BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Innovate New Albany - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Innovate New Albany X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Innovate New Albany REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART: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:20230524T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151901 CREATED:20230503T033622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T033622Z UID:10000294-1684927800-1684933200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:How AWS Is Helping to Shape the Future of Central Ohio DESCRIPTION:WENESDAY 5/24/23\, 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. \nAnd\, please arrive at 11:30 am. Enjoy lunch. Mingle. Make new friends. \nInnovate New Albany is excited to partner with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to present this special TIGER Talk as a part of our ongoing series. \nData centers make possible everything that happens on the internet. Every business uses computers and data centers to operate their online applications\, provide online services to customers\, sell products online\, manage inventory and run operations for their internal operations such as accounting\, human resources\, logistics and other operations. All this is done with data centers and is being done in New Albany and across Central Ohio. \nThe Columbus region was selected seven years ago by AWS to be the site for their third U.S. data center region\, and the first one to be located in the Midwest. The presence of data centers in Central Ohio has helped pave the way for the many other high-tech facilities and jobs that are now coming to the area. \nOur AWS presenters\, Rocale Timmons and Nick Lee-Romagnolo\, will be sharing insights on AWS’s local and regional impact in Ohio and the way AWS thinks about workforce development in its infrastructure regions . Come learn how AWS is playing a significant role in shaping the future of Central Ohio. \n*************** \nRocale Timmons is an Economic Development Principal for AWS. Rocale draws on more than 16 years of creating investment value\, offering high-level strategic perspective and varied expertise on all facets of complex\, commercial real estate projects. In her current role\, she brings expertise\, process\, and resources to negotiations with AWS host communities and economic development organizations (EDOs) in support of the efficient\, economic expansion and operation of AWS Infrastructure globally. \nPrior to joining AWS\, Rocale was the Sr. Vice President of Planning and Development at SECO Development and worked with a team of professionals to conceptualize\, underwrite\, design and execute SECO’s real estate requirements and planning initiatives. Development projects include: 4.5+ MSF of commercial space; 1\,300+ multi-family units; and 250+ single-family dwellings\, valued at $3+ Billion. \nRocale holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics with a minor in Urban Planning and an Executive Master of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Washington. She was also recently named one of Puget Sound Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” and Seattle Business Magazine’s “Daring Women.” \nNicholas Lee-Romagnolo is Program Manager for AWS Economic and Workforce Development team. In his current role\, he works with the workforce development apparatus in AWS infrastructure communities\, especially community colleges and vocational schools\, to build\, improve and expand pathways into high-demand roles related to the infrastructure of the internet. Previously\, he worked with AWS to collaborate with Higher Education institutions to build flexible\, stackable pathways in the teaching and learning of cloud computing competencies across states in the US. He comes to this work by way of public education\, first as a 4th grade\, middle school\, and high school teacher\, then as the founder of a Charter High School in East Palo Alto\, CA. After his work in the Bay Area\, he helped to build an online teacher professional development and media company called Teaching Channel and built curriculum and implementation resources for Agile Mind at the University of Texas at Austin. From 2014-2018 he was the Director of Mathematics\, then Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Newark Public Schools in Newark\, New Jersey. \nNick holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History with a minor in Biology from Stanford University and a Master of Arts in Education Administration from San Francisco State University. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to all fellow participants (your “best 20 seconds”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Rocale & Nick \n1:00 pm – Wrap / T-Shirt Drawing / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2023-05-24 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*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/how-aws-is-helping-to-shape-the-future-of-central-ohio/ 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/2023/05/Headshot-AWS-X-2-TIGER-Graphic-052423.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230526T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230526T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151901 CREATED:20230502T143612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T152717Z UID:10000293-1685100600-1685106000@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Humanizing Work DESCRIPTION:FRI 5/26/23\, 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. \nAnd\, please arrive at 11:30 am. Enjoy lunch. Mingle. Make new friends. \nIs your favorite flavor of Agile work methodology resulting in process over people?\nIs your contribution mired in man hours that inevitably turn into mythical man months?\nAre human efforts in heroic zeros and ones measured in seemingly pointless (story) points instead of customer\, business\, and employee value (ROI)? \nWhat began as a technology revolution has devolved into frameworks and processes that focus solely on mindless over mindful measuring\, tracking\, and projecting. And while many organizations find initial success that generates interest and demand for scaling agile and digital transformations\, even more common is the ultimate disappointment in not achieving the desired outcomes promised by even the most well-intentioned technologists. \nPlease join Jariatu Mansaray and Charlotte Chang for this TIGER Talk and you’ll learn that all is NOT lost. \nIf we just look to our past we find evidence of achieving the outcomes we hope to see in our futures\, both for organizations and as individuals. In today’s business landscape modern work is often misunderstood\, applying archaic approaches and mandating standards based on a world that no longer exists. To effectively navigate where it’s going\, being ready requires the often undervalued human skills of observation\, adaptation\, and evolution. \n*************** \nJariatu Mansaray is a people-focused product coach at Industrial Logic with a passion for empowering teams and driving results. She specializes in process operations and change facilitation among dynamic organizations. As a Co-Founder and the Executive Director of Black Tech Columbus\, she is focused on creating community and job and career advancement opportunities for minorities in the Central Ohio technology community. As an agile coach and product consultant with a background in chemical engineering and trauma-informed counseling\, Jariatu began her career in technology focused on finding and implementing outside-of-the-box solutions for organizations of all sizes. From training startups in cloud technology to managing cybersecurity programs for one of the country’s largest financial institutions\, she is focused on using Agile methodologies to ensure effective outcomes. When she isn’t working\, she spends her time trying new restaurants and traveling with family and friends. \nCharlotte Chang is an Experience Director with nearly 20 years of experience in technology and product strategy. She enjoys working with executives\, managers\, and teams to create Systems of Compassion that provide a sustainable\, humane\, inclusive experience for all contributors throughout product development. Recently\, her experience has focused on launching new products\, marketing and brand management\, and designing change within organizations. Previously\, she has worked with companies across multiple countries\, industries\, and company sizes\, performing every role on a delivery team: iteration manager\, product designer\, user experience\, business analyst\, developer\, and tester. Learn more at Charlotte’s website\, The Passionate Pragmatist. \nAnd\, OK … time for two truths and a lie: Charlotte’s work was featured in the New York Times\, Charlotte has two cats\, or Charlotte enjoys a quality high five. Come to this session to discover the truth! \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to all fellow participants (your “best 20 seconds”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Jariatu & Charlotte \n1:00 pm – Wrap / T-Shirt Drawing / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2023-05-26 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/humanizing-work/ 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/2023/05/Headshot-Jariatu-and-CoPresenter-TIGER-Graphic-052623.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151901 CREATED:20230524T121521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T121521Z UID:10000296-1685696400-1685707200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Expert Office Hours: Friday June 2 DESCRIPTION:Please set all your appointments by 12 Noon\, Thu 6/1/23.\nWe will end registrations then\, 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 June 02: 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:\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  \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  \nShwetha Pai | Book + Street\nFinancial Forecasting\, Valuation\, Accounting\n \nShwetha is a seasoned executive who has worked in leadership roles in Strategy\, Finance\, and Operations in a variety of large multinational companies\, such as JPMorgan Chase\, Barclays\, Citi\, Eli Lilly\, Alcoa\, Reynolds Packaging\, and Bon Secours Mercy Health. \nAcross her 20-year career\, she has led various Finance\, Operations\, and Strategy functions\, in large corporations as well as for startups and small businesses. She has led several billion-dollar M&A transactions\, leveraged financing deals\, and has built Finance and FP&A functions from the ground up for startups. In 2016 she started her entrepreneurial journey when she founded her startup\, OrgAnalytix\, a data analytics platform that leveraged network analytics and collaboration data to design optimal diversity & inclusion programs for large enterprises. She subsequently went on to work in another data analytics startup\, Worklytics\, as their Head of Finance\, Operations\, and Marketing. \nShwetha got her MBA from Columbia University and is involved as an Alumni leader for Columbia Business School. She is on the board of the Workforce Council of Southwest Ohio as well as Impact 100 and is passionate about entrepreneurship\, strategic finance\, and financial modeling. \nGreat questions for Shwetha:\n\nHow do we start building out a financial model?\nHow we forecast our revenue?\nWhat’s the best way to budget for the following year and make sure we stay on track?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Shwetha.\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.\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  \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  \nEd Porter | Blue Chip CRO\nSales\, Marketing\, and Customer Success\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. \nGreat questions for Ed:\n\nWhat does a Chief Revenue Officer do?\nWhat’s the best technology to use to help accelerate sales?\nWhat does social selling mean?\nI have a sales problem\, what can I do?\nWhat is customer success? Isn’t it just customer service?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Ed.\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  \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  \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.\n\nRoberta Winch | Ohio SBDC\nExporting Your Products/Services for Business Growth\nRoberta Winch is a NASBITE Certified Global Business Professional with over 15 years of experience in international business. Her private sector experience includes the international luxury and aspirational fashion industries where her business travels took her throughout Asia and Central and South America. She has worked and resided in New York\, NY\, San Francisco\, CA\, Tokyo\, Japan and Brussels\, Belgium. Her current role as the Ohio SBDC\, CSCC Director\, Export Assistance Network has allowed her to assist a variety of industries with a diverse range of exporting initiatives. Roberta holds a BA in International Studies from American University in Washington D.C. and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. \nGreat questions for Roberta:\n\nCan you help me set up a strategy & plan to start exporting?\nI don’t have a product! How can I export my services?\nIs it possible to “export” within the US?\nHow can I finance and ensure I get paid for my exports?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Roberta.\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-june-2/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:Expert Office Hours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/brady-4x4-hdr-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151901 CREATED:20230524T023726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T023726Z UID:10000295-1686310200-1686310200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Meet Our Partners at Ohio SBDC DESCRIPTION:FRI 6/9/23\, 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. \n*************** \nIn this TIGER Talk\, Kevin Hammond and Roberta Winch from the Ohio Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Columbus State Community College\, will share insights into the wide ranging services that the SBDC offers to business owners and aspiring owners here vin Ohio. \nPresentation will cover the following aspects of the SBDC: \n\nMission & Goals\nTypes of Companies Served\nSpecific Services Offered\nSpecial Export Programs for Ohio Companies\nEconomic Impact\n\n*************** \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 earned his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Ohio Dominican University and his 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. \n*************** \nRoberta Winch is a NASBITE Certified Global Business Professional with over 15 years of experience in international business. Her private sector experience includes the international luxury and aspirational fashion industries where her business travels took her throughout Asia and Central and South America. She has worked and resided in New York\, NY\, San Francisco\, CA\, Tokyo\, Japan and Brussels\, Belgium. Her current role as the Ohio SBDC\, CSCC Director\, Export Assistance Network has allowed her to assist a variety of industries with a diverse range of exporting initiatives. Roberta earned her BA in International Studies from American University in Washington D.C. and her MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to all fellow participants (give us “your best 15 seconds”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Kevin & Roberta \n1:00 pm – Wrap / T-Shirt Drawing / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2023-06-091:00pm” 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-our-partners-at-ohio-sbdc/ 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/2023/05/Headshot-SBDC-Kevin-Roberta-TIGER-Graphic-060923.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151901 CREATED:20230601T023626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T023626Z UID:10000297-1686742200-1686747600@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Stock Options for Startups DESCRIPTION:WED 6/14/23\, 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. \n*************** \nThinking about offering equity in your startup to founders\, consultants\, or employees? \nMichelle Murcia and Arthi Rathi will walk you through how to do it right\, right from the start. \nFrom founder’s stock to restricted stock to stock options\, Equity-Based Compensation can be a mystery. In this TIGER Talk\, Michelle and Arthi will cover the differences and help you navigate the rules to help you with strategies that work great for startups! \n*************** \nMichelle Murcia is the Founder+CEO of Book+Street\, a scrappy startup that works with startups to help them navigate the numbers. Michelle 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. \nThroughout her career\, Michelle has designed\, implemented and administered multiple equity-based compensation programs\, including ISO qualified and non-qualified stock option programs\, stock appreciation rights\, restricted stock\, and phantom stock plans. In 2003\, she received the designation Certified Equity Professional (CEP)\, a recognized certification in the subject of equity-based compensation\, from Santa Clara University. Michelle is a Certified Public Accountant (Ohio)\, 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*************** \nArthi Rathi is a CFO at Book+Street\, 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. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to all fellow participants (give us “your best 15 seconds”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Michelle & Arthi \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2023-06-14 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/stock-options-for-startups/ 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/2023/05/Headshot-Michelle-Mucia-and-Arthi-Rathi-TIGER-Graphic-061423.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230623T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230623T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151901 CREATED:20230318T165402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230318T165402Z UID:10000235-1687519800-1687525200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:The Semiconductor Supply Chain DESCRIPTION:FRIDAY 6/23/23\, 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*************** \nCentral Ohio changed forever with the announcement of Intel selecting the region as the location of its new $20 Billion semiconductor manufacturing facilities. And while the facilities alone are a big deal\, they come with new and expanded suppliers\, logistics providers\, and a host of other support needed to build them and keep them operational. \nCome learn how the supply chain for the the “Ohio One” mega chip project will play a huge role in shaping the future of Central Ohio. \n*************** \nJeremy Banta is a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel with over 30 years’ experience in civilian and military logistics. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management at Columbus State. His military career includes 15 years full time service in the Ohio National Guard as a senior logistician with deployments to Iraq and Kuwait. He serves the logistics industry by serving on multiple local school and organizational advisory boards\, as well as being a member of Columbus Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors\, the WERC Advisory Council and the CSCMP Academic Strategies Committee. \nHe’s also mildly obsessed with LEGO. \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 Jeremy \n1:00 pm – Wrap / T-Shirt Drawing / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2023-06-23 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/the-semiconductor-supply-chain/ 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-Jeremy-Banta-TIGER-Graphics-062323.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151901 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 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:20260403T151901 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:20260403T151901 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:20260403T151901 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:20260403T151901 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:20260403T151901 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:20260403T151901 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:20260403T151901 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:20260403T151901 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:20260403T151901 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:20260403T151901 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:20260403T151901 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:20260403T151901 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:20260403T151901 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:20260403T151901 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:20260403T151901 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:20260403T151901 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:20260403T151901 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:20260403T151901 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:20260403T151901 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:20260403T151901 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:20260403T151901 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:20260403T151901 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:20260403T151901 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 END:VCALENDAR