**: Ideal for businesses needing working capital, purchasing equipment, or refinancing debt.
– **504 Loan Program**: Tailored for businesses seeking to buy or improve real estate and other fixed assets.
– **Microloan Program**: Designed for startups and small businesses needing smaller loans to launch or grow.
Jordan and other experts in SBA lending will guide you through eligibility requirements, application processes, and the best strategies to secure financing. You’ll leave equipped with knowledge on how to leverage these programs to fuel your business ambitions.
Who Should Attend: Entrepreneurs, small business owners, financial planners, and anyone interested in learning how to utilize SBA lending options to foster business growth.
Key Takeaways:
– How to identify which SBA loan program is best for your business
– Tips for preparing a successful loan application
– Understanding SBA loan guarantees and how they impact financing options
– Real-life case studies of businesses that have successfully leveraged SBA loans
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Our speaker, Jordan Campbell, began her career at Huntington in 2016 as a relationship banker at the German Village, OH branch. She then moved into business banking as a treasury management advisor, supporting the Central and Southern, OH branches. In 2019 she joined the Dedicated Business Relationship Manager team and managed a portfolio of 200 business banking clients in the Cincinnati area.
She transitioned to a Business Development Officer in Central, OH working to find new business banking clients to bring to Huntington Bank and most recently has become an SBA Product Specialist focusing on SBA lending for Central, OH business owners.
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Like all TIGER Events, this talk is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Jordan
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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Powerful Presentations Workshop
2024-11-06 09:30 - 12:00 | INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION, 7775 Walton Pkwy, Suite 100, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
NEW LOCATION:
7775 Walton Pkwy, 3rd Floor, New Albany, OH 43054
SPECIAL TIME:
Wed 11/6, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Be ready to interact with our workshop leader, Kaylyn Bass, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 9:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
This workshop will introduce public speaking tips, identify some common habits of speakers, and instruct participants in improving their own speaking skills.
This is a supportive environment for constructive criticism. All participants will have a chance to present a short speech (under 6 minutes) and receive meaningful feedback on vocal quality, physical presentation, speech content, and overall confidence. They will receive both written and verbal feedback on strengths and areas for improvement.
WHAT TO BRING:
A presentation in progress: this can be an elevator pitch, a speech to debut a new product or service at a conference, a proposal for potential investors, etc.
An open mind: You will receive constructive feedback from the workshop leader- and, if applicable, other participants- about the strengths of the presentation and areas for improvement.
QUESTIONS TO ASK:
What words can I use to best represent the voice of my brand?
What am I supposed to do with my hands when I’m speaking to a crowd?
What speaking habits do I have that make me seem nervous or confident?
How can I incorporate visual aids into my presentations?
How can I become a better presenter?
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Our workshop leader, Kaylyn Bass, specializes in helping people to find and amplify their voices. She is the Content Strategist at Buckeye Innovation, where she thinks strategically about how to present information that highlights the strengths of clients.
Kaylyn is also the Head Coach of the Brecksville-Broadview Heights Speech and Debate Team. In this position, she guides students in grades 6-12 in researching, writing, presenting, and defending their ideas. She has coached four State Champions since 2019, and has received her First Diamond Award from the National Speech and Debate Association.
Kaylyn has a BA in Communication from Hiram College and a M. Ed in Adult Learning and Development from Cleveland State University. She has been judging competitive speech and debate since 2010, and has taught college Public Speaking courses to incarcerated students at prisons in the Greater Cleveland area. She still finds the middle schoolers to be a tougher crowd.
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Like all TIGER Events, this TIGER Talk is FREE.
Timeline:
9:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
9:55 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
10:05 pm – Hand-off to Kaylyn
12:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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The Web3 Vision: Building a Collaborative Future for Businesses and Customers
2024-11-13 11:30 - 13:00 | INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION, 7775 Walton Pkwy, Suite 100, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION:
7775 Walton Pkwy, 3rd Floor, New Albany, OH 43054
Wed 11/13/24, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to interact with our featured speaker, Shaun Pannell, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
Take your business into the future with Web3 technologies.
In this TIGER Talk, Shaun Pannell will cover:
– How decentralized systems, blockchain, and digital assets work
– Tools and methods that businesses and customers can use to collaborate like never before
– Transforming traditional business models with Web3
– Real-world examples of innovative strategies
– Creating new opportunities for shared success
Explore how Web3 can open doors to a future of product innovation and win-win business opportunities!
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Shaun Pannell is a marketing, business development, and technology professional at the law firm Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP.
His proficiency in leveraging digital marketing techniques, creative design, data analytics, and data visualization has consistently driven tangible business growth. Shaun’s passion for exploring emerging technologies and their potential impact across diverse sectors is a testament to his forward-thinking approach.
Shaun’s understanding of innovative technologies and their transformative potential is evident through his certifications in blockchain, digital assets, and product management. This knowledge equips him to navigate today’s evolving business landscape with confidence and adaptability.
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Like all TIGER Events, this talk is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Shaun
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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So You Want To ... Buy a Business?
2024-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 | INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION, 7775 Walton Pkwy, Suite 100, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
NEW! EVENING EVENT
WED 11/13/24, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION:
7775 Walton Pkwy, 3rd Floor, New Albany, OH 43054
Be ready to interact with our panel members & your fellow participants. Enjoy light bites & making new connections, starting at 6:00 pm.
“So You Want To … ?” is a new event series designed especially for people with an interest in exploring new professional opportunities, including new gigs, new side hustles, investor roles, board roles, or or any other innovative new pathways.
Each event will focus on one potential pathway that attendees may be curious about, with the focus especially on roles that involve technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, business investment, and other avenues to business ownership.
This is the FIRST event in this new series and its specific theme is:
“So You Want to … Buy a Business.”
Maybe you have a friend who’s interested in best practices for finding a great existing business that could be acquired and then acquiring it?
If so, do them a favor and forward this email to them!
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Panel Moderator:
Michael Butler, Senior Director at Columbus-based Footprint Capital. Michael is also a Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and has deep experience as a venture capitalist.
Panelists:
Jordan Campbell, VP & SBA Product Specialist Senior at Huntington National Bank. Jordan has deep experience helping prospective business owners buy existing businesses thru the smart deployment of borrowed capital.
Matt Starkey, CEO of CRDN of Greater Columbus, a franchisee of a network of disaster restoration companies in the US, Canada, and the UK. Also, Managing Partner of Union Station Capital Partners.
Ryan J. Vonderbrink, Chief ‘Treat’ Officer and Owner of Barkley HQ. Barkley HQ is business management platform that enables Pet Grooming businesses to be more efficient in their business operations, creating more enterprise value.
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This event is FREE, but please register to help plan food quantities and the right number of seats.
Timeline:
6:00 – Light Bites / Informal Connecting
6:30 – Panel Discussion Begins
7:30 – 7:40 – Panel Ends & Connecting Resumes
8:00 – Event Concludes
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Ordinary, But Extra - How Seemingly Little Things Make A Big Difference in Business
2024-11-20 11:30 - 13:00 | INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION, 7775 Walton Pkwy, Suite 100, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
Join us at:
7775 Walton Pkwy, 3rd Floor, New Albany, OH 43054
Be ready to interact with our workshop leader, Neal Bell, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
To the untrained eye, there is very little difference between the business that is spinning its wheels and one that is making steady progress towards its longer-term goals. Similar to physical fitness, organizational fitness requires businesses to honor a few basic truths day in and day out.
Our workshop leader, Neal Bell, will share how businesses can use the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to preserve time and energy for long-term planning, translating those plans into small daily steps that advance them toward their long-term goals.
Attending this TIGER Tools Workshop will help you understand the difference between being ordinary and extraordinary, and take your organization to a higher level.
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An entrepreneur since 1999, Neal Bell has learned a great deal about what works (and what doesn’t) when it comes to running businesses. He holds a degree in Accounting and an MBA (both from The Ohio State University), but it is his real-world operating experience that Neal wants to share with today’s business leaders.
In his early years as an entrepreneur, Neal fell into the trap of thinking he had to do everything himself, and inventing every business process from scratch. Experience eventually taught him otherwise, and he wants to save you some of the aggravation that he experienced.
Neal discovered EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) in the early 2000s, and immediately recognized it for the game-changer that it is for the entrepreneurial community.
Neal is now a Professional EOS Implementer, helping entrepreneurs and their leadership teams get more out of their businesses by implementing EOS tools and disciplines.
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Like all TIGER Events, this TIGER Tools Workshop is FREE
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Neal
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing
