Expert Office Hours: February 2, 2024
2024-02-02 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | OH
Friday Feb 2 | 9:00-12:00PM
Meet 1-on-1 w/ the Experts you need –
100% VIRTUAL Format
Innovate New Albany created Expert 😎 Office Hours to make it easy for business owners & aspiring entrepreneurs to get the answers they need.
Please set all your appointments by 12 Noon, Thursday 2/1/24.
We will end registrations at Noon, so our Experts can plan their Thursday schedules.
STEPS
1. Review our roster of Experts, below
2. Click on the link below the Expert’s name to schedule an appointment
3. Make individual appointments w/ the experts you need – just ONE – or, up to a maximum of SIX
4. You’ll receive an email & a calendar invitation – w/ a Zoom link for each appointment
5. Fri Feb 2: at time of each appointment, click on Zoom link to meet w/ your selected Expert
NOTES
1. For most of you, a personal computer will be the best means to access your Expert meetings via Zoom; no need to download software
2. Questions? Email Neil Collins at “neil@InnovateNewAlbany.org”

Schedule up to six 30-minute meeting(s) below:
Ryan Steele | Porter Wright
Startup & Emerging Business Law
At 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.
Ryan 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.
Ryan 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.
Great Questions for Ryan:

Incorporating Your New Business – What forms are possible and the pros/cons of each
Capital Tables – How to structure company ownership to ensure achieving my long term goals?
Business Operating Agreements – What are these and when does my business need one?
Liability – How do I protect myself and my business?
Written Contracts – When and why should my business use them?
Regulation & Red Tape – What docs must I file to comply with laws/rules for my industry?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Ryan.

Kaylee Willis | Porter Wright
Intellectual Property (Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights)

Kaylee 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.
Kaylee 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.
In 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.
Great Questions for Kaylee:

What is the difference between patents, copyrights and trademarks?How do I protect my IP?
What is the process like to get a patent?
What is the process like to get a trademark?
How much does it cost, on average, to get and obtain a patent?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Kaylee.

Scott Longnecker | Huntington National Bank
Loans & Banking Services for Startups & Small Businesses
Scott 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.
Great questions for Scott:

How do I obtain commercial loans?
What are the advantages of an SBA loan? And do I qualify?
How do I secure real estate loans for my business?
When should I be securing lines of credit?
What other banking services are available to help a business like mine?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Scott.

Eric Pace | Book + Street
Accounting, Treasury, and Financial Modeling
Eric has worked over 15 years in Corporate Treasury and Finance roles for financial services companies including KeyBank, Huntington, and JP Morgan Chase. Eric played an important role in managing through the 2008 financial crisis and the additional governance, regulation, and risk management practices. He developed complex financial models to improve capital, liquidity, and credit risk management and has extensive experience in stakeholder interaction in the board room and with investors and rating agencies. He has experience leading the finance function at Konzortia Capital, a SaaS startup specializing in AI/ML technology to improve deal flow management for venture capital and private equity.
Eric earned a bachelor’s in management from Case Western Reserve University with a finance concentration, as well as a bachelors in accounting and has held a Certified Treasury Profession designation (inactive).
Great Questions for Eric:

What are my options for raising capital? What is better, debt, preferred, equity, etc?
What are the benefits of having a disciplined financial process and system in place?
What is the role of a CFO in my business? What can I expect and how is it different from a standard accountant or bookkeeper?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Eric.

Jen Meek | Book + Street
HR and Talent Solutions
Jennifer 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.
Her 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.
Prior 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.
Jen’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.
Great Questions for Jen:

How do you build and sustain a conscious culture?
What are strategies that you can deploy to attract, recruit and retain top talent?
What are the keys to leading executive team communication?
How can you effectively and efficiently hold your team accountable?
Learn effective ways to articulate mission, vision and values for your company.

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Jen.

Lora Brown | Bookkeeping Simplified By Lora
Bookkeeper/Quickbooks Online Pro
Lora 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.
Bookkeeping 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.
Great questions for Lora:

I don’t have time to keep track of my expenses; can you get/keep them organized?
What range of services does a Bookkeeper provide?
What’s the best QuickBooks Online (QBO) Subscription for my business?
What great new features have been added to QBO?
Can I convert my QuickBooks Desktop version to QBO?
How do I manually upload bank transactions to QBO if the bank connection is not working?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Lora.

Tushar Kulkarni | Big Kitty Labs
Software Solutions to Meet Your Needs
Tushar has over 25 years of experience managing small to large-scale projects & teams
& 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
leadership, Big Kitty Labs has successfully designed & delivered 200+ software systems in domains ranging from the government sector, healthcare, education, automative, aviation, agtech and sports.

Great questions for Tushar:

What were the initial challenges one faces when starting their tech company, and how can one overcome them?
How does one validate their tech idea or solution in the market before diving into development?
What were the key steps that one can take to build a talented and cohesive tech team
What strategies can one employ to market and promote your tech product or solution
Can you share any lessons learned or mistakes made during the early stages of your tech venture?
How does one navigate the competitive landscape and differentiate your tech product from existing solutions?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Tushar.

Brad Griffith | Buckeye Innovation
Web Strategy & Engineering
Brad 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.
He 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.
Great questions for Brad:

What is the best way to get my website started?
How do I start planning an application for my business?
How can I improve my site for better SEO?
What different ways can I start building my company’s brand?
How can I refresh or redesign my website?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Brad.

Ron Savoia | Stratus Innovations Group, LLC
IT Consulting, Azure PaaS Application Development
Ron 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.
Ron 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.
Stratus 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.

Great questions for Ron:

What is the best way to get your first IT services customer?
Why do customers utilize IT contractors vs using FTEs?
Is it possible to have an IT contracting side-job while having a full-time job?
What is the difference between Azure and AWS from a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) applications, and why would you use one over the other?
How do you differentiate the IT services you provide vs the many other providers in the market?
How do you scale/grow a sole proprietor IT Services organization?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Ron.

Satish Albert | E2 Infosystems
Custom Software & App Development

Satish 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.

Satish launched E2 Infosystems to help emerging and scaling companies by engineering software solutions that meet their unique needs.

E2 Infosystems has developed software and mobile applications serving:

SaaS startups
Healthcare & Assisted Living businesses
Travel, Manufacturing and Enterprise Legacy Systems

Great questions for Satish:

How do I turn my idea into a software product or application?
What factors influence the price of software or app development?
What are the latest trends or best practices in software/nas/content/live/innovatena development?
How can I make sure my software or app is built to grow as my business grows?
What’s a realistic timeline & what milestones can I expect when developing my products?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Satish.

Manny Larcher | Stopwatch Creative
Growth Marketing & Branding
Manny 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.
A 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.

Great questions for Manny:

How can I maximize the efforts of my team?
Are my marketing efforts really creating the action I want?
Am I using the best and current tech stack or strategies for growth?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Manny.

Susan Fortner | BPR International
Public Relations & Marketing
Susan 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.
Fortner 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.
Great questions for Susan:

How can I promote my company on a limited budget?
How do I set Marketing & PR budgets that are sufficient to drive results?
What simple steps can I take to improve my social media visibility rapidly?
Which charities, like-minded businesses, and complementary companies should I partner with?
How do I create and execute events that will differentiate my business in a crowded market?
How can I get my products featured on shopping channels like QVC and HSN?

Click here schedule 30 minutes with Susan.

Matt Cynkar | Rev1 Ventures
Resources for High Growth Startups
Matt Cynkar serves as Managing Director at Rev1 Ventures. In that role, Matt leads the team that serves as the first touch point for the more than 700 entrepreneurs who reach out to Rev1 each year. That team connects entrepreneurs quickly with the startup resources available within Rev1 and throughout Ohio’s startup communities.
Matt manages exploratory meetings between qualified entrepreneurs and the Rev1 team members. Matt ensures seamless handoffs for entrepreneurs between their early contact with Rev1 and the next steps on their journey, which may be Rev1’s Customer Learning Lab, client engagement planning, or referrals to other support organizations or programs.
Before joining Rev1, Matt played key roles in Market Research and Customer Insights at Alliance Data and Bath & Body Works. Matt is a graduate of Miami University.
Great questions for Matt:

I have an idea for a high-growth startup; can Rev1 help me determine if it’s
worth pursuing?
I’ve launched a startup; can Rev1 help me get funding to grow it?
What other resources does Rev1 offer to help entrepreneurs?
How does an entrepreneur get started with Rev1?
I see that Rev1 works in corporate innovation; how can I learn more?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Matt.

Kevin Hammond | Ohio SBDC
Business Management Advice
Kevin 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.
The 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.
Great questions for Kevin:

I have a business idea. What is my next step?
How do I market my services and products?
How can I take my business to the next level?
How and where can I get money for my business?
How do I keep track of my financial records and assure I’m tax compliant?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Kevin.

Emily Fehrman Cory | Airship Consulting
Defense Technology, Tech Transfer, SBIR
Emily Fehrman Cory has her doctorate in Electro-Optics, with a specialization in nanofabrication of polymer photonic devices. Her technical interests include advanced manufacturing, additive manufacturing, photonics, and optics. She started her career at AFRL, where she was the chief technology advisor for America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute. She was also a program manager in Manufacturing and Industrial Technologies, specializing in Air Force tech transfer and commercialization. Emily then went on to create the AFRL Maker Hub, the first public-private makerspace for collaborative prototyping for the Air Force, to give small businesses a physical space to co-create with Air Force researchers. After her time at AFRL, Emily spent three years as Faculty of Practice for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Dayton School of Engineering, where she created a business incubation program that supported 11 student and faculty-led startups.
In 2021, Emily founded Airship Consulting LLC, where she uses her broad experience to help startup to small businesses leverage academic and government partnerships to grow their research and development programs towards commercialization and tech transfer goals. Emily is also an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) for the Entrepreneurs’ Center and a facilitator for Wright Brothers Institute.
Her specialties include tech transfer and commercialization, partnering with academia and government, management consulting, executive leadership and coaching, corporate strategy, and innovation techniques. Emily is a Black Belt Certified practitioner of Innovation Engineering through Eureka! Ranch.
Great questions for Emily:

How can I use the SBIR program to grow my business?
What does “commercialization” mean to the Department of Defense? Why do they care?
How can I create commercial products using my government-funded research?
As an engineer founding a tech company, who else should I be adding to my team?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Emily.

Evan Marsh l WynHouse
Innovation Consulting & Corporate Venture

Evan Marsh and the WynHouse team support entrepreneurs and organization by solving process inefficiencies through technology.
Evan is passionate about M&A, consulting, business development, corporate venture capital and innovation. Outside of his role as Managing Partner, he is an active angel investor and advisor to early-stage organizations.
Great questions for Evan:

How do I find innovation projects at my day job?
How do I know if my business is a good fit for investment from a corporate venture fund (CVF)?
I’m a seasoned entrepreneur looking for my next project, how do I find commercialization opportunities?
Where do I go to learn more about process innovation?
How do I identify areas for improvement in my organization?

Click here to schedule 30 minutes with Evan.

Please 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 .

CES 2024: Leading an "ALL ON" Technology Business and Life with Intention
2024-02-09 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
FRI 2/9/24, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to meet our session leader, Brad Griffith, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
Personal statement from our presenter, Brad Griffith:
2024 is my first year back at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in person after the pandemic, and I anticipate big crowds. Attendance and company participation are expected to return to “normal” with over 2.4 Million square feet of exhibit space and likely 250,000 attendees converging on Las Vegas during January 2024.
Technology is inescapable, for better or for worse. The Consumer Technology Association set a theme for CES 2024 of “ALL ON” to emphasize that technology is everywhere all the time. They encourage exhibitors, presenters, and attendees to define what it means to be “All Together. All in. ALL ON.”
Join me for my recap and analysis to hear about what industry titans and startup entrepreneurs know to be the trends and strategies that will shape our future work and personal lives. Learn what consumer technology will try to distract you and disrupt all of our industries over the next decade. Let’s discuss how we can apply technology creatively to improve focus and quality of life. From generative AI and robotics to mindfulness and quantified self, I’m sure to see some seriously disruptive technology.
I feel it’s our job as a business community to get intentional about our technology usage. Do we let it consume our lives, or do we use it to enrich our lives through better focus on what really matters to us. I intend to gather the best and worst of modern consumer technology at this year’s show for us to discuss on February 9.
For the past nearly 20 years, I have loved attending the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas because it’s my opportunity to absorb trajectory-altering lessons and insights from industry experts and thought leaders. These insights have changed the way I approach business strategy and have enhanced many aspects of the way I live my life. This is the largest technology trade show in the world. It’s a sight to behold for tech enthusiasts and early adopters!
If you are a strategic thinker leading a team into a potentially volatile future, this talk is a must! I promise to share quotes, trends, and transformational lessons that will help prepare you for the next evolutionary and revolutionary changes in your company.
To be present in an “ALL ON” world, you won’t want to miss what I will be sharing with you.
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Brad Griffith is a champion for equitable access to the best technology and design for growing businesses and organizations. He grew up working for his dad’s veterinary hospital, learning the joys and challenges of business growth. He believes in the power of entrepreneurship and innovation to drive meaningful change in our community, though unfortunately, not all people in the workforce or all growing organizations have the same opportunities to leverage technology to their advantage. Brad is on a mission to change that with equitable access for all.
Brad is President of Buckeye Innovation, the web engineering and design team he started in 2009 to amplify the impact of innovative businesses and organizations. His fully-remote in-house team of 18 employees includes designers and developers who love building and supporting websites, web applications, and mobile applications. Their clients span many industries and include tech startups, libraries, and local and county governments among others.
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. He earned his Masters in Business Administration after completing his Bachelor’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering with honors, both at The Ohio State University. He lives in New Albany with his wife and two young daughters where he is an active Girl Scouts “Troop Cookie Dad” in addition to other community volunteer roles.
Brad was selected in 2020 to the inaugural class of the Columbus CEO Future 50 and was also a finalist for the 2019 and 2023 Small Business Leader Awards from the Columbus Chamber of Commerce. Buckeye Innovation was recognized in the 2022 and 2023 Inc 5000 as one of the country’s fastest growing private companies and in 2023 was selected as one of Inc’s Best Workplaces.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Brad
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

Name*

First

Last

Email*

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.

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Cash Flow and Value Creation
2024-02-16 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
FRI 2/16/24, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to meet our session leader, Eric Rucinski, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
In this TIGER Talk, Eric Rucinski will describe the inherent deficiencies in relying solely on accounting information, and the unique benefits of higher-powered financial analysis.
Going far beyond mere accounting (which is necessary, but not sufficient, for informed decision-making), Eric will discuss cash flow and value creation in a comprehensive manner, synthesizing strategic, financial, and economic analyses and insights. He uses easily-understood analogues (e.g., buying a house) to provide a powerful, memorable framework for thinking about and improving complex business decisions.
Participants will leave with an enhanced understanding of cash flow, what drives it, why it is fundamental to value creation, and how it differs from often-used (but highly-flawed) metrics like EBITDA. They will leave with a deep appreciation for the importance and unique benefits of in-depth, fact-based financial analysis in making a wide range of high-dollar, high-impact, high-emotion decisions related to both their day-to-day operations and long-term term strategic objectives. They’ll be empowered to ask key questions of their employees and advisors that they previously never considered or did not know how to articulate. And, finally, they’ll be equipped to reject superficial information and conclusions, and instead give their companies a consistent focus on value creation!
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Eric Rucinski is Founder and Principal of Advanta Consulting LLC, an independent consulting firm that focuses on strategy, corporate development, growth initiatives, M&A, financial modeling / valuation, investment decisions, capital structure, and special projects. He is a trusted senior adviser to top executives (including CEOs at public and private companies) and owners (including high-net-worth individuals and families).
Eric’s 25+ years of experience includes high-impact full-time roles in strategy, corporate development, and M&A at The Wendy’s Company, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, Limited Brands, Borden Capital (private equity), and Salomon Smith Barney (Wall Street investment banking).
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Eric
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

Name*

First

Last

Email*

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.

