Venture Connectors

Join us on Wednesday, February 7th at 11:30am-1pm at Kentucky Science Center "Reset & Reflect: The Landscape of Venture for Black Founders Over the Last 4 Years" Register here: ventureconnectors.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Regi…

Will we see you tonight at Ten20 Craft Brewery?? Registration is open all day! The first 50 people in the door get a drink on us! Visit ventureconnectors.org to get your ticket!

Join us next week for a #HolidayParty & Special Announcement. The first 50 people in the door get a drink on us! Special thanks to event sponsor @AmplifyLou! Register at ventureconnectors.org #startups #entrepreneurs

Come celebrate the holidays with the #startup community 12/12! Members attend free & guests are only $20! In addition to the best networking in town, we’ll be sharing some exciting news. You don’t want to miss this! @AmplifyLou @StartupLou @GrindLouisville

SAVE THE DATE! Our December meeting will be a holiday party!! Join us on Tuesday, Dec. 12, from 5-7PM. More info coming soon!

Yesterday's #FeaturedStartup presenter, Andrew McIntosh, founder of 1st Gen, is building a platform where first-generation entrepreneurs like him can get all the help, support & guidance they need to grow a profitable business (and keep their sanity in the process).

Thank you to our terrific speakers at yesterday's lunch! Chris and Dan Ratterman shared how @shadyrays has grown from a bootstrapped #startup into one of the fastest-growing lifestyle sunglasses brands, thanks to a philosophy of continuous improvement.

Join us 11/1 to hear from the team behind Louisville-based @shadyrays who will share the company’s journey from startup to one of the fastest-growing lifestyle eyewear brands in the nation! ventureconnector.org @AmplifyLou @RenderCap @GrindLouisville @StartupLou

Thanks to Danielle Mann of JN Spirits for sharing the Rivergreen cocktails journey (and some tasty samples!) at today's lunch! #FeaturedStartup

Thank you to today's fantastic panel on #franchising & #entrepreneurship -- Chad Coulter, Melissa Richards-Person, @JTPALouisville and moderator extraordinaire @renegade_ellie!

Register now for the 2023 Vogt Invention and Innovation Awards Demo Day. This FREE event will include six dynamic founders who will take center stage to showcase their big ideas and innovative solutions. Thursday, October 12 at 5:30 p.m. REGISTER HERE ➡️ bit.ly/46erl7A

Akhil Nair, founder of Xena Intelligence, helped relaunch Babson's Global EIR program which "exists to give entrepreneurs the opportunity to stay in the US and work on their startup, and it's a great program for that," Nair said. READ MORE: bit.ly/3LO1afE

Need another reason to join us on Wednesday 10/4? #FeaturedStartup presenter is Danielle Mann of Rivergreen Cocktails -- premium canned cocktails crafted with gin, real fruit juices, natural sweeteners and sparkling water. Register at ventureconnectors.org

Don't miss this fantastic discussion next Wednesday! Register: ventureconnectors.org @AmplifyLou @CommercializeKY @BFLouSteve @kyinnovation #startups #entrepreneurs #startuplou

MEET OUR 10/4 #FRANCHISING PANEL MODERATOR! Ellie Puckett is a business broker and small business expert. She is the host of the “Renegade Ventures Podcast,” which is on a mission to close the gender wealth gap through business acquisition.

MEET OUR 10/4 #FRANCHISING ENTREPRENEUR PANELISTS! Chad Coulter is a pharmacist turned multi-brand founder & restaurateur. He and his partners will be opening their 10th Biscuit Belly location in November. Register: ventureconnectors.org

Join us next week for a panel on the #franchising experience — from #entrepreneurs who have franchised their own companies & those who have partnered with major brands to launch a local franchise. Register: ventureconnectors.org @AmplifyLou @StartupLou

Co-founder Waleed Bahouth shares how @KyndlyBenefits is simplifying health benefits for individuals and small businesses. #FeaturedStartup