BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Innovate New Albany - ECPv6.17.0//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:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T130000 DTSTAMP:20260525T011308Z CREATED:20260403T005045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T011308Z UID:10000452-1784890800-1784898000@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Agentic Commerce 101: How AI is Transforming Retail & eCommerce DESCRIPTION:7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\nNew Albany\, OH 43054\nFriday 7/24/26\, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Ryan Lunka\, and your fellow participants. \nEat. Mingle. Make new friends.\nAI agents are turning into a real sales channel\, and retailers need to figure out what that actually means for them. \nIn this TIGER Talk\, Ryan Lunka will cut through the hype to cover the platforms\, protocols\, and payment players shaping agentic commerce right now. We’ll also cover what’s coming next. You’ll leave with a practical framework for deciding if\, when\, and how to move. \n*************** \nRyan Lunka is a product and operations leader with almost 20 years of experience across enterprise software\, consulting\, and high-growth startups\, spanning commerce\, integration\, and AI. He is VP of AI and Agentic at Aries Solutions\, where he focuses on turning emerging AI capabilities into practical systems inside enterprise commerce environments. \nHe previously co-founded and led Doohickey AI\, a venture-backed startup\, overseeing product\, fundraising\, and go-to-market. Earlier in his career\, he spent nearly a decade in consulting\, leading large-scale digital and enterprise software implementations\, and later served on the executive team at nChannel. \nHis work sits at the intersection of product\, engineering\, and operations\, with a focus on turning complex problems into systems that actually ship. He speaks about applied AI\, product strategy\, and how to operationalize real-world systems without the hype. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE.\n11:00 am – Coffee\, Snacks\, & Socializing \n11:15 am – Lunch & More Socializing \n11:45 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (10 seconds please) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Ryan \n1:00 pm – Wrap & Resume Socializing \n\n\n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/agentic-commerce-101-how-ai-is-transforming-retail-ecommerce/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Headshot-RYan-Lunka-TIGER-Blank-061226.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T130000 DTSTAMP:20260630T135824Z CREATED:20260630T004643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T135824Z UID:10000464-1785322800-1785330000@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Unconsciously Comfortable: The Hidden Killers of Innovation DESCRIPTION:7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\nNew Albany\, OH 43054\nWednesday 7/29/26\, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, John Popelka\, and your fellow participants. \nEat. Mingle. Make new friends.\nInnovation is often the difference between growth and grind. Most of us know that. \nBut when customers need answers\, payroll is coming due\, costs are rising\, and the business has to keep moving\, innovation gets pushed to tomorrow. Then tomorrow again. \nIn this TIGER Talk\, John Popelka will explore how we naturally protect the patterns\, assumptions\, and routines that keep growth stuck. John will help us learn how to reclaim space for innovation with one action you can test immediately. \n*************** \nJohn Popelka\, has spent much of his life in places where good ideas had to survive contact with reality – from Fortune 500 conference rooms to Army bases in Afghanistan\, Honduras\, and\, yes\, even Toledo. \nHe’s led innovation work inside a major corporation\, navigated strategy\, risk\, and operations across complex organizations\, and served 20 years in the Army as a combat engineer. \nToday\, John is the founder of From Ashes\, a coaching and consulting practice that helps individuals and leaders break past old limits\, make bold choices\, and lead with purpose. \nThrough his work\, John challenges people to stop protecting what keeps them stuck – and start choosing what creates growth\, possibility\, and a better world. \n**************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE.\n11:00 am – Coffee\, Snacks\, & Socializing \n11:15 am – Lunch & More Socializing \n11:45 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (10 seconds please) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to John \n1:00 pm – Wrap & Resume Socializing \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/unconsciously-comfortable-the-hidden-killers-of-innovation/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Headshot-John-Popelka-TIGER-Talk-Blank-072926.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T130000 DTSTAMP:20260701T203906Z CREATED:20260701T203454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T203906Z UID:10000465-1786705200-1786712400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Spacious Productivity DESCRIPTION:7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFriday 8/14/26\, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nEat. Mingle. Make new friends.\nBe ready to interact with our speaker\, Jason Henkel\, and your fellow participants. \nThis Healthy Habits for High Achievers talk is built to create an immediate shift in how professionals approach productivity\, wellbeing\, and work itself. \nOur presenter\, Jason Henkel\, will address the underlying patterns driving distraction\, overwhelm\, burnout\, and the inability to get meaningful work done in les time.\, replacing those patterns with practical\, human-centered ways to work with greater clarity\, higher potency\, focus\, and optimized and deliberate productivity. \nThis talk is designed to be more than just inspiration. It’s the beginning of real change that sustains. This is not about working more hours. It’s about working better hours\, and accomplishing far more while keeping wellbeing and harmonized life at the center. \n*************** \nJason Henkel is the Founder and Chief Balance Engineer at Focus to Evolve\, a Professional Training and Coaching firm in Cleveland\, OH. \nJason’s unique approach earned him the nickname ‘The Productivity Whisperer’ from US Navy SEALS Commander Mark McGinnis. \nHis talks\, workshops\, and trainings are known for producing an immediate and sustainable shift in how people work by instigating deeper concentration on what truly matters\, dramatically reducing distractions\, and unlocking higher productivity while strengthening grounded wellbeing for both individuals and teams. \nDrawing on brain-based effectiveness science and real-world experience rising through the ranks of a Fortune 100 company\, Jason understands firsthand the burnout\, overload\, and constant digital noise that define the modern workplace. His response was to develop a set of practical modalities that help professionals escape the trance of busyness and enter a more calm\, deliberate\, and effective way of accomplishing what matters most. \nJason has helped organizations around the world transform the way their people operate by reducing overwhelm\, restoring focus\, and enabling teams to accomplish far more meaningful work in less time. His mission is simple: help individuals and organizations attain their highest contribution with greater clarity\, fewer distractions\, and a sustainable rhythm that allows both performance and wellbeing to thrive. \n*************** \nLike all Innovate New Albany programs\, this event is FREE. \nSchedule: \n11:00 am – Coffee\, Snacks & Socializing\n11:15 am – Lunch & More Socializing\n11:45 am – Stand Up Introductions (10 seconds or less please)\n12:05 pm – Jason Starts His Presentation\n1:00 pm – Presentation Wraps; Socializing Resumes \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/spacious-productivity/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:Healthy Habits for High Achievers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Headshot-Jason-Henkel-HHHA-Blank-081426.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T130000 DTSTAMP:20260711T204541Z CREATED:20260711T204541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T204541Z UID:10000467-1787310000-1787317200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:From Firefighting to Foresight: Problem Prevention for Strategic Leaders DESCRIPTION:7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\nNew Albany\, OH 43054\nFriday 8/21/26\, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Dr. Ted Sun\, and your fellow participants. \nEat. Mingle. Make new friends.\nMany leaders feel trapped in nonstop firefighting\, with days dictated by urgent emails\, crises\, and shifting priorities. Control over their schedule is limited\, stress is high\, and there is little space left for strategic thinking or vision. Despite everyone “solving problems\,” the same issues keep returning in new forms. \nThis TIGER Talk is designed to help leaders break that cycle by shifting from constant problem-solving to true problem prevention. You will learn simple\, practical ways to spot patterns early\, address root influences\, and design processes and systems that reduce recurring issues instead of feeding them. The focus is on freeing up time\, energy\, and attention for what really matters\, while developing problem preventers. \nAttendees will leave with a clearer sense of control over their work life\, a practical lens for preventing recurring problems\, and at least one concrete change they can implement immediately to reduce workplace stress and create more time for strategic thought and long-term vision. \n*************** \nDr. Ted Sun is an internationally experienced organizational strategist and leadership expert who equips leaders to break free from nonstop firefighting and lead with greater foresight\, clarity\, and control. Drawing on two terminal degrees in psychology and business management\, plus more than two decades of work with leaders across business\, education\, and global institutions\, he helps organizations shift from reactive problem-solving to systemic problem prevention. \nDr. Sun has led large-scale startup and transformation efforts in higher education\, including building two universities from the ground up and helping shape additional academic institutions through strategy\, organizational design\, accreditation\, and global partnerships. His practical\, research-informed approach empowers leaders to reduce recurring issues\, lower workplace stress\, and create more time for strategic thought and long-term vision. \nA published author and featured expert in outlets including Forbes\, NBC\, and ABC\, Dr. Sun brings both depth and practical insight to the challenges leaders face today. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE.\n11:00 am – Coffee\, Snacks\, & Socializing \n11:15 am – Lunch & More Socializing \n11:45 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (10 seconds please) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Dr. Ted \n1:00 pm – Wrap & Resume Socializing \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/from-firefighting-to-foresight-problem-prevention-for-strategic-leaders/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Headshot-Dr-Ted-Sun-TIGER-Blank-082126.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T113000 DTSTAMP:20260820T184407Z CREATED:20260820T184407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T184407Z UID:10000473-1787821200-1787830200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:EXPERT OFFICE HOURS | Thursday August 27\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:Meet with the Experts you need\n100% VIRTUAL Format\n\nInnovate New Albany offers Expert 😎 Office Hours to give business owners & aspiring entrepreneurs an easy way to get answers they need.\nPlease make all your appointments by 4:00 pm\, Wed. August 26.\n5 Easy Steps:\n\n\nReview the FIVE Experts scheduled for this event\, at the link provided below.\n\n\nMake your individual appointments – just ONE – or as many as FIVE.\n\n\nFor each appointment\, you’ll receive a calendar invite with a Zoom link.\n\n\nOn Thursday August 27: At each appointment time\, please click on your Zoom link. \n\n\nYou’ll be greeted by our Event Host who will then connect you to your selected Expert(s).\n\n\nCLICK HERE to browse Experts & make appointments\nQuestions? Email Neil Collins at “neil@InnovateNewAlbany.org” URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/expert-office-hours-thursday-august-27-2026/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:Expert Office Hours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/EOH-Brady-Bunch-Blank-for-Website-082726.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T130000 DTSTAMP:20260722T163533Z CREATED:20260712T014808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T163533Z UID:10000468-1787914800-1787922000@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Stop Chasing AI. Align Your Data\, Enable Your Stakeholders\, Maximize Your Profits. DESCRIPTION:7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\nNew Albany\, OH 43054\nFriday 8/28/26\, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Christian Steinert\, and your fellow participants. \nEat. Mingle. Make new friends.\nHere’s the uncomfortable truth: companies are sprinting toward AI without a handle on the fundamentals. \nData sits at the heart of everything in business. You can gauge how mature a company is just by examining the quality of data generated throughout their daily processes. Who’s responsible for updating a prospect’s sales status? Who ensures a new lead gets entered into the CRM with complete information—First & Last Name\, Address\, Date of Birth\, Email\, and Budget? You’d be surprised how few companies consistently do this well. \nThese companies try to build AI and predictive models on top of sales data that’s missing emails\, budget values\, and locations. As much as you want to use this data to find more customers\, you can’t—because the historical information simply isn’t complete. \nIn this TIGER Talk\, Christian Steinert reveals how to sell and then operate a data team that improves a company’s bottom line. Drawing from years in the trenches implementing data solutions across multiple industries—from manufacturing and commercial real estate to fintech\, telehealth\, and fast food—Christian will share real data war stories: what works\, what fails\, and what creates a healthy balance of ROI-producing data products paired with data quality and minimized technical debt. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nHow to pitch data as an ROI-driven solution in the enterprise\nHow to manage a data team that keeps data quality\, ROI\, and strategic partnership at the forefront\nWhere to start (hint: follow the money)\, how to pitch the vision\, and how to operate a data team that earns executive buy-in—delivering ROI in months\, not years\n\nAttendees will leave with an actionable roadmap and high-level steps for ensuring a successful data transformation. The roadmap template will be available for download to all attendees. \n*************** \nChristian Steinert has almost a decade of experience in data analytics engineering. He began his career at Vertiv (Columbus\, OH) as a Channel Marketing Analyst before serving as Lead Data Analyst at Updox (Dublin\, OH) pre- to post-acquisition\, and as Senior Data Engineer at JLL‘s markets division with LaSalle Investment Management (Chicago\, IL)\, building his expertise across both startup and Fortune 500 environments. \nAfter six years in the data space\, Christian became Founder & Chief Data Strategist at Steinert Analytics\, a premiere data consulting firm in Columbus specializing in healthcare. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE.\n11:00 am – Coffee\, Snacks\, & Socializing \n11:15 am – Lunch & More Socializing \n11:45 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (10 seconds please) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Christian \n1:00 pm – Wrap & Resume Socializing \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/stop-chasing-ai-align-your-data-enable-your-stakeholders-maximize-your-profits/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Headshot-Christian-Steinert-TIGER-Blank-082826.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T130000 DTSTAMP:20260712T153431Z CREATED:20260712T153431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T153431Z UID:10000469-1789124400-1789131600@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Clear the Clutter: How Your Business Can Use AI to Cut Out the Daily Grind DESCRIPTION:7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\nNew Albany\, OH 43054\nFriday 9/11/26\, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Brent Kenreich\, and your fellow participants. \nEat. Mingle. Make new friends.\nBusiness leaders are under constant pressure to do more with less\, but too much time is still lost to manual follow-ups\, scattered information\, repetitive admin work\, and operational busywork. \nIn this highly practical TIGER Talk\, Brent Kenreich will show how AI can help businesses reduce that daily grind without requiring a massive technology overhaul. \nYou’ll learn how to identify the tasks that are slowing your team’s progress\, where AI can safely and realistically save time\, and how to begin building simple workflows that improve productivity. Brent will help you walk away with clear\, practical ways to free up capacity\, improve focus\, and spend more time on the work that drives growth. \n*************** \nBrent Kenreich is the CEO and Founder of Cloud Cover\, a Managed Service Provider based in Worthington\, Ohio. With more than 25 years of experience across IT\, finance\, and consulting\, Brent has built a reputation as a trusted technology leader who helps businesses work smarter\, more securely\, and more efficiently. \nA lifelong technologist and early adopter\, Brent is especially passionate about the practical use of AI and automation to improve how businesses operate. He is constantly learning\, testing\, and developing new ways for Cloud Cover and its clients to use AI to reduce repetitive work\, streamline operations\, improve service delivery\, and create more time for higher-value work. His approach is rooted in making advanced technology approachable\, useful\, and tied to real business outcomes. \nOutside of Cloud Cover\, Brent is dedicated to his family and community. He lives in Worthington with his wife and two sons and is actively involved in local initiatives\, where he brings the same passion for problem-solving\, innovation\, and leadership that he applies in business. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE.\n11:00 am – Coffee\, Snacks\, & Socializing \n11:15 am – Lunch & More Socializing \n11:45 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (10 seconds please) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Brent \n1:00 pm – Wrap & Resume Socializing \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ\n \n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/clear-the-clutter-how-your-business-can-use-ai-to-cut-out-the-daily-grind/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Headshot-Brent-Kenreich-TIGER-Talk-Blank-091126.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T130000 DTSTAMP:20260825T203451Z CREATED:20260815T224242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T203451Z UID:10000470-1789729200-1789736400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:NeuroAnimation | The Brain Regained - "Brain Growth and Recovery Does Exist" DESCRIPTION:7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFriday 9/18/26\, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nPlease arrive at 11:00 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nIn this interview-style TIGER Tale\, Dr. Omar Ahmad will describe his professional journey in medicine\, neuroscience\, and entrepreneurship\, leading to the creation of NeuroAnimation.  \nNeuroAnimation\, based in New Albany\, opened its doors in March 2025\, bringing its revolutionary brain recovery therapy to clients experiencing a myriad of neurological injuries and degenerative disorders. This proprietary brain growth technology resulted from decades of research at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and more than $20 million in clinical trials. \nTo date\, hundreds of clients have come from all over the globe to experience new movement and substantial gains\, previously thought impossible to achieve. Dr. Omar Ahmad and NeuroAnimation have been recognized and heralded throughout the neurological and technology sectors. \n*************** \nDr. Omar Ahmad is the CEO of NeuroAnimation and serves on its Board of Directors\, where he leads the company’s mission to transform neurological recovery through immersive\, technology-driven therapy. \nWith a background in medicine and neuroscience\, Dr. Ahmad has been involved in advancing innovative approaches to brain health and rehabilitation\, particularly focusing on neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to grow and reorganize. He previously held a faculty role at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine\, where his work helped shape the vision behind NeuroAnimation’s therapeutic model. \nAt NeuroAnimation\, he oversees the development of a novel treatment designed to improve cognitive and motor function for individuals with conditions such as stroke\, Parkinson’s disease\, and traumatic brain injury. His leadership emphasizes measurable outcomes\, combining scientific research with immersive experiences to push beyond traditional rehabilitation limits. \nDr. Ahmad is recognized for challenging conventional assumptions in neuroscience\, particularly around the brain’s capacity for growth and recovery\, and for driving a new category of therapy aimed at restoring human potential. \n*************** \nOur interviewer will be Shawn Ireland. Shawn spent 3 decades waking up and entertaining Central Ohio on morning radio and TV shows\, including WNCI\, WSNY\, WODC and Good Day Columbus on ABC6/FOX28. Shawn also has been the Owner/Operator of The Shawn Ireland Agency\, a boutique marketing agency specializing in branding and messaging for nonprofits and start-up companies. \nThat journey brought Shawn to her current role of Chief Branding Officer at NeuroAnimation and her true passion! She helps create the strategy\, messaging\, and storytelling to make NeuroAnimation known and respected as it expands stateside and worldwide\, changing people’s lives. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this TIGER Tale is FREE. \nSchedule:\n11:00 am – Coffee\, Snacks & Socializing.\n11:15 am – Lunch & More Socializing\n11:45 am – Introduce yourself to our full crowd\n12:05 pm – Learn from Dr. Ahmad & Shawn\n1:00 pm – Wrap & Resume Socializing \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/the-new-albany-based-company-delivering-the-worlds-only-therapy-to-grow-your-brain/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Tale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Headshot-Ahmad-and-Ireland-TIGER-Tale-Blank-thumbnail-091826.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T130000 DTSTAMP:20260829T222745Z CREATED:20260824T184225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T222745Z UID:10000474-1790334000-1790341200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:How to Prep for Investment: What Investors Are Looking For DESCRIPTION:7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFriday 9/25/26\, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nPlease arrive at 11:00 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nRaising capital is about more than a great idea\, it’s about telling a clear financial story\, knowing your numbers\, and showing investors you’re building a business that can scale. \nIn this TIGER Talk\, Michelle Murcia of Book+Street will break down what investors actually look for before they write a check: \n\na strong model\nrealistic forecasts\nclean operations\na thoughtful cap table\na