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From 0 to $15K Per Month: Using Social Media To Build A Profitable Business In Just 4 Months
2024-02-23 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
FRI 2/23/24, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to interact with our presenter, Sarah Stemen, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
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In today’s digital age, social media is an essential tool for businesses to reach out and engage with their target audiences. With millions of active users on various platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and more, it has become a powerful marketing tool that can put “authentic” back into your marketing.
In this TIGER Talk, you’ll learn about content that converts and how to talk to your audience in a way that matters.
Once you start leveraging social media, your business will become so magnetic that you’ll start interviewing your leads harder than they interview you. You’ll transform your work focus from relentlessly hunting for prospects to attracting exactly who you want and who you’re able to help the most!
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Sarah Stemen has been doing paid search for 15 years and she is a respected influencer in the paid search industry.
She can be found posting about paid search and entrepreneurship on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. She built a successful agency to $15k in revenue per month in just 4 months by consistently showing up online and talking about best practices for achieving business goals using paid search.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Sarah
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

Name*

First

Last

Email*

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.

I AGREE

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Slow Is Fast: Meditative Tools for Innovation and Well-Being
2024-02-28 11:30 - 13:00 | Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany, 150 W. Main St., New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
Part of TIGER Events’ “Healthy Habits for Innovators” Series
WED 2/28/24, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
SPECIAL LOCATION: IN-PERSON at Phillip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany, 150 W. Main St., New Albany, OH 43054
Be ready to interact with our presenter, David Iozzi, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
In this TIGER Tools Workshop, our workshop leader David Iozzi will engage us in practical and transformative meditation techniques well-suited to innovators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders who want to move beyond simply preventing burnout to cultivating new capabilities for sustaining their best and highest work.
Participants will gain first hand experience of why “slow is fast” as we explore how taking time to incorporate meditation throughout our day isn’t a zero-sum game. Learn how the time-tested discipline of meditation, now being validated by contemporary neuroscience, is a strategic investment.
Leave equipped with simple yet powerful tools to:

Develop more clarity, focus on what matters most, and resist the distraction of the attention economy
Restore a sense of stability and resilience amidst the busyness of everyday life
Identify counterproductive and habitual patterns of mind and increase your capacity for meeting the complexities and challenges of work
Rejuvenate your energy, ignite creativity, and accelerate growth

