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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
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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 .
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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/
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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
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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 .
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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.
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LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States
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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 .
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