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April Lunch: Creating Generational Wealth

by Amy Higgs | Apr 8, 2022 | Enterpreneurship, Urban development, Venture connectors news

In the United States today, the top 10% of the population holds 76% of the country’s wealth, while the bottom 50% holds just 1%. A major reason for that disparity is the transfer of wealth from generation to generation. Creating generational wealth is a focal point in...

March Lunch: The Experiential Age

by Amy Higgs | Mar 4, 2022 | Enterpreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Venture connectors news

At our March lunch, JK McKnight — founder of Art of Impact, Forecastle Festival and Forecastle Foundation — shared insights into the generational trends that led to the development of his three-tiered brand engagement platform. He noted that Gen Z and Millennials are...

February Lunch: The Case for Kentucky

by Amy Higgs | Feb 3, 2022 | Enterpreneurship, Technology, Venture connectors news

At our March lunch, Venture Connectors was pleased to host Ian McClure, University of Kentucky’s Associate Vice President for Research, Innovation and Economic Impact and leader of UK Innovate, who presented “The Case for Kentucky: Why Today’s Sputnik Moment is the...

January Lunch: Changing the ClimateTech Game

by Amy Higgs | Jan 13, 2022 | Enterpreneurship, Technology, Venture connectors news

At our first lunch of 2022, Venture Connectors was pleased to feature Louisville-based Climavision’s founder and CEO, Chris Goode, who shared how his weather services and intelligence platform recently raised $100 million in equity funding. He talked about what the...

December Lunch: Why DEI Efforts Are Good for Business

by Amy Higgs | Dec 2, 2021 | Enterpreneurship, Uncategorized, Venture connectors news

Our December lunch featured a panel discussion on how thoughtful DEI initiatives can generate meaningful change, positively impact your brand, create a more engaged and productive workforce, and earn deeper trust from your team and the community. The panelists shared...

November Lunch: Inside the EdjSports Merger

by Amy Higgs | Nov 8, 2021 | Enterpreneurship, Technology, Venture connectors news

Venture Connectors’ November lunch featured Sean O’Leary, a prolific Louisville-based entrepreneur and founder of multiple data companies that offer proprietary content to both B2B and consumer markets. He shared an inside look at the merger of EdjSports LLC, an...

Venture Connectors announces 2021 Venture Sharks winner

by Amy Higgs | Oct 6, 2021 | Enterpreneurship, Venture connectors news, Venture Sharks

Venture Connectors is excited to announce Athelo Health is the winner of our 12th annual Venture Sharks™ business pitch competition. Led by founder Jessica Thurmond, Athelo Health is a B2B SaaS-based mobile application aimed at improving quality of life outcomes for...

Announcing the 2021 Venture Sharks Finalists!

by Amy Higgs | Sep 22, 2021 | Enterpreneurship, Venture connectors news, Venture Sharks

Venture Connectors is very pleased to announce the three early-stage startups who will compete in the final round of our 12th annual Venture Sharks™ business pitch competition on Wednesday, Oct. 6! The Venture Sharks selection committee chose the top ideas for the...

Venture Sharks’ 2021 Semifinalists Announced!

by Amy Higgs | Sep 16, 2021 | Enterpreneurship, Venture connectors news, Venture Sharks

Venture Connectors is excited to announce the six semifinalists chosen to compete in the preliminary round of our 12th annual Venture Sharks™ business pitch competition! During the prelims on Tuesday, Sept. 21, the field will be narrowed to a few...

September Lunch: The AppHarvest Story

by Amy Higgs | Sep 2, 2021 | Enterpreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Venture connectors news

Venture Connectors was pleased to welcome Matt Gosnell, Vice President of Development for AppHarvest., as the keynote for our September lunch. He shared how he’s helping to scale the Morehead, Ky.-based controlled-environment-agriculture company to 12 indoor...
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