Join other leaders in exploring how we can upgrade our inner operating system to accomplish more without sacrificing well-being.
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David Iozzi is a nonprofit executive, former systems engineer, and meditation teacher who has been leading retreats, teaching online programs, guiding communities of practice, and mentoring individuals around the world since 2006.
While working as a principal research scientist at Battelle Memorial Institute, the largest independent nonprofit applied science and technology organization in the world, he founded “InMeditation”, Battelle’s organization-wide meditation program serving the Columbus, OH, headquarters, regional offices, and the national laboratories it manages. The year-round program supported “the business of innovation” through courses, workshops, retreats, one-on-one meditation instruction and executive coaching.
David’s primary meditation training is within a Buddhist tradition as a close student of Dr. Reginald A. Ray, spending two to three months per year in group and solitary retreat for nearly two decades. During that time he was a senior teacher for Dharma Ocean, the nonprofit founded by Dr. Ray, and from 2013 to 2020 he also served as executive director, leading growth of the organization’s multi-million dollar retreat center and online programming serving a worldwide community.
He currently serves as Director of Studies at the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care, overseeing curriculum development and directing the Contemplative Medicine Fellowship, a twelve month medical fellowship for physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, and physician assistants that he co-created with the Zen Center’s founders in 2021.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to David
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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Navigating the AI Revolution: Guidance for Today's Leaders
2024-03-01 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
FRI 3/1/24, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to interact with our presenter, Ty Henkaline, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
If you’re a leader trying to navigate today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, grappling with your organization’s AI strategy has become imperative.
The rise of generative AI (GenAI) and large language models (LLMs) is reshaping how businesses operate, offering new capabilities from enhancing customer interactions to streamlining operations.
In this TIGER Talk, Ty Henkaline will explore real-world examples of companies that have successfully integrated GenAI, discuss the strategic challenges and ethical considerations you’ll face, and look ahead to emerging AI trends that could impact your business. Whether you’re facing pressure from stakeholders or aiming to stay competitive, this session will provide insights and actionable strategies to effectively harness the power of AI in your organization.
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We’re excited to bring you Ty Henkaline – a once nationally recognized athlete turned tech visionary. From acing academics and dabbling in behavioral science and AI during his PhD to leading groundbreaking AI projects at Singularity University (su.org), he’s always been at the forefront of innovation.
Ty’s journey includes transforming a startup’s AI product leading to an acquisition by eBay, and now, as the CTO of Singularity, he’s pioneering AI-driven neuroadaptive VR learning platforms. His work has been recognized in major publications and international stages, showcasing his knack for bridging data science, behavioral science, and AI.
Ty’s insights come from real-world experience in revolutionizing tech with AI – exactly why his talk is a can’t-miss for anyone looking to lead in the AI era.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Ty
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AI Isn't a Strategy
2024-03-08 11:30 - 13:00 | Innovate New Albany, 8000 Walton Parkway Suite 200, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
FRI 3/8/24, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to interact with our presenter, Ryan Frederick, and your fellow participants.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a beacon of innovation and efficiency in the rapidly evolving business technology landscape. However, the burgeoning reliance on AI as a panacea for business strategy warrants a critical examination.
While AI offers unprecedented capabilities in data analysis, automation, and customer engagement, it should not be misconstrued as an overall business strategy but as a component of an overall strategy.
Learn how to leverage AI as part of your organization’s strategy without falling into the trap of AI being a strategy unto itself.
Please join us for this TIGER Talk to help you keep an appropriate perspective on the role AI should play in setting a winning business strategy!
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Our presenter, Ryan Frederick, is a futurist, strategist, technologist, financier, and author.
Ryan is the Managing Partner at the digital innovation firm Transform Labs (formerly AWH), a Strategy Guide with the strategy consulting firm Simply Strategic, and an advisor with Rev1 Ventures, Alloy Development Co., Jumpstart Ventures, and Techstars.
Ryan blends a technical background with business acumen to provide a balanced perspective of company strategy and business model for the most value and impact. Ryan has been part of starting and growing several product and service companies, including from inception to exit and turnarounds, helping the companies to establish product market fit and long-term sustainability.
Ryan has written two books about starting and managing companies. The first, The Founders Manual, focuses on key insights for entrepreneurs around product, being a founder, and their companies. The second, Sell Naked, shares perspectives on the challenges and opportunities of managing and growing a professional services firm.
Ryan frequently speaks about the future of work, digital transformation, and leveraging technology for greater impact and value.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Ryan
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Sharpen Your Edge: Adapt and Thrive in VUCA Before Your Competitors Do!
2024-03-13 11:30 - 13:00 | National Veterans Leadership Foundation, 8131 Smiths Mill Rd. New Albany, OH 43054
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National Veterans Leadership Foundation, 8131 Smiths Mill Rd. New Albany, OH 43054
WED 3/13/24, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to interact with our featured speaker, Mark McGrath, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
Unlock your adaptability superpowers before your competitors do!
This compact masterclass will empower you to face the waves and chaos of VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) with a sharper competitive edge.
We will learn how OODA (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act) is your surfboard for staying several steps ahead of your competition.
Tailored for entrepreneurs eager to outmaneuver their rivals, this TIGER Talk reveals cutting-edge thinking and strategic flexibility. Equip yourself with unparalleled insights to drive growth and innovation in your venture before your competitors even catch on!
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Mark McGrath, Chief Learning Officer at AGLX, teaches leaders and teams how to turn complexity into outsized competitive advantages.
Mark is also the co-creator/co-host of the podcast “No Way Out” and writes at his Substack “The Whirl Of ReOrientation.”
Finally, Mark is an Instructor for Denison Edge, a program offered by Denison University offering cutting edge business education to both professionals and students. Mark’s upcoming course, Leadership Edge, will begin in April and is open for enrollment now.
With a background as a United States Marine Corps officer and two decades in Wall Street asset management, Mark is a scholar and teacher of practically applying adaptive strategy and sound decision-making.
Mark earned his Bachelor’s in History at Marquette University and his Master’s in Economics from the University of Detroit-Mercy. Residing in Columbus and originating from Pittsburgh, his passions include master’s swimming and barbell training, reflecting his dedication to discipline and resilience.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Mark
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How College Grads With Sustainability Education Add Big Value to Your Business
2024-03-22 11:30 - 13:00 | INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION, 7775 Walton Pkwy, Suite 100, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
NEW LOCATION: 7775 Walton Pkwy, 3rd Floor, New Albany, OH 43054
FRI 3/22/24, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to interact with our featured speaker, Neil Drobny, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
Neil Drobny, PhD, will discuss a new sustainability initiative that he introduced at Western Michigan University — the Bronco Challenge for Sustainable Impact. Students work in teams of their own choosing on a year-long project that they design.
Key features of the program, striking a high note of innovation:

Projects must target a problem or issue embedded in the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Teams must be interdisciplinary.
Students work for money, not grades (1st place team gets $10,000)
Prizes are funded by corporate sponsors.

With the Challenge now about to wrap up its 2nd year, Neil will discuss why students commit to participating in the Challenge (besides the money) and why corporate sponsors are willing to commit scarce philanthropic dollars tp it. He will also highlight the international recognition that the Challenge has brought to Western. Learn more here.
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Neil Drobny went to college eager to study what we now call Sustainability. Unfortunately, however, Neil soon learned there were no such courses. Advisors suggested he study computers and space technology. He did not take that advice and majored in Environmental Engineering.
Neil’s first job was at a US Navy laboratory that provided logistic support for Operation Deep Freeze. Neil’s work involved environmental research pertinent to operating in the Antarctic. On one trip to the Antarctic, Neil walked around the world at the geographic South Pole on a warm summer day in January (minus 40 degrees F).
During Neil’s accomplished career, he spent considerable time at Battelle, ERM (Environmental Resource Management), and The Ohio State University. While at Ohio State for 16 years, he developed and taught courses in sustainable business practices in the Fisher College of Business, and played a key role in development of a university-wide major in Sustainability.
In 2020, Neil and his wife Betty moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan where they live on a lake.
Neil earned his Bachelors and Masters Degrees at Dartmouth College and his PhD at Ohio State.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to our speaker, Neil Drobny
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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Catching the Quantum Information Wave
2024-03-27 11:30 - 13:00 | INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION, 7775 Walton Pkwy, Suite 100, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
WED 3/27/24, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to interact with our presenter, Dan Gauthier, and your fellow participants.
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Quantum 1.0 technologies, such as the transistor and laser, have transformed society.
We are now entering the Quantum 2.0 age that promises to have a similarly large societal impact and accelerate our transition to an information-based economy. In the Quantum 2.0 future, quantum computers will solve intractable problems, quantum communication will be secure against an attack from a quantum computer, and quantum sensors will reveal nature with exquisite sensitivity.
We are currently in the hype cycle of Quantum 2.0, with billions of dollars invested by companies and governments. Yet, the State of Ohio does not yet have many participants in the Quantum 2.0 ecosystem.
In this TIGER Talk, Daniel Gauthier will give a brief overview of the promise of this quantum revolution, why there is so much excitement, and leave plenty of time to brainstorm about increasing local participation.
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Daniel Gauthier is a Professor of Physics at The Ohio State University and a co-founder of ResCon Technologies commercializing his research on classical machine learning. He has ongoing projects on space- and drone-based quantum communication and quantum machine learning through his university research. He recently organized a workshop for the National Science Foundation on scaling up research and development in quantum technologies, resulting in a national position paper.
Daniel also knows that having a good high-tech idea does not necessarily translate to a successful startup company.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Daniel
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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Accelerate Success: Mastering the Go-to-Market Strategy, Product-Market Fit, and Capitalization
2024-04-03 11:30 - 13:00 | INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION, 7775 Walton Pkwy, Suite 100, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
NEW LOCATION: 7775 Walton Pkwy, 3rd Floor, New Albany, OH 43054
WED 4/3/24, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to interact with our featured speaker, Manny Larcher, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
Join us for an enlightening TIGER Talk that will revolutionize your approach to launching a successful business!
Discover the insider secrets to simplifying the complex process of reaching the right customers, finding your product-market fit, and securing the capital you need to thrive. Uncover practical strategies, expert insights, and real-world case studies that will empower you to navigate the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship confidently.
Grab this opportunity to supercharge your business growth and embark on a transformative journey towards unparalleled success. Take advantage of this game-changing event!
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Our featured speaker, Manny Larcher. is a lifelong learner who enjoys digging deep into new technologies and nourishing ideas.
Manny is a first-generation St. Lucian American born in Columbus, Ohio. He played a role in a venture-backed telehealth startup acquisition from 2015 through 2017. In 2017, he co-founded Stopwatch Creative, a marketing and tech agency assisting startups, artists, professional athletes, and brands all over the world with various marketing services.

When the pandemic created unforeseen complications for entrepreneurs, Manny created Colaeb, a SaaS platform connecting others to experts, growth partners, and helping businesses reach their target audience, which has grown to hundreds of active customers all over the world.Manny joined JumpStart Ventures in 2022, where he connects early-stage technology companies with Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A funding, as well as nourishing relationships with entrepreneurial resources around Ohio. That same year, he co-created the Ohio Tech Happy Hour, an event in Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati to connect founders and investors. The event has been held over 25 times with 2,000+ attendees.

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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Manny
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing
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Leadership Lessons From The Stories We Love
2024-04-12 11:30 - 13:00 | INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION, 7775 Walton Pkwy, Suite 100, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
NEW LOCATION: 7775 Walton Pkwy, 3rd Floor, New Albany, OH 43054
FRI 4/12/24, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to interact with our featured speakers, Brian Nutwell & Drew Paroz, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
In this TIGER Talk, Brian Nutwell & Drew Paroz will share leadership lessons drawn from the first 100 episodes of their WonderTour Podcast, where we examine the movies so many of us love (from Star Wars to Fast & Furious to Disney’s Beauty & the Beast) for insights and universal themes that can help each of us become the Magnanimous Leaders we aspire to be. Why use pop culture movies? Because the ideas stick to our brains better that way!
Come ready to have fun while you learn about Leadership Superpowers, the tools on your Utility Belt, the Limit Break framework, and examples for putting it all together!
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Brian Nutwell is an experienced product innovation and data analytics leader.
He loves connecting with other people and their passions, taking absolutely everything back to first principles, and waking up each day with the hope of learning something new.
Brian joined Wonder Tour in Summer 2022 and has enjoyed discovering pragmatic leadership lessons hiding in our favorite mythic stories.
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Drew Paroz leads at the intersection point of people, data, and strategy.
For Drew, nothing is better than breaking down problems and systems into building blocks of thought except using those blocks to synthesize fresh models.
Drew is on a lifelong Wonder Tour to help take those building blocks into life change in himself and others.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to our session leaders, Brian & Drew
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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Unleashing the Power of Generative AI: Navigating the Future of Work
2024-04-19 11:30 - 13:00 | INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION, 7775 Walton Pkwy, Suite 100, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
NEW LOCATION: 7775 Walton Pkwy, 3rd Floor, New Albany, OH 43054
FRI 4/19/24, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to interact with our featured speaker, Christopher Slee, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
Unleashing the Power of Generative AI: Navigating the Future of Work” is a concise yet insightful talk that demystifies generative AI for a diverse audience.
Come and explore the transformation of AI from simple tools to systems capable of learning and creating like humans.
Discover the importance of “prompt engineering” and “workflow engineering” as essential skills for harnessing AI’s potential. Envision a future where multiple AI models collaborate to enhance decision-making and problem-solving.
Join us for this TIGER Talk to unlock the power of generative AI and prepare for a thriving future in the age of AI.
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Personal introduction from our featured speaker, Christopher Slee:
Hi I’m Chris, the Principal Technologist at Transform Labs (formerly AWH) and the CTO of IncludeHealth, a healthcare start-up changing the face of Virtual Physical Therapy.
When I speak about technology, I like to keep it accurate and relatable. I share stories and insights that matter to tech enthusiasts and anyone interested in how technology intersects with our daily lives and work. It’s about making sense of tech and making it understandable.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Chris
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Dare to Unlearn: Unlearning for Personal and Organizational Greatness
2024-04-26 11:30 - 13:00 | INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION, 7775 Walton Pkwy, Suite 100, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
NEW LOCATION: 7775 Walton Pkwy, 3rd Floor, New Albany, OH 43054
FRI 4/26/24, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to interact with our featured speaker, John Popelka, and your fellow participants.
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Our life experiences shape how we see the world. These perspectives create our beliefs, hardening into habits that limit our thinking and our potential. Like the invisible strings of a marionette, our beliefs can contort us into a safe, predictable, and mundane life of mediocracy.
At this TIGER Talk, learn concepts and methods to understand how you see and move through the world, so you can break the chains of old rules and habits and seize new opportunities — for you and your organizations.
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Our featured speaker, John Popelka, is a certified professional coach, advisor, and speaker who empowers people and organizations to gain unprecedented clarity and insights to achieve extraordinary and sustainable success.
John has worked in the Financial Services Industry almost 20 years and has held roles in strategy, innovation, risk management, project management, operations, service, and employee engagement.
John served in the Army for 20 years and held several leadership positions in combat positions, operations, intelligence, planning, and equal opportunity.
John is the founder of From Ashes Coaching & Consulting where he helps people and organizations search from within to forge their own growth from within.
He lives in Blacklick, Ohio with his wife, Rena, two kids, three dogs, two cats, and a hamster. He loves being outside hiking and biking, helping others, and spending time with his family.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to John
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Embrace the Unexpected: Think & Communicate Like An Improviser
2024-05-01 11:30 - 13:00 | INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION, 7775 Walton Pkwy, Suite 100, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
NEW LOCATION: 7775 Walton Pkwy, 3rd Floor, New Albany, OH 43054
NOTE: THE DATE OF THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CHANGED to May 1.
NOW: WED 5/1/24, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to interact with our featured speaker, Nathan Minns, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
When things change quickly, it’s easy to get overwhelmed!
But through this keynote, you’ll learn to navigate life’s unexpected turns with the agility and creativity of an improviser with the “Yes, And…” mindset.
You’ll explore how to stay flexible and positive when plans go awry and how to keep an open mind to new possibilities. This isn’t just about coping with change; it’s about thriving in it with a growth mindset and the “build, measure, learn” feedback cycle.
In this story-rich TIGER Talk, we’ll also introduce a decision-making model inspired by “Yes And,” helping you make clearer, more focused choices without feeling lost of overwhelmed. You’ll leave knowing how to work better with others, use everyone’s ideas, and turn confusion into clear, positive action. Discover the ease of the unexpected when you think like an improviser.
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Our featured speaker, Nathan Minns, is a certified international keynote speaker, trainer, and facilitator.
Nathan empowers individuals to think like improvisers to learn to embrace the unexpected. Nathan’s impact is clear: he has taught innovation strategy to the USA federal government, facilitated a 3-day startup event in the Kingdom of Bahrain, offered pitch coaching and early-stage entrepreneurship guidance globally, and facilitated events for diverse institutions.
Nathan has extensive experience in the startup ecosystem, both as an employee and a 3x founder, and Nathan’s online web design courses have engaged over 60,000 students from 179 countries. In the corporate world, he’s pioneered startup initiatives for major corporations in the USA.
In teaching communication, Nathan has been a paid actor for over 10 years, emceed National Speakers Association of Ohio events while serving on their board, instructed therapists in active listening, and earned the distinction of being the youngest board member at a youth leadership development nonprofit in 2017. Learn more at NathanMinns.com.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Nathan
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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Turning the Tables: Leveraging Unsolicited Interest in Your Company to Your Advantage
2024-05-17 11:30 - 13:00 | INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION, 7775 Walton Pkwy, Suite 100, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
NEW LOCATION: 7775 Walton Pkwy, 3rd Floor, New Albany, OH 43054
FRI 5/17/24, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to interact with our featured speaker, Michael Butler, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
Privately held businesses are receiving an increasing number of contacts from individuals interested in acquiring them.
In this TIGER Talk, featured speaker Michael Butler will show the current owners of those businesses how to leverage those unsolicited contacts for their benefit.
Attendees will learn how to handle unsolicited acquisition offers, understand the opportunities and pitfalls of discussing business exit with others, and explore how to respond to or explore unsolicited acquisition offers. Even if you’re years from selling your business or your business is brand new, you will benefit from your takeaways Michael will present.
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Michael Butler helps business owners either sell their businesses or buy other businesses.
His experiences range from CPA, Chief Financial Officer, Large Enterprise executive, venture capital partner, business owner and investment banker (current role). In those roles, he has been an acquirer, an acquiree and an advisor to both sides. Michael currently serves as Senior Director at Footprint Capital.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Michael
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The Growth Code: Insider Secrets of Explosive Branding and Marketing That Savvy Investors Demand
2024-05-22 11:30 - 13:00 | INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION, 7775 Walton Pkwy, Suite 100, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
NEW LOCATION: 7775 Walton Pkwy, 3rd Floor, New Albany, OH 43054
WED 5/22/24, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to interact with our featured speakers, Mark Bloemhard, and your fellow participants.
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Attention visionary business owners and entrepreneurs hungry for explosive growth!
Please join Mark Bloemhard, PhD, MBA, MA as he unveils the time-proven tactics of branding and marketing in this high-energy session. Mark will bring an exclusive peek behind the curtain, where he’ll reveal the strategies that have propelled some organizations to unprecedented heights and expose the pitfalls that have derailed others on their journey to success.
Whether you’re a startup craving your breakthrough moment or an established enterprise hoping to be acquired, this event is your ticket to unlocking the full potential of your brand. Through riveting discussions and revealing case studies, Mark will dissect the triumphs of his firm’s most successful clients and dissect the missteps that have hindered others, providing invaluable insights.
Key Takeaways:

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

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Mark Bloemhard, PhD, MBA, MA is Founder & CEO at Bolder & Co. Creative Studios. With over 25 years as a marketing and branding strategist, Mark’s extensive track record includes Fortune 500 companies like Ferrari, Maserati, Home Depot, Huntington Bank, and a broad stroke of Private Equity firms such as Bain Capital and Madrona Venture Capital.
Mark has earned his PhD in Branding, complemented by an MA in Leadership & Change and an MBA in Corporate Finance. His deep and diverse educational background also includes a BFA in Industrial Design, which uniquely equips him with a creative perspective in crafting compelling brand narratives.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Mark is an avid reader who constantly seeks inspiration from skiing, traveling, and sailing with his wife, Bethany, and their 5 adult children.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Mark
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Generative AI: Best Practices to Keep Your Data Secure
2024-05-29 11:30 - 13:00 | INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION, 7775 Walton Pkwy, Suite 100, New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
NEW LOCATION: 7775 Walton Pkwy, 3rd Floor, New Albany, OH 43054
WED 5/29/24, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to interact with our featured speakers, Ron Savoia & Josh Greenwald, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
Is your personal or proprietary data secure when you’re using AI services?
Generative AI relies on data to produce its content. Without human knowledge, it’s nothing.
But where does it get this knowledge?
And how safe is the data you give it?
How do you make sure that your data will remain as ONLY your data?
In this TIGER Talk you’ll learn:
• Where AI services get data
• How you can protect your sensitive data from AI training
• How you can safely use your data with AI if you so choose
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Ron Savoia has been involved in IT Consulting since working at CompuServe back in 1993 when they were converting CompuServe Mail to Windows NT and SQL Server 4.2, which enabled him to be the first Ohio employee for Microsoft’s new Enterprise Services group. He ran various Enterprise Services businesses for Microsoft, including incubating what eventually became Office 365 deployment services. He then formed Stratus Innovations Group in New Albany in 2010, where they continue to build products and solutions on the Microsoft Cloud Services platform, and most recently developed a platform for organizations to create Generative AI Copilots.
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Josh Greenwald has been a technologist since he began programming on his Atari 800 at 6 years old. He was a pioneer in the days of the early web, developing and later selling among the first platforms for interactive creative writing. Now a partner and principal architect at Stratus Innovations Group, Josh had previous tech leadership roles at IGS Energy, Resource Interactive, and GSW. A Columbus resident since 1998, Josh earned his undergraduate degree at The Ohio State University and his MBA from Capital University. He is the proud father of three amazing daughters.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Ron & Josh
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Thriving Under Pressure: Effective Stress Management for Innovators & Leaders
2024-08-23 11:30 - 13:00 | Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany, 150 W. Main St., New Albany, OH, 43054, United States
Part of TIGER Events’ “Healthy Habits for Innovators” Series — in collaboration with Healthy New Albany
SPECIAL LOCATION: Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany, 150 W. Main St., New Albany, OH 43054
FRI 8/23/24, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Be ready to interact with our featured speaker, Dr. Dana Winchester, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
Join us for an interactive TIGER Tools Workshop designed to equip innovators with essential stress management tools.
Discover practical strategies to navigate the demands of creativity while maintaining balance and well-being. Through engaging activities and insightful discussions, participants will learn how to identify stress triggers and cultivate resilience. From mindfulness techniques to effective time management skills, this workshop offers a holistic approach to managing stress in the fast-paced world of innovation.
Leave feeling empowered and rejuvenated, ready to conquer challenges with a clear mind and renewed energy.
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Dr. Dana Winchester is a graduate of Miami University, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Pre-Medicine. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from the prestigious Palmer College of Chiropractic.
An innovator herself, Dr. Winchester founded The Winchester Institute of Chiropractic Health and Wellness in 2005. She is certified for the treatment of work-related and automobile accident injuries.
She has post-graduate training in nutrition counseling, sports related injury, women’s health issues, and pediatric health-related conditions. In addition, Dr. Winchester is certified in Dry Needling, Webster™, and NIMMO Trigger Point.
Dr. Winchester is an adjunct faculty member for Northeast College of Health Sciences. She is also a certified preceptor. Dr. Winchester is committed to the growth and betterment of her profession, frequently hosting interns as part of a formal internship program.
Dr. Winchester is well known in the Columbus area for public speaking and health promotion. She has been featured on Fox News and published in newspapers and magazines. She resides in the Dublin area with her family. She enjoys being outdoors, cooking healthy meals and celebrating with friends.
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Like all TIGER Events, this one is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Dr. Dana
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing

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

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

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