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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
