A place for startups and founders, from napkin sketch to Series A, to explore ideas, build solutions, launch products, and grow businesses.
The Business Model Canvas (BMC) is a 1-page visual framework for planning, developing, and testing the business model(s) of an organization. While an important strategic management tool, utilizing the BMC alone may not help you clearly identify areas of improvement, and develop the tangible steps crucial to the growth of your business. ***The Business ModelContinue reading "The Business Model Canvas"
The September lunch features Matt Gosnell, Vice President of Development for AppHarvest, an applied technology company in Appalachia developing and operating some of the world’s largest high-tech indoor farms. Matt leads project developmentContinue reading "Venture Connectors Sept Lunch: A Purpose Driven IPO"
You have a brief unplanned encounter with your dream customer. 3 - 2 - 1 - Go! ... What did you say? This webinar will help to you to frame your thoughts in advance so that you know exactly how to take advantage of this opportunity when it happens to you. It will happen. WillContinue reading "How to Pitch your Company in a Minute or Less"
Being a startup entrepreneur is a difficult and lonely job! Sometimes you are lost, confused, frustrated, disappointed, scared, or just need help. Sometimes you have something to celebrate! You definitely have a skill or experience that could benefit your colleagues! Startup Breakfast is an informal meeting of Startup entrepreneurs and leaders - an opportunity toContinue reading "Startup Breakfast"
Save the date for what is sure to be an interesting and entertaining event with Dee Dee Taylor of 502 Hemp. More details soon.
Spencer Jenkins, founder of Queer Kentucky and Tasha Sams, Founder of HOME will be discussing the newly forming LGBTQ+ community space in Pikeville Kentucky.
Join us for snacks, drinks, a virtual watch party and a post-event chat in the 900 East Main St. classroom. (Story Louisville) The virtual summit will be jointly hosted by UK Innovate at the University of Kentucky, Columbia Technology Ventures, the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and AUTM. Learn more about the virtual summit HERE.Continue reading "Innovation Competitiveness Summit Watch Party"
Being a startup entrepreneur is a difficult and lonely job! Sometimes you are lost, confused, frustrated, disappointed, scared, or just need help. Sometimes you have something to celebrate! You definitely have a skill or experience that could benefit your colleagues! Startup Breakfast is an informal meeting of Startup entrepreneurs and leaders - an opportunity toContinue reading "Startup Breakfast"
This class is a 3-part class designed to teach participants the components of a business plan. It will be taught via Zoom, with room for 10 participants. It will be taught on September 15, 22, and 29. You will learn the need for a business plan, how they are used, and what information is neededContinue reading "Creating a Successful Business Plan"
Imagine never having to “sell” in your business. What if instead of outbound prospecting, your phone rang, emails came into your inbox, and people contacted you to do business with them? That is the power of having a strong personal brand. When you have a powerful reputation customers flock to you, those around you are loyal to you, and your brand has enough trust to withstand scrutinyContinue reading "The Power of Personal Branding"
This webinar will cover topics such as how to generate leads & software(s) used; First phase: Website, SEO, Reorganization, Building market strategy, building a target market; Second phase: experiment with paid advertisements, Email marketing changes (templates, Fiverr, pinpointe); Third phase: other advertisement avenues, google analytics and ad’s, adjusting to the market, association marketing, the importance ofContinue reading "Ground Up Marketing in the Federal Arena"
SBIR Unplugged is your monthly SBIR/STTR focused networking and peer mentoring connection for Kentucky-based startups and university innovators. Whether you are new to SBIR or an SBIR pro, you will enjoy this chance to connect with your peers, learn, and share your knowledge. SBIR Unplugged continues to meet virtually during COVID. We look forward toContinue reading "SBIR Unplugged"
The College of Business Graduate Programs and the Forcht Center for Entrepreneurship present: THE SPIRIT OF INNOVATION - Free networking and Quick-Pitch Competition at the Rabbit Hole Distillery! Network with our faculty and staff and learn more about our graduate programs, including our #25 Nationally Ranked Innovation MBA, MBA, and MSBA programs or our graduateContinue reading "The Spirit of Innovation Networking and Quick-Pitch Competition"
Our Virtual Office Hours are the perfect opportunity to engage with the Launch Blue coaches and instructors. Whether you are looking for more information about one of our programs, have a question about your application, or are a tech founder looking for advice join us Fridays at 12:30-1:30 pm ET.
Woody Norris is a serial inventor of electronics, tools and cutting-edge sonic equipment — such as the LRAD acoustic cannon. He is a remarkable inventor and his talks are incredibly memorable don't miss this terrific opportunity to hear from such a unique and novel mind! If you are not a member, tickets are required forContinue reading "Inventors Network Kentucky Online Meeting: A Special Talk with Woody Norris!"
Techstars Startup Week Louisville is a five-day celebration of our community that builds momentum and opportunity around entrepreneurship. We’re led by local entrepreneurs and hosted in amazing spaces all over town.
Jump in the water with the Venture Sharks! Semifinalists will compete for $5,000 cash and thousands in prizes in the preliminary round of our 12th annual business pitch competition. Special thanks to our title sponsors, Amplify and KY Innovation, who are allowing us to offer this event free of charge! At the prelims, entrepreneurs willContinue reading "Venture Sharks Prelims presented by Amplify Louisville & Ky Innovation"
The Derby City Angels is an angel investor group that is part of the Sheltowee Angel Network. The Derby City Angels meets monthly on the third Tuesday of the month and will see pitches from entrepreneurs from across the region. Investors will wee pitches from entrepreneurs selected by the Derby City Angels each month, andContinue reading "Derby City Angels Meeting"
Being a startup entrepreneur is a difficult and lonely job! Sometimes you are lost, confused, frustrated, disappointed, scared, or just need help. Sometimes you have something to celebrate! You definitely have a skill or experience that could benefit your colleagues! Startup Breakfast is an informal meeting of Startup entrepreneurs and leaders - an opportunity toContinue reading "Startup Breakfast"
We will give an overview of all small business certifications on the federal, state, and local levels and what they mean for you as a small business. The following eventsContinue reading "Overview of Small Business Certifications"
"Transformation can feel like an overwhelming task, but when you break it down and understand the components, it becomes achievable. This isn’t something just for giant corporations – every organizationContinue reading "From Chrysalis to Butterfly: Your Guide to Business Transformation Using Data"
In partnership with Bellarmine, UK, UofL and GLI, during this session, you will hear from multiple student startups who will present their companies and then be on a panel discussionContinue reading "See yourself here – Student Innovation Showcase"
Startup Chowdown is a monthly lunch, held the last Friday of every month to foster random collisions and non-transactional relationships in our startup community. Founders will also have the opportunity for an open mic to offer and ask for support, celebrating the wins (#celebratethewins hosted by Amplify) and share company updates. Bring your whole self, comeContinue reading "Story Startup Chowdown"
Our Virtual Office Hours are the perfect opportunity to engage with the Launch Blue coaches and instructors. Whether you are looking for more information about one of our programs, haveContinue reading "Launch Blue Virtual Office Hours"
Grab your afternoon coffee and join us for our KYPTAC Social Hour! This informal event will be facilitated by Kentucky State Director Nancy Brown and will cover what YOU wantContinue reading "KY PTAC Social Hour"
Being a startup entrepreneur is a difficult and lonely job! Sometimes you are lost, confused, frustrated, disappointed, scared, or just need help. Sometimes you have something to celebrate! You definitelyContinue reading "Startup Breakfast"
Our next Thought Leadership Series event will feature a University of Louisville researcher who has developed a roadmap he hopes will set companies up for success in bringing employees whoContinue reading "Thought Leadership Series with Dr. Brad Shuck, University of Louisville: Working Together – Tools for Successful Return to Work"
The Louisville Healthcare CEO Council and Aging 2.0 hosts a pitch event to pitch to the nation's top healthcare executives. Innovations are sourced from around the world and the 6Continue reading "CareTech Pitch Competition"
The University of Kentucky is the largest employer in Fayette County, with over 30,000 students, 20,000 employees and a presence in all 120 counties in the Commonwealth. UK is anContinue reading "How To Do Business with the University of Kentucky"
Startup Investing 101 is an educational program for individuals who have the financial capacity to invest $5,000+ in a startup at the pre-seed or seed stage. Each month, attendees learnContinue reading "VIRTUAL Startup Investing 101"
Black Business & Bourbon is an exciting new way for professionals, creatives, founders, and entrepreneurs to be intentional in networking.
Our Virtual Office Hours are the perfect opportunity to engage with the Launch Blue coaches and instructors. Whether you are looking for more information about one of our programs, haveContinue reading "Launch Blue Virtual Office Hours"
