April Lunch

Story Louisville 900 East Main Street, Louisville, KY, United States

For decades, entrepreneurs have been steered toward a singular approach to creating a valuable business: pitch idea, raise capital, commercialize the idea, raise more capital and repeat the cycle. This is great for the less than 0.01% of companies that become decacorns, but what about the other 99.9%? Join Venture Connectors on Wednesday, April 5, to hear […]

$40

A Deeper Dive into the TriState MSDC’s MBE Certification Process

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This webinar will provide clarity to the TriState Minority Supplier Development Council's (MSDC) Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification process. During this session, we give you the tools needed to submit a complete and accurate certification application through TriState MSDC.

Q&A with SBA

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Join our virtual Q&A with SBA session every Thursday. We answer questions we have received during the week about SBA. Register to submit questions and get a copy of our presentation. This session is hosted by the SBA West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky and North Carolina district offices. 

Virtual Office Hours

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Our Virtual Office Hours are the perfect opportunity to engage with the Launch Blue coaches and instructors. Whether you are looking for more information about one of our programs, have a question about your application, or are a tech founder looking for advice join us Fridays at 12:30-1:30 pm ET.

RX Lightening Shocking the Healthcare Industry

Remote

Julia Regan is the co-founder and CEO of RxLightning.  Prior to starting RxLightning in 2020, she spent two decades in healthcare digital transformation and innovation bringing to market and scaling product across the patient medication journey.  In July 2022, Regan was selected as an Endeavor Entrepreneur, a global distinction that recognizes and supports the world’s […]

Inaugural Kentucky Innovator Challenge 2023

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The Kentucky Innovator Challenge will bring thought leaders from businesses and organizations from across Kentucky, together with our UK innovators, for a one-day event to discuss future-forward problems that are best solved through collaborations.

KY APEX Accelerator + KSEF Social Hour: Government Market Research in SAM and DSBS

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Grab your afternoon coffee and join us for this week's Social Hour! This is a great opportunity to ask questions, network, learn about upcoming events and discuss procurement topics. The Kentucky Science & Engineering Foundation (KSEF) will also join us to share resources for funding your company's next big idea through Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) […]

Start Up Breakfast

Remote

Startup Breakfast is an online event via Zoom. Hours are 8:00a - 9:00a (US Eastern Time). Please use the following link to register for and access this session:https://uky.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rfumsqjMuHdQJUG1ScXOK0Y0Zo_FD7wva After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Nameless Catering Lunch for Story Members

Story Louisville 900 East Main Street, Louisville, KY, United States

Our partners at Nameless Catering have brought lunch today! Join us on the 2nd floor in the kitchen. Our partners at Nameless have officially opened for business in Louisville! Learn more about getting Nameless to cater your next event! Bon Apetit!

April Networking Event

Waterfront Botanical Gardens 1435 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky

Since 2013, Kasey Maier has been working with Waterfront Botanical Gardens to raise awareness, raise money, develop programs and build the business. Prior to Waterfront Botanical Gardens, Kasey worked with several start-ups and non-profits. Kasey worked in banking and finance for 25 years, until the crash in 2008 when her path took a sharp turn. […]

$10

Good Business Summit

Kentucky International Convention Center 221 S. 4th St., Louisville, Kentucky

Join us for a day full of interesting and innovative events that will help you learn how to hone your entrepreneurial skills. From Keynote speakers and our panel to our Annual Impact Awards, we welcome you to enjoy and learn with us.

$40

Launch Blue Investment Lab

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This session is designed specifically for driven entrepreneurs that are passionate about optimizing their future business potential. Whether you're working on your MVP and preparing for launch or already generating early revenue, you will be exposed to fundamental insights and tools to help dramatically increase your odds of fundraising success. You will have the unique […]