BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Innovate New Albany - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Innovate New Albany REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171138 CREATED:20240428T160019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T145854Z UID:10000339-1716377400-1716382800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:The Growth Code: Insider Secrets of Explosive Branding and Marketing That Savvy Investors Demand DESCRIPTION:NEW LOCATION: 7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nWED 5/22/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speakers\, Mark Bloemhard\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nAttention visionary business owners and entrepreneurs hungry for explosive growth! \nPlease 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. \nWhether 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. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nSuccess 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.\nAvoiding 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.\nCrafting 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.\n\n*************** \nMark 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. ­­­­ \nMark 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. \nBeyond 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. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Mark \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-05-29 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/the-growth-code-insider-secrets-of-explosive-branding-and-marketing-that-savvy-investors-demand/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Headshot-Mark-Bloemhard-TIGER-Graphic-052224.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171138 CREATED:20240423T030101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240428T140947Z UID:10000338-1716982200-1716987600@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Generative AI: Best Practices to Keep Your Data Secure DESCRIPTION:NEW LOCATION: 7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nWED 5/29/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speakers\, Ron Savoia & Josh Greenwald\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nIs your personal or proprietary data secure when you’re using AI services? \nGenerative AI relies on data to produce its content. Without human knowledge\, it’s nothing. \nBut where does it get this knowledge? \nAnd how safe is the data you give it? \nHow do you make sure that your data will remain as ONLY your data? \nIn this TIGER Talk you’ll learn: \n• Where AI services get data\n• How you can protect your sensitive data from AI training\n• How you can safely use your data with AI if you so choose \n*************** \nRon 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. \n*************** \nJosh 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. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Ron & Josh \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-05-29 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/generative-ai-best-practices-to-keep-your-data-secure/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Headshot-Ron-Savoia-and-Josh-Greenwald-TIGER-Graphic-052924.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171138 CREATED:20240524T024118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T024535Z UID:10000341-1717587000-1717592400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:A Green Path to Clarity: Enhancing Business Innovation thru Mindful Nature Walks DESCRIPTION:Part of TIGER Events’ “Healthy Habits for Innovators” Series in partnership with Healthy New Albany. \nWED 6/5/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nSPECIAL LOCATION: IN-PERSON at Phillip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany\, 150 W. Main St.\, New Albany\, OH 43054 \nBe ready to interact with our presenter\, Kevin Ryan\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. And this time\, walk in nature! \nEntrepreneurs and innovators often find themselves entangled in a whirlwind of relentless business expectations\, goals\, and looming deadlines. \nThis high-stress environment can stifle creativity and reduce productivity. \nFortunately\, a powerful remedy lies just outside your workspace—connecting with nature. \nJoin 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. \nExpect 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. \n*************** \nOur 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. \nRetiring 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\nengagements. 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. \nKevin 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. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Kevin \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-06-05 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/a-green-path-to-clarity-enhancing-business-innovation-thru-mindful-nature-walks/ LOCATION:Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany\, 150 W. Main St.\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Tools Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Headshot-Kevin-Ryan-TIGER-Tools-Workshop-Graphic-Wed-0605-Special-Location.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171138 CREATED:20240525T225641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240525T225641Z UID:10000344-1718364600-1718370000@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:THRIVE: When Trouble Visits! DESCRIPTION:NEW LOCATION: 7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFri 6/14/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Mark Sullivan\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nWhat do you do when the stakes are high\, demands are out of control\, and the future is unpredictable?  \nWe’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. \nAlso\, 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. \nThe stories create a blueprint on how you\, too\, can thrive in the face of adversity. \n \n*************** \nMark 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. \nMark 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. \nMark is Founder and CEO of the Performance Learning Academy\, a Speaker Engagement and Executive Development firm. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Mark \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-06-14 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/thrive-when-trouble-visits/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Headshot-Mark-Sullivan-TIGER-Graphic-061424.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171138 CREATED:20240525T211507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240525T211623Z UID:10000343-1718796600-1718802000@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Turning Waste into Profit: Strategies for Operational\, Financial\, and Environmental Impact DESCRIPTION:NEW LOCATION: 7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nWed 6/19/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speakers\, David Leff & Megan Moses\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nHow 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! \nSustainable 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! \n*************** \nDavid 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. \nDavid 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. \n*************** \nMegan 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. \nShe 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. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to David & Megan \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-06-19 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/turning-waste-into-profit-strategies-for-operational-financial-and-environmental-impact/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Headshot-Leff-and-Moses-TIGER-Graphic-061924.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171139 CREATED:20240526T015230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T165306Z UID:10000345-1719401400-1719406800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Differentiating from Competition: Beat the Big Guys without Their Marketing Budget DESCRIPTION:NEW LOCATION: 7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nWed 6/26/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Kendall Horner\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nDoes the playing field feel uneven when you are trying to compete against the largest companies who can outspend you on marketing? \nThis interactive and fast-paced TIGER Talk will provide the tools you need to: \n\nWin more business through effective differentiation\nCreate a playbook to produce repeatable sales results and improve efficiency\nGet paid for the value that you deliver\n\n*************** \nKendall 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. \nKendall 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. \nShe 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. \nLearn more about Braveheart: https://braveheartsales.com/happy-sales-manager-cohort \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Kendall \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-06-26 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/differentiating-from-competition-beat-the-big-guys-without-their-marketing-budget/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Headshot-Kendall-Horner-TIGER-Graphic-0622624.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171139 CREATED:20240622T015146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240622T015329Z UID:10000348-1720611000-1720616400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Joining a Nonprofit Board: Finding the Perfect Fit DESCRIPTION:Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION: \n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nWed 7/10/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Kerri Mollard\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \n“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. \nThis TIGER Talk will cover key topics\, such as:\n– 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.