team that can execute\n\n  \nMichelle will cover how founders can prepare for the fundraising process\, avoid common blind spots\, and build the finance\, people\, and systems infrastructure that gives investors confidence. Whether you’re raising your first round or gearing up for what’s next\, we’ve got your back. \n*************** \nMichelle Murcia has more than 25 years of finance\, accounting\, administration and investment experience\, in publicly traded\, privately held and not for profit corporations\, startups and billion-dollar enterprises\, regional investment funds\, investment advisory service firms and highly performing national funds. \nMichelle has served as a C-level consultant to early-stage start-up companies since 2013 providing strategic financial services as their contract Chief Financial Officer\, advising on a number of complex financial transactions\, and to an investment advisory firm as Venture Partner\, supporting the investment process for Series B\, C and later stage syndicated venture transactions\, including due diligence\, financial modeling\, investment document preparation and portfolio reporting. \nShe launched Book+Street in early 2018 to address a big gap in the startup ecosystem in the Midwest\, providing on-demand CFO and controllership services to a growing number of tech and service companies throughout Ohio. \nMichelle is a Certified Public Accountant in addition to her Certified Equity Professional designation\, earned a BS in Business Administration with an emphasis in Service Sector Management from California State University\, San Marcos\, and an MBA from The Ohio State University. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nSchedule:\n11:00 am – Coffee\, Snacks & Socializing.\n11:15 am – Lunch & More Socializing\n11:45 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (10 seconds or less)\n12:05 pm – Learn from Michelle\n1:00 pm – Wrap & Resume Socializing \n\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 URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/how-to-prep-for-investment-what-investors-are-looking-for/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Headshot-Michelle-Murcia-Blank-for-website-062725.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T130000 DTSTAMP:20260816T205142Z CREATED:20260816T204958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T205142Z UID:10000472-1790938800-1790946000@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:From Posting to Positioning: The Next Step in Making LinkedIn Work for Your Business DESCRIPTION:7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFriday 10/2/26\, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nPlease arrive at 11:00 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nIn February 2026\, nearly 100 founders\, entrepreneurs\, and other innovators joined Allison Ditmer for her TIGER Talk on how to become more visible and intentional on LinkedIn. \nOn October 2nd\, she’ll be back to take the conversation a step further. \nWhether you attended the first session or you’re joining for the first time\, this TIGER Talk will help you move beyond simply showing up on LinkedIn and get more strategic about who you’re trying to reach\, what you’re communicating\, and how you’re using your limited time on the platform. \nWe’ll kick things off with a quick refresher of the highest-impact lessons from Part 1\, then spend the majority of our time digging into new territory. \nYou’ll learn:\n– How to get clearer on your ideal client so your content isn’t trying to speak to everyone\n– How to turn that ICP clarity into stronger content that attracts the people you actually want to reach\n– How to use AI as a helpful LinkedIn tool without letting it dilute what makes you credible\, recognizable\, and human\n– Why “professional-looking” isn’t enough when it comes to your profile\, banner\, images\, and overall positioning\n– How to create a realistic LinkedIn rhythm that keeps you visible without turning the platform into another overwhelming item on your to-do list \nWe’ll look at real examples\, work through practical exercises\, and talk about what’s actually working (and not working) on LinkedIn right now. \nAttended Part 1? Come back. We’re building on it! \nMissed Part 1? You’re not behind. We’ll get you caught up before we dive in. \nYou’ll leave with greater clarity around who you’re trying to reach\, what you want to be known for\, and how to use LinkedIn more intentionally to grow your business. \n*************** \nAllison Ditmer\, MBA is a two-time Bowling Green State University graduate (BSBA in Marketing and MBA)\, content strategist\, LinkedIn expert\, speaker\, and founder with 20 years of experience in digital marketing. \nBefore starting her own business\, Allison spent 15 years at Abbott Nutrition\, where she led digital marketing and ecommerce initiatives across pediatric\, therapeutic\, and performance nutrition brands. \nNearly four years ago\, she left corporate life and built her content business largely through LinkedIn. Since then\, she has worked with 53+ organizations and experienced leaders\, helping founders\, fractional executives\, and B2B businesses turn their expertise into stronger positioning\, trusted content\, greater visibility\, and inbound opportunities. \nHer work goes beyond simply “posting on LinkedIn.” Allison helps clients get clear on who they want to reach\, what they want to be known for\, and how to turn their expertise into content and conversations that support real business growth. \nAllison is also a speaker and member of the Denison Edge team\, where she teaches college-level courses in digital marketing\, content creation\, and SEO. \nWhen Allison’s not working with clients\, speaking\, or teaching\, she can be found cuddling with her two mini Yorkies\, traveling to national parks\, or cheering on her kids at travel sports games. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this TIGER Talk is FREE. \nSchedule:\n11:00 am – Coffee\, Snacks & Socializing.\n11:15 am – Lunch & More Socializing\n11:45 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd\n12:05 pm – Learn from Allison\n1:00 pm – Wrap & Resume Socializing \n\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 URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/from-posting-to-positioning-the-next-step-in-making-linkedin-work-for-your-business/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Headshot-Allison-Ditmer-Blank-022026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T133000 DTSTAMP:20260706T210126Z CREATED:20260706T210126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T210126Z UID:10000466-1792148400-1792157400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:The State of Venture in Ohio® - 2026 DESCRIPTION:7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFriday 10/16/26\, 11:00 am – 1:15 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Lindsay Karas Stencel\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:00 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nThis is the 2026 edition of Lindsay Karas Stencel’s annual talk on The State of Venture in Ohio ®. \nFor the 9th straight year\, 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. 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 talk is FREE. \nEvent Schedule: \n11:00 am – Coffee\, Snacks\, & Socializing – Please come early; we expect a large crowd for this popular annual event. \n11:15 am – Lunch & More Socializing \nWe expect a crowd of 100+\, so we’ll be taking a week off from our usual 10 Second Stand-Up introductions. \n12:00 pm SHARP– Hand-off to Lindsay \n1:15 pm – Wrap & Even More Socializing (Given strong interest in our speaker & this topic\, we’re extending this session to 1:15 pm.) \n\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 URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/the-state-of-venture-in-ohio-2026/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Headshot-Lindsay-Karas-Stencel-Blank-for-Website-101725.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T120000 DTSTAMP:20260816T191558Z CREATED:20260816T191222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T191558Z UID:10000471-1792574100-1792584000@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Bring Your Laptop. Leave With Your Own Custom AI Agent. DESCRIPTION:TIGER Tools Workshop \nPlease arrive at 9:15 am.\nEnjoy coffee & morning snacks. Mingle. Make new friends. \nMost AI events show you what the technology can do. This hands-on TIGER Tools Workshop will help you build something your business can actually use. \nBRING YOUR LAPTOP and one recurring task\, bottleneck\, or workflow from your business that you would like to improve. Dr. Gleb Tsipursky will first show participants how to select a valuable use case\, define what the AI should and should not do\, and design a reliable workflow. Participants will then build and test a customized AI agent for their own work while receiving live coaching. \nYou will leave with one or more working prototypes that you can continue refining—not merely a collection of prompts or abstract ideas. The workshop is designed for entrepreneurs\, business leaders\, and professionals who want practical AI results without purchasing another expensive\, generic solution. \nNOTE FOR PARTICIPANTS: \n\nBefore this workshop\, create an account for at least one mainstream AI tool\, ideally ChatGPT or Claude.\nThat account should be set up on the laptop you bring and previously logged in successfully.\nA paid plan is helpful because free-tier limits could slow down your progress during hands-on work. However\, a paid subscription is definitely not required to participate in this workshop.\n\n*************** \nThis workshop will be led by Dr. Gleb Tsipursky\, a behavioral scientist\, dubbed “The Office Whisperer” by The New York Times. \nDr. Gleb helps tech-forward leaders stop overpaying for AI while boosting engagement and innovation. He serves as the CEO of the AI consultancy Disaster Avoidance Experts. Dr. Gleb has written seven best-selling books\, and his newest book is The Psychology of AI Adoption at Work: From Resistance to Results (Georgetown University Press\, 2026). \nPrior to that\, he wrote ChatGPT for Leaders and Content Creators (2023). His cutting-edge thought leadership has been featured in over 650 articles in prominent venues such as Harvard Business Review\, Fortune\, and Fast Company. His expertise comes from over 20 years of consulting for Fortune 500 companies from Aflac to Xerox and over 15 years in academia as a behavioral scientist at UNC-Chapel Hill and The Ohio State University. A proud Ukrainian American\, Dr. Gleb lives in Columbus\, Ohio. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this workshop is FREE.\n\nSchedule:\n9:15 am – Breakfast / Socializing\n9:45 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd – 10 seconds per person\, please\n10:05 am – Hand-off to Dr. Gleb\n12:00 noon – Workshop Wrap / More Socializing \n\n\n\n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/bring-your-laptop-leave-with-your-own-custom-ai-agent/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Tools Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Headshot-Gleb-T-TIGER-Tools-Workshop-Blank-102126.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T130000 DTSTAMP:20260829T232310Z CREATED:20260829T232310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T232310Z UID:10000475-1795172400-1795179600@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:The Reinvention Advantage: 3 Science-Based Ways to Turn Disruption Into Profit DESCRIPTION:7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFriday 11/20/26\, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nPlease arrive at 11:00 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nMore than half the Fortune 500 has fallen off the list since 2000—not because those companies were badly run\, but because what worked for them stopped working faster than they could replace it. \nDrawing on 25 years of research & 14 years as a mining executive\, Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva\, will reveal the new rule of the post-stability economy: the winners won’t be those who endure disruption. They’ll be the ones who harvest it. \nIn this session\, you’ll get three science-based ways to turn disruption into profit — pulled straight from her forthcoming book\, “The Reinvention Advantage: How to Survive and Monetize Volatility in a World That Won’t Settle Down.” \nRegister now for this TIGER Talk to get the insights before the book hits the shelves\, and walk out with solutions you can put to work on Monday. \n*************** \nDr. Nadya Zhexembayeva was twelve years old when her country disappeared. Growing up in the rubble of the collapsed Soviet Union taught her that volatility is normal — and that the people who know how to move when everything is in flux are the ones who get to shape what comes next. \nShe has spent 25 years studying why some organizations thrive in permanent disruption and others don’t. Founder of Reinvention Academy and originator of the Chief Reinvention Officer role\, she runs the biennial Global Reinvention Survey — the world’s only longitudinal dataset tracking reinvention velocity. She spent 14 years as a mining executive\, and since 2012 has served as a fractional executive for Eurasian Resources Group (67\,000+ employees across Europe\, Asia\, and Africa). \nA former Coca-Cola Chaired Professor at IEDC-Bled School of Management\, she earned her PhD at Case Western Reserve in Cleveland. Her clients include the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation\, Coca-Cola\, IBM\, Cisco\, and L’Oréal\, and her work appears in Harvard Business Review\, Forbes\, and the Wall Street Journal. Her previous book\, “The Chief Reinvention Officer Handbook\,” won the Axiom Business Book Award and a Kirkus Star. \n“The Reinvention Advantage” publishes with Wiley on November 24. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nSchedule:\n11:00 am – Coffee\, Snacks & Socializing.\n11:15 am – Lunch & More Socializing\n11:45 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (10 seconds or less)\n12:05 pm – Learn from Nadya\n1:00 pm – Wrap & Resume Socializing \n\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 URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/the-reinvention-advantage-3-science-based-ways-to-turn-disruption-into-profit/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Headshot-Nadya-Z-TIGER-Talk-Blank-2-112026.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR