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Great Lakes International Innovation Summit 2021
What GLIn2 Is All About
GLIn2 - Great Lakes International Innovation Summit began in 2016 as a collaborative event co-hosted by the Michigan Business Innovation Association and the Wisconsin Business Innovator's Support Association. It has now expanded out to other Great Lakes states such as Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Minnesota, as well as Canada! This multi-day event will offer educational and networking opportunities for all entrepreneurial support professionals working with incubators, accelerators, co-working spaces, maker spaces, economic development agencies, universities, SBDCs, and more.
Delaware Does Entrepreneurship
Pitch your start-up concept to 50+ fellow entrepreneurs, get feedback in a positive environment, learn from others, and meet investors!
About this event
We know that Delaware County is filled with entrepreneurs...so, let's bring YOU ALL together!
The October event will feature a young budding cryptocurrency founder, a serial entrepreneur launching Happy Hour, and a coach bringing coaching to life!
Delaware Does Entrepreneurship offers entrepreneurs an opportunity to pitch their business ideas to a group of 50+ fellow entrepreneurs, potential investors, financial institutions and business resource providers.
We also highlight successful Delaware County and Central Ohio entrepreneurs to provide some inspiration.
This is about building the entrepreneurial culture and bringing you into the entrepreneurial ecoysystem.
GiveBackHack
Have you ever had an idea to solve an issue in our community? GiveBackHack is the next step. Attend to partner up with the community and find the resources to make that idea a reality.
The event will kick off Friday night, where community members of all backgrounds who are eager to make an impact on the city around them will meet and exchange ideas. The crowd favorites will be identified and teams will form around them. Participants will then spend the weekend mentored by top social entrepreneurs, non-profit leaders, venture capitalists, and prominent business professionals as they vet their ideas and build them into real products – physical products, smartphone applications, websites, and anything else that will innovate on the issues we face in Columbus.
Who attends? Engaged citizens, designers, developers, non-profit leaders, start-up hustlers, entrepreneurs, changemakers, and more.
What do I need? A passion to make an impact on the community. Nothing else. You don’t need an idea or a specific background in order to attend. You just need to come ready to work hard to solve problems.
If you do have an idea to make an impact – awesome. You’ll pitch that and get the chance to get talented people to work with you to make it a reality.
Why should I attend? The reasons are endless, but here are just a few:– You’ll make an impact on your community by working to solve to top social issues we face through innovation.– You’ll learn a lot about social issues, how to bring an idea into a well-vetted reality and how to physically build something amazing. You’ll meet an amazing community of motivated people – people who will work with you and change the world.
Women In Business Brunch
Our business women brunch is here to empower YOU to become the entrepreneur you always wanted to be!
About this event
Join us Sept 19th to learn all the tips & tricks on how to further your business or start it the right way. Come and network with us over mimosas & great food!
There will be great speakers to inform you on their journey & what’s the secret to having a successful business!
Building Ohio into a Tech Hub
Chris Berry is the President of OhioX, a statewide nonprofit working to build Ohio into a leading tech hub. Launched in December 2019, our efforts center around connecting, promoting, and advocating for tech in Ohio. OhioX's work is made possible by our members, which include companies and organizations of all sizes, each committed to growing Ohio’s technology and innovation economy. For more information please visit www.ohiox.org.
The Brick x Brick Speaker Series will be hosted in-person at Brick House Blue every other week on Tuesdays at 6 PM. Join us for an insightful presentation followed by a happy hour and networking opportunity!
CIO Tomorrow
Build your new digital playbook! Connect with national and regional leaders who envision the 'adjacent possible' and utilize technology to transform experiences, companies and entire business models.
THE NEW PLAYBOOK: How to Win in the Digital-First World
The future of digital disruption is NOW!
Innovative companies think big - using cloud, data and artificial intelligence to solidify their positions and dominate industries. Technology is the game-changer, empowering people, fueling new ideas and solving critical business problems.
As a result, many businesses maybe even yours - are at a critical crossroads. Act NOW with a digital-first mindset, or risk being left behind.
That's why you need a NEW digital playbook a roadmap for the technology, talent and culture to make your company a winner in this disruptive economy.
Are you ready to lock-in your digital strategy for 2021 and beyond?
Join us August 31 at the Hyatt Regency Columbus, Regency Ballroom, to connect with national and regional leaders who envision the adjacent possible and utilize technology to transform experiences, companies and entire business models.
CIO Tomorrow is here to help you build YOUR new digital playbook.
Executive Office Hours with Innovate NA
Get your questions answered by local professionals specializing in accounting, finance, growth, marketing, PR, digital, tech, and more!
Startup Grind Hosts Will Zell
Zell Capital is offering a new type of Venture Capital investing, one where the average person can get involved. Normally, with VC, in order to invest in startups, a person would need to be a qualified investor – not anymore. In this Startup Grind, we’ll talk about democratizing startup investments, the pros and cons of investing in startups, and the future of VC. We’ll also dive into Zell Capital, how it works, and what it offers.
Tech Showcase & Pitch Competition
Heartland Ventures, in partnership with the RTRX Conference and Stansbury Weaver, will be sponsoring a Tech Showcase & Pitch Competition during Pelotonia week (August 4th and 5th) in Columbus, OH!
The theme of the competition is sustainability. We are seeking Midwest-based founders who are prioritizing the triple bottom line: planet, people, and profits.
One winner will be selected for the GRAND PRIZE of $35,000! In addition to a cash prize, you will be our guest at the Tech Showcase Tailgate where you will have the opportunity to set up a trade show style table and network with hundreds of potential customers and community influencers. The top three companies will have the opportunity to present their business on stage at the RTRX conference on Thursday, August 5th. One winner will be selected for the GRAND PRIZE of $25,000 and $10,000 worth of legal fees!
Buy Tickets: https://www.rtrx.co/register-2021
Apply to the Tech Competition: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZfPQ2B_RcwXpcaKRxETEusOnVUICn8Tu6fkHoW4_XJMEZhw/viewform
July Startup Grind with 614 Startups
Register Today: https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-columbus-presents-startup-grind-hosts-matthew-benson-of-efuse/
Esports is one of the fastest growing industries in the world, with online gamers now having the opportunity to compete in front of millions of people and win prizes rivaling the world of professional sports. In this Startup Grind we are getting a look at the online gaming world, by interviewing Matthew Benson. His company, eFuse, has raised over $8 million dollars to provide a place where gamers meet, compete, and get discovered. We’ll cover the journey, scaling to 500,000+ users, and what it’s like to go to market in this new industry.
Matthew “MJB” Benson is the cofounder & CEO of eFuse, the place where gamers meet, compete, and are discovered. At the ripe age of 23, Matthew has raised over $8M in Venture Funding, grown the eFuse platform to over 500,000 users, and been named to the Forbes 30u30 Gaming list. Prior to eFuse, Benson spent time at the Ohio Innovation Fund (OIF), a venture capital firm in Columbus, Ohio, as an Investment Analyst and Executive in Residence.
The Top 5 Talent Mistakes – how to build a scalable talent strategy for your startup
Be afraid. Be very afraid. Then, take a deep breath, calm down, and join us as we walk you through “The Top 5 Mistakes” startups make in building their teams.
In this TIGER Talk, Carolyn Kilbride will discuss how to protect your company, save your startup money and position your growing organization for success. We will reserve plenty of time for Q&A, so bring your toughest talent questions and concerns!
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Executive Office Hours at Innovate NA
Get your questions answered with the experts - at Innovate New Albany’s Executive Office Hours. Join our very own Arthi Rathi and 8 other experts in law, PR, finance, IT and more! Book your appointment: https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/expert-office-hours-friday-may-21-via-zoom/
Innovate New Albany Virtual Office Hours
Need business advice? Meet 1:1 with the specific experts you need!
Innovate New Albany created Expert Office Hours to make it easy for business owners & aspiring entrepreneurs to get the answers they need.
Oops My Financial Statements are A Mess!
Lisa Messner and Ann Martin have seen it all when it comes to financial statements of early stage companies. In this TIGER Talk at Innovate New Albany, they will review the Top 10 “Ut-Ohs!” they find when reviewing Balance Sheets and Income Statements. They will walk you through what to do, steps to avoid pitfalls, and give some pro tips along the way. It may not sound like exciting stuff, but if you want to have a successful, strong financial house that doesn’t make you lose sleep at night, knowing what NOT to do is a must!
Women's Small Business Accelerator: Spring Fireside Chat
Join the WSBA + Haven Collective for their Spring fireside chat. Learn about their programs and how they help women business owners thrive and grow their businesses. Hear from a panel of women business owners who have been Mentors and program participants as they share their business journey. This is always a warm and welcoming event with plenty of networking, food, and beverages.
ResTech Columbus Happy Hour
Happy Hour for those in Restaurant Technology.
ResTech is a community that is focused on individuals in the restaurant technology industry. This is a platform for developers, engineers, managers, directors and C-suite individuals to come together and share real time situations and issues.
We want to hear your journey, struggles, wins and where you see Restaurant Technology going in the future.