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February Lunch: Building a Global Social Enterprise in Louisville

by Venture Connectors | Feb 5, 2023 | Enterpreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Venture connectors news

At our February lunch, CEO Jose Gaztambide shared how GoodMaps has become one of the Kentucky’s fastest growing startups. Jose discussed how GoodMaps was born out of the American Printing House for the Blind, with the simple, important mission to help blind people...

January Lunch: A Taste of Success

by Amy Higgs | Jan 16, 2023 | Enterpreneurship, Venture connectors news

At our January lunch, Dan Oliver, founder and CEO of the Dan-O’s Seasoning, shared what it was like to grow his startup more than 3,000% in just one year. Ranked No. 1 on Business First’s Fast 50 this year, Dan-O’s has grown to 65 employees and $6.2 million in revenue...

December Lunch: A Boy, A Boat and A Dream

by Amy Higgs | Dec 11, 2022 | Enterpreneurship, Venture connectors news

  Attendees at our December lunch got a masterclass in storytelling from the dynamic and engaging John Waggoner, Founder & Chairman of American Queen Voyages, and President & CEO of HMS Global Maritime. John shared how he turned his childhood dream of owning...

November Lunch: Creating Community

by Amy Higgs | Nov 9, 2022 | Enterpreneurship, Uncategorized, Venture connectors news

At our November lunch, Venture Connectors was excited to host a terrific discussion with serial entrepreneur Ricky Mason and angel investor Chris Redd, the founders of Rheddorick and Network + Chill, about how they came together to create a thriving community that...

October Lunch: Kentucky’s Entrepreneurial Agenda

by Amy Higgs | Oct 17, 2022 | Enterpreneurship, Venture connectors news

At our October lunch, Venture Connectors was pleased to feature Monique Kuykendoll Quarterman, Deputy Executive Director of the Office of Entrepreneurship & Small Business Innovation/KY Innovation with the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development. Monique is...

September Lunch: Shaping Culture Through Innovation

by Amy Higgs | Sep 19, 2022 | Enterpreneurship, Venture connectors news

At our September lunch, Venture Connectors was pleased to welcome dynamic speaker and coach Lisa Zangari! Lisa is President and CEO of the Zangari Consulting Group and Executive Coach-in-Residence at the Leadership Louisville Center. Through stories from her own work...
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  • February Lunch: Building a Global Social Enterprise in Louisville
  • January Lunch: A Taste of Success
  • December Lunch: A Boy, A Boat and A Dream
  • November Lunch: Creating Community
  • October Lunch: Kentucky’s Entrepreneurial Agenda

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