\n– 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.\n– Researching potential nonprofits: Learn effective strategies for researching and evaluating nonprofit organizations\, including their mission\, programs\, financial health\, and board culture.\n– 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. \nWhether 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. \n*************** \nKerri Mollard is the Founder and CEO of Mollard Consulting\, a nonprofit partner. \nShe is a respected authority on nonprofit board governance\, planning\, and fundraising\, and has served nearly 150 clients since 2003 and thousands more through workshops. \nPrior 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. \nIn 2021\, Kerri ran for office for the first time. She was sworn into office in January 2022 as Plain Township Trustee. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Kerri \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-07-10 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/joining-a-nonprofit-board-finding-the-perfect-fit/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Headshot-Kerri-Mollard-TIGER-Graphic-071024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171139 CREATED:20240505T161740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T161740Z UID:10000340-1721388600-1721394000@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Successful Start-Ups from the Ground Up DESCRIPTION:NEW LOCATION: 7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFRI 7/19/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Ryan Steele\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nThis 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. \n*************** \nRyan 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. \nCombining 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. \nRyan 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. \nRyan 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. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Ryan \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-07-19 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/successful-start-ups-from-the-ground-up/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Headshot-Ryan-Steele-TIGER-Graphic-071924.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171139 CREATED:20240602T173146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T173146Z UID:10000346-1721993400-1721998800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Unleashing the Power of Generative AI: Navigating the Future of Labor DESCRIPTION:Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION: \n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFri 7/26/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Chris Slee\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nThis is the 2nd of 3 talks in the “Unleashing the Power of Generative AI” series\, created by Chris Slee. \n“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. \nJoin us for this TIGER Talk and explore the transformation of AI from simple tools to systems capable of learning and creating like humans. \nDiscover the impact that robotics powered by new AI models will have on our home life\, work life\, and the future of labor. \n*************** \nProfessional Bio\, in Chris Slee‘s own words: \nHi 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. \nWhen 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. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Chris \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-07-26 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] \n  URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/unleashing-the-power-of-generative-ai-navigating-the-future-of-labor/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Headshot-Chris-Slee-TIGER-Graphic-072624.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171139 CREATED:20240609T012152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240622T200850Z UID:10000347-1722425400-1722430800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Where's the Money? Sources of Financing for Startups - 2024 Edition DESCRIPTION:Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION: \n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nWed 7/31/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Melinda Gloriosa\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nLearn 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! \n*************** \nAs 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. \nIn 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. \nMelinda 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). \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Melinda \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-07-31 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/wheres-the-money-sources-of-financing-for-startups-2024-edition/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Headshot-Melinda-Gloiosa-TIGER-Graphic-073124.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171139 CREATED:20240629T034936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T005601Z UID:10000350-1723635000-1723640400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Idea to Tech Workshop DESCRIPTION:Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION: \n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nWed 8/14\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Nomiki Petrolla\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nIn 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. \nAt the end of the session\, there will be time for an open Q&A session. \n*************** \nNomiki 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. \nHer experience has helped founders acquire over $200M in funding and $50M in exits. \nAnd now she’s now on a mission to bring product accessibility for women creating software and close the gender gap in tech. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this TIGER Talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Nomiki \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-08-14 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/idea-to-tech-workshop/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Tools Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Headshot-Nomiki-Petrolla-TIGER-Tools-Graphic-081424.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171139 CREATED:20240525T145028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240622T010109Z UID:10000342-1724412600-1724418000@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Thriving Under Pressure: Effective Stress Management for Innovators & Leaders DESCRIPTION:Part of TIGER Events’ “Healthy Habits for Innovators” Series — in collaboration with Healthy New Albany\nSPECIAL LOCATION: Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany\, 150 W. Main St.\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFRI 8/23/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Dr. Dana Winchester\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nJoin us for an interactive TIGER Tools Workshop designed to equip innovators with essential stress management tools. \nDiscover 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. \nLeave feeling empowered and rejuvenated\, ready to conquer challenges with a clear mind and renewed energy. \n*************** \nDr. 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. \nAn 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. \nShe 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. \nDr. 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. \nDr. 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. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Dr. Dana \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-08-23 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/unwind-innovate-stress-management-strategies-for-creative-minds/ LOCATION:Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany\, 150 W. Main St.\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Tools Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Headshot-Dr-Dana-Winchester-TIGER-Graphic-082324.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171139 CREATED:20240630T005732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T152626Z UID:10000351-1724844600-1724850000@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Learn to Build and Customize Your Own ChatGPT Bot DESCRIPTION:Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION: \n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nWed 8/28\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our workshop leader\, Adam Townsend\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nAt 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. \nAfter 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. \nAs 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. \n*************** \nAdam 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. \nFrom 2021-23\, he built the marketing content operation and conceived and launched a project to integrate AI at the Southern California staffing firm SkillsetGroup. \nIn 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. \nTownsend 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. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this TIGER Tools Workshop is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Adam \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-08-28 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/learn-to-build-and-customize-your-own-chatgpt-bot/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Tools Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Headshot-Adam-Townsend-TIGER-Tools-Graphic-082824.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171139 CREATED:20240727T143835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240727T152332Z UID:10000353-1725622200-1725627600@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Ransomware Resilience: Safeguarding Your Business in the Digital Age DESCRIPTION:Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION: \n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nWed 8/28\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, JR Kunkle\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nRansomware has been at the top of business news for several years. And\, the publicity has continued to heat up in 2024! \nIn this TIGER Talk\, JR Kunkle will cover:\n• What is Ransomware?\n• Is the sky falling?\n• What industries are the most targeted?\n• Who has been hit?\n• How much is the Ransom?\n• Is it getting worse?\n• What are practices to prevent becoming the next Ransomware victim?\n• IF YOU ARE HIT – how should you respond? \n*************** \nJR 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.\nHis current primary area of focus is Cybersecurity and\, of course\, Artificial Intelligence (AI). \nJR’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). \nJR 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. \nFinally\, 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. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this TIGER Talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to JR \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-09-06 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/ransomware-resilience-safeguarding-your-business-in-the-digital-age/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Headshot-JR-Kunkle-TIGER-Graphic-090624.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171139 CREATED:20240825T194438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240825T194438Z UID:10000358-1725967800-1725973200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Getting LinkedIn Leverage: How to Grow Your Brand & Business DESCRIPTION:Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION: \n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nTuesday 9/10/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Allison Ditmer\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nDescription from Allison Ditmer herself: \nLinkedIn is no longer just a job search site or a place to announce your new career title. It’s a social platform that can grow your business and your personal brand. \nRegardless of where you are right now as an entrepreneur\, growing your B2B\, or in a 9-5 role\, LinkedIn can help you …\n– Get discovered\n– Build genuine connections that result in unique opportunities\n– Generate an inbound strategy with more high-quality leads that say “Yes!” to your services \nReady to find your LinkedIn leverage? \nJoin me for this TIGER Talk\, and prepare to walk away with actionable tips and a new outlook on LinkedIn. I promise! \n*************** \nAllison Ditmer\, MBA is a graduate of Bowling Green State University and has 15+ years of experience in digital marketing. \nAfter leaving Abbott as a marketing manager and overseeing teams in the internal agency\, Allison started her own content business. She is a content strategist and writer who works with entrepreneurs and businesses to build their brands online through high-quality content. \nAllison is also an instructor for Denison Edge\, a program from Denison University that offers skill-building educational programs for both college students and professionals in a variety of business disciplines. This fall\, Allison is teaching a new program in Content Creation\, starting Wednesday September 18. This program is currently open for registrations. \nWhen Allison is not focused on her business\, she travels to national parks\, camps in her family’s Airstream Basecamp\, or runs with her kids to their travel sports activities. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Allison \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-09-10 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] \n  URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/getting-linkedin-leverage-how-to-grow-your-brand-business/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Headshot-Allison-Ditmer-TIGER-Talk-Graphic-091224.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171139 CREATED:20240727T155642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240727T155642Z UID:10000354-1726227000-1726232400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:The R&D Tax Game: Boost your Benefits and Avoid the Pitfalls DESCRIPTION:Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION: \n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFri 9/13\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Jonathan Forman\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nFederal and state governments offer significant tax benefits for developing and improving products\, processes\, and software. Recently implemented and proposed updates to law\, however\, may have a potential game-changing negative impact to many innovative companies. \nJoin us for this TIGER Talk\, presented by Jonathan Forman\, to learn about theses changes\, how they may affect your business\, and how to maximize the benefits available to your business. \n*************** \nAs Managing Director of the Tax Credits & Incentives Services practice of Global Tax Management (GTM)\, Jonathan Forman leads the development and delivery of services that help multinational corporations take advantage of available federal\, state\, and international R&D and related tax incentives to reduce their tax liability. \nJonathan has been involved with R&D for more than 20 years in both technical and taxation capacities\, bringing a scientific\, IT\, and business background to GTM’s R&D Tax Credit practice. He has extensive knowledge of U.S. and international R&D tax law\, and vast experience dealing with specific issues related to R&D credits and incentives within industries including software\, technology\, life sciences\, manufacturing\, and energy. He is a global speaker and instructor and has been published in several key industry journals. \nPrior to joining GTM\, Jonathan held several leadership roles with BDO USA\, including his most recent roles as the Stamford Office Managing Principal and Global R&D Center of Excellence Leader. He was one of the founding members of the firm’s national R&D tax credit practice\, and created\, built\, and managed BDO’s International R&D Center of Excellence. \nJonathan also spent several years with Big 4 firms including Deloitte and PwC. He created and led the R&D incentives practice for Deloitte in Calgary\, Canada where his practice focused on technology\, oilfield services\, and exploration and production. At PwC\, he created one of the first browse-based software tools for managing R&D tax credits. \nHe is a member of the American Institute of Public Accountants. Jonathan resides in Westchester County\, NY where he enjoys spending time with his wife\, children\, six cats\, two dogs\, and tortoise. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this TIGER Talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Jonathan \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-09-13 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/the-rd-tax-game-boost-your-benefits-and-avoid-the-pitfalls/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Headshot-Jonathan-Forman-TIGER-Graphic-091324.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171139 CREATED:20240622T195758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240629T030145Z UID:10000349-1726831800-1726837200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Leading with Humility: How to Build Team Trust and Engagement DESCRIPTION:Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION: \n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFri 9/20/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Jake Harter\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nIn the pursuit of organizational excellence\, leadership styles typically emphasize decisiveness and command. \nHowever\, a growing body of research suggests a powerful\, yet often overlooked\, leadership quality that may be even more important: humility. \nThis TIGER Talk is designed for leaders to explore the benefits of leading with humility\, demonstrating how it can foster a culture of open communication\, boost employee engagement\, and embrace challenges and setbacks as opportunities for growth. \n*************** \nOur presenter\, Jake Harter\, is the Owner and Principal Consultant of Bellevue Partners Talent Management Consulting. He specializes in guiding organizations through strategic transformations\, fostering a thriving work environment\, and implementing performance management systems. \nJake leverages his Master’s in HR Management degree and career supporting Fortune 100 Human Capital Strategy to help organizations and leaders unlock their workforce potential. \nJake is passionate about sharing his knowledge and HR industry expertise to create engaged\, motivated\, and productive workforces. \nVisit https://bellevuepartnersllc.com for more information! \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this TIGER Talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Jake \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-09-20 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/leading-with-humility-how-to-build-team-trust-and-engagement/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Headshot-Jake-Harter-TIGER-Graphic-092024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171139 CREATED:20240630T032542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T033853Z UID:10000352-1727868600-1727874000@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:From Foundation to Flight: The Evolution of a Tech Enterprise DESCRIPTION:Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION: \n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nWed 10/2\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our TIGER Tale speaker\, Sheri Chaney Jones\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nJoin Sheri Chaney Jones for this interview-style TIGER Tale as she will delve into her multifaceted journey of building successful businesses that deliver significant social impact. \nWith a track record of successful bootstrapping a consulting firm\, scaling it to a national firm\, and more recently launching a high-growth SaaS company\, Sheri brings a wealth of experience to the table. \nHer talk will cover the ins and outs of raising $2.5 million from venture capitalists and angel investors\, to establishing a global partnership with Microsoft. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from a seasoned entrepreneur who has navigated the full spectrum of business growth and innovation. \n*************** \nFor more than 20 years\, Sheri Chaney Jones has worked alongside foundation\, non-profit\, and government leaders to help them use data to solve complex social problems. An author\, professor\, and internationally recognized expert\, Sheri believes in data\, metrics\, and accountability. \nAfter a 10-year career in government evaluating the impact of public funding\, Sheri founded Measurement Resources Company in 2010. Now a national firm\, Measurement Resources increases the capacity of non-profit and government sector organizations through high-performance practices and data-driven insights. \nIn 2018\, Sheri launched SureImpact to automate and simplify the process of collecting and sharing outcomes and impact data. Sheri is a thought leader on public sector evaluation and applied organizational research. \nShe is the author of Impact & Excellence: Data-Driven Strategies for Aligning Mission\, Culture\, and Performance in Nonprofit and Government Organizations (Jossey Bass\, 2014).\nSheri is passionate about women’s equity and the advancement of girls. She is a Past President of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Columbus Chapter and a Commissioner for the Columbus Women’s Commission for the Mayor’s Office. \nSheri earned her Master of Arts degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Central Michigan University and her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from The Ohio State University. \nSheri\, her husband Matt\, and their four children live in Columbus. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this TIGER Tale is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Sheri \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-10-02 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/from-foundation-to-flight-the-evolution-of-a-tech-enterprise/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Headshot-Sheri-Chaney-Jones-TIGER-Tale-Graphic-100224.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171139 CREATED:20240824T152246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240824T152246Z UID:10000357-1728646200-1728651600@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Unleashing the Power of Generative AI: Navigating the Future of Programming DESCRIPTION:Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION: \n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFri 10/11/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Chris Slee\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nUnleashing the Power of Generative AI: Navigating the Future of Programming is a concise yet insightful talk that demystifies generative AI for a diverse audience. \nCome explore the transformation of AI from simple tools to systems capable of learning and creating like humans. \nDiscover how AI is working with\, and in place of\, software developers\, reshaping the way we write code\, manage projects\, automating routine tasks\, and driving efficiency in software delivery. Learn about new tools in AI software development\, automated maintenance\, and data analysis\, crucial for navigating this technological shift. Envision a future where complex software and AI systems work alongside humans\, creating dynamic\, innovative solutions. \nThis is Talk #3 in Chris Slee‘s Unleashing the Power of Generative AI: Navigating the Future series. \nChris will cover the latest agentic frameworks and tools that developers can use now and how the craft of software development will be changed in the near future. \nTo watch Chris’s previous talks in this series\, click here: \nTalk #1: Unleashing the Power of Generative AI: Navigating the Future of Work \nTalk #2: Unleashing the Power of Generative AI: Navigating the Future of Labor \n*************** \nProfessional Bio\, in Chris Slee‘s own words: \nHi 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. \nWhen I speak about technology\, I like to keep it accurate and relatable. \nI share stories and insights that matter to tech enthusiasts and anyone interested in how technology intersects with our daily lives and our work. \nIt’s about making sense of tech and making it understandable. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Chris \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-10-11 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/unleashing-the-power-of-generative-ai-navigating-the-future-of-programming/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Headshot-Christopher-Slee-TIGER-Talk-Graphics-101124.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171139 CREATED:20240809T023612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T191236Z UID:10000355-1729251000-1729256400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:The State of Venture in Ohio ® - 2024 DESCRIPTION:FRIDAY 10/18/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nInnovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION: \n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054 \nBe ready to interact with our featured presenter\, Lindsay Karas Stencel\, and your fellow participants. \nAnd\, please arrive at 11:30 am. Enjoy lunch. Mingle. Make new friends! \nThis is the 2024 edition of Lindsay Karas Stencel’s annual talk on The State of Venture in Ohio ®. \n.For the 7th year in a row\, Lindsay will walk attendees through the status of VC funding in Ohio\, discussing new venture fund formation\, large exits\, and investments and places where the state can continue to develop and grow. She will weave in some pop culture references\, leave plenty of time for Q&A\, and definitely keep the FUN in FUND. \n*************** \nLindsay Karas Stencel is a Partner in the New Ventures practice at the law firm of Thompson Hine and chairs the firm’s fund formation subgroup. She advises entrepreneurs\, investors and fund managers on venture capital and startup matters\, venture capital fund formation\, mergers and acquisitions\, corporate finance\, federal and state securities filings and compliance\, including public and private securities offerings\, and corporate organization and governance matters. \nPrior to joining Thompson Hine\, Lindsay served as a Partner and Chief Legal Counsel at a Midwest-focused venture capital firm that invests in pre-seed\, seed early stage and growth stage technology companies serving several industries. There\, her efforts primarily focused on deal structuring\, portfolio management\, limited partner relations\, fundraising and exit transactions. \nSimultaneously\, she ran her own private practice representing emerging and diverse venture fund managers across the country\, startup clients and founders\, investors\, and small businesses\, assisting with venture fund formation and strategy\, strategic deal formation\, unique deal structuring and other corporate legal matters. \nShe also acquired significant experience while serving as Chief Operating Officer and Fund Manager\, and subsequently Chief Investment Officer\, Chief Legal Officer\, and Managing Partner for a venture development organization in upstate New York\, where she led that firm to have one of the most active seed funds in the country and spearheaded the formation and development of the largest seed fund in the history of the area. \nLindsay’s unique blend of legal\, fundraising and operational experience as a founder and venture capitalist provides her with the ability to acutely understand the issues facing her venture and startup clients. She understands firsthand the matters most important to her clients and can creatively solve problems and efficiently design solutions to rapidly close transactions for investors and entrepreneurs alike. \nLindsay teaches “Venture Capital and Dealmaking” at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law\, where she also frequently guest lectures on contract drafting and preferred securities issuances. Lindsay is a national speaker on topics of women and diversity and inclusion in finance\, venture capital\, venture capital deal structuring and startup investing. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nEvent Timeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch and socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to fellow participants \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Lindsay \n1:00 pm – Wrap \n[expire-content date=”2024-10-18 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/the-state-of-venture-in-ohio-2024/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Headshot-Lindsay-Karas-Stencel-TIGER-Graphic-101824.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171139 CREATED:20240928T195820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T030842Z UID:10000360-1729855800-1729861200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Rev1 Ventures' Signature Programs for Entrepreneurs DESCRIPTION:Learn\, Meet\, and Enjoy at:\n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFri 10/25\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm\nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Rev1’s Alicia Oddi\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nJoin us for this TIGER Talk to learn about Rev1 Ventures‘ TWO signature programs for entrepreneurs: \n\nConcept to Customer Bootcamp: 3-Day experiential program to rapidly validate market assumptions. Gain direct feedback from your target customer segments.\nCustomer to Capital Accelerator: 14-Week comprehensive program that helps startups move their businesses forward. Once you’ve validated your market\, it is time to grow and scale!\n\n*************** \nOur speaker\, Alicia Oddi\, Rev1’s Managing Director of Entrepreneur Programs\, leads the strategy\, engagement\, and adoption of its venture studio program. This program provides a framework that gives entrepreneurs the support and services they need when they need it. \nAlicia and her team manage pipeline development and client intake\, and produce and manage resources that provide the training\, tools\, and connections that directly impact entrepreneurs and help them de-risk and grow their companies. Alicia invites feedback from entrepreneurs to make the Rev1 venture studio more responsive as entrepreneurs’ needs change. \nAlicia fully embraces Rev1’s belief that diverse leaders produce stronger companies. Through her leadership\, Rev1 has developed programs to support diverse entrepreneurs and some of the distinct challenges they face when starting and scaling a high growth company\, including the Grow to Scale mentor program and the DEI Grant Fund. \nPrior to joining Rev1\, Alicia managed programs in the non-profit arts sector\, and has 25 years of experience in developing and executing mission-driven programs that have a positive impact on clients and the community. \nAlicia has a BA in Art History and an MA in Arts Policy and Administration from The Ohio State University. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this TIGER Talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Alicia \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-10-25 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/rev1-ventures-signature-programs-for-entrepreneurs/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Headshot-Alicia-Oddi-TIGER-Graphic-102524-Rachels-High-Res-Save-100824-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171139 CREATED:20241005T183004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T220730Z UID:10000362-1730460600-1730466000@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Unlocking SBA Lending Opportunities for Small Businesses DESCRIPTION:Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION: \n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFri 11/1/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Jordan Campbell\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nJoin Jordan Campbell of Huntington National Bank for this insightful TIGER Talk. Jordan will explore how SBA (Small Business Administration) lending programs can empower small businesses to access the capital they need for growth and sustainability. \nWhether you’re a new business or you’re looking to expand your operations\, this event will provide valuable insights into the various SBA loan programs\, including:\n– **7(a) Loan Program**: Ideal for businesses needing working capital\, purchasing equipment\, or refinancing debt.\n– **504 Loan Program**: Tailored for businesses seeking to buy or improve real estate and other fixed assets.\n– **Microloan Program**: Designed for startups and small businesses needing smaller loans to launch or grow. \nJordan and other experts in SBA lending will guide you through eligibility requirements\, application processes\, and the best strategies to secure financing. You’ll leave equipped with knowledge on how to leverage these programs to fuel your business ambitions. \nWho Should Attend: Entrepreneurs\, small business owners\, financial planners\, and anyone interested in learning how to utilize SBA lending options to foster business growth. \nKey Takeaways:\n– How to identify which SBA loan program is best for your business\n– Tips for preparing a successful loan application\n– Understanding SBA loan guarantees and how they impact financing options\n– Real-life case studies of businesses that have successfully leveraged SBA loans \n*************** \nOur speaker\, Jordan Campbell\, began her career at Huntington in 2016 as a relationship banker at the German Village\, OH branch. She then moved into business banking as a treasury management advisor\, supporting the Central and Southern\, OH branches. In 2019 she joined the Dedicated Business Relationship Manager team and managed a portfolio of 200 business banking clients in the Cincinnati area. \nShe transitioned to a Business Development Officer in Central\, OH working to find new business banking clients to bring to Huntington Bank and most recently has become an SBA Product Specialist focusing on SBA lending for Central\, OH business owners. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Jordan \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-11-01 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/unlocking-sba-lending-opportunities-for-small-businesses/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Headshot-Jordan-Campbell-TIGER-Graphic-110124-by-Rachel-on-101524.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171139 CREATED:20240817T144545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240817T144545Z UID:10000356-1730885400-1730894400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Powerful Presentations Workshop DESCRIPTION:NEW LOCATION: \n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nSPECIAL TIME:\nWed 11/6\, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm\nBe ready to interact with our workshop leader\, Kaylyn Bass\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 9:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nThis workshop will introduce public speaking tips\, identify some common habits of speakers\, and instruct participants in improving their own speaking skills.\nThis is a supportive environment for constructive criticism. All participants will have a chance to present a short speech (under 6 minutes) and receive meaningful feedback on vocal quality\, physical presentation\, speech content\, and overall confidence. They will receive both written and verbal feedback on strengths and areas for improvement. \nWHAT TO BRING: \nA presentation in progress: this can be an elevator pitch\, a speech to debut a new product or service at a conference\, a proposal for potential investors\, etc. \nAn open mind: You will receive constructive feedback from the workshop leader- and\, if applicable\, other participants- about the strengths of the presentation and areas for improvement. \nQUESTIONS TO ASK: \nWhat words can I use to best represent the voice of my brand? \nWhat am I supposed to do with my hands when I’m speaking to a crowd? \nWhat speaking habits do I have that make me seem nervous or confident? \nHow can I incorporate visual aids into my presentations? \nHow can I become a better presenter? \n*************** \nOur workshop leader\, Kaylyn Bass\, specializes in helping people to find and amplify their voices. She is the Content Strategist at Buckeye Innovation\, where she thinks strategically about how to present information that highlights the strengths of clients. \nKaylyn is also the Head Coach of the Brecksville-Broadview Heights Speech and Debate Team. In this position\, she guides students in grades 6-12 in researching\, writing\, presenting\, and defending their ideas. She has coached four State Champions since 2019\, and has received her First Diamond Award from the National Speech and Debate Association. \nKaylyn has a BA in Communication from Hiram College and a M. Ed in Adult Learning and Development from Cleveland State University. She has been judging competitive speech and debate since 2010\, and has taught college Public Speaking courses to incarcerated students at prisons in the Greater Cleveland area. She still finds the middle schoolers to be a tougher crowd. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this TIGER Talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n9:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n9:55 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n10:05 pm – Hand-off to Kaylyn \n12:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-11-06 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/powerful-presentations-workshop/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Tools Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Headshot-Kaylyn-Bass-TIGER-Tools-110624.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171139 CREATED:20241005T220533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241005T220533Z UID:10000363-1731497400-1731502800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:The Web3 Vision: Building a Collaborative Future for Businesses and Customers DESCRIPTION:Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION: \n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nWed 11/13/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Shaun Pannell\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nTake your business into the future with Web3 technologies. \nIn this TIGER Talk\, Shaun Pannell will cover:\n– How decentralized systems\, blockchain\, and digital assets work\n– Tools and methods that businesses and customers can use to collaborate like never before\n– Transforming traditional business models with Web3\n– Real-world examples of innovative strategies\n– Creating new opportunities for shared success \nExplore how Web3 can open doors to a future of product innovation and win-win business opportunities! \n*************** \nShaun Pannell is a marketing\, business development\, and technology professional at the law firm Vorys\, Sater\, Seymour and Pease LLP. \nHis proficiency in leveraging digital marketing techniques\, creative design\, data analytics\, and data visualization has consistently driven tangible business growth. Shaun’s passion for exploring emerging technologies and their potential impact across diverse sectors is a testament to his forward-thinking approach. \nShaun’s understanding of innovative technologies and their transformative potential is evident through his certifications in blockchain\, digital assets\, and product management. This knowledge equips him to navigate today’s evolving business landscape with confidence and adaptability. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Shaun \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-11-13 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/the-web3-vision-building-a-collaborative-future-for-businesses-and-customers/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Headshot-Shaun-Pannell-TIGER-Graphic-111324-even-less-pixels.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171139 CREATED:20250203T161632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T162824Z UID:10000375-1731520800-1731528000@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:So You Want To ... Buy a Business? DESCRIPTION:NEW! EVENING EVENT\nWED 11/13/24\, 6:00 – 8:00 pm \nInnovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION: \n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nBe ready to interact with our panel members & your fellow participants. Enjoy light bites & making new connections\, starting at 6:00 pm. \n“So You Want To … ?” is a new event series designed especially for people with an interest in exploring new professional opportunities\, including new gigs\, new side hustles\, investor roles\, board roles\, or or any other innovative new pathways. \nEach event will focus on one potential pathway that attendees may be curious about\, with the focus especially on roles that involve technology\, innovation\, entrepreneurship\, business investment\, and other avenues to business ownership. \nThis is the FIRST event in this new series and its specific theme is:\n“So You Want to … Buy a Business.” \nMaybe you have a friend who’s interested in best practices for finding a great existing business that could be acquired and then acquiring it?\nIf so\, do them a favor and forward this email to them!\n***************\nPanel Moderator:\nMichael Butler\, Senior Director at Columbus-based Footprint Capital. Michael is also a Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA)\, Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and has deep experience as a venture capitalist.\nPanelists:\nJordan Campbell\, VP & SBA Product Specialist Senior at Huntington National Bank. Jordan has deep experience helping prospective business owners buy existing businesses thru the smart deployment of borrowed capital.\nMatt Starkey\, CEO of CRDN of Greater Columbus\, a franchisee of a network of disaster restoration companies in the US\, Canada\, and the UK. Also\, Managing Partner of Union Station Capital Partners.\nRyan J. Vonderbrink\, Chief ‘Treat’ Officer and Owner of Barkley HQ. Barkley HQ is business management platform that enables Pet Grooming businesses to be more efficient in their business operations\, creating more enterprise value.\n*************** \nThis event is FREE\, but please register to help plan food quantities and the right number of seats.\nTimeline:\n6:00 – Light Bites / Informal Connecting\n6:30 – Panel Discussion Begins\n7:30 – 7:40 – Panel Ends & Connecting Resumes\n8:00 – Event Concludes\nThis event has passed so registration is closed. URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/so-you-want-to-buy-a-business/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:So You Want To ... ? ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SYWT-Event-Graphic-Butler-et-al-111324-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171139 CREATED:20240911T022025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T160856Z UID:10000359-1732102200-1732107600@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Ordinary\, But Extra - How Seemingly Little Things Make A Big Difference in Business DESCRIPTION:Join us at:\n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nBe ready to interact with our workshop leader\, Neal Bell\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nTo the untrained eye\, there is very little difference between the business that is spinning its wheels and one that is making steady progress towards its longer-term goals. Similar to physical fitness\, organizational fitness requires businesses to honor a few basic truths day in and day out. \nOur workshop leader\, Neal Bell\, will share how businesses can use the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to preserve time and energy for long-term planning\, translating those plans into small daily steps that advance them toward their long-term goals. \nAttending this TIGER Tools Workshop will help you understand the difference between being ordinary and extraordinary\, and take your organization to a higher level. \n*************** \nAn entrepreneur since 1999\, Neal Bell has learned a great deal about what works (and what doesn’t) when it comes to running businesses. He holds a degree in Accounting and an MBA (both from The Ohio State University)\, but it is his real-world operating experience that Neal wants to share with today’s business leaders. \nIn his early years as an entrepreneur\, Neal fell into the trap of thinking he had to do everything himself\, and inventing every business process from scratch. Experience eventually taught him otherwise\, and he wants to save you some of the aggravation that he experienced. \nNeal discovered EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) in the early 2000s\, and immediately recognized it for the game-changer that it is for the entrepreneurial community. \nNeal is now a Professional EOS Implementer\, helping entrepreneurs and their leadership teams get more out of their businesses by implementing EOS tools and disciplines. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this TIGER Tools Workshop is FREE \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Neal \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/ordinary-but-extra-how-seemingly-little-things-make-a-big-difference-in-business/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Tools Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Headshot-Neal-Bell-High-Res-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171139 CREATED:20240928T231920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T161138Z UID:10000361-1733311800-1733317200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Resilience in Action: Turning Stress into Strength through Emotional Mastery DESCRIPTION:Part of the TIGER Events “Healthy Habits for Innovators” Series — in collaboration with Healthy New Albany\nSPECIAL LOCATION: Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany\, 150 W. Main St.\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nWednesday 12/4\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm\nBe ready to interact with our workshop leader\, Dr. Sandra Solano\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nOur perception of stress stems from our past experiences and how we define what matters most\, influencing our responses to protect and achieve those values. \nChanging from a stress reaction to a more masterful response is a trainable skill! \nIn this interactive TIGER Tools Workshop\, based on 30 years of peer-reviewed research\, you’ll discover how your body instinctively and automatically reacts to stressors\, how to recognize\, interrupt\, and reprogram these emotional reactions\, and how to create a plan to change your stress reaction to a more effective and optimal response. \nThis session offers big benefits for hard-charging business innovators\, including startup founders\, tech creators\, goal-chasers\, and those in many other stressful business roles! \n*************** \nOur workshop leader\, Dr. Sandra Solano\, MD\, MS\, is originally from Bogota\, Colombia. She is a healthcare professional with 30 years of experience as a healthcare executive and consultant. \nDr. Solano practices in New Albany where she promotes integrative health and wellness\, merging her extensive background in public health with holistic approaches to empower individuals\, teams\, and organizations to manage stress\, conflict\, and challenges through emotional self-regulation. \nAs a certified HeartMath master trainer\, Dr. Solano has coached and trained community leaders\, professionals\, and executives of Fortune 500 companies\, social services organizations\, and some of the largest healthcare systems in the United States. \nTo learn more about Dr. Solano’s practice\, go to https://www.integro-restore.com \nFor a free consultation for your personal or organizational needs\, please go to https://www.integro-restore.com/heartmath-resilience-advantagetm/ \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this TIGER Tools Workshop is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Dr. Solano \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \nThis event has passed so registration is closed. URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/resilience-in-action-turning-stress-into-strength-through-emotional-mastery/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Headshot-Sandra-Solano-High-Res-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171139 CREATED:20241205T140006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T212958Z UID:10000364-1733389200-1733398200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Expert Office Hours: December 5 DESCRIPTION:Meet 1-on-1 w/ the Experts you need –\n100% VIRTUAL Format \nInnovate New Albany created Expert 😎 Office Hours to make it easy for business owners & aspiring entrepreneurs to get the answers they need. \nPlease set all your appointments by 12 Noon\, Weds 12/4/24.\nWe will end registrations at Noon\, so our Experts can plan their Thursday schedules.\nSTEPS\n1. Review our roster of Experts\n2. For each Expert you choose\, click link below the Expert’s name to schedule appointment\n3. Make individual appointments w/ the Experts you need – just ONE – or up to FIVE\n4. You’ll receive an email & a calendar invitation – w/ a Zoom link for each appointment\n5. Thurs Dec. 5: at time of each appointment\, click on Zoom link to meet w/ your selected Expert \nQuestions? Email Neil Collins: neil@InnovateNewAlbany.org \n  \nSchedule up to FIVE 30-minute meeting(s) below:\nRyan Steele | Porter Wright\nStartup & Emerging Business Law\nAt Porter Wright\, Ryan Steele helps early stage entrepreneurs choose optimal business structures and complete the documentation needed to establish their business foundation\, grow and expand\, and ultimately exit on their own favorable terms. \nRyan also handles corporate contractual matters to bring mergers\, acquisitions\, financing\, startup operations\, and other general business transactions to fruition. Combining business operations knowledge with legal acumen\, Ryan efficiently executes complex business contracts so that rapidly growing companies\, business owners and early stage entrepreneurs can cost-effectively achieve their growth goals. \nRyan also brings great business savvy to his client relationships. Having managed an office of over 100 people\, Ryan can apply his first-hand knowledge of everyday business functions including project management\, employee management\, and independent contracting\, providing practical counsel to fast-growing entities so they can overcome challenges and achieve their business goals. \nGreat Questions for Ryan: \n\nIncorporating Your New Business – What forms are possible and the pros/cons of each\nCapital Tables – How to structure company ownership to ensure achieving my long term goals?\nBusiness Operating Agreements – What are these and when does my business need one?\nLiability – How do I protect myself and my business?\nWritten Contracts – When and why should my business use them?\nRegulation & Red Tape – What docs must I file to comply with laws/rules for my industry?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Ryan.\nBrad Griffith | Buckeye Innovation\nWeb Strategy & Engineering\nBrad Griffith is President of Buckeye Innovation\, the web strategy and engineering agency he started in 2009. Prior to starting Buckeye Innovation\, Brad spent several years consulting and developing web applications in-house for a variety of companies including JPMorgan Chase\, QUALCOMM\, and the Go Big Network. Brad earned his Masters in Business Administration after completing his Bachelor’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering with honors\, both at The Ohio State University. \nHe has more than 20 years of web development experience and has worked from coast to coast with small and large companies\, educational institutions\, non-profit organizations and government agencies to build innovative web solutions. \nGreat questions for Brad:\n\nWhat is the best way to get my website started?\nHow do I start planning an application for my business?\nHow can I improve my site for better SEO?\nWhat different ways can I start building my company’s brand?\nHow can I refresh or redesign my website?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Brad.\n  \nRon Savoia | Stratus Innovations Group\, LLC\nIT Consulting\, Azure PaaS Application Development\nRon Savoia has over 30 years of experience in IT consulting\, starting with his first engagement with CompuServe in 1993 to help with their migration to WindowsNT and SQL Server for their new Email platform. He used this experience to join Microsoft’s new Enterprise Consulting Team\, Microsoft Consulting Services (MCS)\, where he worked Nationwide\, Limited and JPMC (BankOne at the time)\, and eventually running MCS’ Central Region Financial Services practice. He spent the last 3 years in MCS incubating the professional services needed to deploy the Microsoft offering that eventually became Office 365 and Azure. \nRon continued the focus on Cloud Services when he founded Stratus Innovations Group in 2010\, working with local and global organizations to help develop their Cloud strategies\, including Nationwide Childrens Hospital and Cardinal Health. Stratus Innovations Group now has a global reach of reach of working with Enterprise and Mid-Market companies in deploying Cloud Services for their IT infrastructure and line-of-business applications\, including Ceridian\, MKS/Spectra-Physics\, Hexagon\, PowerGrid Services\, OrthopedicONE\, BroadStreet Partners\, and The Energy Cooperative. \nStratus Innovations Group’s vision is to become a software platform startup\, where they recently released IT-Gig.com\, which is a platform specifically for IT Service Providers. \nGreat questions for Ron:\n\nWhat is the best way to get your first IT services customer?\nWhy do customers utilize IT contractors vs using FTEs?\nIs it possible to have an IT contracting side-job while having a full-time job?\nWhat is the difference between Azure and AWS from a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) applications\, and why would you use one over the other?\nHow do you differentiate the IT services you provide vs the many other providers in the market?\nHow do you scale/grow a sole proprietor IT Services organization?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Ron.\nBrian Thomas | Impact-Social\nGo-to-Market Strategy & Execution\nFor the past 12 years\, Brian has implemented go-to-market strategies for small businesses and startups. He has assisted small businesses across numerous sectors in identifying\, developing\, and implementing growth strategies. From local beverage distribution\, to international commodity markets\, and IoT to Web3\, businesses have used these go-to-market systems to find success or pivot into a welcoming niche. Whether it’s growing a social media page to 1 million followers\, building a local customer base to 50+ customers\, or reaching into international markets to diversify importers\, the fundamentals of market-fit\, sales\, and marketing are the foundation for any business to grow. At Impact Social\, our business is to accelerate your business. \n  \n  \n  \nGreat questions for Brian:\n\nWho will buy my product or service?\nHow do I price my product or service?\nWhat is the most effective distribution channel to reach my market?\nHow do I sell my product or service?\nWhy have my sales plateaued?\nWhat systems do I put into place to grow my business?\n\nClick here schedule 30 minutes with Brian.\nSusan Fortner | BPR International\nPublic Relations & Marketing\nSusan Fortner has 20+ years of experience in public relations and marketing. Her firm BPR International manages accounts throughout the country specializing in health care\, talent\, banking\, and packaged and soft goods. In addition the firm is recognized as a broker/partner with QVC\, HSN\, and Evine shopping networks. \nFortner has won awards and sits on the accreditation board to advance candidates in the Accreditation in Public Relations process. In 2013 Susan received special honors for her work in crisis management. \n  \n  \n  \nGreat questions for Susan:\n\nHow can I promote my company on a limited budget?\nHow do I set Marketing & PR budgets that are sufficient to drive results?\nWhat simple steps can I take to improve my social media visibility rapidly?\nWhich charities\, like-minded businesses\, and complementary companies should I partner with?\nHow do I create and execute events that will differentiate my business in a crowded market?\nHow can I get my products featured on shopping channels like QVC and HSN?\n\nClick here schedule 30 minutes with Susan.\n\nKevin Hammond | Ohio SBDC\nBusiness Management Advice\nKevin Hammond has been a business management consultant for 13 years\, mostly focused on small businesses and start-ups. Kevin has been on the SBDC team for almost ten years as a consultant. Prior to consulting\, Kevin was in financial services at Chase Manhattan. Kevin has an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Ohio Dominican University and an MBA from Capital University. \nThe Ohio SBDC is part of America’s SBDC national network comprised of over 1000 Centers across the U.S. including 28 in Ohio. The Ohio SBDC Network provides one-on-one advising\, by Certified Business Advisors\, at no cost and conduct no or low cost business training. \nGreat questions for Kevin:\n\nI have a business idea. What is my next step?\nHow do I market my services and products?\nHow can I take my business to the next level?\nHow and where can I get money for my business?\nHow do I keep track of my financial records and assure I’m tax compliant?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Kevin.\n\nPlease note: If you register and then don’t attend\, your time slot will go unfilled\, potentially preventing other business owners from accessing the expert advice they need. If you need to cancel your appointment\, please email Neil Collins at info@InnovateNewAlbany.org . URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/expert-office-hours-december-5/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:Expert Office Hours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/EOH-Brady-Bunch-120524-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T233000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171139 CREATED:20241206T213007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T213248Z UID:10000365-1733475600-1733527800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Expert Office Hours: December 6\, 2024 DESCRIPTION:Meet 1-on-1 w/ the Experts you need.\n100% VIRTUAL Format \nPlease set all your appointments by 8 pm\, Thurs 12/5/24.\nSTEPS\n1. Review our roster of Experts\, below\n2. Click on the link below the Expert’s name to schedule an appointment\n3. Make individual appointments w/ the experts you need – just ONE – or\, up to a maximum of FIVE\n4. You’ll receive an email & a calendar invitation – w/ a Zoom link for each appointment\n5. Thurs Dec. 5: at time of each appointment\, click on Zoom link to meet w/ your selected Expert \nNOTES\n1. For most of you\, a personal computer will be the best means to access your Expert meetings via Zoom; no need to download software \n2. Questions? Email Neil Collins at “neil@InnovateNewAlbany.org” \n  \nSchedule up to FIVE 30-minute meeting(s) below:\nRoberto Tosti | Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP\nTax\, Fund Formation\nRoberto is an associate in the firm’s Corporate Department serving clients in the areas of tax and securities. He focuses his practice on U.S. federal income taxation\, including corporate taxation\, partnership taxation\, and the taxation of international transactions. \n\n\nGreat questions for Roberto: \n\nHow do I legally raise capital\, and what does that process look like?\nWhat kind of entity should I form for my new venture?\nWhat corporate governance documents do I need for my business and how will they protect me?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Roberto.\n\nBrett Rosenstein | Build Accounting\nAccounting and Taxes for Startups\n \nWith 15 years of experience in the accounting industry\, Brett is a highly skilled Certified Public Accountant dedicated to helping tech startups and SaaS businesses navigate the complexities of accounting and taxes. \nBrett previously worked for Plante and Moran\, a large public accounting firm in downtown Columbus. Having the entrepreneur “bug”\, Brett started Build Accounting in 2019. Over the years\, Build Accounting has grown to a team of five and today provides tax filing\, accounting\, and advisory services for tech startups and SaaS business. Build Accounting’s mission is to make the accounting and tax process as easy\, simple\, and headache-free for founders as possible. Build uses cloud-based accounting systems and current technologies to help founders understand their numbers and make informed decisions that will benefit their company. \nDuring the day\, Brett can be found working out of the Innovate New Albany offices. While\, in his free time he enjoys running\, spending time with his wife and daughter\, and trying new pizza places around Columbus. Between 2011 and 2013\, he tried 100+ pizza places in the Columbus area. \nGreat questions for Brett:\n\nWhat is the best entity structure for my business?\nWhat are the tax compliance requirements that I should be aware of?\nWhat are the bare minimum OR best practice accounting and tax requirements I should be taking to ensure I stay out of trouble with the IRS.\nHow can I ensure I am picking up all available deductions for my business?\nWhat else should I know about that I may not be thinking about when it comes to the accounting and taxes for my business?\n\nClick here schedule 30 minutes with Brett.\nMegan Neff | Rev1 Ventures\nVenture Development\nMegan is a driven professional with a primary focus on guiding Life Sciences entrepreneurs and founding teams from concept to product-market fit\, funding and capital plans\, business growth strategy\, and ultimately scale and exit. \nHer experience and vigorous thinking\, as well as her strategic development and execution expertise\, have enabled success of internal and external stakeholders in the healthcare industry. \nShe holds a bachelor’s degree\, Strategic Communications from The Ohio State University and is pursuing a Master’s in Business Administration with a concentration in Business Ventures and Entrepreneurship from Ohio University. \nGreat questions for Megan:\n\nI have an idea for a high-growth startup; can Rev1 help me determine if it’s\nworth pursuing?\nI’ve launched a startup; can Rev1 help me get funding to grow it?\nWhat other resources does Rev1 offer to help entrepreneurs?\nHow does an entrepreneur get started with Rev1?\nI see that Rev1 works in corporate innovation; how can I learn more?\nCan you help me with my Life Science product ideas?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Megan.\n\nLora Brown | Bookkeeping Simplified By Lora\nBookkeeper/Quickbooks Online Pro\nLora Brown has over 25 years experience with QuickBooks and Bookkeeping. She offers professional bookkeeping services anywhere in the United States. Her company is called Bookkeeping Simplified By Lora. She is also a QuickBooks Online Pro Advisor. Lora has a Bachelor of Science from Ohio University. \nBookkeeping Simplified By Lora’s mission is to partner with small business owners and take the stress off of their company by taking care of the financial aspects so they can focus on what is most important – growing their business! Building relationships with clients is extremely important in this industry. She will always have your financial health up to date and accurate. \nGreat questions for Lora:\n\nI don’t have time to keep track of my expenses; can you get/keep them organized?\nWhat range of services does a Bookkeeper provide?\nWhat’s the best QuickBooks Online (QBO) Subscription for my business?\nWhat great new features have been added to QBO?\nCan I convert my QuickBooks Desktop version to QBO?\nHow do I manually upload bank transactions to QBO if the bank connection is not working?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Lora.\nSatish Albert | E2 Infosystems\nCustom Software & App Development\n \nSatish Albert is Founder & CEO of E2 Infosystems. Satish offers a unique combination of experiences: enterprise software development and practical entrepreneurial a\, the latter gained while bootstrapping and then selling his own successful SaaS startup. Satish has an advanced degree in computer science and deep experience leading development teams at premier tech companies including: AT&T\, Lucent Technologies (Bell Labs)\, and Docomo Intertouch. \n\n\n\nSatish launched E2 Infosystems to help emerging and scaling companies by engineering software solutions that meet their unique needs. \n  \nE2 Infosystems has developed software and mobile applications serving: \n\nSaaS startups\nHealthcare & Assisted Living businesses\nTravel\, Manufacturing and Enterprise Legacy Systems\n\nGreat questions for Satish:\n\nHow do I turn my idea into a software product or application?\nWhat factors influence the price of software or app development?\nWhat are the latest trends or best practices in software/nas/content/live/innovatena development?\nHow can I make sure my software or app is built to grow as my business grows?\nWhat’s a realistic timeline & what milestones can I expect when developing my products?\n\n\n\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Satish.\n  \n\nPlease note: If you register and then don’t attend\, your time slot will go unfilled\, potentially preventing other business owners from accessing the expert advice they need. If you can’t keep your appointment\, please email Neil Collins at info@InnovateNewAlbany.org . URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/expert-office-hours-december-6-2024/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:Expert Office Hours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1208851254568425-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171139 CREATED:20241211T163028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T205012Z UID:10000366-1733916600-1733922000@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Top 5 HR Mistakes + How To Avoid Them DESCRIPTION:Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION:\n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nWed 12/11/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our speaker\, Jennifer Meek\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nThey say ‘more people\, more problems.’ \nAin’t that the truth? That’s where Jennifer Meek\, comes in! \nPlease join Jennifer for this TIGER Talk as she breaks down the 5 biggest HR mistakes that startups just can’t afford to make. DO NOT miss this one! \n*************** \nJennifer Meek is the CHRO of Book+Street. \nBook+Street’s People Solutions experts support your business so you don’t make costly mistakes that could impact your team. From generalist human resource needs to specialty areas such as compensation benchmarking\, benefits administration\, staffing plans and recruitment\, Book+Street’s People Solutions team will support your company’s biggest line item: your people! \nJennifer is a result-driven executive\, guiding leaders in laying the foundational work of their talent strategy. Going beyond the everyday Human Resources issues\, she aligns people strategy with the overall goals and objectives of an organization. This intentional and authentic approach leads to identifying areas where an organization can continue to develop and thrive. \nHer vast experience in the talent solutions arena also makes her a sought out subject matter expert. She is knowledgeable in C-Suite issues that impact workplace culture\, team dynamics\, and internal communications strategies. A dedicated and passionate leader\, Jennifer can provide personalized service\, create meaningful and lasting relationships\, and achieve profitable results. \nPrior to Book+Street\, Jen had 25 years of senior leadership experience\, including serving 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. \nAdditionally\, Jen was the President\, CEO\, and member of the Board of Directors of an HR consulting organization for 12 years. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Jennifer \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n  \nThis event has passed so registration is closed. URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/top-5-hr-mistakes-how-to-avoid-them/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Headshot-Jennifer-Meek-TIGER-Talk-Graphic-121124-scaled-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR