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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134837 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 \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:20260403T134837 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:20260403T134837 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:20260403T134837 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:20260403T134837 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:20260403T134837 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:20260403T134837 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:20260403T134837 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:20260403T134837 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:20260403T134837 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:20260403T134837 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:20260403T134837 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:20260403T134837 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:20260403T134837 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134837 CREATED:20241212T213356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T213624Z UID:10000367-1733994000-1734003000@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Expert Office Hours: December 12\, 2024 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 12/11/24.\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 SIX\n4. You’ll receive an email & a calendar invitation – w/ a Zoom link for each appointment\n5. Thurs Dec. 12: 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:\nTushar Kulkarni | Big Kitty Labs\nSoftware Solutions to Meet Your Needs\nTushar has over 25 years of experience managing small to large-scale projects & teams\n& delivering innovative tech solutions. Tushar founded Big Kitty Labs to pursue his passion for innovative tech solutions and bringing them to different domains. Under Tushar’s\nleadership\, Big Kitty Labs has successfully designed & delivered 200+ software systems in domains ranging from the government sector\, healthcare\, education\, automative\, aviation\, agtech and sports. \n\nGreat questions for Tushar:\n\nWhat were the initial challenges one faces when starting their tech company\, and how can one overcome them?\nHow does one validate their tech idea or solution in the market before diving into development?\nWhat were the key steps that one can take to build a talented and cohesive tech team\nWhat strategies can one employ to market and promote your tech product or solution\nCan you share any lessons learned or mistakes made during the early stages of your tech venture?\nHow does one navigate the competitive landscape and differentiate your tech product from existing solutions?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Tushar.\nJR Kunkle | Kunkle Consulting\nIT Security\, Regulations\, and Frameworks\nJR has knowledge of both IT and business with 20+ years of in-depth IT experience\, primarily in IT management\, Project Management\, Consulting\, and IT Risk and Assurance. His current primary area of focus is Cybersecurity and of course Artificial Intelligence (AI). \nIndustry experience includes: Manufacturing\, Retail\, Industrials\, Financials\, Utilities\, and Governments. Recently\, he’s been working with Healthcare\, FinTechs\, and E-Commerce companies (Cloud applications). \nJR has a Masters Degree in MIS & Finance (University of Dayton) and a Bachelor Degree in Accounting and Economics (Wittenberg University). In addition\, the Certified Information Systems Auditor (“CISA”) certification was obtained. He developed the syllabus and has been an adjunct instructor at Wright State University for graduate level Accounting Classes.\nPassionate about life\, business\, and information technology. Of course\, none of this means anything without his role as a father to his son. \nGreat questions for JR:\n\nWhat is considered reasonable security for small and medium sized businesses?\nHow do I know my business information is protected?\nWhat IT regulations and laws apply to my business?\nWhat IT frameworks can help protect the information and my business?\nWhat is an IT Audit?\nWhat is Ransomware and could it happen to my business?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with JR.\nSusan Fortner | BPR International\nPublic Relations & Marketing\nSusan Fortner has 20+ years of experience in public relations and marketing. Her firm BPR International manages accounts throughout the country specializing in health care\, talent\, banking\, and packaged and soft goods. In addition the firm is recognized as a broker/partner with QVC\, HSN\, and Evine shopping networks. \nFortner has won awards and sits on the accreditation board to advance candidates in the Accreditation in Public Relations process. In 2013 Susan received special honors for her work in crisis management. \nGreat questions for Susan:\n\nHow can I promote my company on a limited budget?\nHow do I set Marketing & PR budgets that are sufficient to drive results?\nWhat simple steps can I take to improve my social media visibility rapidly?\nWhich charities\, like-minded businesses\, and complementary companies should I partner with?\nHow do I create and execute events that will differentiate my business in a crowded market?\nHow can I get my products featured on shopping channels like QVC and HSN?\n\nClick here schedule 30 minutes with Susan.\nJen Meek | Book + Street\nHR and Talent Solutions\nJennifer is a result-driven executive\, guiding leaders in laying the foundational work of their talent strategy. Going beyond the everyday Human Resources issues\, she aligns people strategy with the overall goals and objectives of an organization. This intentional and authentic approach leads to identifying areas where an organization can continue to develop and thrive. \nHer vast experience in the talent solutions arena also makes her a sought out subject matter expert. She is knowledgeable in C Suite issues that impact workplace culture\, team dynamics\, and internal communications strategies. A dedicated and passionate leader\, Jennifer can provide personalized service\, create meaningful and lasting relationships\, and achieve profitable results. \nPrior to Book+Street\, Jen has 25 years of senior leadership experience\, she served as Vice President of HR for a multibillion-dollar private equity-owned company in the oil and gas industry\, with 1500 employees in 22 countries. Additionally\, Jen was the President\, CEO\, and member of the Board of Directors of an HR consulting organization for 12 years. \nJen’s undergraduate degree is in Marketing from Bowling Green State University\, and her Master’s in Business Administration is from Miami University of Ohio. She has served on many boards over the years and is currently a member of the Board of Advisors for Modern Ice Equipment and Supply. \nGreat Questions for Jen: \n\nHow do you build and sustain a conscious culture?\nWhat are strategies that you can deploy to attract\, recruit and retain top talent?\nWhat are the keys to leading executive team communication?\nHow can you effectively and efficiently hold your team accountable?\nLearn effective ways to articulate mission\, vision and values for your company.\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Jen.\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. \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.\nEric Pace | Book + Street\nAccounting\, Treasury\, and Financial Modeling\nEric has worked over 15 years in Corporate Treasury and Finance roles for financial services companies including KeyBank\, Huntington\, and JP Morgan Chase. Eric played an important role in managing through the 2008 financial crisis and the additional governance\, regulation\, and risk management practices. He developed complex financial models to improve capital\, liquidity\, and credit risk management and has extensive experience in stakeholder interaction in the board room and with investors and rating agencies. He has experience leading the finance function at Konzortia Capital\, a SaaS startup specializing in AI/ML technology to improve deal flow management for venture capital and private equity. \nEric earned a bachelor’s in management from Case Western Reserve University with a finance concentration\, as well as a bachelors in accounting and has held a Certified Treasury Profession designation (inactive). \nGreat Questions for Eric: \n\nWhat are my options for raising capital? What is better\, debt\, preferred\, equity\, etc?\nWhat are the benefits of having a disciplined financial process and system in place?\nWhat is the role of a CFO in my business? What can I expect and how is it different from a standard accountant or bookkeeper?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Eric.\n\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-12-2024/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:Expert Office Hours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1208851643369704-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134837 CREATED:20241217T210009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T210030Z UID:10000368-1734456600-1734465600@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Innovate New Albany 10th Annual Holiday “Celebration of Innovation” DESCRIPTION:Enjoy food & beverages from local entrepreneurs.\nHang with other cool people.\nMake new friends.\nEat. Drink. Be Merry!!\nDoor prizes between 7:00 & 7:30. (Must be present at time of drawing to win.)\nQuestions? Contact Neil Collins at neil@innovatenewalbany.org\n  \nThis event has passed so registration is closed. URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/innovate-new-albany-10th-annual-holiday-celebration-of-innovation/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:Holiday Celebration of Innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Innovate-New-Albany-Celebration-of-Innovation-2024-Invite-for-Wordpress-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134837 CREATED:20241219T210300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T213731Z UID:10000369-1734598800-1734607800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Expert Office Hours: December 19\, 2024 DESCRIPTION:Thursday Dec 19 | 9:00-11:30AM \nMeet 1-on-1 w/ the Experts you need –\n100% VIRTUAL Format \nInnovate New Albany created Expert 😎 Office Hours to make it easy for business owners & aspiring entrepreneurs to get the answers they need. \nPlease set all your appointments by 12 Noon\, Wednesday 12/18/24.\nWe will end registrations at Noon\, so our Experts can plan their Thursday schedules.\nSTEPS\n1. Review our roster of Experts\, below\n2. Click on the link below the Expert’s name to schedule an appointment\n3. Make individual appointments w/ the experts you need – just ONE – or\, up to a maximum of FIVE\n4. You’ll receive an email & a calendar invitation – w/ a Zoom link for each appointment\n5. Thurs Dec 19: 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:\nJordan Campbell l Huntington National Bank\nFunding Businesses thru SBA Programs\nJordan 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. \nIn 2019 she joined the Dedicated Business Relationship Manager team and managed a portfolio of 200 business banking clients in the Cincinnati area. She 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. \nGreat questions for Jordan:\n\nSBA Loan Options: What types of SBA loans are available\, and how can I determine which one is the best fit for my business?\nEligibility Requirements: What are the key qualifications for obtaining an SBA loan\, and how can I determine if my business meets them?\nBusiness Expansion: How can SBA financing help with growing my business\, such as acquiring new equipment\, opening a second location\, or purchasing inventory?\nPreparing a Strong Application: What are the most common mistakes business owners make when applying for SBA loans\, and how can I avoid them?\nUnderstanding Loan Terms: How do SBA loan terms compare to traditional loans\, and what should I consider when evaluating repayment terms?\nImproving Financial Position: What steps can I take to strengthen my financial position and increase my chances of getting approved for an SBA loan?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Jordan.\nEvan Marsh l WynHouse\nInnovation Consulting & Corporate Venture\n \nEvan Marsh and the WynHouse team support entrepreneurs and organization by solving process inefficiencies through technology. \nEvan is passionate about M&A\, consulting\, business development\, corporate venture capital and innovation. Outside of his role as Managing Partner\, he is an active angel investor and advisor to early-stage organizations. \nGreat questions for Evan:\n\nHow do I find innovation projects at my day job?\nHow do I know if my business is a good fit for investment from a corporate venture fund (CVF)?\nI’m a seasoned entrepreneur looking for my next project\, how do I find commercialization opportunities?\nWhere do I go to learn more about process innovation?\nHow do I identify areas for improvement in my organization?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Evan.\nMatt Cynkar | Rev1 Ventures\nResources for High Growth Startups\nMatt Cynkar serves as Managing Director at Rev1 Ventures. In that role\, Matt leads the team that serves as the first touch point for the more than 700 entrepreneurs who reach out to Rev1 each year. That team connects entrepreneurs quickly with the startup resources available within Rev1 and throughout Ohio’s startup communities. \nMatt manages exploratory meetings between qualified entrepreneurs and the Rev1 team members. Matt ensures seamless handoffs for entrepreneurs between their early contact with Rev1 and the next steps on their journey\, which may be Rev1’s Customer Learning Lab\, client engagement planning\, or referrals to other support organizations or programs. \nBefore joining Rev1\, Matt played key roles in Market Research and Customer Insights at Alliance Data and Bath & Body Works. Matt is a graduate of Miami University. \nGreat questions for Matt:\n\nI have an idea for a high-growth startup; can Rev1 help me determine if it’s\nworth pursuing?\nI’ve launched a startup; can Rev1 help me get funding to grow it?\nWhat other resources does Rev1 offer to help entrepreneurs?\nHow does an entrepreneur get started with Rev1?\nI see that Rev1 works in corporate innovation; how can I learn more?\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Matt.\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.\nBrett Rosenstein | Build Accounting\nAccounting & 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.\nArthi Rathi | Book + Street\nFinancial Modeling\, Cash Flow\, Pricing Model\, & Equity Compensation\nArthi Rathi is a CFO at Book+Street\, a financial services firm working with startup businesses in Ohio and the Midwest. A CPA by background\, Arthi climbed the ladder in Big 4 consulting and at a Fortune 25 company and has over 15 years of financial\, operational and management experience. She is a strategic problem solver delivering financial value through a deep understanding of business and collaboration. \nArthi enjoys helping clients weave their stories through numbers to help business partners craft new ventures\, grow businesses and showcase their value. Through her work\, she has gained advanced skills in technical accounting\, revenue recognition\, deal modeling\, and strategic finance. She loves working with startups because it allows her to solve problems creatively by rolling up her sleeves\, diving into data and learning through cross-functional teamwork. \nGreat questions for Arthi:\n\nWhat is my Burn rate and how long will my cash last and what do I need to raise?\nHow do I develop a revenue forecast? How do I determine ARR. What are the key financial metrics to analyze my business\nWhat type of financial information do potential investors expect when considering an investment?\nDo I need to give my employees equity? How do I set up my cap table and model scenarios for equity considerations?\nEconomics to consider for pricing my service / product\n\nClick here to schedule 30 minutes with Arthi.\nNeal Bell | EOS Worldwide\nCoach for Leadership Teams of Early Stage Companies\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. Neal is now a Professional EOS Implementer\, helping entrepreneurs and their leadership teams get more out of their businesses by implementing EOS tools and disciplines. \nGreat questions for Neal:\n\nOvercoming Entrepreneurial Challenges: What are the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make trying to do everything themselves\, & how can I avoid them?\nStreamlining Business Processes: How can I quickly find & implement proven business processes instead of reinventing them from scratch?\nIntroducing EOS: What is the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)\, & how can it help my business operate more efficiently & effectively?\nIs EOS all or nothing? Does my company need to implement the entire EOS framework all at once\, or can my team implement it in stages\, one piece at a time?\nLeadership Team Alignment: What are best practices for getting my leadership team aligned & focused on achieving our goals?\nImplementing EOS Tools: Which EOS tools or disciplines would you recommend starting with to make an immediate impact on my business?\n\nClick here schedule 30 minutes with Neal.\nJavi Cuadrado | Get Coaching To Grow\nLeading Business Growth\nJavi Cuadrado is a former Fortune 500 R&D and HR executive who is passionate about helping business leaders shatter constraints and unlock growth. He is the owner of Get Coaching To Grow\, a business and leadership coaching firm. \nAs a trained engineer\, he spent the last 2 decades building world-class organizations and driving innovation at Procter & Gamble and Owens Corning\, delivering hundreds of millions in revenue through new-to-market technologies and products. \nNow as a certified Business Coach\, he shares proven frameworks that will help you demystify\, simplify\, and implement your strategy so that you can transform your leadership\, grow your business\, and free up valuable time. \nGreat questions for Javi:\n\nHow can I create a clear\, memorable mission statement that my team can rally around\nWhat frameworks can I implement to professionalize my operations and prepare my business for growth?\nWhat steps should I take to clarify my message and increase my brand’s visibility and customer trust?\nWhat’s the best way to identify whether new products will be profitable and meet market demand?\nWhat strategies can help me align my team with key economic objectives to boost productivity and engagement?\n\nClick here schedule 30 minutes with Javi.\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/19071/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:Expert Office Hours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/unnamed-54-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134837 CREATED:20250117T210936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T213842Z UID:10000370-1737113400-1737118800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:The AI Labyrinth: The Paths Keep Changing DESCRIPTION:7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFriday 1/17/25\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm\nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Michael Compton\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nWe’re excited to kick off 2025 by welcoming back one of our most popular speakers on the subject of Generative AI — Michael Compton. \nJoin Compton as he threads through the winding\, ever-changing passages of AI’s transformative impact across five critical domains: \n\nwriting and research\nmultimedia content creation\neducation & training\nrelationship management\nknowledge systems\n\nEach domain will be illuminated through real-world demonstrations\, current headlines\, and compelling use cases that reveal both practical applications and emerging possibilities. The presentation will weave together technical insights with thought-provoking questions about sociologic\, economic\, and environmental implications of AI adoption. Unexpected connections will be revealed at every turn. \nThroughout this journey\, Compton will bring his signature “Hot Takes” and his enthusiasm for navigating AI’s ethical ambiguities. \nAs in the past\, Compton will make complex technological paths accessible & engaging for all who join us. \n*************** \nMichael Compton is a Senior International Program Consultant for the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)\, working towards financially sustainable incubator programs across fragile economies. \nHe combines his expertise in product and service design\, human learning and artificial intelligence in both international and local development contexts. \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 Michael \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n  \nThis event has passed so registration is closed. URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/the-ai-labyrinth-the-paths-keep-changing/ 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-Mike-Compton-TIGER-Graphic-011725-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134837 CREATED:20250122T211301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T211512Z UID:10000371-1737545400-1737550800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Scale & Grow Your Business | Influencer Marketing DESCRIPTION:Innovate New Albany\n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nWednesday 1/22//25\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Maileah McMullen\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nInfluencer Marketing is one of the most innovative and fastest growing marketing tactics that brands and businesses are using to scale and grow. \nThe Influencer industry was recently projected to be valued at $24 Billion by the end of 2024. \nIn this TIGER Talk\, Maileah McMullen will share insights\, statistics\, and considerations about this exciting\, rapidly expanding industry. \n*************** \nMaileah McMullen is an enthusiastic marketing professional and leader. \nMailleah’s education in Anthropology/Sociology and Communication at Denison University has shaped her early career. She has dedicated her time and expertise to developing marketing strategies and campaigns that break barriers for clients\, impact culture\, and build relationships with communities. With her expertise in uncovering data to build brands and businesses\, she now runs her own agency\, Reverence Talent Management\, a relationship-driven agency dedicated to growing Gen Z & Millennial creators’ brands and business opportunities. Reverence Talent Management was created to fill an important marketplace need\, especially among these youth-focused businesses. \nMaileah 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. Maileah is teaching a new program in Influencer Marketing\, starting Wednesday February 19. This program is currently open for registrations. \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 Maileah \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n  \nThis event has passed so registration is closed.\n  URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/scale-grow-your-business-influencer-marketing/ 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-Maileah-McMullen-TIGER-Graphic-012224-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134837 CREATED:20250124T211612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T211824Z UID:10000373-1737718200-1737723600@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:The EQ and Career Connection DESCRIPTION:Friday 1/24/25\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Eric Pennington\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nDid you know that emotional intelligence (EQ) is a greater predictor of success than IQ? \nWhat if EQ is the missing link to greater success in career. All of us are confronted with what decisions to make in our career path every day. Some of those are simple and straightforward\, others are monumental. When leaders make EQ a practice\, they find decision-making to be a strategic resource to move the needle in career and life. \nWho should come: \n\nAnyone who finds themselves at a crossroads between career advancement and legacy\nSenior leaders and decision makers who want higher performing teams\nIndividual contributors just beginning the career journey\n\nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nThe connection between EQ and decision-making\nHow to start building a practice around EQ\nPowerful EQ hacks that can be started immediately\n\n******************** \nOur presenter is Eric Pennington\, the managing partner at Spirit of EQ and a certified practitioner in varied emotional intelligence\, spiritual intelligence\, and neuroscience tools. Spirit of EQ is an emotional intelligence data and people development company based in Columbus. The company helps individuals and organizations be smarter with emotions in-order to create stronger results and satisfaction. He has designed and delivered learning experiences for organizations across the spectrum of public and private domains. The experiences include coaching\, group workshops and ongoing learning cohorts. \nEric has over 15 years of practical entrepreneurship and leadership experience inside of small and large organizations. He has advised multiple entrepreneurs and senior leaders through coaching and group facilitation. He is the author of the eye-opening book\, The Well-Being Guide: Making the Most of Life and Work\, based on personal experiences and as a follow-up to his earlier book\, Waking Up in Corporate America. \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 Eric \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n  \nThis event has passed so registration is closed. URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/the-eq-and-career-connection/ 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-Pennington-121424-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134837 CREATED:20250129T211915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T214005Z UID:10000372-1738150200-1738155600@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Responsible AI: A Balance of Trust and Knowledge DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Damian Synadinos\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nEverything starts with trust. And often\, trust is enough. However\, misplaced trust—trusting the wrong thing\, the wrong amount\, or at the wrong time — can have significant\, negative consequences. But how can we know when trust is enough? And what do we do when it is not? By practicing skepticism! \nHealthy skepticism is a neutral stance that suspends belief until justified evidence is available. And it can help us avoid negative consequences and move forward when trust is not enough. \nPracticing skepticism involves fact-checking\, being aware of biases\, asking good questions\, and much more. And it is all especially relevant with the rise of Artificial Intelligence\, a powerful yet complex technology. Understanding AI and practicing skepticism can help us use it responsibly\, effectively\, and safely. \nJoin Damian Synadinos for this TIGER Talk as he explores these topics\, offers ways to develop a skeptical mindset\, and shows how it all applies to AI by providing practical tips to better navigate today’s new world. \n*************** \nDamian Synadinos is a person with a diverse set of great talents! \nFor over 30 years\, he helped “build better software & build software better” through testing. Now\, through his company Ineffable Solutions\, he helps “build better people”. \nAs a full-time\, international public speaker\, he delivers entertaining and educational keynotes\, talks\, and training that are focused on people\, based on experience\, and supplemented with research. \nDamian has helped organize the “QA or the Highway” testing conference\, performs & teaches improv comedy\, authored & illustrated a children’s book (HankAndStellaBooks.com)\, and draws strangers for fun (IDrawStrangers.com). \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 Damian \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n  \nThis event has passed so registration is closed. URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/responsible-ai-a-balance-of-trust-and-knowledge/ 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-Damian-TIGER-Graphic-012925-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134837 CREATED:20250131T212150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T214019Z UID:10000374-1738323000-1738328400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:It’s Not About You: A Radical Approach to Marketing DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Dana Casto\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nMany businesses and organizations are fed up with spending money on marketing that doesn’t work. If they knew what to do differently\, they would. Meanwhile\, revenue is lagging and holding them back. \nThere is a better way. \nYou will walk away from this TIGER Talk knowing seven simple marketing principles that will transform your approach to marketing. \nThese principles are based on Donald Miller’s best-selling book “Building A StoryBrand” and have been proven to positively impact any organization or business regardless of industry. \n*************** \nOur speaker\, Dana Casto\, has contributed his marketing expertise to for-profit\, non-profit\, and higher education businesses for over twenty years. \nIn 2020\, Dana founded Whispr Strategic Marketing to help service-based small businesses and non-profits align their marketing goals with business objectives to drive sustainable revenue. At Whispr\, marketing services offered include website redesigns\, content marketing planning\, full-service marketing implementation\, and strategic advising. \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 Dana \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n  \nThis event has passed so registration is closed. URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/its-not-about-you-a-radical-approach-to-marketing/ 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-Dana-Castro-TIGER-Graphic-last-one-from-Rob-jpg-scaled-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134837 CREATED:20250203T222014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T222014Z UID:10000376-1738483200-1738515600@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:past event DESCRIPTION: URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/past-event/ LOCATION:OH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134837 CREATED:20250204T212406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T212712Z UID:10000377-1738692000-1738699200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:So You Want To … Be an Angel Investor? DESCRIPTION:Come at 6 pm to interact with our panel members & your fellow participants. Enjoy light bites & make new connections.\n“So You Want To … ?” is a new event series designed for people eager to explore new professional opportunities\, including new gigs\, side hustles\, investor roles\, board roles\, or other innovative pathways.\nEach event will focus on one pathway that attendees may be curious about\, focusing on technology\, innovation\, entrepreneurship\, business investment\, and varied avenues to business ownership.\nThis event – “So You Want to … Be an Angel Investor?” – is the SECOND in this series.\n***************\nWhat is an Angel Investor?\nA simple answer: individuals who provide capital for business ventures and startups in need of funding.\nWant to explore becoming an Angel Investor?\nThen\, this event is for you. Learn about the opportunities\, risks\, rules\, and how to get started at this educational panel event. \nOur panel features 4 highly respected Ohio professionals\, all leading efforts to boost angel funding as a valuable resource to fuel early stage business growth.\nEven if you won’t be ready to invest for a few years\, please join us. This event can help you start preparing well in advance. \nHave friends curious about angel investing? Do them a favor & invite them to join you.\n***************\nModerator:\nParker MacDonell\n\nAdvisory Partner at Rev1 Ventures and member of the boards of two of their portfolio companies\nPreviously managed the Ohio TechAngel Funds\nHas served on the boards of 14 for-profit companies\, 7 of which had successful liquidity events (so far)\nServed on the board of the US Angel Capital Association for 6 years; Treasurer for 2 years\nSeasoned financial services executive (Bank One\, CFBank) whose personal mission is to help others succeed in business\nSide Gig: singer/songwriter who performs with a band & releases recordings of his original songs\n\n Panelists:\nMandy Mallott\n\nDirector of the Ohio State Early Investor Network (OSEIN)\, a community of individual investors including alumni\, parents\, & friends of OSU\, united by their passion for entrepreneurship & angel investing\nFormer Business Development Specialist for the City of Columbus Department of Development\, focused on job creation thru site development & business expansion\nFormer roles with the U.S. Department of Commerce in international trade enforcement and federal economic development\nRecognized as a 2024 Columbus Business First 40 Under 40 honoree\nAdditional current roles: President of Columbus Academy Alumni Board\, Fundraising Chair for Fairy Goodmothers\, Asst. Varsity Swim Coach @ Columbus Academy\, owner of art & antiques business\n\nMelinda Gloriosa\n\nManaging Director\, Investment Funds at Rev1 Ventures where\, among other responsibilities\, she manages angel funds and supports corporate innovation initiatives\nBoard Member and Board Observer for several for-profit technology businesses including HubiFi\, Trace 3D\, ConverSight.ai\, & Enzee\nFormer Managing Director at WillowWorks\, focused on B2B and SaaS technologies at the pre-seed and seed stage\nCertifications earned include: PMP\, Advanced Angel Investing thru Ann and Bill Payne ACA Angel University (2024)\, & VC University Online thru VC University (2021)\nFormer New Product Development Engineer at American Honda Motor Company\n\nMike Supeck\n\nFounder of the Ohio Angel Collective\, an angel syndicate investing in Ohio-based early stage tech companies\nPast Founder of a med-tech radiology company and a social media sharing application\nPassionate about helping early stage businesses succeed\nEager for the Ohio venture ecosystem thrive; aiming to play a key role in the connective tissue throughout the state!\n\n*************** \nThis event is FREE\, but please register in advance.\nTimeline:\n6:00 – Light Bites / Socialize & Connect\n6:30 – Panel Begins; Be Ready to Ask Questions\n7:30-7:45 – Panel Ends & Connecting Resumes\n8:00 – Event Concludes\n  \nThis event has passed so registration is closed. URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/so-you-want-to-be-an-angel-investor/ 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-Be-an-Angel-Investor-Event-Graphic-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134837 CREATED:20250206T140923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T140923Z UID:10000299-1738927800-1738933200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Innovation Amplified: How the OSU Battelle Center Sparks Growth Through Partnership DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with our featured speakers\, Dan Kelley & Lisa Frazier\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nDescription\, as provided by our speakers: \nWhat is the Ohio State Battelle Center for Science\, Engineering\, and Public Policy and why are we necessary? i.e.\, What’s the gap that we fill? What’s our value proposition? \nThe Battelle Center is the connection point at OSU between world class scientific research and education with public agencies\, organizations\, and employers. We will be of value to the innovative employers of Central Ohio by connecting them with the exact faculty and students who will help to drive their mission and achieve their goals. \nHow does the Battelle Center foster innovation in Central Ohio?\nThrough our mission-serving activities\, Specifically: experiential learning\, career pipelining\, and applied research & development.\nWe help companies\, agencies\, and organizations in Central Ohio to best utilize the resource that exists in the form of a world-class research university with a mission toward improving the prosperity of the citizens of the state. To that end\, we train students from a wide range of disciplines to work together to solve problems and contribute to the public good through an integrated\, innovative\, problem-solving approach. We then help those students and employers in the region to get connected for mutual benefit. Additionally\, we connect research to the real world. \nHow can you/members of the Innovate New Albany network help your own organizations while also supporting the Battelle Center? Bring us your challenges and wicked problems. Tell us what the characteristics of your ideal hires are. Through a membership with the center\, you can present to students\, connect with research labs\, and engage with student consulting teams. \n******************** \nDr. Dan Kelley is an academic leader and scholar with a proven ability to create impactful programs through strategic partnerships. With a career spanning world-class scientific research\, technical education leadership\, and teaching across all levels of higher education\, Dan bridges the gap between academia and industry. He has driven workforce development initiatives that prepare Ohio’s talent for cutting-edge employers and delivered meaningful results at the intersection of science and policy. Known for fostering collaboration and innovation\, Dan’s insights inspire action and progress. Join him to learn how he transforms challenges into opportunities that empower communities and drive lasting impact. \n******************** \nDr. Lisa Frazier is a Senior Researcher at the Battelle Center\, tackling complex challenges at the intersection of technology and human health. With expertise in health policy and a focus on equity and social justice\, she applies cutting-edge research methods to inform decision-making and drive meaningful change. A leader on impactful projects like the NIH-funded HEALing Communities Study\, Dr. Frazier’s work spans opioid policy\, Medicaid\, reproductive health\, and more. A dedicated educator and award-winning scholar\, she empowers future leaders to solve society’s toughest problems through structural innovation and public policy. \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 Dan & Lisa \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nName*\nFirstLast\n\nEmail*\n\n\nCompany*\n\n\nConsent to Use My Image & Voice*\nBy 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\n I AGREE URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/innovation-amplified-how-the-osu-battelle-center-sparks-growth-through-partnership/ 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-Kelley-and-Frazier-TIGER-Talk-020725-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134837 CREATED:20250206T141142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T142619Z UID:10000301-1739532600-1739538000@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Increased Customer Experience = Increased Profits! DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Andy Shockney\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nIn this TIGER Talk\, Andy Shockney will provide a plan for improving your customers’ experience when consuming or obtaining your products or services. \nWho Should Come: self-challenging business owners and CEOs who are seeking to build the value of their businesses. \nPlease come prepared to: \n\ndiscuss your business’s current performance\nspecify where you want performance to improve\nmake a commitment to an action plan to improve profitability\n\n*************** \nAndy Shockney is President and Co-Founder of What Box Consulting Group. Andy’s focus in consulting is on strategic planning and customer experience. His passion is to discover and unlock growth in businesses and leaders. \nPrior to starting his consulting firm\, Andy was Director of Strategic Planning with Thirty-One Gifts. While at Thirty-One\, he also led the customer experience team on a journey from forty million to seven-hundred million in sales. \nAndy is also an adjunct lecturer at The Fisher School of Business at The Ohio State University where he teaches Marketing Projects 4204 – Marketing Capstone for Seniors. \nLearn more about the capabilities of Andy’s consulting firm at www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com. \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 Andy \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nName*\nFirstLast\n\nEmail*\n\n\nCompany*\n\n\nConsent to Use My Image & Voice*\nBy 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\n I AGREE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/increased-customer-experience-increased-profits/ 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-Andy-Shockney-TIGER-Graphic-021425-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134837 CREATED:20250206T141508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T141613Z UID:10000303-1739964600-1739970000@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Unlock the Secret to Making Products Customers Will Love DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Urko Wood\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nWouldn’t it be great if there were a reliable way to differentiate your products and\nservices from the competition? \nActually\, there is. \nThe key to successful differentiation lies in focusing on what truly\nmatters to your target customers. By asking the right questions\, understanding what\nthey want to accomplish\, and where their needs remain unmet\, you can unlock new\nopportunities for growth. \nJobs-to-Be-Done (JTBD) is a breakthrough approach that flips traditional market\nresearch and the front end of innovation on its head. It’s uniquely effective at helping\nentrepreneurs and business leaders uncover the key\, hidden needs that drive customer\ndecisions\, thereby enabling them to create differentiated growth strategies and products\nwith strong market fit. Due to the complexity and cost of full JTBD consulting projects\,\nhowever\, it has been out of reach for most small and mid-sized companies. \nIn this TIGER Talk\, Urko Wood will introduce you to “Lean JTBD\,” a practical evolution\nof the proven JTBD framework\, designed to help entrepreneurs and business leaders:\n— Find and capitalize on the customers’ unmet needs\n— Boost employee engagement and productivity\n— Foster a culture of innovation\n…by applying the mindset and key concepts of JTBD – without the complexity or cost of\ntraditional consulting. \nIf you want to build products and services that stand out\, command premium pricing\,\nand deliver sustainable growth\, this talk is for you! \n*************** \nUrko Wood is an accomplished innovation leader and the founder of Reveal Growth Consultants\, where he helps companies drive innovation and growth by uncovering their customers’ hidden unmet needs. \nWith over 18 years of expertise in the Jobs-to-Be-Done (JTBD) innovation approach\, Urko has enabled companies of all sizes – including startups and Fortune 1000 leaders – to achieve revenue growth through unique customer insights. His passion lies in transforming innovation from a guessing game into a repeatable\, customer needs-driven process. \nUrko has worked with leading organizations such as Battelle Memorial Institute\, NetJets\, Can-Am Off-Road Vehicles\, Franklin University\, and GBQ Partners to uncover hidden customer needs that drive innovation and differentiation. \nBefore founding Reveal in 2012\, Urko worked closely with Tony Ulwick\, the chief pioneer of JTBD\, at Strategyn Consulting. Urko had prior leadership roles at Deloitte\, UnitedHealthcare\, where he built top level skills in strategy\, sales\, and customer engagement. \nUrko earned his MBA at The Wharton School and he’s a veteran of the US Navy. \nUrko is an active writer and speaker on innovation and growth strategy. He has guest lectured at Denison University\, OSU’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship\, and Otterbein University’s MBA Program. A lifelong learner\, Urko is dedicated to helping leaders and entrepreneurs unlock their potential to build products and services customers truly love. \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 Urko \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nName*\nFirstLast\n\nEmail*\n\n\nCompany*\n\n\nConsent to Use My Image & Voice*\nBy 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\n I AGREE URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/unlock-the-secret-to-making-products-customers-will-love/ 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-Urko-Wood-TIGER-Talk-Graphic-021925-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134837 CREATED:20250206T141837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T152357Z UID:10000305-1740137400-1740142800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Humans and Machines: The Automated Future of Work DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Ronak Patel\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nAutomation is no longer something in the distant future; it’s a present reality that’s reshaping industries across the globe. \nA common misconception\, however\, is that automation is solely about replacing humans. \nBut the reality is that the future of work is about creating a powerful synergy between human ingenuity and machine efficiency. \nIn this TIGER Talk\, Ronak Patel will explore the rise of AI and automation\, dispelling myths of job displacement\, and unpacking the human-bot collaboration so we can all be better prepared for the future of work. \n*************** \nRonak Patel is CEO of Sunflower Lab\, a fast-growing\, award-winning digital product and innovations agency with offices across North America and India. \nRonak is an entrepreneur and technologist at heart. He truly believes technology can change the world for the better. That’s why for the past 17+ years\, he has consistently invested time during his business days to be involved in day-to-day technology decisions. \nHe earned his Bachelor of Engineering\, Information Technology from UVPCE. He currently resides in Columbus. He’s always happy to meet with other entrepreneurs and executives interested in technology. \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 Ronak \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nName*\nFirstLast\n\nEmail*\n\n\nCompany*\n\n\nConsent to Use My Image & Voice*\nBy 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\n I AGREE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/humans-and-machines-the-automated-future-of-work/ 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/tiger-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134837 CREATED:20250218T163016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T031244Z UID:10000310-1740742200-1740747600@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:CES 2025: Sustainability\, Wellness Tech\, and Real World AI DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with our featured speakers\, Brad Griffith & Melanie Muscolo\, and your fellow participants. \nCES (formerly known as the International Consumer Electronics Show) bills itself as “the most powerful tech event in the world” and “the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators.” \nAt this year’s event — in Las Vegas as usual\, Jan 5-10 — CES continued fulfilling these promises\, showcasing and shaping our technology future! \nThis year\, the focus at CES was on sustainability\, wellness and digital health tech\, and AI applications that are moving beyond hype and search engine replacements into real-world impact. \nFrom groundbreaking advancements in clean energy and biodegradable batteries to AI-driven solutions for retail point of sale\, business efficiency\, healthcare\, and urban planning\, CES 2025 showcased innovations that are reshaping industries and our daily lives. \nJoin our featured speakers Brad Griffith & Melanie Muscolo for a photo-filled recap and discussion about the most disruptive trends. From startups revolutionizing climate tech to major industries integrating AI for meaningful change\, they’ll share a broad array of technologies and a concise set of insights. \nThey’ll discuss what’s next in consumer technology—what will empower us\, what might distract us\, and how we can use it intentionally to build a smarter\, more sustainable future. \nIf you’re a leader navigating a rapidly evolving landscape\, and you’re ready for technology that serves us better\, this talk will give you the key insights you need to stay ahead. \n*************** \nBrad Griffith is a technology innovator and a champion for equitable opportunity. His life’s mission is to close equity gaps by creatively applying software and design. He is the President of Buckeye Innovation\, the web engineering and design team he started in 2009 to amplify the impact of innovative businesses and organizations. His team of 17 includes designers and developers who love building and supporting websites\, web applications\, and mobile applications. \nPrior to starting Buckeye Innovation\, Brad built web applications at JPMorgan Chase\, QUALCOMM\, and the Go Big Network. He earned his MBA and a BS in Engineering with honors from The Ohio State University. He lives in New Albany with his wife and two young daughters where he is an active Girl Scouts “Troop Cookie Dad” in addition to other community volunteer roles. \nBrad was selected in 2020 to the inaugural class of the Columbus CEO Future 50 and was also a finalist for the 2019 and 2023 Small Business Leader Awards from the Columbus Chamber of Commerce. Buckeye Innovation was recognized in the 2022 and 2023 Inc 5000 as one of the country’s fastest-growing private companies and in 2023 was selected as one of Inc’s Best Workplaces. \n*************** \nMelanie Muscolo is a dynamic business development leader with a passion for fostering relationships and solving the problems companies are facing. As the VP of Growth & Strategic Engagement at Buckeye Innovation\, she has spent the past five years helping businesses and organizations expand their digital impact through innovative technology solutions. \nMelanie’s career began in television\, where she worked on game and award shows\, honing her skills in high-energy\, fast-paced environments. She brings that same enthusiasm and creativity to her role at Buckeye Innovation\, where she focuses on building relationships\, identifying new opportunities\, and shaping strategies that fuel long-term success. \nOutside of work\, Melanie enjoys going to concerts\, binge-watching the latest true crime documentaries on Netflix\, and spending time with her fiancé and their beloved beagle\, Hank. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch + Mingling \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Brad & Melanie \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Mingling \n  \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/ces-2025-sustainability-wellness-tech-and-real-world-ai/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – 3rd Floor\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/tiger-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134837 CREATED:20250206T142128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T142452Z UID:10000307-1741347000-1741352400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:AI Agents – Separating Fact from Fiction DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Ron Savoia\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nIn this TIGER Talk\, Ron Savoia will discuss AI Agents\, also known as Agentic AI\, the latest craze in Generative AI! \nRon will cover the core aspects of AI Agents and their functionality. He’ll also present several platforms and tools that are great examples of AI Agents. \nRon will highlight how AI Agents are being used today\, the workflows they’re automating\, and the financial value they’re delivering\, including: \n\nreduced costs\,\nincreased employee productivity\nnew revenue streams\n\nFinally\, Ron will cover what we call “API Workflow Managers” that are claiming to be AI Agents and why he believes they are NOT true examples of Agentic AI. \n*************** \nRon Savoia is the Co-founder and CEO of CopilotBuilder\, which is a software platform that enables organizations to create their own custom Generative AI agents. This platform was the recipient of the Columbus Business First Biztech Award this past fall and was recently accepted into the Rev1 Customer to Capital program. \nCopilotBuilder currently has several local organizations using this platform for various use cases in support of their business startup\, which have been instrumental in advancing the platform in terms of additional functionality and new use cases that it supports. Ron also was the founder of Stratus Innovations Group\, which is an IT services provider\, and previously was the first Ohio-based Microsoft employee for their Microsoft Consulting Services Group. \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 Ron \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n\n\n\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/ai-agents-separating-fact-from-fiction/ 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/tiger-5.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR