BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Innovate New Albany - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145658 CREATED:20230611T200054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T024659Z UID:10000298-1687951800-1687957200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Leapfrog Your Competition to Higher Growth (Hybrid Event) DESCRIPTION:WED 6/28/23\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nHYBRID Event via Zoom and @ Innovate New Albany\, 8000 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 200\, New Albany\, OH 43054 \nSelect either “In-Person” or “Virtual via Zoom.” \nEither way – be ready to interact with our presenters and your fellow participants. \nIn-Person: arrive at 11:30 am. Zoom: log in at 11:45 am. Everyone: mingle & make new friends. \n*************** \nJoin Dawn Cunningham and Marilyn Weiss to learn how Fortune 100 companies utilize Growth Frameworks to guide their growth strategies. \nGrowth Frameworks organize and build upon what you already know\, identify gaps\, ensure against blind spots\, and translate that knowledge into actionable business strategies that drive intentional growth. \nCome to this TIGER Talk and you’ll leave armed to make informed decisions that are grounded in customer and consumer insights and inspired by marketplace trends. \n*************** \nDawn Cunningham is the former Chief Insights Officer at 3M and an accomplished marketing professional and thought leader with over 25 years of Marketing\, Analytics and Customer/Consumer Insights experience. In her role at 3M\, she was responsible for setting the short and long-term strategic direction for Customer Insights – with a vision of moving from ‘I think to I know’ with a customer-first perspective. Dawn and her team evolved the strategic application of Insights across a variety of areas such as New Product Innovation\, Brand Building\, Customer Journey Mapping\, and Communication to name a few. \nBefore that\, Dawn was a leader in the Consumer Insights organizations at General Mills and Airborne with experience on such notable brands as Cheerios\, Yoplait\, and Progresso. She has worked in multiple B2C and B2B industries and has led Insights and Analytics organizations in Latin America and the UK. Dawn lives in Minneapolis and is married with three children. \nToday\, Dawn works with SIVO Insights and business leaders who want to successfully transform insights into strategic growth maps using frameworks that work. \n*************** \nMarilyn Weiss co-founded SIVO Insights 14 years ago and today finds meaning in the Visionary role to see what’s next. From the “Voice of the Patient” as an ICU nurse\, to the “Voice of the Consumer” in her work at General Mills and to the “Voice of the Client” as an entrepreneur\, she has always valued deep understanding of others and amplified what matters most. \nMarilyn values the intersection of ideas\, and where passion intersects with purpose. She leans into the quote below by Howard Thurman that has served as the foundation of SIVO to attract the right people for the right seats. \n“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to fellow participants (your “best 15 seconds”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Dawn & Marilyn \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2023-06-28 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Note: This Event Is Being Presented in a "Hybrid" Format*I will participate:\n \n In Person at Innovate New Albany\, 8000 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 200\, New Albany. OH 43054\n \n \n Virtually via Zoom\n 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[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/leapfrog-your-competition-to-higher-growth-hybrid-event/ LOCATION:Innovate New Albany\, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Headshot-SIVO-Insights-TIGER-Graphics-June-2023.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145658 CREATED:20230725T182655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T184819Z UID:10000302-1691139600-1691150400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Expert Office Hours: Friday August 4 DESCRIPTION:Friday Aug 4 | 9:00-12:00PM \nMeet 1-on-1 w/ the Experts you need –\n100% VIRTUAL Format \nInnovate New Albany created Expert 😎 Office Hours to make it easy for business owners & aspiring entrepreneurs to get the answers they need. \nPlease set all your appointments by 12 Noon\, Thursday 8/3/23.\nWe will end registrations at Noon\, so our Experts can plan their Friday schedules.\nSTEPS\n1. Review our roster of Experts\, below\n2. Click on the link below the Expert’s name to schedule an appointment\n3. Make individual appointments w/ the experts you need – just ONE – or\, up to a maximum of SIX\n4. You’ll receive an email & a calendar invitation – w/ a Zoom link for each appointment\n5. Fri Aug 4: at time of each appointment\, click on Zoom link to meet w/ your selected Expert \nNOTES\n1. For most of you\, a personal computer will be the best means to access your Expert meetings via Zoom; no need to download software \n2. Questions? Email Neil Collins at “neil@InnovateNewAlbany.org” \n  \nSchedule up to six 30-minute meeting(s) below:\nSara Risch | Rev1 Ventures\nVenture Development\nAs Managing Director\, Venture Development\, Sara Risch guides spinout projects from Rev1 Ventures’ research partner institutions through Rev1’s customer\, product\, and market validation process. Sara provides extensive guidance to multiple high-growth\, high-potential companies\, remaining deeply involved for extended periods. \nSara has extensive experience in commercializing innovation—from analyzing complex technologies to determine the market potential to working directly with innovators to advance their projects from laboratory to seed-stage funding. She is an expert in developing commercialization roadmaps\, matching technologies to appropriate academic exit strategies\, and then assembling the right team to make that happen. \nSara earned her Ph.D. in Biomedical Science from The Ohio State University and her BS degree in Biology from Kent State University. \nGreat questions for Sara:\n\nHow do I estimate my product’s market potential?\nHow can I move my project from the lab to seed stage funding?\nCan Rev1 help me create a product commercialization Roadmap?\nCan Rev1 help me find talent to build out my startup team?\nWhat other services does Rev1 offer to startup founders?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Sara.\n\nKevin Hammond | Ohio SBDC\nBusiness Management Advice\nKevin Hammond has been a business management consultant for 13 years\, mostly focused on small businesses and start-ups. Kevin has been on the SBDC team for almost ten years as a consultant. Prior to consulting\, Kevin was in financial services at Chase Manhattan. Kevin has an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Ohio Dominican University and an MBA from Capital University. \nThe Ohio SBDC is part of America’s SBDC national network comprised of over 1000 Centers across the U.S. including 28 in Ohio. The Ohio SBDC Network provides one-on-one advising\, by Certified Business Advisors\, at no cost and conduct no or low cost business training. \nGreat questions for Kevin:\n\nI have a business idea. What is my next step?\nHow do I market my services and products?\nHow can I take my business to the next level?\nHow and where can I get money for my business?\nHow do I keep track of my financial records and assure I’m tax compliant?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Kevin.\nRyan Steele | Porter Wright\nStartup & Emerging Business Law\nAt Porter Wright\, Ryan Steele helps early stage entrepreneurs choose optimal business structures and complete the documentation needed to establish their business foundation\, grow and expand\, and ultimately exit on their own favorable terms. \nRyan also handles corporate contractual matters to bring mergers\, acquisitions\, financing\, startup operations\, and other general business transactions to fruition. Combining business operations knowledge with legal acumen\, Ryan efficiently executes complex business contracts so that rapidly growing companies\, business owners and early stage entrepreneurs can cost-effectively achieve their growth goals. \nRyan also brings great business savvy to his client relationships. Having managed an office of over 100 people\, Ryan can apply his first-hand knowledge of everyday business functions including project management\, employee management\, and independent contracting\, providing practical counsel to fast-growing entities so they can overcome challenges and achieve their business goals. \nGreat Questions for Ryan: \n\nIncorporating Your New Business – What forms are possible and the pros/cons of each\nCapital Tables – How to structure company ownership to ensure achieving my long term goals?\nBusiness Operating Agreements – What are these and when does my business need one?\nLiability – How do I protect myself and my business?\nWritten Contracts – When and why should my business use them?\nRegulation & Red Tape – What docs must I file to comply with laws/rules for my industry?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Ryan.\n  \nKaylee Willis | Porter Wright\nIntellectual Property (Patents\, Trademarks\, Copyrights)\n \nKaylee is an intellectual property attorney who practices in the areas of patent\, trademark\, copyright\, biotech and technology law. She works with clients on a wide variety of technologies\, including food science\, chemistry\, biotechnology\, medical devices\, consumer products\, product packaging\, automotive technology and electrical appliance technology. \nKaylee drafts and prosecutes all stages of U.S. utility and design patent applications\, as well as trademark applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). She also manages\, prosecutes and enforces foreign and international patent and trademark portfolios. Kaylee also handles intellectual property licensing issues and other technology transactions. \nIn addition\, Kaylee is experienced with enforcement of intellectual property rights\, including litigation in patent\, trademark and copyright infringement matters. She counsels clients on patentability opinions\, infringement analyses and validity inquiries\, and also handles cease and desist issues. \nGreat Questions for Kaylee: \n\nWhat is the difference between patents\, copyrights and trademarks?How do I protect my IP?\nWhat is the process like to get a patent?\nWhat is the process like to get a trademark?\nHow much does it cost\, on average\, to get and obtain a patent?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Kaylee.\n  \nScott Longnecker | Huntington National Bank\nLoans & Banking Services for Startups & Small Businesses\nScott Longnecker has over 20 years of experience in the finance and banking industry. His role as a Business Development Officer Sr has allowed him to develop a deep understanding of his client’s financial situations and to come up with solutions to help business customers like you reach your financial goals. Scott helps clients walk through the steps on how to obtain commercial loans\, real estate loans\, lines of credit\, Small Business Administration (SBA) loans\, and more. \nGreat questions for Scott:\n\nWhat can I do about kinks in the supply chain?\nWhat’s going on with the labor market?\nWhat should I be doing to keep my good people?\nHow can I find the right clients and suppliers right now?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Scott.\n  \nArthi Rathi | Book + Street\nFinancial Modeling\, Cash Flow\, Pricing Model\, & Equity Compensation\nArthi Rathi is a CFO at Book+Street\, a financial services firm working with startup businesses in Ohio and the Midwest. A CPA by background\, Arthi climbed the ladder in Big 4 consulting and at a Fortune 25 company and has over 15 years of financial\, operational and management experience. She is a strategic problem solver delivering financial value through a deep understanding of business and collaboration. \nArthi enjoys helping clients weave their stories through numbers to help business partners craft new ventures\, grow businesses and showcase their value. Through her work\, she has gained advanced skills in technical accounting\, revenue recognition\, deal modeling\, and strategic finance. She loves working with startups because it allows her to solve problems creatively by rolling up her sleeves\, diving into data and learning through cross-functional teamwork. \nGreat questions for Arthi:\n\nWhat is my Burn rate and how long will my cash last and what do I need to raise?\nHow do I develop a revenue forecast? How do I determine ARR. What are the key financial metrics to analyze my business\nWhat type of financial information do potential investors expect when considering an investment?\nDo I need to give my employees equity? How do I set up my cap table and model scenarios for equity considerations?\nEconomics to consider for pricing my service / product\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Arthi.\n  \nLora Brown | Bookkeeping Simplified By Lora\nBookkeeper/Quickbooks Online Pro\nLora Brown has over 25 years experience with QuickBooks and Bookkeeping. She offers professional bookkeeping services anywhere in the United States. Her company is called Bookkeeping Simplified By Lora. She is also a QuickBooks Online Pro Advisor. Lora has a Bachelor of Science from Ohio University. \nBookkeeping Simplified By Lora’s mission is to partner with small business owners and take the stress off of their company by taking care of the financial aspects so they can focus on what is most important – growing their business! Building relationships with clients is extremely important in this industry. She will always have your financial health up to date and accurate. \nGreat questions for Lora:\n\nI don’t have time to keep track of my expenses; can you get/keep them organized?\nWhat range of services does a Bookkeeper provide?\nWhat’s the best QuickBooks Online (QBO) Subscription for my business?\nWhat great new features have been added to QBO?\nCan I convert my QuickBooks Desktop version to QBO?\nHow do I manually upload bank transactions to QBO if the bank connection is not working?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Lora.\n\nJohna Charles | Orbit Media Group\nDigital Marketing\nWith ten years of consulting experience ranging from small businesses to enterprises\, Johna has served on hundreds of marketing campaigns. Specializing in web development and marketing strategy. I handle the communication between the technical team and our clients. \nJohna has extensive knowledge in web development and user experience design as well as campaign optimization. \n\n\nGreat questions for Johna:\n\nHow to do I start an efficient marketing campaign?\nHow much should I spend on marketing efforts?\nWhat is the best source of advertising for my business?\nWhat is involved in setting up a proper Meta campaign?\nWhat is the importance of proper UX/UI (user experience/user interface)?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Johna.\n  \nSatish Albert | E2 Infosystems\nCustom Software & App Development\n \nSatish Albert is Founder & CEO of E2 Infosystems. Satish offers a unique combination of experiences: enterprise software development and practical entrepreneurial a\, the latter gained while bootstrapping and then selling his own successful SaaS startup. Satish has an advanced degree in computer science and deep experience leading development teams at premier tech companies including: AT&T\, Lucent Technologies (Bell Labs)\, and Docomo Intertouch. \n\n\n\nSatish launched E2 Infosystems to help emerging and scaling companies by engineering software solutions that meet their unique needs. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nE2 Infosystems has developed software and mobile applications serving: \n\nSaaS startups\nHealthcare & Assisted Living businesses\nTravel\, Manufacturing and Enterprise Legacy Systems\n\nGreat questions for Satish:\n\nHow do I turn my idea into a software product or application?\nWhat factors influence the price of software or app development?\nWhat are the latest trends or best practices in software/nas/content/live/innovatena development?\nHow can I make sure my software or app is built to grow as my business grows?\nWhat’s a realistic timeline & what milestones can I expect when developing my products?\n\n\n\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Satish.\n  \nBrad Griffith | Buckeye Innovation\nWeb Strategy & Engineering\nBrad Griffith is President of Buckeye Innovation\, the web strategy and engineering agency he started in 2009. Prior to starting Buckeye Innovation\, Brad spent several years consulting and developing web applications in-house for a variety of companies including JPMorgan Chase\, QUALCOMM\, and the Go Big Network. Brad earned his Masters in Business Administration after completing his Bachelor’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering with honors\, both at The Ohio State University. \n  \nHe has more than 20 years of web development experience and has worked from coast to coast with small and large companies\, educational institutions\, non-profit organizations and government agencies to build innovative web solutions. \n\n\nGreat questions for Brad:\n\nWhat is the best way to get my website started?\nHow do I start planning an application for my business?\nHow can I improve my site for better SEO?\nWhat different ways can I start building my company’s brand?\nHow can I refresh or redesign my website?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Brad.\n  \nTushar Kulkarni | Big Kitty Labs\nSoftware Solutions to Meet Your Needs\nTushar has over 25 years of experience managing small to large-scale projects & teams\n& delivering innovative tech solutions. Tushar founded Big Kitty Labs to pursue his passion for innovative tech solutions and bringing them to different domains. Under Tushar’s\nleadership\, Big Kitty Labs has successfully designed & delivered 200+ software systems in domains ranging from the government sector\, healthcare\, education\, automative\, aviation\, agtech and sports. \n\nGreat questions for Tushar:\n\nWhat were the initial challenges one faces when starting their tech company\, and how can one overcome them?\nHow does one validate their tech idea or solution in the market before diving into development?\nWhat were the key steps that one can take to build a talented and cohesive tech team\nWhat strategies can one employ to market and promote your tech product or solution\nCan you share any lessons learned or mistakes made during the early stages of your tech venture?\nHow does one navigate the competitive landscape and differentiate your tech product from existing solutions?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Tushar.\n  \nManny Larcher | Stopwatch Creative\nGrowth Marketing & Branding\nManny Larcher is a first-generation American born in Columbus\, Ohio\, both of his parents are from St. Lucia. He serves as a Deal Flow associate with JumpStart Ventures\, which combines capital\, services\, and connections to help entrepreneurs grow\, researchers commercialize\, and corporations innovate. As the co-founder and CEO of Stopwatch Creative\, a boutique marketing/tech firm incubating platforms like CollaborateandElevate.com\, which connects hundreds of businesses of all sizes with opportunities\, Manny leads vision and growth. \n\n\n\nA lifelong learner who genuinely enjoys digging deep into new technologies and the creatives developing them\, Manny loves seeing innovative ideas\, and the teams behind them flourish. He also serves on the Board with Black Men Talk Tech and Columbus Young Professionals.\n\n\n\n  \nGreat questions for Manny: \n\nHow can I maximize the efforts of my team?\nAre my marketing efforts really creating the action I want?\nAm I using the best and current tech stack or strategies for growth?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Manny.\n  \nSusan Fortner | BPR International\nPublic Relations & Marketing\nSusan Fortner has 20+ years of experience in public relations and marketing. Her firm BPR International manages accounts throughout the country specializing in health care\, talent\, banking\, and packaged and soft goods. In addition the firm is recognized as a broker/partner with QVC\, HSN\, and Evine shopping networks. \nFortner has won awards and sits on the accreditation board to advance candidates in the Accreditation in Public Relations process. In 2013 Susan received special honors for her work in crisis management. \nGreat questions for Susan:\n\nHow can I promote my company on a limited budget?\nHow do I set Marketing & PR budgets that are sufficient to drive results?\nWhat simple steps can I take to improve my social media visibility rapidly?\nWhich charities\, like-minded businesses\, and complementary companies should I partner with?\nHow do I create and execute events that will differentiate my business in a crowded market?\nHow can I get my products featured on shopping channels like QVC and HSN?\n\nClick here schedule 30 minutes with Susan.\n  \nTristan Ruml | TR Growth\nB2B Business Development\nTristan Ruml has +10 years of B2B & B2C marketing and business development experience in US and European companies across several dozen industries. \nHe coaches sales teams\, develops plays\, and implements strategies to help clients build predictable pipelines and valuable networks of strategic partners. \nTristan has helped clients book meetings with executives in companies like JP Morgan\, Marriott\, and Walgreen’s for industries such as Security\, Healthcare\, Chemicals\, Big Data and more. \nGreat questions for Tristan:\n\nWhat should I change about my assumptions in my outreach message?\nWhat should I try to crack the code on this vertical/niche/industry?\nThis part of my process appears to be broken\, what should I re-evaluate?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Tristan.\n  \nSandy Murphy | Cxstomer\nContact Center & Customer Care Services\nSandy Murphy is the Founder and CEO of Cxstomer\, an organization dedicated to helping companies build exceptional customer experiences that drive loyalty and profitability through phone\, email\, chat\, and SMS support. Combining her passion for customer-centric support with her experience in the field\, Sandy helps make customer care a key differentiator for businesses focused on rapid growth. \n\n\nGreat questions for Sandy:\n\nHow do I improve online sales conversion and support by leveraging live chat?\nIs there a way to reduce operating costs while maintaining excellent customer support?\nCustomer support is a cost center at my business. How do I turn it into a profit center?\nWhat can I do to improve customer satisfaction for my consumers?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Sandy.\n\nPlease note: If you register and then don’t attend\, your time slot will go unfilled\, potentially preventing other business owners from accessing the expert advice they need. If you can’t keep your appointment\, please email Neil Collins at info@InnovateNewAlbany.org . URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/expert-office-hours-friday-august-4/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:Expert Office Hours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/brady-8423-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145658 CREATED:20230724T170953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T174527Z UID:10000300-1692185400-1692190800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Charge Ahead: Electric Vehicle Charging Opportunities DESCRIPTION:WEDNESDAY 8/16/23\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nIN-PERSON at Innovate New Albany\, 8000 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 200\, New Albany\, OH 43054 \nBe ready to interact with our presenter and your fellow participants. \nAnd\, please arrive at 11:30 am. Enjoy lunch. Mingle. Make new friends! \n*************** \nJoin us for this educational TIGER Talk where our presenter\, Cory Miller\, will explore varied aspects of electric vehicle (EV) charging. \nDiscover how large the EV market is projected to be\, explore the Midwest’s current EV charging infrastructure\, and learn the need-to-know basics of charging. \nAnd\, especially for businesses\, property owners/managers\, and developers\, learn how to generate revenue from charging stations and technologies while also improving customer experience! \n*************** \nCory Miller is dedicated to improving EV charging infrastructure in the Midwest. He began his career as a mechanical engineer at The Ohio State University’s Center for Automotive Research (CAR)\, developing technology for optimized charging\, residential energy management\, and battery degradation modeling. \nIn 2022\, Cory founded PlugOp Technologies\, developing an intelligent charge management system for multi-family shared parking. Additionally\, Cory plays a crucial role at Heartland Charging Services\, a leading Midwest charging station installer and service provider. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “best 20 seconds”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Cory \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n  \n[expire-content date=”2023-08-16 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]Oops! We could not locate your form. [/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/charge-ahead-electric-vehicle-charging-opportunities/ LOCATION:Innovate New Albany\, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Headshot-Cory-Miller-TIGER-Graphics-081623.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230818T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230818T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145658 CREATED:20230801T152948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T152948Z UID:10000304-1692358200-1692363600@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:The Power Within: Leverage Strengths to Drive Your Business Success DESCRIPTION:FRI 8/18/23\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nIN-PERSON at Innovate New Albany\, 8000 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 200\, New Albany\, OH 43054 \nBe ready to interact with our presenter\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Enjoy lunch. Mingle. Make new friends. \n*************** \nGet ready for a transformative experience as business adviser Rick Coplin helps you tap into your unique superpowers and those of your team members\, enabling you to align each person’s strengths with the achievement of your strategic objectives. \nIn this TIGER Talk\, Rick will focus on leveraging the CliftonStrengths assessment. He will also be talking about several other common assessments including Myers-Briggs\, DISC\, Working Genius\, and Predictive Index\, all of which he believes are valuable. \nWe encourage you to register for this event right away. Those who sign up early will be offered an opportunity to complete their own CliftonStrengths Assessment prior to this talk. \nDiscover how strengths-based leadership boosts engagement\, collaboration\, and productivity\, creating a powerful environment for success. Don’t miss this opportunity to cultivate your own strengths-based organization equipped to thrive in today’s competitive landscape! \n*************** \nRick Coplin advises business owners\, helping them be the leader that their company\, team\, and family deserve. Rick’s typical clients have been in business for more than a decade and seek his advice on driving growth though communicating vision\, driving culture\, enhancing employee growth\, and fostering innovation. \nRick also leads Denison University‘s Entrepreneurship and Consulting programs and is an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at The Ohio State University. \nRick and his wife Kim have been married for 36 years and reside in Granville\, Ohio. They have three children\, two impressive young men (27 and 24) and one KICKASS daughter (20). \nYou can connect with Rick via LinkedIn or his website: https://www.RickCoplin.com . \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “best 20 seconds”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Rick \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2023-08-18 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\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[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/the-power-within-leverage-strengths-to-drive-your-business-success/ LOCATION:Innovate New Albany\, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Headshot-Rick-Coplin-TIGER-Graphics-081823.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145658 CREATED:20230820T203843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230820T203843Z UID:10000306-1693395000-1693400400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Meet the Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) DESCRIPTION:WED 8/30/23\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nIN-PERSON at Innovate New Albany\, 8000 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 200\, New Albany\, OH 43054 \nBe ready to interact with our presenter\, Jeff Spain\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Enjoy lunch. Mingle. Make new friends. \n*************** \nJoin our presenter\, Jeff Spain\, to learn about the valuable services offered by the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) at Columbus State Community College\, a full-service solutions provider that supports Central Ohio manufacturers. From consulting and product development to education and talent acquisition\, MEP partners with organizations to grow their manufacturing business. \nMEP has a straightforward mission: to strengthen and empower U.S. manufacturers. It is a unique public-private partnership that delivers comprehensive\, proven solutions to U.S. manufacturers\, \nMEP’s most important goals\, for the manufacturers it serves\, include: \n\naccelerating growth\nincreasing the productivity\nincreasing innovation\nmost importantly\, increasing profitability\n\n*************** \nJeff Spain is Senior Director\, MEP at Columbus State Community College. \nJeff has spent over two decades at Columbus State\, working with Central Ohio employers to plan\, develop\, and manage hundreds of strategic initiatives\, workforce\, and economic development projects. In addition to his work with industry\, Jeff serves as an adjunct instructor at the College\, where his research and practice have focused on applied customer service\, leadership\, and personal productivity training. \nAs the Senior Director of the MEP at Columbus State\, Jeff leads a team with the mantra: “One partner\, multiple service solutions.” \nLearn more about MEP at Columbus State at MEP.CSCC.EDU . \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “best 20 seconds”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Jeff \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2023-08-30 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\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[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/meet-the-ohio-manufacturing-extension-partnership-mep/ LOCATION:Innovate New Albany\, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Headshot-Jeff-Spain-TIGER-Graphics-083023.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145658 CREATED:20230825T183538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T201212Z UID:10000308-1693999800-1694005200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Why Focusing Solely on Revenue May Be Killing Your Company DESCRIPTION:WED 9/6/23\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nIN-PERSON at Innovate New Albany\, 8000 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 200\, New Albany\, OH 43054 \nBe ready to interact with our presenters and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Enjoy lunch. Mingle. Make new friends. \nBusiness owners understand the importance of revenue and sales in growing their business. It’s fun to watch your business thrive\, but what about your company’s infrastructure? \nHave you ever thought: “Hey\, we’re growing! We’ll focus on that boring operational stuff later.”? It can be put off for only so long before you’re forced to face it. And\, it usually happens in the form of an expensive\, disruptive “OH\, NO!” moment. \nThat moment could be:\n• Needing to scale up to deliver on a new contract\n• Needing money to expand or even just to make payroll\n• Your best employees start jumping ship\n• Being sued by a former employee or a customer\n• Getting a letter from a government agency\, etc. \nIt doesn’t have to be bad news\, but it usually is unexpected. \nIn this TIGER Talk\, Diana Dibble and Molly Gimmel will make the often-tedious topic of business operations accessible and fun. Their in-the-trenches expertise will help you understand the infrastructure and other essentials that will keep you in business and thriving for the long haul. \n*************** \nDiana Dibble is the CEO of Tripod Coaching & Consulting LLC™\, which opened in 2022. It was founded from her passion for business operations\, which she has been doing for decades. Tripod provides business operations services\, and they are experts in Planning for the “What If”™. Throughout her career\, Diana has found that revenue generating activities are usually a business’ priority. However\, focusing solely on revenue may be killing the company. That’s where Tripod comes in. They are really good at what they do\, and they make biz ops fun… or at least more fun. \nIn addition to Tripod\, Diana is President/Co-Founder of Design To Delivery Inc (D2DInc). D2DInc is a government contracting firm founded in 2001. They provide acquisition and program management support services to US federal civilian and defense agencies. In addition\, D2DInc recently launched the Small Business Superstore as a new line of business to resell products to the federal government. \nThroughout her career\, Diana has been recognized with local and national industry awards including the Enterprising Women’s 2020 Enterprising Women of the Year award\, the 2022 National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Woman Business Owner of the Year award as a top 3 finalist\, and the NAWBO Greater DC Chapter 2023 Entrepreneur of the Year award as a top 3 finalist. D2DInc has also received numerous awards since its founding including being recognized on Inc Magazine’s INC5000 list of the fastest growing US privately held firms for 4 consecutive years. \n*************** \nMolly Gimmel is CEO/Co-Founder of Design To Delivery Inc (D2DInc)\, an award-winning firm that provides program and acquisition management support services to Federal government agencies. Molly has been working in the field of government contract and acquisition management since 1991. Before co-founding D2DInc in 2001\, she spent eight years working in the government practices of three of the “Big Five” accounting/consulting firms. D2DInc appeared four times on the Inc 5000 list of fastest growing privately held companies in the US\, from 2014 thru 2017. D2DInc was ranked #32 on the Women Presidents Organization’s list of Fastest Growing Women Owned Companies in 2016. \nIn 2021\, Molly founded the Vellamo Leadership Institute to bring together like-minded individuals who strive to grow as leaders. She believes that fostering a network of support empowers people to expand their influence and enjoy rewarding careers. \nMolly is the author of Master Your Mindset: How Women Leaders Step Up published in April 2022. In this book\, she explores the unwritten rules of successful female leadership. Through interviews with powerful women from all walks of life—large corporations\, small businesses\, non-profits\, Hollywood\, politics\, and more — Gimmel reveals the mental attitudes that define effective leaders. Filled with personal stories\, humor\, and profound insights from the trenches\, Master Your Mindset shows you step by step how to connect with yourself and with those around you in authenticity\, confidence\, and integrity to become the best leader you can be. \nMolly holds a Masters of Science in Contract & Acquisition Management from Florida Institute of Technology\, and a Bachelors of Business Administration in Marketing from the College of William & Mary. She has a Graduate Certificate in Leadership from the UC Davis Graduate School of Management. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “best 20 seconds”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Diana & Molly \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2023-09-06 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\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[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/why-focusing-solely-on-revenue-may-be-killing-your-company/ LOCATION:Innovate New Albany\, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Headshot-Diana-Dibble-Molly-Gimmel-TIGER-Graphics-090623-CORRECTED.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145658 CREATED:20230830T023824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230909T235326Z UID:10000314-1694777400-1694782800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Climb Every Day - The Power of Showing Up DESCRIPTION:FRI 9/15/23\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nIN-PERSON at Innovate New Albany\, 8000 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 200\, New Albany\, OH 43054 \nBe ready to interact with our presenters and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Enjoy lunch. Mingle. Make new friends. \nIgnite a culture of daily progress and business triumph with the compelling presentation\, “Climb Every Day.” \nStep into a world where consistent effort takes precedence over fixating solely on end goals. \nThis transformative framework empowers organizations to show up each day\, putting in the work that leads to sustained achievement. Join our TIGER Talk presenter\, Perry Maughmer\, to explore strategies that foster resilience\, innovation\, and adaptability\, propelling your business towards remarkable success\, one step at a time. \n*************** \nPerry Maughmer is a catalyst for personal and professional growth. With a passion for inspiring positive change\, Perry has dedicated his career to empowering individuals and organizations to reach their full potential. As the founder of the Potential Leader Lab he has crafted an innovative platform that nurtures leadership skills and fosters a culture of excellence. \nHaving honed his expertise over years of experience\, Perry draws from a diverse background that spans both corporate and entrepreneurial landscapes. His insights are further enriched by his extensive collaboration with leaders of businesses with revenues ranging from $1M to $300M . Through his dynamic presentations and workshops\, Perry brings to life actionable strategies that prioritize consistent daily effort over fixating on end results. \nPrepare to be inspired\, as Perry weaves a tapestry of practical wisdom\, motivational anecdotes\, and cutting-edge insights. His commitment to helping individuals and teams embrace resilience\, innovation\, and a relentless pursuit of growth is evident in every word he shares. Get ready to embark on a journey towards unlocking untapped potential and achieving extraordinary success. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to full crowd (your “best 15 seconds”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Perry \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2023-09-15 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\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[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/climb-every-day-the-power-of-showing-up/ LOCATION:Innovate New Albany\, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Headshot-Perry-Maughmer-TIGER-Tools-Graphics-091523.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230922T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230922T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145658 CREATED:20230901T202736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T202019Z UID:10000315-1695382200-1695387600@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:How Clever\, Inventive\, and Original Thinking Can Resolve Wicked Problems DESCRIPTION:FRI 9/22/23\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nIN-PERSON at Innovate New Albany\, 8000 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 200\, New Albany\, OH 43054 \nBe ready to interact with our presenter\, Tom Gattis\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat lunch. Mingle. Make new friends. \nMaster storyteller Tom Gattis will share stories of human ingenuity in an entertaining and enlightening presentation based on the premise that ingenuity comes from clever\, inventive\, and original thinking. These stories from our past and present revolve around design\, innovation\, and ingenious thinking that has impacted modern society. \nTom will also provide a peek into the upcoming Say Hi to the Future Activation\, to be held in Columbus on October 26\, 2023 And he will introduce Catalyst – the Human Ingenuity Game\, the newest product created by his firm\, Spyder Works. Catalyst is designed to help organizations think differently to resolve their wicked problems. \n*************** \nTom Gattis is a Partner and the Chief Design Officer for Spyder Works\, a business consulting firm\, and the creator of Say Hi to the Future activations. Tom is a former Dean and a current Design Professor at the Columbus College of Art & Design and a former AVP of the Savannah College of Art and Design. \nTom speaks internationally on design and innovation\, its impact on business\, and the value of using gamification to resolve wicked problems. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to full crowd (your “best 15 seconds”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Tom \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2023-09-22 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\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[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/stories-of-human-ingenuity-from-say-hi-to-the-future/ LOCATION:Innovate New Albany\, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Headshot-Tom-Gattis-TIGER-Graphic-092223.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145658 CREATED:20230909T220932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230916T222924Z UID:10000317-1695814200-1695819600@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:The Future of Communication and AI DESCRIPTION:WED 9/27/23\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nIN-PERSON at Innovate New Albany\, 8000 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 200\, New Albany\, OH 43054 \nBe ready to interact with our presenter\, Bill Balderaz\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat lunch. Mingle. Make new friends. \nPlease join us for this TIGER Talk. You’ll learn about the changing world of communications\, including new technologies\, AI\, more ways to connect\, and better methods for understanding data. \nBy the end of this session\, you’ll be able to spot useful technologies for communication strategies\, understand how to use your own data for marketing\, grasp the basics of AI in communication\, make the most of various communication channels and use the latest data tricks to track how people feel and how their business is doing. \n*************** \nOur presenter\, Bill Balderaz is the President and Founder of the Inc. 5000 company Futurety\, a data analytics and marketing consulting firm. \nFuturety specializes in serving regulated industries\, including healthcare\, pharma\, finance\, government and medical devices. Previously\, he was the founder and president of Webbed Marketing which went from a one-man consultancy to one of the fastest-growing interactive marketing agencies in the Midwest. \nBill loves working with startups and companies at their earliest stages of innovation and development. He has spoken at more than 150 conferences across the United States. His topics have included: \n\nhow to get people interested in your company\nhow to sell things\nhow to use the internet to make your business better\n\nBill has also been highlighted in more than 100 news stories including in The Wall Street Journal and on NPR. \nOutside of work\, Bill does important things to help others. He’s part of a group that helps kids with cancer and he helped start a group that supports kids with serious illnesses. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to crowd (your “best 15 seconds”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Bill \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2023-09-27 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\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[/expire-content] \n  URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/the-future-of-communication-and-ai/ LOCATION:Innovate New Albany\, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Headshot-Bill-Balderaz-TIGER-Graphics-092723-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145658 CREATED:20230917T015505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230917T015505Z UID:10000318-1696419000-1696424400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:25 Amazing Innovators & a Liberal Arts Major Walk Into a Bar: Lessons on Leadership & Growth from "Innovation on Tap" DESCRIPTION:WED 10/4/23\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nHYBRID Event: When you register\, select “In-Person” or “Zoom.”  \nEither Way: Be ready to interact with our presenter\, Eric Schultz\, and your fellow participants. \nIn-Person: Arrive at 11:30 am. Zoom: Log in at 11:45 am. Everyone: mingle & make new friends. \nPull up a barstool and settle in for an hour of conversation about innovation and leadership as told by 25 highly accomplished entrepreneurs — living and dead — gathered in a virtual barroom. Eric Schultz sketches the history of American innovation in his latest book\, Innovation on Tap: Stories of Entrepreneurship From the Cotton Gin to Broadway’s Hamilton.  \nFor this TIGER Talk\, Eric will choose a handful of stories from the book — including a look at how community played a critical role in creating Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton — with takeaways that you can apply immediately to your start-up or innovation project. \n“Think of business history as one giant laboratory\,” Schultz says. “None of the experiments can be replicated exactly\, but many can provide valuable insights into your current innovation and entrepreneurial challenges.” \n*************** \nEric Schultz earned his BA Degree in History at Brown University and might have spent a career in the ivory tower of academia\, but wandered into a GMAT test one Saturday and ended up with an MBA from the Harvard Business School. \nConsequently\, he devoted his career to leading high-growth technology businesses\, including as CEO of Sensitech\, a venture-backed “supply chain visibility company\,” which was ultimately acquired by Carrier Corporation. \nIn addition to authoring Innovation on Tap\, Schultz is co-author of Food Foolish: The Hidden Connection Between Food Waste\, Hunger\, and Climate and King Philip’s War: The History and Legacy of America’s Forgotten Conflict. \nSchultz lives surrounded by STEM professionals\, including a father\, wife\, and daughter who are all engineers\, but he has always found ways to mix history and business. He remains convinced that liberal arts majors are essential players in the global innovation community! \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to fellow participants (your “best 15 seconds”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Eric \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2023-10-04 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]Oops! We could not locate your form. [/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/25-amazing-innovators-a-liberal-arts-major-walk-into-a-bar-lessons-on-leadership-growth-from-innovation-on-tap/ LOCATION:Innovate New Albany\, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Headshot-Eric-Schultz-TIGER-Graphic-100423.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145658 CREATED:20230921T182048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T182048Z UID:10000320-1696582800-1696593600@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Expert Office Hours: October 6\, 2023 DESCRIPTION:Friday Oct 6 | 9:00-12:00PM \nMeet 1-on-1 w/ the Experts you need –\n100% VIRTUAL Format \nInnovate New Albany created Expert 😎 Office Hours to make it easy for business owners & aspiring entrepreneurs to get the answers they need. \nPlease set all your appointments by 12 Noon\, Thursday 10/5/23.\nWe will end registrations at Noon\, so our Experts can plan their Friday schedules.\nSTEPS\n1. Review our roster of Experts\, below\n2. Click on the link below the Expert’s name to schedule an appointment\n3. Make individual appointments w/ the experts you need – just ONE – or\, up to a maximum of SIX\n4. You’ll receive an email & a calendar invitation – w/ a Zoom link for each appointment\n5. Fri Oct 5: at time of each appointment\, click on Zoom link to meet w/ your selected Expert \nNOTES\n1. For most of you\, a personal computer will be the best means to access your Expert meetings via Zoom; no need to download software \n2. Questions? Email Neil Collins at “neil@InnovateNewAlbany.org” \n  \nSchedule up to six 30-minute meeting(s) below:\nSara Risch | Rev1 Ventures\nVenture Development\nAs Managing Director\, Venture Development\, Sara Risch guides spinout projects from Rev1 Ventures’ research partner institutions through Rev1’s customer\, product\, and market validation process. Sara provides extensive guidance to multiple high-growth\, high-potential companies\, remaining deeply involved for extended periods. \nSara has extensive experience in commercializing innovation—from analyzing complex technologies to determine the market potential to working directly with innovators to advance their projects from laboratory to seed-stage funding. She is an expert in developing commercialization roadmaps\, matching technologies to appropriate academic exit strategies\, and then assembling the right team to make that happen. \nSara earned her Ph.D. in Biomedical Science from The Ohio State University and her BS degree in Biology from Kent State University. \nGreat questions for Sara:\n\nHow do I estimate my product’s market potential?\nHow can I move my project from the lab to seed stage funding?\nCan Rev1 help me create a product commercialization Roadmap?\nCan Rev1 help me find talent to build out my startup team?\nWhat other services does Rev1 offer to startup founders?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Sara.\n\nKevin Hammond | Ohio SBDC\nBusiness Management Advice\nKevin Hammond has been a business management consultant for 13 years\, mostly focused on small businesses and start-ups. Kevin has been on the SBDC team for almost ten years as a consultant. Prior to consulting\, Kevin was in financial services at Chase Manhattan. Kevin has an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Ohio Dominican University and an MBA from Capital University. \nThe Ohio SBDC is part of America’s SBDC national network comprised of over 1000 Centers across the U.S. including 28 in Ohio. The Ohio SBDC Network provides one-on-one advising\, by Certified Business Advisors\, at no cost and conduct no or low cost business training. \nGreat questions for Kevin:\n\nI have a business idea. What is my next step?\nHow do I market my services and products?\nHow can I take my business to the next level?\nHow and where can I get money for my business?\nHow do I keep track of my financial records and assure I’m tax compliant?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Kevin.\nRyan Steele | Porter Wright\nStartup & Emerging Business Law\nAt Porter Wright\, Ryan Steele helps early stage entrepreneurs choose optimal business structures and complete the documentation needed to establish their business foundation\, grow and expand\, and ultimately exit on their own favorable terms. \nRyan also handles corporate contractual matters to bring mergers\, acquisitions\, financing\, startup operations\, and other general business transactions to fruition. Combining business operations knowledge with legal acumen\, Ryan efficiently executes complex business contracts so that rapidly growing companies\, business owners and early stage entrepreneurs can cost-effectively achieve their growth goals. \nRyan also brings great business savvy to his client relationships. Having managed an office of over 100 people\, Ryan can apply his first-hand knowledge of everyday business functions including project management\, employee management\, and independent contracting\, providing practical counsel to fast-growing entities so they can overcome challenges and achieve their business goals. \nGreat Questions for Ryan: \n\nIncorporating Your New Business – What forms are possible and the pros/cons of each\nCapital Tables – How to structure company ownership to ensure achieving my long term goals?\nBusiness Operating Agreements – What are these and when does my business need one?\nLiability – How do I protect myself and my business?\nWritten Contracts – When and why should my business use them?\nRegulation & Red Tape – What docs must I file to comply with laws/rules for my industry?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Ryan.\n  \nScott Longnecker | Huntington National Bank\nLoans & Banking Services for Startups & Small Businesses\nScott Longnecker has over 20 years of experience in the finance and banking industry. His role as a Business Development Officer Sr has allowed him to develop a deep understanding of his client’s financial situations and to come up with solutions to help business customers like you reach your financial goals. Scott helps clients walk through the steps on how to obtain commercial loans\, real estate loans\, lines of credit\, Small Business Administration (SBA) loans\, and more. \nGreat questions for Scott:\n\nWhat can I do about kinks in the supply chain?\nWhat’s going on with the labor market?\nWhat should I be doing to keep my good people?\nHow can I find the right clients and suppliers right now?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Scott.\n  \nLora Brown | Bookkeeping Simplified By Lora\nBookkeeper/Quickbooks Online Pro\nLora Brown has over 25 years experience with QuickBooks and Bookkeeping. She offers professional bookkeeping services anywhere in the United States. Her company is called Bookkeeping Simplified By Lora. She is also a QuickBooks Online Pro Advisor. Lora has a Bachelor of Science from Ohio University. \nBookkeeping Simplified By Lora’s mission is to partner with small business owners and take the stress off of their company by taking care of the financial aspects so they can focus on what is most important – growing their business! Building relationships with clients is extremely important in this industry. She will always have your financial health up to date and accurate. \nGreat questions for Lora:\n\nI don’t have time to keep track of my expenses; can you get/keep them organized?\nWhat range of services does a Bookkeeper provide?\nWhat’s the best QuickBooks Online (QBO) Subscription for my business?\nWhat great new features have been added to QBO?\nCan I convert my QuickBooks Desktop version to QBO?\nHow do I manually upload bank transactions to QBO if the bank connection is not working?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Lora.\n  \nArthi Rathi | Book + Street\nFinancial Modeling\, Cash Flow\, Pricing Model\, & Equity Compensation\nArthi Rathi is a CFO at Book+Street\, a financial services firm working with startup businesses in Ohio and the Midwest. A CPA by background\, Arthi climbed the ladder in Big 4 consulting and at a Fortune 25 company and has over 15 years of financial\, operational and management experience. She is a strategic problem solver delivering financial value through a deep understanding of business and collaboration. \nArthi enjoys helping clients weave their stories through numbers to help business partners craft new ventures\, grow businesses and showcase their value. Through her work\, she has gained advanced skills in technical accounting\, revenue recognition\, deal modeling\, and strategic finance. She loves working with startups because it allows her to solve problems creatively by rolling up her sleeves\, diving into data and learning through cross-functional teamwork. \nGreat questions for Arthi:\n\nWhat is my Burn rate and how long will my cash last and what do I need to raise?\nHow do I develop a revenue forecast? How do I determine ARR. What are the key financial metrics to analyze my business\nWhat type of financial information do potential investors expect when considering an investment?\nDo I need to give my employees equity? How do I set up my cap table and model scenarios for equity considerations?\nEconomics to consider for pricing my service / product\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Arthi.\n  \nJen Meek | Book + Street\nHR and Talent Solutions\nJennifer is a result-driven executive\, guiding leaders in laying the foundational work of their talent strategy. Going beyond the everyday Human Resources issues\, she aligns people strategy with the overall goals and objectives of an organization. This intentional and authentic approach leads to identifying areas where an organization can continue to develop and thrive. \nHer vast experience in the talent solutions arena also makes her a sought out subject matter expert. She is knowledgeable in C Suite issues that impact workplace culture\, team dynamics\, and internal communications strategies. A dedicated and passionate leader\, Jennifer can provide personalized service\, create meaningful and lasting relationships\, and achieve profitable results. \nPrior to Book+Street\, Jen has 25 years of senior leadership experience\, she served as Vice President of HR for a multibillion-dollar private equity-owned company in the oil and gas industry\, with 1500 employees in 22 countries. Additionally\, Jen was the President\, CEO\, and member of the Board of Directors of an HR consulting organization for 12 years. \nJen’s undergraduate degree is in Marketing from Bowling Green State University\, and her Master’s in Business Administration is from Miami University of Ohio. She has served on many boards over the years and is currently a member of the Board of Advisors for Modern Ice Equipment and Supply. \nGreat Questions for Jen: \n\nHow do you build and sustain a conscious culture?\nWhat are strategies that you can deploy to attract\, recruit and retain top talent?\nWhat are the keys to leading executive team communication?\nHow can you effectively and efficiently hold your team accountable?\nLearn effective ways to articulate mission\, vision and values for your company.\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Jen.\n  \n\nSatish Albert | E2 Infosystems\nCustom Software & App Development\n \nSatish Albert is Founder & CEO of E2 Infosystems. Satish offers a unique combination of experiences: enterprise software development and practical entrepreneurial a\, the latter gained while bootstrapping and then selling his own successful SaaS startup. Satish has an advanced degree in computer science and deep experience leading development teams at premier tech companies including: AT&T\, Lucent Technologies (Bell Labs)\, and Docomo Intertouch. \n\n\n\nSatish launched E2 Infosystems to help emerging and scaling companies by engineering software solutions that meet their unique needs. \n  \n  \nE2 Infosystems has developed software and mobile applications serving: \n\nSaaS startups\nHealthcare & Assisted Living businesses\nTravel\, Manufacturing and Enterprise Legacy Systems\n\nGreat questions for Satish:\n\nHow do I turn my idea into a software product or application?\nWhat factors influence the price of software or app development?\nWhat are the latest trends or best practices in software/nas/content/live/innovatena development?\nHow can I make sure my software or app is built to grow as my business grows?\nWhat’s a realistic timeline & what milestones can I expect when developing my products?\n\n\n\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Satish.\n  \nBrad Griffith | Buckeye Innovation\nWeb Strategy & Engineering\nBrad Griffith is President of Buckeye Innovation\, the web strategy and engineering agency he started in 2009. Prior to starting Buckeye Innovation\, Brad spent several years consulting and developing web applications in-house for a variety of companies including JPMorgan Chase\, QUALCOMM\, and the Go Big Network. Brad earned his Masters in Business Administration after completing his Bachelor’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering with honors\, both at The Ohio State University. \n  \nHe has more than 20 years of web development experience and has worked from coast to coast with small and large companies\, educational institutions\, non-profit organizations and government agencies to build innovative web solutions. \n\n\nGreat questions for Brad:\n\nWhat is the best way to get my website started?\nHow do I start planning an application for my business?\nHow can I improve my site for better SEO?\nWhat different ways can I start building my company’s brand?\nHow can I refresh or redesign my website?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Brad.\n  \nRon Savoia | Stratus Innovations Group\, LLC\nIT Consulting\, Azure PaaS Application Development\nRon Savoia has over 30 years of experience in IT consulting\, starting with his first engagement with CompuServe in 1993 to help with their migration to WindowsNT and SQL Server for their new Email platform. He used this experience to join Microsoft’s new Enterprise Consulting Team\, Microsoft Consulting Services (MCS)\, where he worked Nationwide\, Limited and JPMC (BankOne at the time)\, and eventually running MCS’ Central Region Financial Services practice. He spent the last 3 years in MCS incubating the professional services needed to deploy the Microsoft offering that eventually became Office 365 and Azure. \nRon continued the focus on Cloud Services when he founded Stratus Innovations Group in 2010\, working with local and global organizations to help develop their Cloud strategies\, including Nationwide Childrens Hospital and Cardinal Health. Stratus Innovations Group now has a global reach of reach of working with Enterprise and Mid-Market companies in deploying Cloud Services for their IT infrastructure and line-of-business applications\, including Ceridian\, MKS/Spectra-Physics\, Hexagon\, PowerGrid Services\, OrthopedicONE\, BroadStreet Partners\, and The Energy Cooperative. \nStratus Innovations Group’s vision is to become a software platform startup\, where they recently released IT-Gig.com\, which is a platform specifically for IT Service Providers. \n\nGreat questions for Ron:\n\nWhat is the best way to get your first IT services customer?\nWhy do customers utilize IT contractors vs using FTEs?\nIs it possible to have an IT contracting side-job while having a full-time job?\nWhat is the difference between Azure and AWS from a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) applications\, and why would you use one over the other?\nHow do you differentiate the IT services you provide vs the many other providers in the market?\nHow do you scale/grow a sole proprietor IT Services organization?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Ron.\n  \nTushar Kulkarni | Big Kitty Labs\nSoftware Solutions to Meet Your Needs\nTushar has over 25 years of experience managing small to large-scale projects & teams\n& delivering innovative tech solutions. Tushar founded Big Kitty Labs to pursue his passion for innovative tech solutions and bringing them to different domains. Under Tushar’s\nleadership\, Big Kitty Labs has successfully designed & delivered 200+ software systems in domains ranging from the government sector\, healthcare\, education\, automative\, aviation\, agtech and sports. \n\nGreat questions for Tushar:\n\nWhat were the initial challenges one faces when starting their tech company\, and how can one overcome them?\nHow does one validate their tech idea or solution in the market before diving into development?\nWhat were the key steps that one can take to build a talented and cohesive tech team\nWhat strategies can one employ to market and promote your tech product or solution\nCan you share any lessons learned or mistakes made during the early stages of your tech venture?\nHow does one navigate the competitive landscape and differentiate your tech product from existing solutions?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Tushar.\n  \nRachel Scott | Buckeye Innovation\nUX Design\nRachel has been a multidisciplinary designer for the past 21 years. She’s Senior UX Designer at Buckeye Innovation where she specializes in web and mobile app design\, product design\, user interface\, and competitive and UX audits. Before Rachel worked at Buckeye she contracted with digital agencies to help build B2B and B2C web products and SaaS platforms for clients in the fintech\, edtech\, and healthcare tech industries. \nGreat questions for Rachel:\n\nWhat is the value proposition of UX design?\nWhat role does UX design play in a website or app build or refresh?\nWhat are the strategies used in UX design to pinpoint and address business and user goals?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Rachel.\n  \nManny Larcher | Stopwatch Creative\nGrowth Marketing & Branding\nManny Larcher is a first-generation American born in Columbus\, Ohio\, both of his parents are from St. Lucia. He serves as a Deal Flow associate with JumpStart Ventures\, which combines capital\, services\, and connections to help entrepreneurs grow\, researchers commercialize\, and corporations innovate. As the co-founder and CEO of Stopwatch Creative\, a boutique marketing/tech firm incubating platforms like CollaborateandElevate.com\, which connects hundreds of businesses of all sizes with opportunities\, Manny leads vision and growth. \n\n\n\nA lifelong learner who genuinely enjoys digging deep into new technologies and the creatives developing them\, Manny loves seeing innovative ideas\, and the teams behind them flourish. He also serves on the Board with Black Men Talk Tech and Columbus Young Professionals.\n\n\n\n  \nGreat questions for Manny: \n\nHow can I maximize the efforts of my team?\nAre my marketing efforts really creating the action I want?\nAm I using the best and current tech stack or strategies for growth?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Manny.\n  \nSusan Fortner | BPR International\nPublic Relations & Marketing\nSusan Fortner has 20+ years of experience in public relations and marketing. Her firm BPR International manages accounts throughout the country specializing in health care\, talent\, banking\, and packaged and soft goods. In addition the firm is recognized as a broker/partner with QVC\, HSN\, and Evine shopping networks. \nFortner has won awards and sits on the accreditation board to advance candidates in the Accreditation in Public Relations process. In 2013 Susan received special honors for her work in crisis management. \nGreat questions for Susan:\n\nHow can I promote my company on a limited budget?\nHow do I set Marketing & PR budgets that are sufficient to drive results?\nWhat simple steps can I take to improve my social media visibility rapidly?\nWhich charities\, like-minded businesses\, and complementary companies should I partner with?\nHow do I create and execute events that will differentiate my business in a crowded market?\nHow can I get my products featured on shopping channels like QVC and HSN?\n\nClick here schedule 30 minutes with Susan.\n  \n\n  \nEd Porter | Blue Chip CRO\nSales\, Marketing\, and Customer Success\n \nEd Porter began his professional management career in 2001 and has since led teams from 5 to over 1\,000 people with responsibilities for sales\, customer experience\, and marketing functions. Ed has worked for service\, software\, and distribution companies learning the foundations of delivering a powerful customer experience while driving value and effectiveness in the sales and development channels. He has participated\, facilitated and chaired several executive groups centered on sales management\, contact center management\, and technology innovation. Ed has been a keynote speaker and guest speaker focused on several key sales strategies and customer management programs. He has been an investor and advisor to startups and will continue supporting startups in these capacities. \nEd is passionate about leadership and volunteers throughout several non-profit organizations supporting the advancement of leaders. Ed has helped re-launch the American Association of Inside Sales Professionals (AA-ISP) Columbus Chapter in 2015 and has served as the chapter President since\, growing the chapter to over 150 attendees. He helped launch the Cincinnati/Dayton chapter in 2019 as well as assists with programming and recruitment for events. Ed has also taken an active role as a mentor for #GirlsClub\, an organization focused on the advancement and development of women sales leaders. He has mentored three wonderful women\, two of which are now mentors in the program. \nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Ed.\n\nPlease note: If you register and then don’t attend\, your time slot will go unfilled\, potentially preventing other business owners from accessing the expert advice they need. If you can’t keep your appointment\, please email Neil Collins at info@InnovateNewAlbany.org . URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/expert-office-hours-october-6-2023/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:Expert Office Hours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/brady-10623.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145658 CREATED:20230320T030659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T175829Z UID:10000290-1697801400-1697806800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:The State of Venture in Ohio® - 2023 DESCRIPTION:FRIDAY 10/20/23\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nIN-PERSON at Innovate New Albany\, 8000 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 200\, New Albany\, OH 43054 \nBe ready to interact with our presenter and your fellow participants. \nAnd\, please arrive at 11:30 am. Enjoy lunch. Mingle. Make new friends! \n*************** \nThis is the 2023 edition of Lindsay Karas Stencel’s annual talk on The State of Venture in Ohio ®. \n. \nFor the 6th year in a row\, Lindsay will walk attendees through the status of VC funding in Ohio\, discussing new venture fund formation\, large exits\, and investments and places where the state can continue to develop and grow. She will weave in some pop culture references\, leave plenty of time for Q&A\, and definitely keep the FUN in FUND. \n*************** \nLindsay 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. \nPrior 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. \nSimultaneously\, 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. \nShe 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. \nLindsay’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. \nLindsay teaches “Venture Capital and Dealmaking” at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law\, where she also frequently guest lectures on contract drafting and preferred securities issuances. She also owns her own fitness facility. Lindsay is a national speaker on topics of women and diversity and inclusion in finance\, venture capital\, venture capital deal structuring and startup investing. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER  Events\, this one is FREE. \nEvent Timeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch and socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to fellow participants \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Lindsay \n1:00 pm – Wrap \n[expire-content date=”2023-10-20 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\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[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/the-state-of-venture-in-ohio-2023/ LOCATION:Innovate New Albany\, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Headshot-Lindsay-Karras-Stencel-TIGER-Graphics-102023.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145658 CREATED:20230320T003850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T132053Z UID:10000289-1698406200-1698411600@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Green Light Improv: Enhance Your Ability to Deal with Change DESCRIPTION:FRIDAY 10/27/23\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nIN-PERSON at Innovate New Albany\, 8000 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 200\, New Albany\, OH 43054 \nBe ready to interact with our presenter and your fellow participants. \nAnd\, please arrive at 11:30 am. Enjoy lunch. Mingle. Make new friends! \nPlease join Nathan Minns\, Founder of Green Light Improv\, who will lead this TIGER Tools Workshop Event. \nBased on the principles of improv comedy\, Nathan will get you moving while bringing out your creativity in an opt-in environment. \nAs a group and community\, we can do anything. This workshop focuses on three major tenets: \n\nTeam Building: We will focus on community development and fun.\nCreativity: We focus on enhancing creative thinking skills and ideating as entrepreneurs in high-stakes environments\, just like improvisers\nResilience: While leaning on your team\, you will learn to blow past obstacles\n\nNathan will facilitate improv-based exercises that encourage you to: \n\nbecome more comfortable with change\, as an entrepreneur\nthink outside the box\nlearn new ways to positively impact the world around you\n\nYou will walk away: \n\na better communicator\na better entrepreneur\nable to think in a more open-minded way\nwith more confidence in taking your seat at the table\nwith more advanced communication skills including active listening skills\nwith an extra friend or two\n\n*************** \nNathan Minns is an actor & a 3X entrepreneur\, based in Columbus. He is the Founder of Green Light Improv. \nNathan has been acting professionally since 2015\, and since then\, he’s seen a dramatic change in himself. He’s a more open and confident communicator. He’s a better listener and entrepreneur. He’s developed more of a growth mindset and more. So can you! \nGreen Light Improv uses improv comedy as a tool to cultivate resilience\, enhance creativity\, and improve communication for students & teams. \nGreen Light’s exercises were created to give you the day-to-day benefit of years of performance\, in a condensed and captivating program. Green Light works with corporate teams\, professional organizations\, student groups\, and any groups that want to improve their effectiveness\, especially those that are excited by opportunities to learn through active\, creative techniques. \nLearn more at the Green Light Improv website: https://greenlightimprov.com/ \n************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to fellow participants: “Your 15 Seconds of Fame” \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Nathan \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2023-10-27 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\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[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/green-light-improv-enhance-your-ability-to-deal-with-change/ LOCATION:Innovate New Albany\, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Headshot-Nathan-Minns-TIGER-Graphics-102723.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145658 CREATED:20231016T144146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T224151Z UID:10000322-1698838200-1698843600@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Learn How to Grow Your Business with SBA Funding from The Nation’s Largest SBA Lender DESCRIPTION:Wed 11/1/23\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nIN-PERSON at Innovate New Albany\, 8000 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 200\, New Albany\, OH 43054 \nBe ready to interact with our presenter\, Paul Collinsworth\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nPlease join Paul Collinsworth of Huntington National Bank for this practical TIGER Talk about financing the growth of your business with loaned capital from the US Small Business Administration (SBA)\, including: its advantages\, when to consider using it\, and how to and how to be successful when using it. \nWho Should Attend: \n\n\nAnyone interested in starting a business\, either franchise or non-franchise business.\nAnyone interested in purchasing an existing business. Either a franchise or non-franchise\nAnyone interested in “buying out” a business partner.\nAnyone interested in recapitalizing their business.\nLeaders of businesses experiencing rapid growth.\nLeaders of businesses that are leasing their space & are considering purchasing RE to house their operation.\n\nKey Takeaways: \n\n\n\nWhen SBA loans are the right tool to purchase or grow a business.\nThe preparation needed\, if you’re aiming to purchase am existing business.\nThe preparation needed\, if you want to start a business.\nWhat banks are looking for when evaluating businesses that are seeking loans.\nHow to succeed in securing & using SBA loaned capital.\n\n*************** \nPaul Collinsworth is a VP\, SBA Lender with Huntington National Bank. Huntington is the nation’s #1 SBA lender. Paul has focused on SBA lending since 2016. \nPrior to that\, Paul spent 6 years at Huntington in Middle Market lending to larger institutions and businesses. And previously\, he spent 10 years as a Business Banker working with small businesses. \nIn the 1990s\, Paul worked as a loan officer at the U.S. Small Business Administration. Today\, as an SBA Lender with Huntington\, he routinely finances: business acquisitions\, start-up business loans\, partner buy-outs\, businesses in need of working capital\, and businesses needing capital to finance the acquisition of real estate and/or equipment. \nPaul earned his BA in Economics at Kenyon College and his MBA in Finance at The Ohio State University. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Paul \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2023-11-1 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\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[/expire-content] \n  URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/learn-how-to-grow-your-business-with-sba-funding-from-the-midwests-highest-volume-sba-lender/ LOCATION:Innovate New Albany\, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Headshot-Paul-Collinsworth-TIGER-Graphic-110123.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145658 CREATED:20230905T021401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T021401Z UID:10000316-1699011000-1699016400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Stoic Threads of Inclusivity: Weaving Diversity and Equity DESCRIPTION:FRI 11/3/23\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nIN-PERSON at Innovate New Albany\, 8000 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 200\, New Albany\, OH 43054 \nBe ready to interact with our presenter\, Fred Wills\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat lunch. Mingle. Make new friends. \nJoin us for a thought-provoking presentation on innovative leadership\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI) through Stoic philosophy. \nIn this TIGER Talk\, Fred Wills will showcase how Stoicism’s principles align with DEI values\, emphasizing shared identity\, equality\, and respect for differences. \nFred will also explore practical applications such as mitigating bias\, leading by moral example\, and fostering inclusive environments\, all underpinned by Stoic mindfulness to promote an innovative and inclusive culture. \n*************** \nOur presenter\, Fred Wills is a true thought leader\, boasting expertise in diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, organizational development\, and the impact they have on performance\, transformation\, and change. \nFred brings deep experience as a top diversity and inclusion leader at globally acclaimed healthcare institutions like Mayo Clinic and Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Fred founded Inclusiastic Consulting to bring about transformation and revolution in organizations. \nThrough engaging real-world examples and drawing from his own unique journey\, Fred sheds light on the path to achieving distinction and fostering innovation. His message resonates strongly\, demonstrating that prioritizing equity and inclusion is commendable and crucial in achieving unparalleled success. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to full crowd (your “best 20 seconds”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Fred \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2023-11-03 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\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[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/stoic-threads-of-inclusivity-weaving-diversity-and-equity/ LOCATION:Innovate New Albany\, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Headshot-Fred-Wills-TIGER-Graphics-110323.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145658 CREATED:20230930T010805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T120734Z UID:10000321-1699443000-1699448400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Cybersecurity Unleashed: Defending the Digital Frontier DESCRIPTION:WED 11/8/23\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nIN-PERSON at Innovate New Albany\, 8000 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 200\, New Albany\, OH 43054 \nBe ready to interact with our presenter\, Katie Gioffre\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nPlease join us for this TIGER Talk by Katie Gioffre of IP Pathways. \nYou’ll will take an enlightening journey through the ever-evolving landscape of digital threats and protection\, learning to decipher the complex world of cybersecurity\, gaining insights into the latest tactics employed by cybercriminals\, and understanding how to thwart them effectively. And you’ll discover the critical importance of cyber resilience\, exploring strategies to fortify their digital defenses and bounce back stronger from potential breaches. \nBy the end of this talk\, you’ll have comprehensive knowledge of the essential tools\, practices\, and mindsets necessary to safeguard your digital assets and become true guardians of the digital frontier. \n*************** \nIn Katie’s own words: \nI’m thrilled to be your speaker for all things cyber security. As the Regional Director at IP Pathways\, a nationwide IT service solution (check us out at https://www.ippathways.com)\, I’ve had the privilege of diving deep into the ever-evolving world of enterprise technology solutions\, with a recent focus on cyber security. \nWith nearly two decades of experience\, I’ve worn many hats\, from government contracting to change management. But my heart truly beats for transformation. Armed with a Philosophy degree from The Ohio State University\, I’m all about supporting the liberal arts through various nonprofit organizations. \nI’m passionate about leading an automated\, yet human-centered consultancy that helps our clients unleash their full potential. I get the daily challenges that business executives face\, and I’m all about offering a tailored methodology to boost productivity\, crank up employee engagement\, and drive digital innovation. \nSo\, get ready to dive into the exciting realm of cyber security with me. We’ll unpack the latest trends\, debunk myths\, and equip you with the knowledge and strategies to fortify your digital fortress. Can’t wait to connect with you all! \nSee you at the talk!  \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Katie \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2023-11-08 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]Oops! We could not locate your form. [/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/cybersecurity-unleashed-defending-the-digital-frontier/ LOCATION:Innovate New Albany\, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Headshot-Katie-Gioffre-TIGER-Graphic-110823.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145658 CREATED:20231009T024920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T024920Z UID:10000323-1699615800-1699621200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:The Importance of Feedback in Market Validation DESCRIPTION:Fri 11/10/23\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nIN-PERSON at Innovate New Albany\, 8000 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 200\, New Albany\, OH 43054 \nBe ready to interact with our presenter\, Matt Cynkar\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nAt this interactive TIGER Talk\, Matt Cynkar\, Managing Director at Rev1 Ventures\, will provide advice to help founders of tech startups aiming to scale rapidly. \nMatt help you understand the importance of market validation and how to collect feedback from your target audience. \nIn this session\, you will learn: \n\nHow to identify and find your target audience to collect feedback\nHow to think about feedback in an “MVP” format (MVP = Minimum Viable Product)\nHow to analyze and interpret feedback\nWhy this should be an ongoing part of your strategy\n\n*************** \nMatt Cynkar is the Managing Director\, Market Intelligence & Data Analytics for Rev1 Ventures. \nMatt leads a team that applies market intelligence and analytics to accelerate Rev1’s growth strategy. From owning the integrity of Rev1’s internal data to producing analyses related to specific industries\, the team’s work will be an important driver of business insights and strategic guidance. \nMatt brings a strong understanding of research methodology and is a proven leader in project management and planning. He identifies and targets the appropriate data sources—both qualitative and quantitative—to support the needs of the entrepreneurs that Rev1 serves and the portfolio companies these entrepreneurs are working to scale. Matt furthers Rev1’s data-driven approach to expand its industry leadership in the region\, the state\, and beyond. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Matt \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2023-11-10 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\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[/expire-content] \n  URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/the-importance-of-feedback-in-market-validation/ LOCATION:Innovate New Albany\, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Headshot-Matt-Cynkar-TIGER-Graphic-111023.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145658 CREATED:20231130T030046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T030046Z UID:10000327-1701939600-1701950400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Expert Office Hours: December 7\, 2023 DESCRIPTION:Thursday Dec 7 | 9:00-12:00PM \nMeet 1-on-1 w/ the Experts you need –\n100% VIRTUAL Format \nInnovate New Albany created Expert 😎 Office Hours to make it easy for business owners & aspiring entrepreneurs to get the answers they need. \nPlease set all your appointments by 12 Noon\, Wednesday 12/6/23.\nWe will end registrations at Noon\, so our Experts can plan their Thursday schedules.\nSTEPS\n1. Review our roster of Experts\, below\n2. Click on the link below the Expert’s name to schedule an appointment\n3. Make individual appointments w/ the experts you need – just ONE – or\, up to a maximum of SIX\n4. You’ll receive an email & a calendar invitation – w/ a Zoom link for each appointment\n5. Thurs Dec 7: at time of each appointment\, click on Zoom link to meet w/ your selected Expert \nNOTES\n1. For most of you\, a personal computer will be the best means to access your Expert meetings via Zoom; no need to download software \n2. Questions? Email Neil Collins at “neil@InnovateNewAlbany.org” \n  \nSchedule up to six 30-minute meeting(s) below:\nRyan Steele | Porter Wright\nStartup & Emerging Business Law\nAt Porter Wright\, Ryan Steele helps early stage entrepreneurs choose optimal business structures and complete the documentation needed to establish their business foundation\, grow and expand\, and ultimately exit on their own favorable terms. \nRyan also handles corporate contractual matters to bring mergers\, acquisitions\, financing\, startup operations\, and other general business transactions to fruition. Combining business operations knowledge with legal acumen\, Ryan efficiently executes complex business contracts so that rapidly growing companies\, business owners and early stage entrepreneurs can cost-effectively achieve their growth goals. \nRyan also brings great business savvy to his client relationships. Having managed an office of over 100 people\, Ryan can apply his first-hand knowledge of everyday business functions including project management\, employee management\, and independent contracting\, providing practical counsel to fast-growing entities so they can overcome challenges and achieve their business goals. \nGreat Questions for Ryan: \n\nIncorporating Your New Business – What forms are possible and the pros/cons of each\nCapital Tables – How to structure company ownership to ensure achieving my long term goals?\nBusiness Operating Agreements – What are these and when does my business need one?\nLiability – How do I protect myself and my business?\nWritten Contracts – When and why should my business use them?\nRegulation & Red Tape – What docs must I file to comply with laws/rules for my industry?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Ryan.\nKaylee Willis | Porter Wright\nIntellectual Property (Patents\, Trademarks\, Copyrights)\n \nKaylee is an intellectual property attorney who practices in the areas of patent\, trademark\, copyright\, biotech and technology law. She works with clients on a wide variety of technologies\, including food science\, chemistry\, biotechnology\, medical devices\, consumer products\, product packaging\, automotive technology and electrical appliance technology. \nKaylee drafts and prosecutes all stages of U.S. utility and design patent applications\, as well as trademark applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). She also manages\, prosecutes and enforces foreign and international patent and trademark portfolios. Kaylee also handles intellectual property licensing issues and other technology transactions. \nIn addition\, Kaylee is experienced with enforcement of intellectual property rights\, including litigation in patent\, trademark and copyright infringement matters. She counsels clients on patentability opinions\, infringement analyses and validity inquiries\, and also handles cease and desist issues. \nGreat Questions for Kaylee: \n\nWhat is the difference between patents\, copyrights and trademarks?How do I protect my IP?\nWhat is the process like to get a patent?\nWhat is the process like to get a trademark?\nHow much does it cost\, on average\, to get and obtain a patent?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Kaylee.\nScott Longnecker | Huntington National Bank\nLoans & Banking Services for Startups & Small Businesses\nScott Longnecker has over 20 years of experience in the finance and banking industry. His role as a Business Development Officer Sr has allowed him to develop a deep understanding of his client’s financial situations and to come up with solutions to help business customers like you reach your financial goals. Scott helps clients walk through the steps on how to obtain commercial loans\, real estate loans\, lines of credit\, Small Business Administration (SBA) loans\, and more. \nGreat questions for Scott:\n\nWhat can I do about kinks in the supply chain?\nWhat’s going on with the labor market?\nWhat should I be doing to keep my good people?\nHow can I find the right clients and suppliers right now?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Scott.\nBrad Griffith | Buckeye Innovation\nWeb Strategy & Engineering\nBrad Griffith is President of Buckeye Innovation\, the web strategy and engineering agency he started in 2009. Prior to starting Buckeye Innovation\, Brad spent several years consulting and developing web applications in-house for a variety of companies including JPMorgan Chase\, QUALCOMM\, and the Go Big Network. Brad earned his Masters in Business Administration after completing his Bachelor’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering with honors\, both at The Ohio State University. \n  \nHe has more than 20 years of web development experience and has worked from coast to coast with small and large companies\, educational institutions\, non-profit organizations and government agencies to build innovative web solutions. \n\n\nGreat questions for Brad:\n\nWhat is the best way to get my website started?\nHow do I start planning an application for my business?\nHow can I improve my site for better SEO?\nWhat different ways can I start building my company’s brand?\nHow can I refresh or redesign my website?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Brad.\nSatish Albert | E2 Infosystems\nCustom Software & App Development\n \nSatish Albert is Founder & CEO of E2 Infosystems. Satish offers a unique combination of experiences: enterprise software development and practical entrepreneurial a\, the latter gained while bootstrapping and then selling his own successful SaaS startup. Satish has an advanced degree in computer science and deep experience leading development teams at premier tech companies including: AT&T\, Lucent Technologies (Bell Labs)\, and Docomo Intertouch. \n\n\n\nSatish launched E2 Infosystems to help emerging and scaling companies by engineering software solutions that meet their unique needs. \n  \n  \nE2 Infosystems has developed software and mobile applications serving: \n\nSaaS startups\nHealthcare & Assisted Living businesses\nTravel\, Manufacturing and Enterprise Legacy Systems\n\nGreat questions for Satish:\n\nHow do I turn my idea into a software product or application?\nWhat factors influence the price of software or app development?\nWhat are the latest trends or best practices in software/nas/content/live/innovatena development?\nHow can I make sure my software or app is built to grow as my business grows?\nWhat’s a realistic timeline & what milestones can I expect when developing my products?\n\n\n\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Satish.\nRon Savoia | Stratus Innovations Group\, LLC\nIT Consulting\, Azure PaaS Application Development\nRon Savoia has over 30 years of experience in IT consulting\, starting with his first engagement with CompuServe in 1993 to help with their migration to WindowsNT and SQL Server for their new Email platform. He used this experience to join Microsoft’s new Enterprise Consulting Team\, Microsoft Consulting Services (MCS)\, where he worked Nationwide\, Limited and JPMC (BankOne at the time)\, and eventually running MCS’ Central Region Financial Services practice. He spent the last 3 years in MCS incubating the professional services needed to deploy the Microsoft offering that eventually became Office 365 and Azure. \nRon continued the focus on Cloud Services when he founded Stratus Innovations Group in 2010\, working with local and global organizations to help develop their Cloud strategies\, including Nationwide Childrens Hospital and Cardinal Health. Stratus Innovations Group now has a global reach of reach of working with Enterprise and Mid-Market companies in deploying Cloud Services for their IT infrastructure and line-of-business applications\, including Ceridian\, MKS/Spectra-Physics\, Hexagon\, PowerGrid Services\, OrthopedicONE\, BroadStreet Partners\, and The Energy Cooperative. \nStratus Innovations Group’s vision is to become a software platform startup\, where they recently released IT-Gig.com\, which is a platform specifically for IT Service Providers. \n\nGreat questions for Ron:\n\nWhat is the best way to get your first IT services customer?\nWhy do customers utilize IT contractors vs using FTEs?\nIs it possible to have an IT contracting side-job while having a full-time job?\nWhat is the difference between Azure and AWS from a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) applications\, and why would you use one over the other?\nHow do you differentiate the IT services you provide vs the many other providers in the market?\nHow do you scale/grow a sole proprietor IT Services organization?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Ron.\nTushar Kulkarni | Big Kitty Labs\nSoftware Solutions to Meet Your Needs\nTushar has over 25 years of experience managing small to large-scale projects & teams\n& delivering innovative tech solutions. Tushar founded Big Kitty Labs to pursue his passion for innovative tech solutions and bringing them to different domains. Under Tushar’s\nleadership\, Big Kitty Labs has successfully designed & delivered 200+ software systems in domains ranging from the government sector\, healthcare\, education\, automative\, aviation\, agtech and sports. \n\nGreat questions for Tushar:\n\nWhat were the initial challenges one faces when starting their tech company\, and how can one overcome them?\nHow does one validate their tech idea or solution in the market before diving into development?\nWhat were the key steps that one can take to build a talented and cohesive tech team\nWhat strategies can one employ to market and promote your tech product or solution\nCan you share any lessons learned or mistakes made during the early stages of your tech venture?\nHow does one navigate the competitive landscape and differentiate your tech product from existing solutions?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Tushar.\nLora Brown | Bookkeeping Simplified By Lora\nBookkeeper/Quickbooks Online Pro\nLora Brown has over 25 years experience with QuickBooks and Bookkeeping. She offers professional bookkeeping services anywhere in the United States. Her company is called Bookkeeping Simplified By Lora. She is also a QuickBooks Online Pro Advisor. Lora has a Bachelor of Science from Ohio University. \nBookkeeping Simplified By Lora’s mission is to partner with small business owners and take the stress off of their company by taking care of the financial aspects so they can focus on what is most important – growing their business! Building relationships with clients is extremely important in this industry. She will always have your financial health up to date and accurate. \nGreat questions for Lora:\n\nI don’t have time to keep track of my expenses; can you get/keep them organized?\nWhat range of services does a Bookkeeper provide?\nWhat’s the best QuickBooks Online (QBO) Subscription for my business?\nWhat great new features have been added to QBO?\nCan I convert my QuickBooks Desktop version to QBO?\nHow do I manually upload bank transactions to QBO if the bank connection is not working?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Lora.\n  \nLaura Sandstrom | Book + Street\nFinancial Modeling\, Cash Flow Planning\, Fractional CFO Services\nLaura brings over 20 years of valuation consulting to the team; she has worked at both Big4 consulting firms and boutique valuation firms. In that capacity she worked with a variety of clients ranging from small start-ups to large multinational conglomerates assisting them in the evaluation of their businesses for purposes of meeting GAAP requirements\, in preparation of audit and Mergers & Acquisitions. Laura left valuation consulting to join the corporate world with Paycor. She helped bring SaaS metrics to monthly board reports and created a robust competitive intelligence library. \nShe also partnered with product teams and created complex models for them before entering into a long-term partnership agreement. Most recently Laura was Senior Director of Finance at Belcan. She managed all M&A activities\, from LOI through to full integration\, including financial due diligence\, deal modeling\, synergy tracking\, non-IT integration\, reporting unit changes and annual goodwill impairment testing. She also managed the weekly cash forecast \,finance operations support and oversaw the credit department. \nLaura holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Xavier University and majored in Finance and Marketing. She obtained a Mini MBA from Miami University and holds an active license as an Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) with the American Society of Appraisers in Business Valuation. Laura serves as a Silent Board Member at Connetic Ventures. \nGreat questions for Laura:\n\nWhen do I need to graduate from a bookkeeper to a controller?\nI’m fundraising. What financial models should I have ready/\nWhy do I need a CFO?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Laura.\nJen Meek | Book + Street\nHR and Talent Solutions\nJennifer is a result-driven executive\, guiding leaders in laying the foundational work of their talent strategy. Going beyond the everyday Human Resources issues\, she aligns people strategy with the overall goals and objectives of an organization. This intentional and authentic approach leads to identifying areas where an organization can continue to develop and thrive. \nHer vast experience in the talent solutions arena also makes her a sought out subject matter expert. She is knowledgeable in C Suite issues that impact workplace culture\, team dynamics\, and internal communications strategies. A dedicated and passionate leader\, Jennifer can provide personalized service\, create meaningful and lasting relationships\, and achieve profitable results. \nPrior to Book+Street\, Jen has 25 years of senior leadership experience\, she served as Vice President of HR for a multibillion-dollar private equity-owned company in the oil and gas industry\, with 1500 employees in 22 countries. Additionally\, Jen was the President\, CEO\, and member of the Board of Directors of an HR consulting organization for 12 years. \nJen’s undergraduate degree is in Marketing from Bowling Green State University\, and her Master’s in Business Administration is from Miami University of Ohio. She has served on many boards over the years and is currently a member of the Board of Advisors for Modern Ice Equipment and Supply. \nGreat Questions for Jen: \n\nHow do you build and sustain a conscious culture?\nWhat are strategies that you can deploy to attract\, recruit and retain top talent?\nWhat are the keys to leading executive team communication?\nHow can you effectively and efficiently hold your team accountable?\nLearn effective ways to articulate mission\, vision and values for your company.\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Jen.\nManny Larcher | Stopwatch Creative\nGrowth Marketing & Branding\nManny Larcher is a first-generation American born in Columbus\, Ohio\, both of his parents are from St. Lucia. He serves as a Deal Flow associate with JumpStart Ventures\, which combines capital\, services\, and connections to help entrepreneurs grow\, researchers commercialize\, and corporations innovate. As the co-founder and CEO of Stopwatch Creative\, a boutique marketing/tech firm incubating platforms like CollaborateandElevate.com\, which connects hundreds of businesses of all sizes with opportunities\, Manny leads vision and growth. \n\n\n\nA lifelong learner who genuinely enjoys digging deep into new technologies and the creatives developing them\, Manny loves seeing innovative ideas\, and the teams behind them flourish. He also serves on the Board with Black Men Talk Tech and Columbus Young Professionals.\n\n\n\n  \nGreat questions for Manny: \n\nHow can I maximize the efforts of my team?\nAre my marketing efforts really creating the action I want?\nAm I using the best and current tech stack or strategies for growth?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Manny.\n  \nSusan Fortner | BPR International\nPublic Relations & Marketing\nSusan Fortner has 20+ years of experience in public relations and marketing. Her firm BPR International manages accounts throughout the country specializing in health care\, talent\, banking\, and packaged and soft goods. In addition the firm is recognized as a broker/partner with QVC\, HSN\, and Evine shopping networks. \nFortner has won awards and sits on the accreditation board to advance candidates in the Accreditation in Public Relations process. In 2013 Susan received special honors for her work in crisis management. \nGreat questions for Susan:\n\nHow can I promote my company on a limited budget?\nHow do I set Marketing & PR budgets that are sufficient to drive results?\nWhat simple steps can I take to improve my social media visibility rapidly?\nWhich charities\, like-minded businesses\, and complementary companies should I partner with?\nHow do I create and execute events that will differentiate my business in a crowded market?\nHow can I get my products featured on shopping channels like QVC and HSN?\n\nClick here schedule 30 minutes with Susan.\nMegan Neff | Rev1 Ventures\nVenture Development\nMegan is a driven professional with a primary focus on guiding Life Sciences entrepreneurs and founding teams from concept to product-market fit\, funding and capital plans\, business growth strategy\, and ultimately scale and exit. \nHer experience and vigorous thinking\, as well as her strategic development and execution expertise\, have enabled success of internal and external stakeholders in the healthcare industry. \nShe holds a bachelor’s degree\, Strategic Communications from The Ohio State University and is pursuing a Master’s in Business Administration with a concentration in Business Ventures and Entrepreneurship from Ohio University. \nGreat questions for Megan:\n\nI have an idea for a high-growth startup; can Rev1 help me determine if it’s\nworth pursuing?\nI’ve launched a startup; can Rev1 help me get funding to grow it?\nWhat other resources does Rev1 offer to help entrepreneurs?\nHow does an entrepreneur get started with Rev1?\nI see that Rev1 works in corporate innovation; how can I learn more?\nCan you help me with my Life Science product ideas?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Megan.\nKevin Hammond | Ohio SBDC\nBusiness Management Advice\nKevin Hammond has been a business management consultant for 13 years\, mostly focused on small businesses and start-ups. Kevin has been on the SBDC team for almost ten years as a consultant. Prior to consulting\, Kevin was in financial services at Chase Manhattan. Kevin has an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Ohio Dominican University and an MBA from Capital University. \nThe Ohio SBDC is part of America’s SBDC national network comprised of over 1000 Centers across the U.S. including 28 in Ohio. The Ohio SBDC Network provides one-on-one advising\, by Certified Business Advisors\, at no cost and conduct no or low cost business training. \nGreat questions for Kevin:\n\nI have a business idea. What is my next step?\nHow do I market my services and products?\nHow can I take my business to the next level?\nHow and where can I get money for my business?\nHow do I keep track of my financial records and assure I’m tax compliant?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Kevin.\n\nPlease note: If you register and then don’t attend\, your time slot will go unfilled\, potentially preventing other business owners from accessing the expert advice they need. If you can’t keep your appointment\, please email Neil Collins at info@InnovateNewAlbany.org . URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/expert-office-hours-december-7-2023/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:Expert Office Hours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/eoh-12723.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145658 CREATED:20231127T000025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T000025Z UID:10000324-1702035000-1702040400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:5 Tips for Building a GREAT Financial Model DESCRIPTION:FRI 12/8/23\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nIN-PERSON at Innovate New Albany\, 8000 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 200\, New Albany\, OH 43054 \nBe ready to interact with our presenters\, Michelle Murcia & Charles Richmond\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nEver wonder what it takes to tell your financial story to investors? \nIn this TIGER Talk \, our presenters\, Michelle Murcia & Charles Richmond of Book+Street\, will break it down for you in 5 bite-sized bits. \nThey’ll cover the Revenue Model\, Staffing Plans\, Cash Flow Forecasting and more. They’ll show you how to understand the numbers you need to know to run your business and be prepared for those tough investor questions. \n*************** \nMichelle Murcia is Founder + CEO at Book+Street\, your one stop shop for all things startup. She’s a CPA\, Certified Equity Professional and knows a thing or two about fundraising and investing. CFO to countless startups as they scale from ideation through critical milestones\, Michelle combines strategy and Excel to help companies tell their financial story to investors. \n*************** \nCharles Richmond is Sr. Financial Analyst and a guru for all things modeling. Cap Table master and general go-to for building models for those just starting out all the way through to companies raising their Series B\, Charles helps develop and build models that help drive high-impact operational decisions.. Those models are used for due diligence in investment rounds and to help founders to get a better grip on their overall financial story. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Michelle & Charles \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2023-12-08 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]Oops! We could not locate your form. [/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/5-tips-for-building-a-great-financial-model/ LOCATION:Innovate New Albany\, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Headshot-Murcia-and-Richmond-TIGER-Graphics-112023.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145658 CREATED:20231127T010711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T170356Z UID:10000325-1702467000-1702472400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:A Healthy Habits Toolkit for Hard-Driving Innovators: Reduce Burnout\, Stress & Exhaustion While Improving Productivity DESCRIPTION:Part of TIGER Events’ “Healthy Habits for Innovators” Series \nWED 12/13/23\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nSPECIAL LOCATION: IN-PERSON at Phillip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany\, 150 W. Main St.\, New Albany\, OH 43054 \nBe ready to interact with our presenter\, Pamela Conn\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nIn this TIGER Tools Workshop\, our presenter\, Pamela Conn of Healthy New Albany Wellness Works\, will share a set of highly effective techniques for achieving big professional goals while maintaining health! \nThis Workshop is explicitly crafted for innovators\, entrepreneurs\, and professionals battling burnout and chronic stress in their quest for success. We know that our health and well-being are vital for the success of our business. In this workshop\, we’ll move from “knowing” to “doing.” \nExperience\, discover\, and learn a series of practical\, evidence-based strategies to enhance your productivity and prioritize well-being. We will address the unique challenges that creative\, driven individuals face and offer insights into managing high-pressure situations while maintaining a sustainable pace without sacrificing your passion. \nToolkit Activities: \n\nNourish your brain for high cognitive performance and to feel your best. \nMove and activate our circulatory system to prevent fatigue and stiffness; accessible for all.\nConnect with our Best Self through nature images that bring heart and brain coherence.\nWellness Solutions: Participants will identify challenges in the workplace and opportunities to employ the Healthy Habits Toolkit\n\nWhether you’re a startup founder\, creative professional\, or a leader in a fast-paced industry\, this toolkit will assist you in redefining success and well-being. \nEmbrace these proven strategies to recover from burnout and build a more resilient\, creative\, and productive future and business.  \n*************** \nPamela Conn is Director of Corporate Engagement\, Healthy New Albany. She is a Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor CFNC / National Academy of Sports Medicine and a Certified Personal Trainer CPT \nAs a passionate advocate for holistic well-being and nutritional empowerment\, Pamela is dedicated to helping individuals harness the incredible potential of their bodies through functional nutrition. Pamela has collaborated with various companies\, contributing to wellness programs emphasizing employee health and productivity. Her expertise is demonstrated by creating wellness programs that are both scientifically sound and accessible to everyone. Beyond her professional pursuits\, Pamela is an avid researcher and continuous learner\, staying abreast of the latest trends and scientific advances in nutrition\, Wellness\, and Fitness.  \nPamela is a native of Ecuador and the founder of Columbus Fit Life Corp. She has provided Worksite Wellness programming for JP Morgan Chase and Otterbein University since 2015. She has served as Chair of the Lifestyle Fitness Event\, Arnold Sports Festival\, and as a Board Member of Proyecto Mariposas “ Butterfly Project” since 2018. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Pamela \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2023-12-13 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\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[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/a-healthy-habits-toolkit-for-hard-driving-innovators-reduce-burnout-stress-exhaustion-while-improving-productivity/ LOCATION:Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany\, 150 W. Main St.\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Headshot-Pamela-Conn-TIGER-Workshop-Graphics-Nov-2023.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145658 CREATED:20230917T150802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T191612Z UID:10000319-1702985400-1702990800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Smash the Box DESCRIPTION:TUE 12/19/23\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nIN-PERSON at Innovate New Albany\, 8000 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 200\, New Albany\, OH 43054 \nBe ready to interact with our presenter\, Chad Willett\, and fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. \nEat lunch. Mingle. Make new friends. \n“Smash the Box” is an immersive experience where audiences will learn about the “4 Walls of the Mental Box” and the 4 “Smash the Box” techniques needed to unleash innovation. \nThe “4 Walls of the Mental Box” that keep us boxed-in are “Fear\, Perfection\, Negativity\, and Judgment.” \nIn contrast\, the 4 “Smash the Box” techniques will allow audience members to break out of the box by breaking patterns\, routines\, and closed mindsets. \nAre you ready to not only think outside the box\, but SMASH it? \n*************** \nThis TIGER Talk will be led by Chad J. Willett (MA/ SAG-AFTRA). Chad is a TEDx speaker\, two time author (“Smash the Box” and “Rip Off the Rearview Mirror”)\, and creativity and innovation leader who leverages his acting background with his experience in working America to create one of a kind keynote addresses and workshops for his audiences. \nHe was featured in the hit films “She’s All That” with Paul Walker\, “Halloween H2O” with Jamie Lee Curtis\, and “Can’t Hardly Wait” with Jennifer Love Hewitt. Recently\, Chad was cast (Role- Bill Ryan/ Reporter) in the feature film\, “Shirley” (Netflix- 2023) where he acted alongside Oscar-Winning actress Regina King and worked with Academy Award winning director John Ridley. \nYou can learn more about Chad’s work as a keynote speaker at https://chadjwillett.com/. Chad is also the Founder of Broadway2LA Acting Studio\, the premiere acting studio in Ohio\, specializing in film\, TV\, social media\, and commercial training for its actors. And\, finally\, we’re proud to tell you that Chad is a resident of New Albany! \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to crowd (Your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Chad \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2023-12-19 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\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[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/smash-the-box/ LOCATION:Innovate New Albany\, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Headshot-Chad-Willett-TIGER-Graphics-121923.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145658 CREATED:20231128T034733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T192606Z UID:10000326-1703091600-1703100600@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Innovate New Albany 9th Annual Holiday "Celebration of Innovation" DESCRIPTION:[expire-content date=”2023-12-20 7:30pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\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[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/innovate-new-albany-9th-annual-holiday-celebration-of-innovation/ LOCATION:Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany\, 150 W. Main St.\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Holiday-Celebration-2023-modified-the-copy-for-INA-website.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145658 CREATED:20231215T143304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T032207Z UID:10000328-1704886200-1704891600@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Invincible 2024: 3 Science-Based Trends to Master Right Now DESCRIPTION:HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🎉 🥳 🎊 \nWED 1/10/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to meet our session leader\, Nadya Zhexembayeva\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nThe data is clear: the next disruption is just around the corner. \nWhether it’s a shaky economy\, a devastating flood\, a new violent conflict\, or a new technological breakthrough – the speed and scale of change fundamentally impact the way we work and thrive. \nIn this exciting yet pragmatic and highly interactive session\, Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva will show how the business reality is changing as we enter 2024 – and how to take advantage of these changes to make you disruption-ready and turbulence-proof. \n*************** \nOften called “The Reinvention Guru” and “The Queen of Reinvention\,” Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva is a scientist\, entrepreneur\, and author specialising in resilience and reinvention. As a consultant and educator\, Nadya helped such companies as Coca-Cola\, Cisco\, L’Oreal Group\, Danone\, Henkel\, Erste Bank and others reinvent their products\, leadership practices\, and business models to meet new market demands and prepare for incoming disruptions. \nAs a speaker\, Nadya has delivered keynotes and workshops to over 500\,000 executives\, and four TEDx Talks! \nAs an author\, she has written several award-winning books including “The Chief Reinvention Officer Handbook: How to Thrive in Chaos” (October 27\, 2020). Nadya is also a contributor to the Harvard Business Review and other publications internationally. Learn more about Nadya and her work at learn2reinvent.com. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Nadya \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-01-10 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\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[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/invincible-2024-3-science-based-trends-to-master-right-now/ LOCATION:Innovate New Albany\, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Headshot-Nadya-Z-TIGER-Graphics-corrected-011024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145658 CREATED:20231228T171047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T171047Z UID:10000331-1705663800-1705669200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:The Climate Economy : Trillions Are at Stake & China is Winning. Are You Ready? DESCRIPTION:FRI 1/19/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to meet our session leader\, Kevin Mireles\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nJoin us for this important TIGER Talk! \nToday\, the US is the #1 global player in the legacy fossil-fuel economy. \nIts position is similar to IBM’s in the computing marketplace of the 1980s. IBM dazzled with record profits in 1990\, but just three years later\, it posted the biggest loss in US history\, as PCs moved from the market’s fringe to front-and-center! \nIn today’s energy economy\, China is positioned like Microsoft was in the 1990 computing market. China is way ahead of the US in the smaller but rapidly expanding low-carbon technologies that will dominate the decades ahead. And\, like IBM in 1990\, key sectors of the US economy are facing big threats today as the world rapidly transitions to cleaner technologies. \nSustainability is no longer a fringe thing. Instead\, it’s becoming critical to staying competitive in our rapidly-changing world. Fortunately\, hundreds of billions of dollars in public and private funds are available to help us make the transition. \nThe catch? You must know where to look and what to ask for. But who has time to invest in figuring out how to remake your business and/or your community in this cauldron of change? \nTo fill this gap\, our presenter\, Kevin Mireles\, will share:\n Key trends shaping the future of sustainable energy markets \n Why China’s clean-economy positions it to dominate the future global economic order. \n What California gets right\, and what Ohio needs to do to compete \n New sources of funding \n How to integrate sustainability into your product development and corporate strategy – to help your profits and our planet \n Why it’s critical that we create industry-specific clean economic-development strategies \nA world-changing economic tsunami is coming. Join Kevin to learn how we can surf it\, and not get crushed by it! \n*************** \nKevin Mireles helps organizations design\, market\, and sell more profitable and sustainable solutions. \nKevin is former journalist\, passionate about helping communities and companies embrace sustainability and diversity to drive growth and profitability. \nKevin has:\n Brought over a dozen products to market for garage startups and Fortune 50 companies\, generating at least $120M in revenue and $90M in cost-savings. \nDeveloped the Minimum Viable Replacement Framework to help organizations transition from legacy platforms after leading a $20M global modernization initiative. \n Published over 500 articles and been featured in multiple podcasts. \n Created www.CutCO2.net to help supply-chain professionals cut their costs and environmental impact. \nKevin currently helps organizations reduce their carbon footprint and improve profits by helping optimize their supply chain\, modernize systems\, and develop new\, less-polluting strategies and products. \nKevin invites you connect with him on LinkedIn and sign up for Lean and Green\, his profitability and sustainability newsletter\, at https://leanandgreen.beehiiv.com/subscribe \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Kevin \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-01-19 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\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[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/the-climate-economy-trillions-are-at-stake-china-is-winning-are-you-ready/ LOCATION:Innovate New Albany\, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Headshot-Kevin-Mireles-TIGER-Graphics-011924.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145658 CREATED:20231216T034617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231216T035024Z UID:10000329-1706095800-1706101200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:What is the JobsOhio Growth Capital Fund? DESCRIPTION:WED 1/24/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to meet our session leader\, Frank Geib\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nThe JobsOhio Growth Capital Fund (JOGC) is the venture arm for Ohio’s private economic development organization\, JobsOhio. \nJOGC is a co-investment fund that invests in early stage companies who are Ohio-based or planning to locate a significant presence in Ohio\, with over 70 companies in the portfolio thus far. \nCome learn about JOGC’s origins during the pandemic\, its progress to date\, and its processes for investment decisions. At JOGC\, Frank is nicknamed the ‘Cap Table Captain\,’ so\, appropriately enough\, he will be discussing important cap table considerations for entrepreneurs while also overviewing startup and venture fund modeling in Excel\, showing how it helps his team make better informed investments! \n*************** \nOur session leader\, Frank Geib\, is a proud life-long Ohioan\, raised in the Cleveland area before he earned his Bachelor Degree at The Ohio State University\, where he majored in Finance while minoring in Engineering Sciences. Frank also earned his MBA at OSU’s Fisher College of Business before joining the JobsOhio Growth Capital team in 2022 as the Venture Analyst . \nFrank supports all areas of the fund’s operations\, with a heavy focus on the analytical aspects behind investment opportunities. For every deal the fund considers\, Frank builds out comprehensive models projecting various follow-on and return scenarios to help the team make better informed decisions. He also maintains the Portfolio Management System for the fund\, tracking investments\, cap tables\, asset values\, and return metrics quarter over quarter. \nWhen he’s not head deep in a “waterfall model\,” Frank enjoys relaxing with his wife and dog\, and playing plenty of golf with his friends and family. \nHe even has his own social media page\, @GeibGolf\, where he edits and shares weekly golf vlogs with the world\, bringing out his creative side. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Frank \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-01-24 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\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[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/what-is-the-jobsohio-growth-capital-fund/ LOCATION:Innovate New Albany\, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Headshot-Frank-Geib-TIGER-Talk-Graphic-012424.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145658 CREATED:20231217T020905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231217T020905Z UID:10000330-1706268600-1706274000@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Three Moves by Google that Require You to Act Today DESCRIPTION:FRI 1/26/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to meet our session leader\, Bill Balderaz\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nThree recent decisions by Google are disrupting organizations and creating an urgent need for action. \nFirst\, Google is deleting all Google Analytics data pre-2023\, meaning we all lose access to historical web site data starting July of 2024. This also means that any organization with a data retention policy will be out of compliance as of July 2024. \nSecond\, online advertisers will lose the ability to retarget ads using third-party cookies in 2024 as Google Chrome begins blocking cookies. This means ad performance will likely suffer dramatically in 2024. \nThird\, Google remains in conflict with CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) over HIPAA guidelines. According to a recent study\, 99% of hospital websites are out of compliance with HIPAA. If you work in healthcare\, your legal liability for HIPAA violations is measured in millions of dollars. \nOur expert presenter\, Bill Balderaz\, will explain all of these Google actions in simple\, easy-to-understand terms and offer solutions to protect your organization and give you a foundation for sustainable success. \n*************** \nBill Balderaz is the President and Founder of Inc. 5000 company Futurety\, a data analytics and marketing consulting firm. \nFuturety specializes in serving regulated industries\, including healthcare\, pharma\, finance\, government and medical devices. \nBill has spoken at more than 150 conferences from New York to California on topics including public relations\, sales\, innovation\, marketing\, healthcare\, search engine optimization\, data mining\, social media\, and more. He’s also been featured in over 100 media outlets\, including The Wall Street Journal\, Money Magazine\, and NPR. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Bill \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-01-26 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\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[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/three-moves-by-google-that-require-you-to-act-today/ LOCATION:Innovate New Albany\, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Headshot-Bill-Baleraz-TIGER-Graphics-012623.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145658 CREATED:20240124T191351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T152334Z UID:10000334-1706864400-1706875200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Expert Office Hours: February 2\, 2024 DESCRIPTION:Friday Feb 2 | 9:00-12:00PM \nMeet 1-on-1 w/ the Experts you need –\n100% VIRTUAL Format \nInnovate New Albany created Expert 😎 Office Hours to make it easy for business owners & aspiring entrepreneurs to get the answers they need. \nPlease set all your appointments by 12 Noon\, Thursday 2/1/24.\nWe will end registrations at Noon\, so our Experts can plan their Thursday schedules.\nSTEPS\n1. Review our roster of Experts\, below\n2. Click on the link below the Expert’s name to schedule an appointment\n3. Make individual appointments w/ the experts you need – just ONE – or\, up to a maximum of SIX\n4. You’ll receive an email & a calendar invitation – w/ a Zoom link for each appointment\n5. Fri Feb 2: at time of each appointment\, click on Zoom link to meet w/ your selected Expert \nNOTES\n1. For most of you\, a personal computer will be the best means to access your Expert meetings via Zoom; no need to download software \n2. Questions? Email Neil Collins at “neil@InnovateNewAlbany.org” \n  \nSchedule up to six 30-minute meeting(s) below:\nRyan Steele | Porter Wright\nStartup & Emerging Business Law\nAt Porter Wright\, Ryan Steele helps early stage entrepreneurs choose optimal business structures and complete the documentation needed to establish their business foundation\, grow and expand\, and ultimately exit on their own favorable terms. \nRyan also handles corporate contractual matters to bring mergers\, acquisitions\, financing\, startup operations\, and other general business transactions to fruition. Combining business operations knowledge with legal acumen\, Ryan efficiently executes complex business contracts so that rapidly growing companies\, business owners and early stage entrepreneurs can cost-effectively achieve their growth goals. \nRyan also brings great business savvy to his client relationships. Having managed an office of over 100 people\, Ryan can apply his first-hand knowledge of everyday business functions including project management\, employee management\, and independent contracting\, providing practical counsel to fast-growing entities so they can overcome challenges and achieve their business goals. \nGreat Questions for Ryan: \n\nIncorporating Your New Business – What forms are possible and the pros/cons of each\nCapital Tables – How to structure company ownership to ensure achieving my long term goals?\nBusiness Operating Agreements – What are these and when does my business need one?\nLiability – How do I protect myself and my business?\nWritten Contracts – When and why should my business use them?\nRegulation & Red Tape – What docs must I file to comply with laws/rules for my industry?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Ryan.\n\nKaylee Willis | Porter Wright\nIntellectual Property (Patents\, Trademarks\, Copyrights)\n \nKaylee is an intellectual property attorney who practices in the areas of patent\, trademark\, copyright\, biotech and technology law. She works with clients on a wide variety of technologies\, including food science\, chemistry\, biotechnology\, medical devices\, consumer products\, product packaging\, automotive technology and electrical appliance technology. \nKaylee drafts and prosecutes all stages of U.S. utility and design patent applications\, as well as trademark applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). She also manages\, prosecutes and enforces foreign and international patent and trademark portfolios. Kaylee also handles intellectual property licensing issues and other technology transactions. \nIn addition\, Kaylee is experienced with enforcement of intellectual property rights\, including litigation in patent\, trademark and copyright infringement matters. She counsels clients on patentability opinions\, infringement analyses and validity inquiries\, and also handles cease and desist issues. \nGreat Questions for Kaylee: \n\nWhat is the difference between patents\, copyrights and trademarks?How do I protect my IP?\nWhat is the process like to get a patent?\nWhat is the process like to get a trademark?\nHow much does it cost\, on average\, to get and obtain a patent?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Kaylee.\n\nScott Longnecker | Huntington National Bank\nLoans & Banking Services for Startups & Small Businesses\nScott Longnecker has over 20 years of experience in the finance and banking industry. His role as a Business Development Officer Sr has allowed him to develop a deep understanding of his client’s financial situations and to come up with solutions to help business customers like you reach your financial goals. Scott helps clients walk through the steps on how to obtain commercial loans\, real estate loans\, lines of credit\, Small Business Administration (SBA) loans\, and more. \nGreat questions for Scott:\n\nHow do I obtain commercial loans?\nWhat are the advantages of an SBA loan? And do I qualify?\nHow do I secure real estate loans for my business?\nWhen should I be securing lines of credit?\nWhat other banking services are available to help a business like mine?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Scott.\n\nEric Pace | Book + Street\nAccounting\, Treasury\, and Financial Modeling\n Eric has worked over 15 years in Corporate Treasury and Finance roles for financial services companies including KeyBank\, Huntington\, and JP Morgan Chase. Eric played an important role in managing through the 2008 financial crisis and the additional governance\, regulation\, and risk management practices. He developed complex financial models to improve capital\, liquidity\, and credit risk management and has extensive experience in stakeholder interaction in the board room and with investors and rating agencies. He has experience leading the finance function at Konzortia Capital\, a SaaS startup specializing in AI/ML technology to improve deal flow management for venture capital and private equity. \nEric earned a bachelor’s in management from Case Western Reserve University with a finance concentration\, as well as a bachelors in accounting and has held a Certified Treasury Profession designation (inactive). \nGreat Questions for Eric: \n\nWhat are my options for raising capital? What is better\, debt\, preferred\, equity\, etc?\nWhat are the benefits of having a disciplined financial process and system in place?\nWhat is the role of a CFO in my business? What can I expect and how is it different from a standard accountant or bookkeeper?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Eric.\n\nJen Meek | Book + Street\nHR and Talent Solutions\nJennifer is a result-driven executive\, guiding leaders in laying the foundational work of their talent strategy. Going beyond the everyday Human Resources issues\, she aligns people strategy with the overall goals and objectives of an organization. This intentional and authentic approach leads to identifying areas where an organization can continue to develop and thrive. \nHer vast experience in the talent solutions arena also makes her a sought out subject matter expert. She is knowledgeable in C Suite issues that impact workplace culture\, team dynamics\, and internal communications strategies. A dedicated and passionate leader\, Jennifer can provide personalized service\, create meaningful and lasting relationships\, and achieve profitable results. \nPrior to Book+Street\, Jen has 25 years of senior leadership experience\, she served as Vice President of HR for a multibillion-dollar private equity-owned company in the oil and gas industry\, with 1500 employees in 22 countries. Additionally\, Jen was the President\, CEO\, and member of the Board of Directors of an HR consulting organization for 12 years. \nJen’s undergraduate degree is in Marketing from Bowling Green State University\, and her Master’s in Business Administration is from Miami University of Ohio. She has served on many boards over the years and is currently a member of the Board of Advisors for Modern Ice Equipment and Supply. \nGreat Questions for Jen: \n\nHow do you build and sustain a conscious culture?\nWhat are strategies that you can deploy to attract\, recruit and retain top talent?\nWhat are the keys to leading executive team communication?\nHow can you effectively and efficiently hold your team accountable?\nLearn effective ways to articulate mission\, vision and values for your company.\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Jen.\n\nLora Brown | Bookkeeping Simplified By Lora\nBookkeeper/Quickbooks Online Pro\nLora Brown has over 25 years experience with QuickBooks and Bookkeeping. She offers professional bookkeeping services anywhere in the United States. Her company is called Bookkeeping Simplified By Lora. She is also a QuickBooks Online Pro Advisor. Lora has a Bachelor of Science from Ohio University. \nBookkeeping Simplified By Lora’s mission is to partner with small business owners and take the stress off of their company by taking care of the financial aspects so they can focus on what is most important – growing their business! Building relationships with clients is extremely important in this industry. She will always have your financial health up to date and accurate. \nGreat questions for Lora:\n\nI don’t have time to keep track of my expenses; can you get/keep them organized?\nWhat range of services does a Bookkeeper provide?\nWhat’s the best QuickBooks Online (QBO) Subscription for my business?\nWhat great new features have been added to QBO?\nCan I convert my QuickBooks Desktop version to QBO?\nHow do I manually upload bank transactions to QBO if the bank connection is not working?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Lora.\n\nTushar Kulkarni | Big Kitty Labs\nSoftware Solutions to Meet Your Needs\nTushar has over 25 years of experience managing small to large-scale projects & teams\n& delivering innovative tech solutions. Tushar founded Big Kitty Labs to pursue his passion for innovative tech solutions and bringing them to different domains. Under Tushar’s\nleadership\, Big Kitty Labs has successfully designed & delivered 200+ software systems in domains ranging from the government sector\, healthcare\, education\, automative\, aviation\, agtech and sports. \n\nGreat questions for Tushar:\n\nWhat were the initial challenges one faces when starting their tech company\, and how can one overcome them?\nHow does one validate their tech idea or solution in the market before diving into development?\nWhat were the key steps that one can take to build a talented and cohesive tech team\nWhat strategies can one employ to market and promote your tech product or solution\nCan you share any lessons learned or mistakes made during the early stages of your tech venture?\nHow does one navigate the competitive landscape and differentiate your tech product from existing solutions?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Tushar.\n\nBrad Griffith | Buckeye Innovation\nWeb Strategy & Engineering\nBrad Griffith is President of Buckeye Innovation\, the web strategy and engineering agency he started in 2009. Prior to starting Buckeye Innovation\, Brad spent several years consulting and developing web applications in-house for a variety of companies including JPMorgan Chase\, QUALCOMM\, and the Go Big Network. Brad earned his Masters in Business Administration after completing his Bachelor’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering with honors\, both at The Ohio State University. \nHe has more than 20 years of web development experience and has worked from coast to coast with small and large companies\, educational institutions\, non-profit organizations and government agencies to build innovative web solutions. \nGreat questions for Brad:\n\nWhat is the best way to get my website started?\nHow do I start planning an application for my business?\nHow can I improve my site for better SEO?\nWhat different ways can I start building my company’s brand?\nHow can I refresh or redesign my website?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Brad.\n  \nRon Savoia | Stratus Innovations Group\, LLC\nIT Consulting\, Azure PaaS Application Development\nRon Savoia has over 30 years of experience in IT consulting\, starting with his first engagement with CompuServe in 1993 to help with their migration to WindowsNT and SQL Server for their new Email platform. He used this experience to join Microsoft’s new Enterprise Consulting Team\, Microsoft Consulting Services (MCS)\, where he worked Nationwide\, Limited and JPMC (BankOne at the time)\, and eventually running MCS’ Central Region Financial Services practice. He spent the last 3 years in MCS incubating the professional services needed to deploy the Microsoft offering that eventually became Office 365 and Azure. \nRon continued the focus on Cloud Services when he founded Stratus Innovations Group in 2010\, working with local and global organizations to help develop their Cloud strategies\, including Nationwide Childrens Hospital and Cardinal Health. Stratus Innovations Group now has a global reach of reach of working with Enterprise and Mid-Market companies in deploying Cloud Services for their IT infrastructure and line-of-business applications\, including Ceridian\, MKS/Spectra-Physics\, Hexagon\, PowerGrid Services\, OrthopedicONE\, BroadStreet Partners\, and The Energy Cooperative. \nStratus Innovations Group’s vision is to become a software platform startup\, where they recently released IT-Gig.com\, which is a platform specifically for IT Service Providers. \n\nGreat questions for Ron:\n\nWhat is the best way to get your first IT services customer?\nWhy do customers utilize IT contractors vs using FTEs?\nIs it possible to have an IT contracting side-job while having a full-time job?\nWhat is the difference between Azure and AWS from a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) applications\, and why would you use one over the other?\nHow do you differentiate the IT services you provide vs the many other providers in the market?\nHow do you scale/grow a sole proprietor IT Services organization?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Ron.\n\nSatish Albert | E2 Infosystems\nCustom Software & App Development\n \nSatish Albert is Founder & CEO of E2 Infosystems. Satish offers a unique combination of experiences: enterprise software development and practical entrepreneurial a\, the latter gained while bootstrapping and then selling his own successful SaaS startup. Satish has an advanced degree in computer science and deep experience leading development teams at premier tech companies including: AT&T\, Lucent Technologies (Bell Labs)\, and Docomo Intertouch. \n\n\n\nSatish launched E2 Infosystems to help emerging and scaling companies by engineering software solutions that meet their unique needs. \n  \nE2 Infosystems has developed software and mobile applications serving: \n\nSaaS startups\nHealthcare & Assisted Living businesses\nTravel\, Manufacturing and Enterprise Legacy Systems\n\nGreat questions for Satish:\n\nHow do I turn my idea into a software product or application?\nWhat factors influence the price of software or app development?\nWhat are the latest trends or best practices in software/nas/content/live/innovatena development?\nHow can I make sure my software or app is built to grow as my business grows?\nWhat’s a realistic timeline & what milestones can I expect when developing my products?\n\n\n\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Satish.\n\nManny Larcher | Stopwatch Creative\nGrowth Marketing & Branding\nManny Larcher is a first-generation American born in Columbus\, Ohio\, both of his parents are from St. Lucia. He serves as a Deal Flow associate with JumpStart Ventures\, which combines capital\, services\, and connections to help entrepreneurs grow\, researchers commercialize\, and corporations innovate. As the co-founder and CEO of Stopwatch Creative\, a boutique marketing/tech firm incubating platforms like CollaborateandElevate.com\, which connects hundreds of businesses of all sizes with opportunities\, Manny leads vision and growth. \nA lifelong learner who genuinely enjoys digging deep into new technologies and the creatives developing them\, Manny loves seeing innovative ideas\, and the teams behind them flourish. He also serves on the Board with Black Men Talk Tech and Columbus Young Professionals. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nGreat questions for Manny: \n\nHow can I maximize the efforts of my team?\nAre my marketing efforts really creating the action I want?\nAm I using the best and current tech stack or strategies for growth?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Manny.\n  \nSusan Fortner | BPR International\nPublic Relations & Marketing\nSusan Fortner has 20+ years of experience in public relations and marketing. Her firm BPR International manages accounts throughout the country specializing in health care\, talent\, banking\, and packaged and soft goods. In addition the firm is recognized as a broker/partner with QVC\, HSN\, and Evine shopping networks. \nFortner has won awards and sits on the accreditation board to advance candidates in the Accreditation in Public Relations process. In 2013 Susan received special honors for her work in crisis management. \nGreat questions for Susan:\n\nHow can I promote my company on a limited budget?\nHow do I set Marketing & PR budgets that are sufficient to drive results?\nWhat simple steps can I take to improve my social media visibility rapidly?\nWhich charities\, like-minded businesses\, and complementary companies should I partner with?\nHow do I create and execute events that will differentiate my business in a crowded market?\nHow can I get my products featured on shopping channels like QVC and HSN?\n\nClick here schedule 30 minutes with Susan.\n\nMatt Cynkar | Rev1 Ventures\nResources for High Growth Startups\nMatt Cynkar serves as Managing Director at Rev1 Ventures. In that role\, Matt leads the team that serves as the first touch point for the more than 700 entrepreneurs who reach out to Rev1 each year. That team connects entrepreneurs quickly with the startup resources available within Rev1 and throughout Ohio’s startup communities. \nMatt manages exploratory meetings between qualified entrepreneurs and the Rev1 team members. Matt ensures seamless handoffs for entrepreneurs between their early contact with Rev1 and the next steps on their journey\, which may be Rev1’s Customer Learning Lab\, client engagement planning\, or referrals to other support organizations or programs. \nBefore joining Rev1\, Matt played key roles in Market Research and Customer Insights at Alliance Data and Bath & Body Works. Matt is a graduate of Miami University. \nGreat questions for Matt:\n\nI have an idea for a high-growth startup; can Rev1 help me determine if it’s\nworth pursuing?\nI’ve launched a startup; can Rev1 help me get funding to grow it?\nWhat other resources does Rev1 offer to help entrepreneurs?\nHow does an entrepreneur get started with Rev1?\nI see that Rev1 works in corporate innovation; how can I learn more?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Matt.\n\nKevin Hammond | Ohio SBDC\nBusiness Management Advice\nKevin Hammond has been a business management consultant for 13 years\, mostly focused on small businesses and start-ups. Kevin has been on the SBDC team for almost ten years as a consultant. Prior to consulting\, Kevin was in financial services at Chase Manhattan. Kevin has an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Ohio Dominican University and an MBA from Capital University. \nThe Ohio SBDC is part of America’s SBDC national network comprised of over 1000 Centers across the U.S. including 28 in Ohio. The Ohio SBDC Network provides one-on-one advising\, by Certified Business Advisors\, at no cost and conduct no or low cost business training. \nGreat questions for Kevin:\n\nI have a business idea. What is my next step?\nHow do I market my services and products?\nHow can I take my business to the next level?\nHow and where can I get money for my business?\nHow do I keep track of my financial records and assure I’m tax compliant?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Kevin.\n\nEmily Fehrman Cory | Airship Consulting\nDefense Technology\, Tech Transfer\, SBIR\nEmily Fehrman Cory has her doctorate in Electro-Optics\, with a specialization in nanofabrication of polymer photonic devices. Her technical interests include advanced manufacturing\, additive manufacturing\, photonics\, and optics. She started her career at AFRL\, where she was the chief technology advisor for America Makes\, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute. She was also a program manager in Manufacturing and Industrial Technologies\, specializing in Air Force tech transfer and commercialization. Emily then went on to create the AFRL Maker Hub\, the first public-private makerspace for collaborative prototyping for the Air Force\, to give small businesses a physical space to co-create with Air Force researchers. After her time at AFRL\, Emily spent three years as Faculty of Practice for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Dayton School of Engineering\, where she created a business incubation program that supported 11 student and faculty-led startups. \nIn 2021\, Emily founded Airship Consulting LLC\, where she uses her broad experience to help startup to small businesses leverage academic and government partnerships to grow their research and development programs towards commercialization and tech transfer goals. Emily is also an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) for the Entrepreneurs’ Center and a facilitator for Wright Brothers Institute. \nHer specialties include tech transfer and commercialization\, partnering with academia and government\, management consulting\, executive leadership and coaching\, corporate strategy\, and innovation techniques. Emily is a Black Belt Certified practitioner of Innovation Engineering through Eureka! Ranch. \nGreat questions for Emily:\n\nHow can I use the SBIR program to grow my business?\nWhat does “commercialization” mean to the Department of Defense? Why do they care?\nHow can I create commercial products using my government-funded research?\nAs an engineer founding a tech company\, who else should I be adding to my team?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Emily.\n\nEvan Marsh l WynHouse\nInnovation Consulting & Corporate Venture\n \nEvan Marsh and the WynHouse team support entrepreneurs and organization by solving process inefficiencies through technology. \nEvan is passionate about M&A\, consulting\, business development\, corporate venture capital and innovation. Outside of his role as Managing Partner\, he is an active angel investor and advisor to early-stage organizations. \nGreat questions for Evan:\n\nHow do I find innovation projects at my day job?\nHow do I know if my business is a good fit for investment from a corporate venture fund (CVF)?\nI’m a seasoned entrepreneur looking for my next project\, how do I find commercialization opportunities?\nWhere do I go to learn more about process innovation?\nHow do I identify areas for improvement in my organization?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Evan.\n\nPlease note: If you register and then don’t attend\, your time slot will go unfilled\, potentially preventing other business owners from accessing the expert advice they need. If you can’t keep your appointment\, please email Neil Collins at info@InnovateNewAlbany.org . URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/expert-office-hours-february-2-2024/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:Expert Office Hours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/EOH-Brady-Bunch-020224-with-Evan-Marsh.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145658 CREATED:20240121T031122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240121T031122Z UID:10000333-1707478200-1707483600@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:CES 2024: Leading an "ALL ON" Technology Business and Life with Intention DESCRIPTION:FRI 2/9/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to meet our session leader\, Brad Griffith\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nPersonal statement from our presenter\, Brad Griffith:\n2024 is my first year back at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in person after the pandemic\, and I anticipate big crowds. Attendance and company participation are expected to return to “normal” with over 2.4 Million square feet of exhibit space and likely 250\,000 attendees converging on Las Vegas during January 2024. \nTechnology is inescapable\, for better or for worse. The Consumer Technology Association set a theme for CES 2024 of “ALL ON” to emphasize that technology is everywhere all the time. They encourage exhibitors\, presenters\, and attendees to define what it means to be “All Together. All in. ALL ON.” \nJoin me for my recap and analysis to hear about what industry titans and startup entrepreneurs know to be the trends and strategies that will shape our future work and personal lives. Learn what consumer technology will try to distract you and disrupt all of our industries over the next decade. Let’s discuss how we can apply technology creatively to improve focus and quality of life. From generative AI and robotics to mindfulness and quantified self\, I’m sure to see some seriously disruptive technology. \nI feel it’s our job as a business community to get intentional about our technology usage. Do we let it consume our lives\, or do we use it to enrich our lives through better focus on what really matters to us. I intend to gather the best and worst of modern consumer technology at this year’s show for us to discuss on February 9. \nFor the past nearly 20 years\, I have loved attending the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas because it’s my opportunity to absorb trajectory-altering lessons and insights from industry experts and thought leaders. These insights have changed the way I approach business strategy and have enhanced many aspects of the way I live my life. This is the largest technology trade show in the world. It’s a sight to behold for tech enthusiasts and early adopters! \nIf you are a strategic thinker leading a team into a potentially volatile future\, this talk is a must! I promise to share quotes\, trends\, and transformational lessons that will help prepare you for the next evolutionary and revolutionary changes in your company. \nTo be present in an “ALL ON” world\, you won’t want to miss what I will be sharing with you. \n*************** \nBrad Griffith is a champion for equitable access to the best technology and design for growing businesses and organizations. He grew up working for his dad’s veterinary hospital\, learning the joys and challenges of business growth. He believes in the power of entrepreneurship and innovation to drive meaningful change in our community\, though unfortunately\, not all people in the workforce or all growing organizations have the same opportunities to leverage technology to their advantage. Brad is on a mission to change that with equitable access for all. \nBrad is President of Buckeye Innovation\, the web engineering and design team he started in 2009 to amplify the impact of innovative businesses and organizations. His fully-remote in-house team of 18 employees includes designers and developers who love building and supporting websites\, web applications\, and mobile applications. Their clients span many industries and include tech startups\, libraries\, and local and county governments among others. \nPrior to starting Buckeye Innovation\, Brad spent several years consulting and developing web applications in-house for a variety of companies including JPMorgan Chase\, QUALCOMM\, and the Go Big Network. He earned his Masters in Business Administration after completing his Bachelor’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering with honors\, both at The Ohio State University. He lives in New Albany with his wife and two young 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. 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 one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Brad \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-02-09 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\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[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/ces-2024-leading-an-all-on-technology-business-and-life-with-intention/ LOCATION:Innovate New Albany\, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Headshot-Brad-Griffith-TIGER-Talk-Graphic-022924.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145658 CREATED:20231230T015806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231230T015806Z UID:10000332-1708083000-1708088400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Cash Flow and Value Creation DESCRIPTION:FRI 2/16/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to meet our session leader\, Eric Rucinski\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nIn this TIGER Talk\, Eric Rucinski will describe 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)\, Eric will discuss cash flow and value creation in a comprehensive manner\, synthesizing strategic\, financial\, and economic analyses and insights. He uses easily-understood analogues (e.g.\, buying a house) to provide a powerful\, memorable framework for thinking about and improving complex business decisions. \nParticipants 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. They will leave with a deep 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. They’ll be empowered to ask key questions of their employees and advisors that they previously never considered or did not know how to articulate. And\, finally\, they’ll be equipped to reject superficial information and conclusions\, and instead give their companies a consistent 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). \nEric’s 25+ years of experience includes high-impact full-time roles in strategy\, corporate development\, and M&A 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 one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Eric \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-02-16 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\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[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/cash-flow-and-value-creation-3/ LOCATION:Innovate New Albany\, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Headshot-Eric-Rucinski-TIGER-Graphic-021624.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145658 CREATED:20240203T192001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240203T192533Z UID:10000336-1708687800-1708693200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:From 0 to $15K Per Month: Using Social Media To Build A Profitable Business In Just 4 Months DESCRIPTION:FRI 2/23/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our presenter\, Sarah Stemen\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \n*************** \nIn today’s digital age\, social media is an essential tool for businesses to reach out and engage with their target audiences. With millions of active users on various platforms such as Facebook\, Instagram\, Twitter\, LinkedIn\, and more\, it has become a powerful marketing tool that can put “authentic” back into your marketing. \nIn this TIGER Talk\, you’ll learn about content that converts and how to talk to your audience in a way that matters. \nOnce you start leveraging social media\, your business will become so magnetic that you’ll start interviewing your leads harder than they interview you. You’ll transform your work focus from relentlessly hunting for prospects to attracting exactly who you want and who you’re able to help the most! \n*************** \nSarah Stemen has been doing paid search for 15 years and she is a respected influencer in the paid search industry. \nShe can be found posting about paid search and entrepreneurship on LinkedIn\, Twitter\, Instagram and TikTok. She built a successful agency to $15k in revenue per month in just 4 months by consistently showing up online and talking about best practices for achieving business goals using paid search. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Sarah \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-02-23 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\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[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/from-0-to-15k-per-month-using-social-media-to-build-a-profitable-business-in-just-4-months/ LOCATION:Innovate New Albany\, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Headshot-Sarah-Stemen-TIGER-Graphic-022324.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR