BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Innovate New Albany - ECPv6.15.20//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: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:20251029T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T200000 DTSTAMP:20260604T005922 CREATED:20251013T194856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T170459Z UID:10000415-1761760800-1761768000@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Build a Biz Workshop - 4 Week Hands-on Program to Help You Scale Your Established Business DESCRIPTION:Innovate New Albany is excited to introduce this new 4-week program\, Build a Biz Workshop! \nThis first edition of this program is designed for leaders of established businesses eager to: \n\nImplement tools and systems to reduce surprises & eliminate chaos\nImprove operations and emerge as mature\, well-run businesses\nImprove team alignment & employee engagement\nAccelerate growth in revenues & profits\nIgnite substantial increases in business value\n\n\n\nWho should participate? Business owners & leaders who: \n\n\nAre great at the craft of their business\, but may have limited training in actually running a business\n\n\nWould benefit from a flexible\, easy-to-implement framework and playbook\n\n\nAre running companies beyond the startup phase and not sure how to manage the business effectively\n\n\nSometimes feel stuck\, uncertain\, or overwhelmed\n\n\nAre looking for ways to professionalize their businesses and achieve better business results\n\n\n\n\nYou’ll learn how to: \n\n\nImplement a flexible framework and playbook to lead your business more effectively and more confidently\n\n\nUse rhythms and practices to help you drive your own productivity and productivity throughout your business\n\n\nSet and drive performance goals throughout your organization\n\n\nUse financial statements and other data to make better decisions\n\n\nCreate guardrails for your business\n\n\nBuild a business that runs smoothly even when you’re not there\n\n\n*************** \nRob Young is a former executive with a passion for equipping small business owners and leaders who have never been formally trained to run a company. With senior leadership roles in a variety of businesses\, from VC-backed startups to global corporations\, Rob is able to leverage a wide range of experiences and perspectives to help emerging companies thrive. \nRob has worked closely with early and middle stage businesses for the last decade\, culminating in his book Stage 3 Success\, written in response to owners confessing to him\, “I don’t know how to run my business.” The book provides a practical\, easy-to-use framework that enables emerging companies to thrive holistically. \nRob is principal of Stage 3 Group\, a consulting\, coaching\, and training organization that helps businesses in the $2M to $10M range evolve from chaotic companies to legacy businesses. \n*************** \nLike all Innovate New Albany programs\, this one is FREE! \nClass size will be limited to the first 20 people who register. \nCourse Schedule – Four consecutive Wednesdays\, 6:00 -8:00 pm: October 29 & November 5\, 12\, 19 \n*************** \n\n\n \n NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Email*\n \n Name\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/build-a-biz-workshop-4-week-hands-on-program-to-help-you-scale-your-established-business/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:Build a Biz Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Headshot-Rob-Young-Blank-for-Website-Face-Lower-082225.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T120000 DTSTAMP:20260604T005922 CREATED:20250928T143838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T193750Z UID:10000409-1761729300-1761739200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Vibe Coding: YOU can turn ideas into real software in minutes | Bring a business challenge; take home a software solution. DESCRIPTION:TIGER Tools Workshop \nBe ready to interact with our workshop leader\, Brad Griffith\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 9:15 am.  \nEnjoy coffee & morning snacks. Mingle. Make new friends. \nEvent Description\, in Brad’s own words: \nI’m Brad Griffith\, founder of Buckeye Innovation\, and I use tech for good. I’ll show you which AI tools solve which problems\, how to spot and fix common AI mistakes\, and when you may still need a professional developer. \nIn two hours\, you’ll build real web applications using free AI tools. You’ll create automations\, data dashboards\, and system integrations—the tools that drive modern businesses.\nAI coding agents have democratized software creation. Clear instructions now translate directly into working code. But knowing what to ask for and how to guide these tools requires expertise. That’s where my 30 years of software development experience gives you a massive head start. \nYou’ll learn vibe coding: directing AI agents through strategic thinking and clear communication. This isn’t about programming syntax. It’s about breaking problems into logical steps and describing solutions precisely. Strategic thinkers and strong communicators excel here—your ability to articulate ideas directly translates into better software. \nWhile professional developers remain essential for complex systems requiring optimal security\, performance\, and user experience\, AI puts everyday business tools within your reach. Marketing can build automated reporting. Operations can create workflow tools. Sales can generate data insights. After this workshop\, you’ll know how. \nOur Favorite Tools\n* GenAI: Claude\, ChatGPT\, Gemini\n* Agentic AI: Claude Code\, Codex\, Gemini CLI\n* Vibe Coding: Bolt\, Lovable\, Replit\, v0\n* Vibe Designing: Aura\, Framer \nLearning Objectives\n1. Build and launch 2 working web applications in 2 hours!\n2. Write clear software specifications for better generated code\n3. Connect to an API–and learn what that means\n4. Improve your design vocabulary using Aura’s prompt builder\n5. Know the best roles for AI agents and human developers \n*************** \nBrad Griffith is a technology leader who works to create equal opportunities for all. His mission is to close equity gaps by using software and design in creative ways. He is the Founder of Buckeye Innovation\, the web engineering and design team he started in 2009 to help forward-thinking businesses and organizations grow their impact. \nBrad holds degrees in Engineering and Business from The Ohio State University. He lives in New Albany with his wife and two daughters where he is an active Girl Scouts “Troop Cookie Dad.” \nBuckeye Innovation was recognized in the 2022 and 2023 Inc 5000 as one of the country’s fastest-growing private companies and in 2023 and 2025 was selected as one of Inc’s Best Workplaces. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this workshop is FREE.\n\nTimeline: \n9:15 am – Breakfast / Socializing \n9:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n10:00 am – Hand-off to Brad \n12:00 pm – Workshop Wrap / More Socializing \n\n\n\n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \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/vibe-coding-you-can-turn-ideas-into-real-software-in-minutes-bring-a-business-challenge-take-home-a-software-solution/ 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/2025/09/Headshot-Brad-Griffith-TIGER-Tools-Workshop-Blank-for-Website-102925.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T131500 DTSTAMP:20260604T005922 CREATED:20250720T122252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T124204Z UID:10000403-1760698800-1760706900@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:The State of Venture in Ohio® - 2025 DESCRIPTION:7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFriday 10/17/25\, 11:00 am – 1:15 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Lindsay Karas Stencel\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:00 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nThis is the 2025 edition of Lindsay Karas Stencel’s annual talk on The State of Venture in Ohio ®. \nFor the 8th 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 Schedule: \n11:00 am – Coffee\, Snacks\, & Socializing – Please come early; we expect a large crowd for this popular annual event. \n11:30 am – Lunch & More Socializing \nWE EXPECT A CROWD OF 100\, so we’ll be taking a week off from our usual “15 Seconds of Fame” introductions. \n12:00 pm SHARP – Hand-off to Lindsay \n1:15 pm – Wrap & Even More Socializing (Given strong interest in our speaker & topic\, we’ve run past 1:00 pm each of the past few years. We’re anticipating our crowd will want us to allow that again.) \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/the-state-of-venture-in-ohio-2025/ 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/2025/07/Headshot-Lindsay-Karas-Stencel-Blank-for-Website-101725.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T005922 CREATED:20250810T010528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T013920Z UID:10000406-1760094000-1760101200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Lead the AI Charge: Building Trust\, Ethics\, and Strategy for Small Business Success DESCRIPTION:7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFriday 10/10/25\, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Ray Waite\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:00 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nArtificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how small businesses operate\, compete\, and grow. While AI tools are being adopted at increasing rates\, many organizations are doing so without clear direction\, ethical guardrails\, or leadership oversight. \nThis TIGER Talk will be a call to action for business leaders to step forward and guide AI integration with purpose. We’ll explore the five core principles that build trust in AI systems\, and why these values must be embedded from the top down. \nParticipants will leave with practical tools to lead confidently\, including an AI readiness assessment and a starter plan tailored for small business environments. You’ll gain clarity on your leadership role in governance\, risk management\, and shaping a culture of responsible innovation. \nThe time to lead is now! This talk will give you the roadmap to do it with confidence\, integrity\, and vision. \n*************** \nOur speaker\, Ray Waite\, is a futurist\, passionate about helping individuals\, entrepreneurs\, and organizations understand and develop the skills necessary to survive and thrive in the emerging turbulent marketplace. He is the founder of Lighthouse Force (lighthouseforce.com)\, dedicated to leading businesses in the areas of innovation\, artificial intelligence\, design thinking\, critical thinking and transformation management. \nRay loves taking the complex and explaining it in a practical way that can be easily applied. He brings a valuable blend of corporate and academia experience to his facilitated workshops\, keynote speeches and consulting\, with over 25 years as senior manager in the business commerce\, telecom and banking industries at Citizen’s Bank\, IBM\, Lucent Technologies\, and AT&T Bell Laboratories\, and over 15 years as a university instructor. Ray’s talks are fun\, informative\, and full of audience participation. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nEvent Schedule: \n11:00 am – Coffee\, Snacks\, & Socializing \n11:30 am – Lunch & More Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Ray \n1:00 pm – Wrap & Resume Socializing \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \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/lead-the-ai-charge-building-trust-ethics-and-strategy-for-small-business-success/ 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/2025/08/Headshot-Ray-Waite-Blank-for-Website-101025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T120000 DTSTAMP:20260604T005922 CREATED:20250913T215931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T215931Z UID:10000407-1759914900-1759924800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Design Thinking: Tools for Creatively Approaching Complex Problems DESCRIPTION:TIGER Tools Workshop \nBe ready to interact with our workshop leaders\, Gabe Dunbar and Adrienne Ausdenmoore\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 9:15 am.  \nEnjoy coffee & morning snacks. Mingle. Make new friends. \nDesign thinking is a human-centered problem-solving approach that has evolved from its roots in design and engineering into a strategic framework for business innovation. Popularized by IDEO and the Stanford d.school\, it equips individuals with skills to navigate complex challenges creatively. \nDesign thinking has evolved from being a niche approach for product development into a strategic framework for business innovation and transformation across various industries. \nJoin us to be part of a design thinking sprint and discover how it can help you develop new insights into a relevant challenge facing your organization. \nTo get the most out of this collaborative workshop\, please come prepared with a topic or challenge you’d like to explore further. \nWho should participate: \n\n\nIntrapreneurs in larger organizations leveraging design thinking tools they can use within their teams & companies.\nEntrepreneurs and small business owners seeking tools for innovation.\nIndividual professionals looking for a framework to approach challenges in the workplace more effectively.\n\n*************** \nDr. Gabe Dunbar is the Senior Director of Career Design at the Kuhlin Hub for Career Design and Connections at Bowling Green State University (BGSU). In Gabe’s role at BGSU\, he drives initiatives in career design\, student employment\, and the implementation of a campus-wide strategy for career readiness. An overarching goal is to help Bowling Green become more engaged and aligned with industry needs. \nGabe’s research examines the application of design thinking and the powerful connection between life design and leadership. With over a decade of experience in higher education\, Gabe is committed to developing innovative systems that effectively support all students. \nAdrienne Ausdenmoore serves as the Assistant Vice President and Executive Director of the Geoffrey H. Radbill Center for College and Life Design at Bowling Green State University (BGSU). Within the Life Design program\, BGSU students learn to maximize their academic experience\, prioritize their well-being\, make connections and jump-start their careers – all with a sense of intention and forward momentum. \nAdrienne’s work over the last decade has focused on education innovation\, design thinking\, cross-disciplinary collaboration and vocational wayfinding. She is part of the global community of Life Design educators that originated at Stanford University. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this workshop is FREE.\n\nTimeline: \n9:15 am – Breakfast / Socializing \n9:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n10:00 am – Hand-off to Gabe & Adrienne \n12:00 pm – Workshop Wrap / More Socializing \n\n\n\n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \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/design-thinking-tools-for-creatively-approaching-complex-problems/ 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/2025/09/Headshot-BGSU-TIGER-Tools-Blank-for-Website-092425.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T005922 CREATED:20250617T020925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T205656Z UID:10000393-1759489200-1759496400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Market Validation & Customer Feedback DESCRIPTION:NEW! Early Start Time. EXTRA connecting. opportunities. Arrive as early as 11:00 am. \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Matt Cynkar\, and your fellow participants. \nEat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nJoin us for this TIGER Talk by Matt Cynkar of Rev1 Ventures. \nAs a start\, you’ll learn why Rev1 collects feedback from target users and other target stakeholders. You’ll also see how the Rev1 team helps entrepreneurs use data collected to determine whether or not to pursue a new business idea. \nAnd specifically\, you’ll learn: \n\nHow to identify the pieces and parts of collecting feedback (target audience\, qualitative vs. quantitative\, etc.)\, and an ‘MVP’ (Minimum Viable Product) format.\nHow to analyze and interpret feedback.\nA process that will serve you well for the rest of your career as an entrepreneur.\n\n*************** \nWith 15 years’ experience in market research and data analysis\, Matt Cynkar leads a team focused on applying market intelligence and analytics to accelerate Rev1 Ventures‘ growth strategy. From owning the integrity of Rev1’s internal data\, to producing analyses related to specific industries\, the team’s work will be an important driver of business insights and strategic guidance. \nMatt brings a strong understanding of research methodology and is a proven leader in project management and planning. He identifies and targets the appropriate data sources—both qualitative and quantitative—to support the needs of the entrepreneurs we serve and the portfolio companies they are working to scale. Matt furthers Rev1’s data-driven approach to expand our industry leadership in the region\, the state\, and beyond. \nMatt has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Marketing from Miami University. He enjoys sports and is always up for an adventure\, which\, with two young sons\, is his daily norm. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:00 am – Coffee\, Snacks\, & Socializing. \n11:30 am – Lunch & More Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Matt \n1:00 pm – Wrap & Resume 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/market-validation-customer-feedback/ 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/2025/06/Headshot-Matt-Cynkar-Rev1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T005922 CREATED:20250412T025423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T011942Z UID:10000384-1758884400-1758891600@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Sales Versus Growth - Why They’re Different and What’s Needed To Achieve Both DESCRIPTION:NEW! Early Start – Extra Time for Connecting. Arrive as early as 11:00 am. \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Dana Allender\, and your fellow participants. \nEat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nJoin us for this TIGER Talk by Dana Allender. \nWhile “sales” often focuses on short-term wins — generating leads\, closing deals and meeting quotas — “growth” requires a deeper\, systemic approach that aligns your entire business including sales\, marketing. product/service delivery\, customer success and\, most importantly\, executive leadership. \nSales is the key ingredient in growth! However\, true growth is not just about increasing revenue but having the right people doing the right things across the organization. By understanding the difference between “driving sales” and “achieving growth”\, leaders can focus on stage-appropriate actions and strategies to transform their businesses\, wherever they might be in their journey! \n*************** \nDana Allender is Founder of SUN (as in\, “Here Comes The Sun” by The Beatles)\, a firm he created to help companies sell their “stuff” and grow their businesses with a “customer first” approach. \nDana’s interest in this came from his own early sales experiences\, needing to “build the airplane while flying it” like many founders\, business owners and sales leaders do – with the urgency to generate sales today while still learning what works (and what doesn’t) to generate repeatable\, scalable revenue tomorrow. \nAs a proud member of Sandler Sales President’s Club\, he’s been “classically trained”. With that\, he’s also found from speaking with hundreds of founders\, business owners and sales leaders that training and creating “off the shelf” playbooks isn’t enough. Learning and growth happens in actual “customer conversations” while having someone you trust (and who’s done it) working alongside you to make it happen – achieving impactful results faster.  \nIn addition to his years of B2B enterprise sales experience\, he’s served in the roles of mentor\, advisor and Entrepreneur-In-Residence for organizations such as JumpStart/JumpStart Ventures\, Youngstown Business Incubator\, Alloy Development’s OhioXcelerate\, University of Akron Resource Foundation ICorps\, Rev1 Ventures\, and RevTech Labs Fintech and Insurtech Accelerator\, MAGNET and Bounce Innovation Hub. Memberships include the Angel Capital Association\, Ohio Angel Collective\, and OhioX while also receiving investing certification through VC University. He‘s also worked with economic development partners including Greater Cleveland Partnership\, Team NEO\, and JobsOhio to drive innovation in the region. \nDana lives in Rocky River\, just outside of Cleveland\, Ohio with his family and dogs (Lance and Loki\, yes\, Loki from the Marvel collection!). His coaching doesn’t end with sales\, as he coaches kids’ travel basketball as well. He’s also learning (still) to play the guitar\, which you can see prominently displayed behind him during a zoom call and is happy to karaoke anytime – just ask! \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:00 – Coffee\, Snacks\, & Socializing. \n11:30 am – Lunch & More 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 & Resume 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/bringing-people-together-to-drive-sales-and-grow-businesses/ 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/2025/04/Headshot-Allender-Blank-for-Website-092625.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T005922 CREATED:20250608T013552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T160626Z UID:10000392-1757674800-1757682000@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:From Prompts to Partners: How AI Is Changing the Way We Work and Think DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Kristy Wedel\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive early. Doors open at 11:00 am.  \nEat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nAI adoption isn’t about chasing the latest model or expecting instant transformation from a single tool. As AI evolves\, the real shift is happening beneath the surface in how we think\, decide\, and work together. The question isn’t just what AI can do\, but how we adapt our processes. \nThis TIGER Talk will explore how to move beyond early experimentation by rethinking how decisions are made\, how insight is shared\, and how real value is created. It highlights common pitfalls like strategic drift and pilot purgatory\, and offers practical ways to design AI workflows that prioritize clarity over speed. \nWhether you’re leading a team or just beginning to explore AI in your day-to-day life\, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how to use it more thoughtfully and effectively. \n*************** \nKristy Wedel\, Founder of ReMemora\, has over 15 years of experience in developing and democratizing analytics solutions that drive transparency and efficiency across various industries including healthcare\, banking and government. \nAt the forefront of AI adoption and instructional design\, Kristy’s strategic acumen ensures that AI is leveraged effectively and responsibly. She is a staunch advocate for robust AI governance. Kristy is a member of the Women in Analytics (WIA) team\, and is also a doctoral student at Franklin University in the Doctor of Business Administration program. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE.\n\nTimeline: \n11:00 am – Coffee\, Snacks\, & Socializing \n11:30 am – Lunch & More Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Kristy \n1:00 pm – Wrap & Resume 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/from-prompts-to-partners-how-ai-is-changing-the-way-we-work-and-think/ 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/2025/06/Headshot-Kristy-Wedel-Blank-for-Website-091225.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T120000 DTSTAMP:20260604T005922 CREATED:20250804T013415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T013415Z UID:10000405-1756287000-1756296000@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Market Like the Pros DESCRIPTION:TIGER Tools Workshop \nBe ready to interact with our workshop leader\, Amee BellWanzo of Rev1 Ventures\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 9:30 am.  \nEnjoy coffee & morning snacks. Mingle. Make new friends. \nJoin us for this TIGER Tools Workshop\, packed with opportunities to learn and practice strategies and AI prompts to make you irresistible to your ideal clients. \n*************** \nAmee BellWanzo is Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Rev1 Ventures\, leading the strategic vision for a fully integrated marketing and advocacy plan that supports the organization’s nonprofit services and capital initiatives. \nAs an executive team member\, Amee directs Rev1’s internal marketing staff and consulting partners while also building relationships across a growing network of Entrepreneur Support Organizations to expand awareness and drive qualified opportunities. \nWith over 25 years of experience spanning technology marketing and strategy\, branding\, public relations\, and copywriting\, Amee brings deep expertise and a creative\, community-focused approach to her work. She is passionate about elevating the brand impact\, mentoring teams\, and helping mission-driven organizations thrive. \nOutside of work\, Amee is a rock musician—an outlet that energizes her creative mindset both on and off the stage. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this workshop is FREE.\n\nTimeline: \n9:30 am – Breakfast / Socializing \n9:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n10:00 am – Hand-off to Amee \n12:00 pm – Workshop Wrap / More Socializing \n\n\n\n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \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/market-like-the-pros/ 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/2025/08/Headshot-Amee-BellWanzo-Blank-for-Website-082725.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T005922 CREATED:20250607T015944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T193410Z UID:10000391-1755860400-1755867600@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Growing Pains: How Growth Can Break Your Business DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Rob Young\, and your fellow participants. \nDoors open at 11:00 am. \nCome early & interact with our featured speaker\, Rob Young\, and your fellow participants. \nEat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nMost business advice glamorizes growth and suggests that it should be one of a business’s top priorities. While growth can be great\, it has a dark side. Growth will amplify and exploit weakness in a business. Without a solid foundation\, a business can crumble under the weight of growth. \nIn this TIGER Talk\, we will explore the dangers of growth\, consider practices to manage it\, and discuss easy-to-implement tools you can use to ensure that your company is a growth-ready business. \n*************** \nRob Young is a former executive who never planned to have a business career. He spent two decades in senior leadership roles in companies ranging from a VC-backed startup to a global corporation. \nHaving burned out on corporate life\, Rob traded his briefcase for a tool belt and spent five years renovating historic houses. Days spent doing hands-on construction side by side with talented craftspeople were some of his most enjoyable. \nIt was during this time that Rob recognized a consistent pattern: the business owners he worked with had never been trained to run a business and struggled to navigate growth. After watching several businesses fail\, he founded Stage 3 Group\, a consulting firm dedicated to helping business owners navigate the challenges of growth with clarity and confidence through simple tools\, practices\, and rhythms. \nRob is the author of Stage 3 Success\, a practical guide for owners of growing businesses who want to scale without losing control. \n*************** \n\nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:00 am – Coffee\, Snacks\, & Socializing \n11:30 am – Lunch & More 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 & Resume Socializing \n\n\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\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/growing-pains-how-growth-can-break-your-business/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Headshot-Rob-Young-Blank-for-Website-Face-Lower-082225.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T120000 DTSTAMP:20260604T005922 CREATED:20250801T024329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T195029Z UID:10000404-1755682200-1755691200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:From Curious to Confident: Your Generative AI Jumpstart DESCRIPTION:TIGER Tools Workshop \nBe ready to interact with our workshop leader\, Lori Robbins\, and your fellow participants. \nWed. 8/20 – Please arrive at 9:30 am.  \nEnjoy coffee & morning snacks. Mingle. Make new friends. \nNew to generative AI? \nThis hands-on TIGER Tools Workshop will take you from curious to confident by showing you exactly how to use AI tools in ways that matter to your work. You’ll explore real-world use cases and leave with clear strategies to start using AI in your daily workflow immediately. \nWhether you’re an entrepreneur\, creative\, or professional looking to stay ahead\, this session will equip you with practical skills you can implement today. No tech background required\, just bring YOUR LAPTOP\, your curiosity and a willingness to explore. \n*************** \nOur workshop leader\, Lori Robbins\, is the founder of HERizon AI\, a consulting company that empowers individuals and teams to explore and apply generative AI. \nShe is also an Instructional Technologist at Denison University\, where she leads campus-wide initiatives focused on AI literacy\, instructional design\, and faculty development. \nWith a background in international education and educational technology\, Lori creates programs that help students\, faculty\, and staff engage critically and creatively with emerging tools. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this workshop is FREE.\n\nTimeline: \n9:30 am – Breakfast / Socializing \n9:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n10:00 am – Hand-off to Lori \n12:00 pm – Workshop 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/from-curious-to-confident-your-generative-ai-jumpstart/ 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/2025/07/Headshot-Lori-Robbins-Blank-for-Website.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T180000 DTSTAMP:20260604T005922 CREATED:20250716T132521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T164109Z UID:10000401-1754492400-1754503200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:From Discovery to Delivery: Strengthening Ohio’s Life Science Value Chain DESCRIPTION:TIGER Talk PrimeTime  (new format) \nPlease arrive at 3:00 pm. \nSpeakers start at 3:30 pm. \nExplore how the Ohio Discovery Corridor houses every stage of the life sciences value chain\, from early research and discovery to product development and delivery. This session will dive into the strengths of Ohio’s integrated ecosystem while also addressing the real-world challenges of scaling innovation\, building infrastructure\, attracting talent\, and ensuring long-term connectivity across sectors. \nWith national attention on Ohio’s booming life sciences sector\, New Albany\, Ohio is emerging as a key innovation hub. \nJoin us for a candid discussion on what it takes to strengthen and sustain a world-class life sciences pipeline in Ohio. \n*** HUGE THANKS *** \n1. To our event sponsor\, Ultimate Solutions led by David Deagle\, General Manager of USA Operations.\n2. To Corporate Traveler USA for donating a terrific door prize. You’ll have a chance to WIN 2 tickets to the Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Cincinnati Bengals game on Sunday\, Sept. 14\, at 1 PM!  \nMust be present to register and win.\nThe winner will be announced the following day. \n*************** \nSPEAKERS: \nEddie Pauline\, MBA\, OhioCED\, is the President and CEO of the Ohio Life Sciences Association. Since taking the helm in August 2021\, he has led the organization’s transformation\, expanding its advocacy efforts and fostering a collaborative ecosystem that supports nearly 5\,000 life sciences establishments across Ohio. \nWith a background in economic development at The Ohio State University and experience in the digital media sector\, Eddie brings a multifaceted perspective to his role. His leadership focuses on driving innovation\, economic growth\, and improved health outcomes through strategic partnerships and policy initiatives. \nJosh Hoffman is Director of Healthcare at JobsOhio. Josh received his bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Maryland. He continued his education with master’s degrees in biomedical engineering and business administration from The Ohio State University. Prior to JobsOhio\, Josh spent ten years in clinical research and digital health at The Ohio State University\, CoverMyMeds\, and VPL. \nIn his current role\, Josh is responsible for strategy and investment in the state’s healthcare and life sciences sector. In addition\, Josh drives strategy and business development for the Ohio Discovery Corridor. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE.\n\nTimeline: \n3:00 pm – Check-in & Mingling \n3:30 pm –Presentations by Eddie & Josh \n4:30 pm – Social Hour: Mingling & Light Bites \nDuring the Social Hour\, we’ll offer tours of our new facility\, Brick House Blue at Innovate New Albany. \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/from-discovery-to-delivery-strengthening-ohios-life-science-value-chain/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk PrimeTime ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Headshot-Eddie-Pauline-and-Josh-Hoffman-Blank-for-Website-080625.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T005922 CREATED:20250719T214005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T221432Z UID:10000402-1754046000-1754053200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Unleashing the Power of Generative AI: Navigating the Future of Work - 2025 Edition DESCRIPTION:7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFriday 8/1/25\, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Christopher Slee\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:00 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \n“Unleashing the Power of Generative AI: Navigating the Future of Work” is a concise yet insightful talk that demystifies generative AI for a diverse audience. \nChris originally created and delivered this popular presentation in 2024. And now he’s significantly updated and enhanced what he’ll be sharing to reflect the dramatic advances over the past 18 months in AI tech and how it’s being applied. \nCome explore the transformation of AI from simple tools to systems capable of learning and creating like humans. \nDiscover the importance of “prompt engineering” and “workflow engineering” as essential skills for harnessing AI’s potential. Envision a future where multiple AI models collaborate to enhance decision-making and problem-solving. \nJoin us for this mind-expanding TIGER Talk to unlock the power of generative AI and prepare for a thriving future of work in the age of AI. \n*************** \nFrom our featured speaker\, Christopher Slee: \nHi I’m Chris\, the Principal Technologist at Transform Labs (formerly AWH) and the CTO of  IncludeHealth\, a healthcare start-up changing the face of Virtual Physical Therapy. \nWhen I speak about technology\, I like to keep it accurate and relatable. I share stories and insights that matter to tech enthusiasts and anyone interested in how technology intersects with our daily lives and work. It’s about making sense of tech and making it understandable. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:00 am – Coffee\, Snacks\, & Socializing \n11:30 am – Lunch & More 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 & Resume Socializing \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/unleashing-the-power-of-generative-ai-navigating-the-future-of-work-2025-edition/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Headshot-Chris-Slee-no-glasses-and-smiling-for-TIGER-Talk-on-080125.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T120000 DTSTAMP:20260604T005922 CREATED:20250706T152059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T152549Z UID:10000400-1753867800-1753876800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Get a Grip on Your Business: Six Keys to Getting What You Want from Your Entrepreneurial Company DESCRIPTION:TIGER Tools Workshop \nBe ready to interact with our workshop leader\, Bryan Little\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 9:30 am.  \nEnjoy coffee & morning snacks. Mingle. Make new friends. \nJoin us for an interactive\, hands-on EOS® (Entrepreneurial Operating System®)  Workshop designed for growth-minded business owners and leadership teams who are ready to take their organizations to the next level. During this session\, you’ll roll up your sleeves\, engage in real discussion\, and walk away with actionable tools you can begin using in your business immediately. \nWhat you’ll gain: A clear understanding of the Six Key Components™ every great organization must master to thrive. A chance to confront organizational issues head-on in a safe\, productive environment. Insight into how to get your entire team aligned around a clear\, shared vision. Practical ways to begin instilling discipline and accountability throughout your organization. Whether you’re just learning about EOS or looking to go deeper\, this workshop will leave you with clarity\, energy\, and real-world tools you can put to work the very next day. \n*************** \nBryan Little is a seasoned business leader with over 25 years of experience leading operations across manufacturing\, staffing\, distribution\, and service-based industries. \nAs the Founder and President of Kata Solution\, Bryan is passionate about helping entrepreneurial leadership teams gain clarity\, traction\, and long-term health using the EOS® framework. Having led multiple organizations through high-growth phases\, Bryan understands the real-world challenges business owners face—misalignment\, lack of accountability\, and operational chaos. His hands-on\, no-nonsense approach helps clients break through the ceiling and build stronger\, more resilient companies. \nBryan is a Professional EOS Implementer® and holds a Master of Operational Excellence from The Ohio State University. He brings energy\, empathy\, and a deep commitment to helping leaders build businesses they love and teams they trust. \nWhen he’s not working with clients\, Bryan enjoys spending time with his family\, supporting youth through tennis\, and cheering on the Ohio State Buckeyes. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this workshop is FREE.\n\nTimeline: \n9:30 am – Breakfast / Socializing \n9:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n10:00 pm – Hand-off to Bryan \n12:00 pm – Workshop 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/get-a-grip-on-your-business-six-keys-to-getting-what-you-want-from-your-entrepreneurial-company/ 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/2025/07/Headshot-Bryan-Little-Blank-for-Website-073025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T005922 CREATED:20250622T030117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T203938Z UID:10000394-1752058800-1752066000@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Welcome to “Finance City”: A Real Nice Place for Decision-Making DESCRIPTION:NEW! Early Start Time for EXTRA connecting opportunities. \nFeel free to arrive as early as 11:00 am. \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Tom Rutledge\, and your fellow participants. \nEat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nIn this TIGER Talk\, Tom Rutledge – a 30-year veteran of the institutional debt markets on Wall Street and active advisor/investor to start-ups – will discuss the value of using decision-making tactics borrowed from the financial markets. He will cover: \n\n\nThe mindset and thought processes that result from years of analyzing and structuring investment products (a.k.a. “Finance City.”) \n\n\nA handful of basic tactics that can be applied to a wide range of decision-making challenges\, including some problems far beyond the city limits of the investment world \n\n\nExamples of how to financialize career decisions\, household decisions\, business decisions outside of finance\, and how financialization can spur innovation in a host of other industries. \n\n\nTrends in financial deal-making that are emerging from today’s headlines\, such as opinion polling\, digital currencies\, increasing energy demand\, retirement savings\, and multiple applications of AI. \n\n\n*************** \nTom Rutledge‘s Wall Street career spans thirty years of debt markets roles at Merrill Lynch\, Deutschebank\, and JP Morgan\, as well private credit fund management at Magnetar Capital and his current position on the Executive Committee at Jade Mountain Partners. He has also been an active angel investor\, with a portfolio of investments that includes two Columbus-based companies: HonestJobs and Aunt Flow. \nAt Magnetar\, Tom authored a whitepaper examining how the interaction between start-ups and the private credit industry has become an engine for innovation: Assets as a Service: Credit Investors and the Tech Economy. \nTom grew up in Clintonville\, graduated from Whetstone High School\, earned his BA at Amherst College and his MBA at MIT. He was also board chair of charity evaluator GiveWell.org from its early years in 2008. Finally\, he was a one-day champion on the TV show Jeopardy!. \nTom currently lives in Boston\, but frequently returns home to visit Columbus. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:00 am – Coffee\, Snacks\, & Socializing. \n11:30 am – Lunch & More Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Tom \n1:00 pm – Wrap & Resume 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/welcome-to-finance-city-a-real-nice-place-for-decision-making/ 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/2025/06/Headshot-Tom-Rutledge-Blank-for-Website-070925.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T005922 CREATED:20250522T194412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T194412Z UID:10000390-1751023800-1751029200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Startup Valuations: What Founders Need to Know DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Michelle Murcia\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am.  \nEat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nIn this TIGER Talk\, Michelle Murcia. Founder & CEO of Book+Street\, will cover: \n\nWhy a startup might need a valuation\nThe different types of valuations a startup might need and when\nWhat’s needed to perform a valuation\nWhat service providers Book+Street recommends\n\n*************** \nMichelle Murcia has more than 25 years of finance\, accounting\, administration and investment experience\, in publicly traded\, privately held and not for profit corporations\, startups and billion-dollar enterprises\, regional investment funds\, investment advisory service firms and highly performing national funds. Michelle has served as a C-level consultant to early-stage start-up companies since 2013 providing strategic financial services as their contract Chief Financial Officer\, advising on a number of complex financial transactions\, and to an investment advisory firm as Venture Partner\, supporting the investment process for Series B\, C and later stage syndicated venture transactions\, including due diligence\, financial modeling\, investment document preparation and portfolio reporting. \nMichelle launched Book+Street in early 2018 to address a big gap in the startup ecosystem in the Midwest\, providing on-demand CFO and controllership services to a growing number of tech and service companies throughout Ohio. \nThroughout her career\, Michelle has designed\, implemented and administered multiple equity-based compensation programs\, including ISO qualified and non-qualified stock option programs\, stock appreciation rights\, restricted stock\, and phantom stock plans. In 2003\, she received the designation Certified Equity Professional (CEP)\, a recognized certification in the subject of equity-based compensation\, from Santa Clara University. \nMichelle is a Certified Public Accountant in addition to her Certified Equity Professional designation. She earned a BS in Business Administration with an emphasis in Service Sector Management from California State University\, San Marcos\, and an MBA from The Ohio State University. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE.\n\nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Michelle \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/startup-valuations-what-founders-need-to-know/ 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/2025/05/Headshot-Michelle-Murcia-Blank-for-website-062725.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T120000 DTSTAMP:20260604T005922 CREATED:20250522T020608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T020608Z UID:10000389-1750843800-1750852800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Learn to Build Custom AI Agents to Automate Business Processes & Boost Efficiency DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with our workshop leaders\, Ron Savoia & JR Kunkle\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 9:30 am.  \nEnjoy coffee & donuts. Mingle. Make new friends. \nAt this TIGER Tools Workshop\, you’ll learn how to use CopilotBuilder to create highly innovative AI Agents called Copilots that can be used to automate any business process or workflow. \nThese Copilots contrast with ChatGPT AI agents which only are useful for personal productivity use cases. The Copilots you’ll create can be employed by different individuals\, by work teams or even across entire organizations! \nIn this workshop\, Ron Savoia\, JR Kunkle\, and team will teach you how to create Copilots that ingest public APIs (examples: weather\, legal real estate) as the input to the Copilot\, and then execute business rules using the ingested data via automated workflows. \nFinally\, you’ll learn how to publish the CoPilots you create to an internal Intranet or to a public Internet site via the custom “deployments” featured in CopilotBuilder. \n*************** \nRon Savoia is the Co-founder and CEO of CopilotBuilder\, a software platform that enables organizations to create their own custom Generative AI agents. \nThis platform was the recipient of the Columbus Business First Biztech award this past fall and recently completed the Rev1 Ventures Customer to Capital Accelerator program. \nCopilotBuilder is currently being used by several organizations and channel partners. \nRon also is the founder of Stratus Innovations Group\, which is an IT services provider\, and previously ran various Enterprise Services businesses for Microsoft. \nYou can learn more about CopilotBuilder by visiting https://try.copilotbuilder.ai . \n*************** \nJR Kunkle is a tech leader who’s passionate about helping teams and clients succeed through smart\, practical innovation. \nAt Trusted Way Consulting\, JR leads the firm’s Technology Services\, where he guides strategy\, mentors talented consultants\, and rolls up his sleeves to shape solutions that actually make a difference. \nWhether it’s cybersecurity\, cloud\, or AI\, JR focuses on turning new tech into real results for clients. \nOver the years\, JR has built strong\, capable teams and led IT projects from idea to execution. \nHe enjoys working across departments—especially with the firm’s client relationship team—to not only deliver great work\, but also help tell the story of what Trusted Way does and why it matters. At the end of the day\, it’s all about delivering value and building long-term partnerships. \nYou can learn more about Trusted Way Consulting at https://www.trustedwayconsulting.com/ \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this workshop is FREE.\n\nTimeline: \n9:30 am – Breakfast / Socializing \n9:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n10:00 pm – Hand-off to Ron\, JR\, and the full team of workshop leaders \n12:00 pm – Workshop 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/learn-to-build-custom-ai-agents-to-automate-business-processes-boost-efficiency/ 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/2025/05/Headshot-Kunkle_Savoia_Blank.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T005922 CREATED:20250423T195457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T195457Z UID:10000382-1750419000-1750424400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Bootstraps\, Boardrooms\, and Bold Bets on Women DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with featured speaker\, Cindi Englefield\, our interviewer Susan Bottiggi\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am.  \nEat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nIn an interview-style TIGER Tale\, Cindi Englefield will recount stories from her successful business career\, including lessons learned\, techniques she recommends\, and resources of value to innovators — current and future. \nFrom launching an education company at her kitchen table to co-founding a women-focused angel investment fund\, Cindi’s journey is a story of grit\, growth\, and game-changing purpose. \nCindi will share how building and selling her own company opened her eyes to the systemic barriers women face in accessing capital—and what she’s doing to change it. Through her current work with Accelerating Angels\, Cindi is not only investing in high-growth\, women-led startups—she’s activating more women to step into the investor role themselves. With real stories\, sharp insights\, and a bold vision for the future\, Cindi reveals why closing the gender gap in funding starts with who’s making the decisions—and how we all have a role to play in reshaping the investing landscape. \nThis will be a talk about reinvention\, equity\, and the power of betting on women—not just as founders\, but as funders. \n*************** \nCindi Englefield is a seasoned entrepreneur\, investor\, and fierce advocate for women in business. She began her journey in a family of entrepreneurs—her father founded Englefield Oil Company in 1961—and though her brothers were groomed to take the reins\, Cindi had her own vision. In 2001\, she launched Show What You Know Publishing\, an educational publishing company focused on test preparation and reducing student anxiety. Over two decades\, she grew the company across five states and multiple product lines\, eventually leading it to a successful exit. \nBut Cindi’s entrepreneurial spirit didn’t retire—it evolved. Drawing from her experience\, she founded Englefield Business Advisors to coach women entrepreneurs and then stepped into the world of angel investing. \nIn 2022\, she co-founded Accelerating Angels\, a fund and angel investment group committed to backing early-stage\, high-growth\, women-led startups. Her mission: to increase access to capital for women founders and to activate more women angel investors—reshaping who gets funded and who’s writing the checks. \nCindi serves on the boards of Englefield Oil Company\, Central Point Partners\, and the Women’s Small Business Accelerator\, and is a member of organizations including the Columbus Chamber of Commerce Small Business Council\, Angel Capital Association\, NAWBO\, WELD\, and Matriots. A graduate of The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business\, she is a lifetime member and serves on the Advisory Board for the Ohio State Early Investor Network. \nCindi splits her time between Dublin\, Ohio\, Naples\, Florida and Scottsdale\, Arizona\, where she enjoys golf\, horseback riding\, hiking\, and exploring the outdoors. \n*************** \nOur interviewer\, Susan Bottiggi\, brings decades of leadership experience in corporate banking and wealth management\, paired with a deep commitment to community service. \nA graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University and The Ohio State University’s Fisher College MBA program\, Susan built her career at PNC Bank and its predecessors\, rising to Executive Director of PNC Bank Wealth Management Group in Central Ohio. Today\, she serves as Treasurer of AZIO Ventures LLC and as a Director of The Arnold Wholesale Company. An active supporter of women’s leadership and civic engagement\, she’s held trustee roles with BalletMet\, YWCA Columbus\, The Community Shelter Board\, and Matriots. Her current community engagements include Girls with Gears Peloton as Co-Captain and McDowell Sonoran Preserve Steward Program in Arizona. \nSusan’s thoughtful\, grounded perspective makes her an insightful and engaging interviewer. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE.\n\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 Susan & Cindi \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\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/bootstraps-boardrooms-and-bold-bets-on-women/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Tale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Headshot-Cindi-Englefield-Blank-for-Website-062025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T005922 CREATED:20250413T155841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T155841Z UID:10000385-1749814200-1749819600@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:The Digital Divide That’s Holding Back American Manufacturing DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with featured speaker\, Ryan Lunka\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am.  \nEat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nAs momentum builds to restore American manufacturing\, a growing divide is emerging between the few companies ready to lead and the many still running on outdated\, disconnected systems. This digital divide isn’t about access to technology\, but about the ability and willingness to modernize. Manufacturers who can’t move fast\, automate\, or connect their systems simply won’t be able to scale in this new era. \n\nIn this TIGER Talk\, our featured speaker\, Ryan Lunka\, will explore how this gap is quietly holding back our industrial revival and why fixing it is more than a tech upgrade. It’s a strategic necessity.\n\nRyan will break down the hidden costs of legacy systems\, the cultural barriers slowing change\, and the practical shifts manufacturers can make to stay competitive in the decade ahead.\n\n***************\n\nRyan Lunka is the Co-Founder and CEO of Doohickey AI\, where he and his team are working to disrupt the dinosaur-ish “ERP industrial complex.”\n\nRyan has nearly 20 years experience working in Ohio with enterprise software and systems integration.. Previously\, Ryan served as Chief Operating Officer at nChannel\, another Ohio startup\, and as a consultant for brands including Four Seasons\, Abercrombie\, Fossil\, AT&T\, and Intel.\n\n***************\n\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 Ryan \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/the-digital-divide-thats-holding-back-american-manufacturing/ 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/2025/04/Headshot-Ryan-Lunka-Blank-for-website-061325.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T005922 CREATED:20250508T172333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T021208Z UID:10000387-1749209400-1749214800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Beyond Buzzwords: Designing AI Products That Truly Serve People DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with our featured speakers\, Danny Ortiz & Nilanjan Raychaudhuri\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am.  \nEat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nAI headlines promise the moon\, yet founders and other business leaders often discover that shiny demos don’t translate into customer love or bottom-line results. \nIn this TIGER Talk\, Danny Ortiz & Nilanjan Raychaudhuri will cut through the noise and show you how to anchor every AI decision in a single question: “Whose problem are we really solving?” You’ll see why people-first thinking beats model-first hype—and how missteps at businesses like IBM Watson and Zillow became cautionary tales. \nDanny & Nilanjan will also hand you a practical playbook you can apply on Monday: fast mental models for spotting high-impact use cases\, workflow-integrated architecture patterns\, checklists for trust and governance\, and mini-case studies where small teams turned user insight into measurable wins. \nWhether you own the P&L\, drive product strategy\, or run day-to-day operations\, you’ll leave ready to evaluate AI ideas\, rally cross-functional buy-in\, and launch solutions that employees trust\, customers adopt\, and investors applaud. \n*************** \nDanny Ortiz is an accomplished author\, national and international speaker\, business owner\, and entrepreneur with a passion for empowering individuals and organizations to grow holistically through creativity\, leadership\, and innovation. With a strong background in technology\, he has been at the forefront of integrating AI and emerging technologies into business and storytelling. \nAs the founder of multiple ventures\, Danny has leveraged AI to enhance marketability\, efficiency\, and creative expression\, including in Wonder Creations\, a company dedicated to revolutionizing storytelling through emerging technologies. His expertise spans artificial intelligence\, virtual reality\, and leadership development\, equipping businesses and individuals to thrive in the digital age. \nDriven by his core mission to live with faith\, lead with love\, and serve with purpose\, Danny Ortiz is dedicated to fostering meaningful connections\, inspiring transformation\, and equipping the next generation of leaders with the tools they need to thrive. His unique ability to merge faith\, technology\, and entrepreneurship positions him as a sought-after speaker and thought leader in business\, innovation\, and personal growth. \n*************** \nNilanjan Raychaudhuri is a founder\, product strategist\, and AI innovator passionate about empowering individuals and businesses through technology. He is currently building Tublian\, an AI-powered platform designed to help developers and freelancers build\, run\, and scale their businesses independently. \nWith a background spanning product development\, AI automation\, and business operations\, Nilanjan blends technical expertise with a sharp strategic vision. He is deeply committed to making AI accessible\, enhancing productivity\, and driving real-world impact through thoughtful\, user-centric solutions. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE.\n\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 Danny & Nilanjan \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/beyond-buzzwords-designing-ai-products-that-truly-serve-people/ 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/2025/05/Headshot-Danny-Ortiz-and-Nilanjan-Blank-for-Website-060625.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T005922 CREATED:20250501T163422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T180156Z UID:10000386-1748604600-1748610000@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Lead with Clarity: How Stoic Principles Can Fuel Organizational Growth DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with featured speaker\, Tony Dorsey\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am.  \nEat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nAt this TIGER Talk\, you’ll learn how true leadership clarity accelerates growth\, crushes chaos\, and builds unstoppable teams. You’ll discover a simple\, powerful framework — the Focus 5 — to sharpen vision\, strategy\, roles\, accountability\, and communication inside your organization. \nThrough real-world case studies from companies like Homage\, Rogue\, and Takeya\, you’ll see exactly how these principles drive real results. Most importantly\, you’ll walk away with practical tools to lead boldly\, move faster\, and build organizations that endure any storm. \n*************** \nLeveraging years of experience as an SVP of Strategic Operations\, our speaker\, Anthony “Tony” Dorsey\, brings a unique blend of first hand scaling expertise\, automation insight\, and hands-on experience in team optimization. \nTony is the founder of Peak Ops Advisors\, a consulting and leadership development firm rooted in Stoic principles\, operational rigor\, and no-BS execution. With over 20 years of senior leadership experience\, Tony helps startups and growth-stage companies scale smarter — without burning out their people\, their margins\, or their mission. \nBefore launching Peak Ops\, Tony served as SVP of Strategic Operations at HOMAGE and held key operational leadership roles at Rogue Fitness and Takeya USA. His leadership style is built on clarity\, accountability\, and a deep respect for the grind of real-world execution — not corporate theory. \nAt Peak Ops\, Tony and his team offer elite-level coaching\, strategic advising\, and execution frameworks for leaders who aren’t afraid to get uncomfortable in the pursuit of meaningful growth. This isn’t leadership coaching for the faint of heart — it’s for those who are ready to face hard truths\, sharpen their edge\, and lead with purpose. \nFrom high-stakes negotiations to seamless performance management\, Tony has helped businesses grow efficiently and sustainably. Visit Tony’s company website at peakopsadvisors.com or join @mementoruckus on IG & Tik Tok. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE.\n\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 Tony \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/lead-with-clarity-how-stoic-principles-can-fuel-organizational-growth/ 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/2025/05/Headshot-Anthony-Dorsey-Blank-for-Website-053025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T005922 CREATED:20250407T014832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T020043Z UID:10000381-1747395000-1747400400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Meet the Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with featured speaker\, Jeff Spain\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am.  \nEat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nLearn about the valuable services offered by the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) at Columbus State Community College. MEP is a full-service solutions provider that supports\nCentral Ohio manufacturers. \nFrom consulting and product development to education and talent acquisition\, MEP partners with organizations to grow their manufacturing businesses. MEP has a straightforward mission: to strengthen and empower U.S. manufacturers. It is a unique public-private partnership that delivers comprehensive\, proven solutions to U.S. manufacturers. MEP’s most important goals\, for the manufacturers it serves\, include: accelerating growth\, increasing productivity\, increasing innovation\, and most importantly\, increasing profitability. \nWe will also talk about our manufacturing ecosystem within Central Ohio and answer your questions on that topic. \n*************** \nOur presenter\, Jeff Spain\, is Senior Director\, MEP at Columbus State Community College. Jeff has spent over two decades at Columbus State\, working with Central Ohio employers to plan\, develop\, and\nmanage hundreds of strategic initiatives\, workforce\, and economic development projects. In addition to his work with industry\, Jeff serves as an adjunct instructor at the College\, where his research and practice have focused on applied customer service\, leadership\, and personal productivity training. As the Senior Director of the MEP at Columbus State\, Jeff leads a team with the mantra: “One partner\, multiple service solutions.” \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 Jeff \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/meet-the-ohio-manufacturing-extension-partnership-mep-2/ 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/2025/04/Headshot-Jeff-Spain-Plain-051625.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T005922 CREATED:20250421T005703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T005703Z UID:10000380-1746185400-1746190800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Building a Foundation for AI Productivity: Empowering Your Entire Organization DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with featured speakers\, Gretchen Goffe & Heidi Grenek\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am.  \nEat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nMany companies are exploring the potential of GenAI\, but wondering how to scale it’s benefits beyond a few high-profile projects. Realizing widespread productivity gains and ensuring responsible use requires a solid foundation of understanding and usage across all teams. \nThis TIGER Talk will focus on how a collective effort in building this foundational knowledge can unlock up to 8 hours a week per employee for your organization and protect you from rogue usage. \nAs an incentive for upskilling your employees\, the Ohio TechCred program (Techcred.ohio.gov) reimburses Ohio companies with W-2 employees up to $2\,000 per employee who completes AI training.\nA key element of this session involves a practical approach to GenAI adoption: encouraging employees to consider tasks they could delegate to four distinct roles. This\nexercise helps to demystify AI and highlight its tangible applications across various functions within the organization. \nJoin our presenters Gretchen Goffe & Heidi Grenek as they discuss practical strategies for empowering every employee to leverage Generative AI (GenAI) in their daily work. This program will explore how to introduce and implement a company-wide AI policy that encourages both innovation and responsible application. \n*************** \nGretchen Goffe invested much of her career uncovering customer needs and creating valuable solutions for Huntington Bank and then as a consultant to Fortune 500 companies. Later\, Gretchen transitioned to teaching as Executive Director of the Innovation Center at The Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business. In 2016 she founded DTLiveLAB with a signature method for teaching people to learn to do\, doubling their knowledge in hours instead of weeks or months. \nAfter connecting with fellow Cornell grad Heidi Grenek\, the two quickly realized Heidi’s GenAI expertise and Gretchen’s training methods were like peanut butter and chocolate\, so they paired up to co-found The Prompt Collective in 2024 and create an enterprise foundational GenAI program called the AI Productivity Supercharger. \nGretchen has a bachelor’s degree in applied economics and Business Management from Cornell University’s Dyson School and completed Stanford GSB’s year-long LEAD\nprogram. She is a Fast Company Executive Board member\, writing on design thinking and how to change how people think and work. \n*************** \nHeidi Grenek is an AI enthusiast and entrepreneur who has harnessed emerging technology for companies like Corning\, the Palo Alto Research Center\, and Xerox. She drove the early adoption of AI-enabled category management to improve the execution of two billion ndollars in annual capital spend. She spearheaded a portfolio of Generative AI applications for her employer to enhance market analysis\, sales forecasting\, and manufacturing effectiveness. \nAfter Heidi taught Gretchen about GenAI\, the two co- founded The Prompt Collective in 2024 and created the AI Productivity Supercharger\, a foundational program for enterprises or individuals wanting to harness the productivity gains of GenAI usage\, safely. \nHeidi has both a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University’s College of Engineering. She also has a Masters of Business Administration from the MIT Sloan School of Management and certificates in Artificial Intelligence from MIT and the University of Chicago. \n***************\nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE.\n\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 Gretchen & Heidi \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/building-a-foundation-for-ai-productivity-empowering-your-entire-organization/ 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/2025/04/Headshot-Gretchen-Goffe-and-Heidi-Grenek-Blank-for-Website-050225.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T005922 CREATED:20250206T142433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T142219Z UID:10000309-1745580600-1745586000@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Prepare or Fail: Driving Technology Transformations That Stick DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Shara Hutchinson\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nResistance to change is the silent killer of innovation\, often turning even the most advanced technologies into costly failures. \nDigital transformation isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a make-or-break opportunity for businesses. Yet too often\, organizations fall short because their teams aren’t prepared to adopt new tools and processes. \nSuccess hinges on more than just implementing AI\, software\, or other transformative technologies — it’s about ensuring they are embraced and utilized effectively. This session will equip you with the critical skills needed to prepare your organization for change\, overcome resistance\, and lead successful technology rollouts. You’ll walk away with actionable strategies to engage your teams\, track adoption progress\, and maximize the value of your investments. \nJoin our presenter\, Shara Hutchinson\, to turn resistance into readiness and ensure your digital transformation efforts achieve lasting success. \nWho Should Attend: \n\nBusiness Leaders and Decision-Makers: Those driving digital transformation efforts such as AI\, automation\, or software rollouts.\nSoftware Providers and Consultants: Companies responsible for delivering solutions and ensuring client adoption to secure long-term success.\nChange Leaders and Managers: Professionals tasked with overcoming resistance and managing organizational transformation.\n\nKey Takeaways: \n\nWhy resistance to change is the biggest threat to your tech investment and how to address it.\nStrategies to prepare your teams for change and ensure new technologies are embraced.\nData-driven methods to measure adoption and secure a strong return on investment.\nHow to build a change-ready culture that thrives in innovation and avoids disruption.\n\n*************** \nShara Hutchinson is the Founder and Chief Change Strategist at Xposeyour\, an emerging tech startup dedicated to preparing leaders and teams for transformation. She is focused on partnering with organizations to minimize employee resistance during change\, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. \nXposeyour’s B2B SaaS solution\, Readiness Xchange\, helps leaders navigate complex transformations by identifying risks early and driving successful adoption. Shara is a Qualified Education Professional (QEP) with training and workshops that earn you PDU credit hours towards the global CCMP certification. \nHaving experience leading at a high growth tech startup for nearly 10 years before becoming an entrepreneur\, Shara is a TEDx speaker\, a Forbes Contributor\, and author of Barefoot in the Boardroom: Every Leader’s Guide to Navigating Change. What sets Shara apart is her ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels\, aligning initiatives with overarching business objectives. She is passionate about empowering teams through effective communication\, training\, and coaching\, enabling them to embrace change and sustain desired outcomes. Shara has a proven track record of leading complex\, multi-faceted change programs from planning to post-implementation review\, delivering quantifiable results and long-term value. \nShara serves on the board of Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP Ohio) and National Association for Women Business Owners (NAWBO Columbus). She loves making an impact in the community. When Shara is not working\, she spends time making memories with her husband and son. \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 Shara \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \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 \n \n \n\n  \n  URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/prepare-or-fail-driving-technology-transformations-that-stick/ 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/2025/02/Headshot-Shara-Hutchinson-Improved-Version-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T005922 CREATED:20250325T032159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T032159Z UID:10000378-1744371000-1744376400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:More Than Content: How Experiences\, Collaborations & Influencers Build Brands That Last DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with featured speaker\, Sean Dupiano\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am.  \nEat. Mingle. Make new friends. \n*************** \nEvent Description in the words of our event leader\, Sean Dupiano: \nI run Fluff Studio\, a social media agency built on digital strategy—but the more I’ve scaled\, the clearer it’s become: your brand isn’t just what you post\, it’s how people experience you in real life. AI can optimize content\, but it can’t replace human connection—people remember conversations\, moments\, and the way a brand made them feel. \nFrom launching Kape Coffee to hosting influencer activations\, I’ve seen how in-person experiences turn followers into advocates. The strongest brands aren’t just seen online—they create real-world moments that get shared and remembered. This workshop is about bridging the gap between digital influence and real-world impact to build a brand that lasts. \n*************** \nSean Dupiano is building Fluff Studio\, a media company\, which just opened its newest 3\,000+ sq. ft. retail/studio space. \nOn weekends\, Sean swaps cameras for coffee beans at Kape Coffee\, a pop-up his company hosts at Coppa Gelato\, curating flavors from across the world\, blending travel\, culture\, and caffeine into something tangible\, something you can taste. \nSeven years in the military taught Sean discipline\, adaptability\, and how to lead under pressure. Sean co-founded Fluff Studio and Kape Coffee to figure things out for himself—to learn by doing\, failing\, iterating. Along the way\, he’s met Colombian coffee growers with stories as rich as their beans\, built partnerships that crossed industries and continents\, and worked with executives on the nuances of brand positioning. \nMore than anything\, Sean has learned that the best ideas don’t just live on a screen. They live in rooms\, in conversations\, in the space between strangers who might not stay strangers for long. Sean is always eager talk about how to make that happen. \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 Sean \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/more-than-content-how-experiences-collaborations-influencers-build-brands-that-last/ 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/2025/03/Headshot-Sean-Dupiano-For-Website-041125.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T005922 CREATED:20250324T204546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T205012Z UID:10000379-1743766200-1743771600@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:INVINCIBLE 2025: Three Key Insights To Master Today DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with featured speaker\, Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am.  \nEat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nWith change being a constant\, companies and individuals are undergoing a fundamental transformation in the way they live\, work\, and prosper. \nIn this exciting yet pragmatic and highly interactive TIGER Talk\, Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva will show how the business reality is changing in 2025 – and how to take advantage of these changes to make you disruption-ready and turbulence-proof. \n*************** \nDr. Nadya Zhexembayeva is the Founder and Chief Reinvention Officer\, Reinvention Academy. She is also Co-founder of The Reinvention Summit. \nOften called “The Reinvention Guru” and “The Queen of Reinvention\,” Dr. Nadya is a scientist\, entrepreneur\, and author specializing in resilience and reinvention. \nAs a consultant and educator\, she helped such companies as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation\, Coca-Cola\, IBM\, Cisco\, L’Oreal Group\, Danone\, Kohler\, Erste Bank\, Henkel\, Knauf Insulation\, and Vienna Insurance Group reinvent their products\, leadership practices\, and business models to meet new market demands and prepare for incoming disruptions. \nAs a speaker\, Dr. Nadya has delivered keynotes and workshops to over 500\,000 executives\, and four TEDx Talks. As an author\, she has written several award-winning books including “The Chief Reinvention Officer Handbook: How to Thrive in Chaos”. Dr. Nadya is a contributor to Forbes and Harvard Business Review\, and her work has been featured in a variety of publications in the USA and internationally. \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 Dr. Nadya \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/invincible-2025-three-key-insights-to-master-today/ 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/2025/03/Headshot-Nadya-TIGER-For-website-040425.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T005922 CREATED:20250309T001309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T175111Z UID:10000313-1743161400-1743166800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Behemoths – How JobsOhio Supports Growth-Stage Companies & Innovators DESCRIPTION:Please arrive at 11:30 am\, ready to interact with featured speaker\, Josh Hoffman\, and your fellow participants. \nEat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nAmgen. Anduril. Honda. Intel. You’ve heard all about these recent economic development wins for the State of Ohio\, and the incentives provided by JobsOhio\, One Columbus\, and their local economic development partners. However\, did you know JobsOhio has programs specifically for our growth-stage companies and innovators? \nThis TIGER Talk will explore opportunities available for early-stage companies to continue their growth story in Ohio. \nPlease join Josh Hoffman as he discusses how JobsOhio goes beyond the behemoth companies you’ve seen in the headlines to provide resources for your start-up\, spin-out\, or scale-up. \n*************** \nJosh Hoffman is Director of Healthcare at JobsOhio\,. Josh received his bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Maryland. He continued his education with master’s degrees in biomedical engineering and business administration from The Ohio State University. Prior to JobsOhio\, Josh spent ten years in clinical research and digital health at The Ohio State University\, CoverMyMeds\, and VPL. In his current role\, Josh is responsible for strategy and investment in the state’s healthcare and life sciences sector. In addition\, Josh drives strategy and business development for the Ohio Discovery Corridor. Josh lives with his wife and two children in Westerville\, Ohio. \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 Josh  \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/beyond-the-behemoths-how-jobsohio-supports-growth-stage-companies-innovators/ 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/2025/03/Headshot-Josh-Hoffman-for-website-improved-version.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T005922 CREATED:20250308T165635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T021102Z UID:10000312-1742556600-1742562000@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:AI and Workforce Development: What Small Businesses & Municipalities Need to Know DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with featured speakers\, Mel McGee & New Albany Mayor Sloan Spalding\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am.  \nEat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nNew Albany Mayor Sloan Spalding will provide introductory remarks about Community Innovation Partnership and then tee up the conversation. \nCommunity Innovation Partnership is a coalition of mayors committed to leveraging emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence to enhance city functions\, strengthen workforce development\, and shape policy. Mayor Spaulding will introduce Mel McGee. \nPreview of Mel’s remarks below: \nAs AI continues to shape industries\, small businesses have a unique opportunity to harness its potential for workforce development\, efficiency\, and growth. To stay competitive\, it’s essential to understand how AI can enhance employee skills\, ensure responsible use\, and take advantage of funding opportunities. \n\nAI for Workforce Development & Upskilling: AI-driven training tools can help employees build new skills\, improve productivity\, and adapt to changing job demands.\nDeveloping Internal AI Policies: Establishing AI policies ensures responsible use\, protects data security\, and aligns AI adoption with business goals.\nOhio’s TechCred Program: Businesses can receive up to $180\,000 per year in reimbursement for AI and tech-related training to upskill their workforce.\n\n*************** \nMelanie McGee is a pioneering technologist\, educator\, and entrepreneur with nearly three decades of experience in software engineering\, artificial intelligence\, and workforce development. As the Co-founder of SkillSpout and Founder & CEO of We Can Code IT\, she drives AI adoption and practical tech education for small to mid-sized organizations. \nA recognized thought leader\, Melanie has shaped the future of AI-driven learning and workforce transformation\, with her work featured in books\, media\, and academic settings. Beyond tech\, she’s an avid cyclist\, trail runner\, and lifelong learner passionate about innovation and problem-solving. \n*************** \nSloan Spalding is the Mayor of New Albany\, Ohio. Sloan currently serves as Assistant Auditor for Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber. Prior professional appointments have included being selected as section chief for employment law for then Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine\, general counsel and deputy chancellor for the Ohio Board of Regents\, chief legal counsel to the Ohio Department of Mental Health and labor relations director for The Ohio State University. \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 Mayor Spalding & Mel McGee \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-and-workforce-development-what-small-businesses-municipalities-need-to-know/ 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/2025/03/Headshot-McGee-and-Spalding-TIGER-for-website-RESIZED-1st-Try.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T005922 CREATED:20250218T163741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T154447Z UID:10000311-1741951800-1741957200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:The Meaning Gap in the Age of Automation: Navigating Work and Life with AI and Robots DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Ryan Frederick\, and your fellow participants. \nAs AI and automation increasingly reshape the world of work\, many people face a profound crisis of meaning in their personal and professional lives. Tasks once done by humans are rapidly becoming automated\, raising existential questions about purpose\, identity\, and the future of work.\n\nIn this talk\, Ryan Frederick will explore how the rise of AI and robots is impacting human purpose\, the emotional and psychological challenges this brings\, and ways to adapt and thrive in a landscape where work as we know it is dramatically changing. Join us to learn strategies for finding meaning and maintaining fulfillment in an automated world\, beyond productivity and efficiency.\n\nKey Takeaways:\n\nThe Changing Landscape of Work: Understand how AI and automation are transforming industries and jobs\, leading to shifts in how we perceive work and its value.\nThe Crisis of Meaning: Learn about the psychological and existential challenges that arise as human work is replaced by machines and how it affects our sense of purpose and identity.\nRedefining Purpose: Explore ways to find meaning beyond traditional work\, focusing on creativity\, connection\, and human-centered values that machines cannot replicate.\nAdapting to Change: Gain practical strategies for maintaining fulfillment in a world where jobs are increasingly automated\, and discover new ways to integrate technology into a meaningful life.\nThe Human Advantage: Understand the unique human qualities—such as empathy\, creativity\, and moral decision-making—that remain vital in an automated world\, and how to leverage these traits in future roles.\n\n*************** \nOur featured speaker\, Ryan Frederick\, is an advisor\, author\, investor\, and speaker. Ryan is a Principal at the technology advising firm Transform Labs. \nRyan blends a technical background with business acumen to provide a balanced perspective of company strategy and business model for the most value and impact. Ryan has been part of starting and growing several product and service companies\, including from inception to exit and turnarounds\, helping the companies to establish product market fit and long-term sustainability. \nRyan has written two books about starting and managing companies. The first\, The Founders Manual\, focuses on key insights for entrepreneurs around product\, being a founder\, and their companies. The second\, Sell Naked\, shares perspectives on the challenges and opportunities of managing and growing a professional services firm. \nRyan frequently speaks about the future of work\, digital transformation\, and leveraging technology for greater impact and value. \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 Ryan \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Mingling \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/the-meaning-gap-in-the-age-of-automation-navigating-work-and-life-with-ai-and-robots/ 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-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T005922 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