Innovate New Albany

Thanks to the smart, enthusiastic crowd of innovators who joined us on Fri 4/11 to hear our TIGER 🐯 Talk speaker, Sean Dupiano of Fluff Studio present “More Than Content: How Experiences, Collaborations & Influencers Build Brands That Last.” Sean’s presentation was authentic, powerful, and filled with relevant stories. His clear message: Your brand is so much more what you post; it’s how people experience you in real life. And - it was great to hang with so many friends, including new friends, who actively contributed to the conversation. Including: Dana Gallick, MBA of Cooper Elliott Nan Li, MBA of Nanalytics AI Beth Gibson of Buddy Up for Life, Inc. Carolyn Heringer of New Albany Chamber of Commerce Pamela Conn of Healthy New Albany Sanya Sapra of Horse Peaks Ventures Erik Lehmann of Thumzup Media Corporation Kathleen Kneeland of Founder Farm Margo Kressin Wilfong, MBA, Founder Sherri Dorsch, CPA, MBA of TriNet Christina Matheny of TriNet Dena Paluck, Data & Analytics Leader Doug Gouty of SparkWorks Innovation Morgan Koth, CFP of Big Kitty Labs Join us for our next TIGER 🐯 Talk on Friday 4/25. Presented by Shara Hutchinson, MBA of Xposeyour. At the beautiful new Brick House Blue at Innovate New Albany. Nia Gill Reilly Corbett Gardner Brooke Reynolds Jacqueline Russell Sara Zeigler, CGBP Josh Poland Neil Collins New Albany, Ohio

LAST CALL! 📣 EXPERT 😎 OFFICE HOURS - THURSDAY 4/17, 9:00 - 11:30 am Make your final appointments NOW. Got important questions about your business? Or, about a new business idea? Wish you had Experts you could meet with? One-on-one? Oh! And you want your answers right away? Expert 😎 Office Hours is for you! Schedule PRIVATE 30-minute meetings w/ the specific Experts YOU choose. 100% FREE 100% VIRTUAL (by Zoom) Select your Experts & schedule your PRIVATE MEETINGS by clicking the link provided, below in COMMENTS. Make appointments with: Arthi Rathi (headshot below), Book+Street - Financial Modeling, Pricing Models, Cash Flow, & Equity Comp Kevin Hammond, Small Business Development Center at Columbus State Community College - Business Management Jordan Campbell, Huntington National Bank - Capital for Small Businesses Tushar Kulkarni, Big Kitty Labs - Software Solutions to Achieve Your Goals Brian Thomas, Impact-Social - Go-to-Market Strategy & Execution If you want to meet with any specific Experts whose appointments are already 100% booked, please email Neil Collins at neil@InnovateNewAlbany.org. Jacqueline Russell Sara Zeigler, CGBP Neil Collins Josh Poland New Albany, Ohio Katie Lees Michelle Murcia Jack Swartley Charles Richmond Jennifer M. Meek, MBA

Friday, April 25: TIGER 🐯 Talk: "Prepare or Fail: Driving Technology Transformations That Stick" At our new, 1st-class facility for events, co-working, and private offices: Brick House Blue at Innovate New Albany. Presenter: Shara Hutchinson, MBA is the Founder and Chief Change Strategist at Xposeyour, an emerging tech startup dedicated to preparing leaders and teams for transformation. Event Description: Resistance to change is the silent killer of innovation, often turning even the most advanced technologies into costly failures. Digital transformation isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a make-or-break opportunity for businesses. Yet too often, organizations fall short because their teams aren’t prepared to adopt new tools and processes. Success hinges on more than just implementing AI, software, or other transformative technologies — it’s about ensuring they are embraced and utilized effectively. This session will equip you with the critical skills needed to prepare your organization for change, overcome resistance, and lead successful technology rollouts. You’ll walk away with actionable strategies to engage your teams, track adoption progress, and maximize the value of your investments. FREE EVENT 🎟️ FREE LUNCH 🌮 🥤 Join us! Register below in Comments. New Albany, Ohio Neil Collins Jacqueline Russell Sara Zeigler, CGBP Healthy New Albany Pamela Conn New Albany Chamber of Commerce Cherie Nelson, IOM Emily Manter Carolyn Heringer Nan Li, MBA Jeannette Frashier, MBA Kathleen Kneeland Sherri Dorsch, CPA, MBA Christina Matheny Dana Gallick, MBA Dana Allender Morgan Koth, CFP Lorraine Smart Reilly Corbett Gardner Nia Gill Brooke Reynolds Larry Gordon, CAMS

NQTL! What's that? "Not Quite Too Late" Because, its "Not Quite Too Late" to make appointments for our EXPERT 😎 OFFICE HOURS on THURSDAY 4/17, 9:00 - 11:30 am. Got important questions about your business? Or, about your new business idea? Wish you had Experts you could meet with? One-on-one? Oh, and you want your answers right away? Expert 😎 Office Hours is for you! Schedule PRIVATE 30-minute meetings w/ the specific Experts YOU choose. 100% FREE 100% VIRTUAL (by Zoom) Select your Experts & schedule your PRIVATE MEETINGS by clicking the link provided, below in Comments. Make appointments with: Kevin Hammond (pictured), SBDC at Columbus State Community College - Business Management Arthi Rathi, Book+Street - Financial Modeling, Pricing Models, Cash Flow, & Equity Comp Jordan Campbell, Huntington National Bank - Capital for Small Businesses Tushar Kulkarni, Big Kitty Labs - Software Solutions to Achieve Your Goals Brian Thomas, Impact Social - Go-to-Market Strategy & Execution If you want to meet with any specific Experts whose appointments are already 100% booked, please email Neil Collins at neil@InnovateNewAlbany.org. Jacqueline Russell Sara Zeigler, CGBP New Albany, Ohio

EXPERT 😎 OFFICE HOURS is back! Thursday April 17 9:00 - 11:30 am Got important questions about your business? Or, about your new business idea? Wish you had an Expert you could meet with? One-on-one? And, wish you could get answers right away? Expert 😎 Office Hours is for you! Schedule PRIVATE 30-minute meetings w/ the specific Experts YOU choose. 100% FREE 100% VIRTUAL Select your Experts & schedule your PRIVATE MEETINGS by clicking link in Comments. Our Expert Line-Up: Ryan Steele. Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP, Business Law for Startups & Early Stage Companies Jordan Campbell, Huntington National Bank - Capital for Small Businesses Arthi Rathi, Book+Street - Financial Modeling, Pricing Models, Cash Flow, & Equity Comp Brett Rosenstein, CPA, Build Accounting - Accounting & Taxes for Startups Tushar Kulkarni, Big Kitty Labs - Software Solutions to Achieve Your Goals Brian Thomas, Impact Social - Go-to-Market Strategy & Execution Matt Cynkar, Rev1 Ventures - Resources for High Growth Startups Kevin Hammond, Ohio SBDC at Columbus State - Business Management Big thanks for making this program possible to: New Albany, Ohio Jacqueline Russell Sara Zeigler, CGBP Jennifer Chrysler Buckeye Innovation Rachel Scott Melanie Muscolo Rob McKee Stephana Faiella Brick House Blue Reilly Corbett Gardner Nia Gill Brooke Reynolds

Friday, April 11: TIGER 🐯 Talk: "More Than Content: How Experiences, Collaborations & Influencers Build Brands That Last" At our new, first-class facility for events, co-working, and private offices: Brick House Blue at Innovate New Albany. Presenter: Sean Dupiano, Founder of Fluff Studio, a media company specializing in Film, Social Media Marketing, Photography, Videography, Audio, Content Creation, and more. Event Description, in the words of Sean Dupiano: I run Fluff Studio, a social media agency built on digital strategy — but the more we've scaled, the clearer it’s become that your brand isn’t just what you post, it’s how people experience you in real life. AI can optimize content, but it can’t replace human connection—people remember conversations, moments, and the way a brand made them feel. From launching Kape Coffee to hosting influencer activations, I’ve seen how in-person experiences turn followers into advocates. The strongest brands aren’t just seen online—they create real-world moments that get shared and remembered. This workshop is about bridging the gap between digital influence and real-world impact to build a brand that lasts. FREE EVENT 🎟️ FREE LUNCH 🌮 🥤 Join us! Register below in Comments. New Albany, Ohio Neil Collins Jacqueline Russell Sara Zeigler, CGBP New Albany Chamber of Commerce Cherie Nelson, IOM Carolyn Heringer Emily Manter Jeannette Frashier, MBA Allison Ditmer Rob McKee Stephana Faiella Margo Kressin Wilfong, MBA Reilly Corbett Gardner Nia Gill Kate Hepinstall Brooke Reynolds

Friday, April 4: TIGER 🐯 Talk: "INVINCIBLE 2025: Three Key Insights To Master Today" At our brand new, first class facility for events, coworking, and private offices: Brick House Blue at Innovate New Albany Presenter: Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva, Founder and Chief Reinvention Officer, Reinvention Academy and Co-founder of The Reinvention Summit. Nadya is an in-demand speaker for corporations and business groups around the world. And, over the past several years, she has consistently been one of Innovate New Albany's very popular & inspiring speakers! Now, she's returning for her 5th TIGER Talk. A rare opportunity to learn from Nadya at a public event in Ohio! Event Description: With change being a constant, companies and individuals are undergoing a fundamental transformation in the way they live, work, and prosper. In this exciting yet pragmatic & interactive TIGER Talk, Nadya will show how the business reality is changing in 2025 – and how to take advantage of these changes to make you and your business disruption-ready and turbulence-proof. FREE EVENT 🎟️ FREE LUNCH 🌮 🥤 Join us! Register below in Comments. New Albany, Ohio Neil Collins Jacqueline Russell Sara Zeigler, CGBP New Albany Chamber of Commerce Cherie Nelson, IOM Sara L. Becker CPA Carolyn Heringer Emily Manter Jeannette Frashier, MBA Allison Ditmer Nathan Minns Urquhart (Urko) Wood Michael Sponhour, ABC, Prosci, CCMP Healthy New Albany Rachel Haugk Pamela Conn Denise Dahl Rick Coplin Sandra Solano, M.D, M.S Rob McKee Margo Kressin Wilfong, MBA Reilly Corbett Gardner Nia Gill Kate Hepinstall Brooke Reynolds Olga Veligurska (CRP, MSc) Vladimir Jernovoi

Friday 3/28: TIGER 🐯 Talk: "Beyond the Behemoths – How JobsOhio Supports Growth-Stage Companies & Innovators" At our beautiful new event space: Brick House Blue at Innovate New Albany. Presenter: Joshua Hoffman, Director of Healthcare at JobsOhio. Event Description: Amgen. Anduril Industries. Honda. Intel Corporation. You've heard all about these recent economic development wins for the State of Ohio, and the programs from JobsOhio, One Columbus, and their local economic development partners that helped deliver these wins. However, did you know JobsOhio has programs specifically for our growth-stage companies, startups, and innovators? This TIGER 🐯 Talk will highlight the varied opportunities available for early-stage companies to continue and accelerate their growth stories in Ohio. FREE EVENT 🎟️ FREE LUNCH 🌮 🥤 50+ are already registered. Join us! Register below in Comments. New Albany, Ohio Neil Collins Jacqueline Russell Sara Zeigler, CGBP Jennifer Chrysler Alex Klosterman Sloan Spalding Josh Poland New Albany Chamber of Commerce Cherie Nelson, IOM Carolyn Heringer Emily Manter Jeannette Frashier, MBA Healthy New Albany Rachel Haugk Pamela Conn Denise Dahl Rick Coplin Sandra Solano, M.D, M.S Tyler Allchin Reilly Corbett Gardner Nia Gill Kate Hepinstall Logan Pack, MBA Brooke Reynolds Ray Waite, MS, PMP Natalie Monroe Eddie Pauline, MBA, OhioCED Willa Bluestone Morgan Koth, CFP David Deagle

Friday 3/21: TIGER 🐯 Talk: "AI & Workforce Development: What Small Businesses & Municipalities Need to Know" At our beautiful new event space: Brick House Blue at Innovate New Albany. Presenters: Melanie McGee, Co-Founder of SkillSpout & Founder/ CEO of We Can Code IT & Sloan Spalding. Mayor of New Albany, Ohio Mayor Spalding will provide remarks about Community Innovation Partnership and tee up Mel McGee's presentation. Community Innovation Partnership is a coalition of mayors committed to leveraging emerging technologies including AI to enhance city functions, strengthen workforce development, & shape policy. Preview of Mel’s remarks: As AI continues to shape industries, small businesses have a unique opportunity to harness its potential for workforce development, efficiency, and growth. To stay competitive, it’s essential to understand how AI can enhance employee skills, ensure responsible use, & take advantage of funding opportunities. -- AI for Workforce Development & Upskilling: AI-driven training tools can help build new skills, improve productivity, & adapt to changing job demands. -- Developing Internal AI Policies: Establishing AI policies ensures responsible use, protects data security, & aligns AI adoption with business goals. -- Ohio TechCred Program:  Businesses can receive up to $180,000 per year in reimbursement for AI & tech-related training to upskill their workforce. FREE EVENT 🎟️ FREE LUNCH 🌮 🥤 - thanks for the generosity of Community Innovation Partnership! Register below in Comments. New Albany, Ohio Neil Collins Jacqueline Russell Sara Zeigler, CGBP Joanne Pickrell Remington Road Group New Albany Chamber of Commerce Cherie Nelson, IOM Carolyn Heringer Emily Manter Jeannette Frashier, MBA Healthy New Albany Rachel Haugk Pamela Conn Denise Dahl Sandra Solano, M.D, M.S Reilly Corbett Gardner Nia Gill Xantara Mossman, MBA Kate Hepinstall Logan Pack, MBA Ray Waite, MS, PMP Ram Gudimetla Gretchen Goffe David Deagle Morgan Koth, CFP

Join us Friday 3/14 for our 12th TIGER 🐯 Event of 2025: "The Meaning Gap in the Age of Automation: Navigating Work & Life with AI & Robots." Hosted in our beautiful new space: Brick House Blue at Innovate New Albany. Presented by our featured speaker Ryan Frederick of Transform Labs. In this TIGER Talk, Ryan will explore how the rise of AI and robots is impacting human purpose, the emotional and psychological challenges this brings, and ways to adapt and thrive in a landscape where work as we know it is dramatically changing. He'll help us learn strategies for finding meaning and maintaining fulfillment in an automated world, beyond productivity and efficiency. Free. Lunch included. Don't miss this! Note that we’ve posted this as a LinkedIn Event. Click below to learn more & register - all without leaving LinkedIn. Easy to add to your calendar, too. New Albany, Ohio Neil Collins Jacqueline Russell Sara Zeigler, CGBP Christopher Slee Amy Gregory Weber Reilly Corbett Gardner Nia Gill