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Past Events

110Conversations @ Base110, noon-1:30 p.m.

20220401

About this event Every first Friday, Base110 hosts a community lunch for our members and community. Join us for lunch and network with local creatives, people in tech and entrepreneurs. Due to COVID, we are limiting capacity and will require an RSVP via email to heyyall@base110.com. Location: Base110, 110 W. Vine St.,. 3rd Floor, Lexington About … Continue reading “110Conversations @ Base110, noon-1:30 p.m.”

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Kentucky SBDC Weekly Webinar, Noon-1 p.m.

20220323

About this event Join the Kentucky SBDC as we are welcomed by a new guest speaker each week to present tips, tricks, best practices, small business trends, and more! Stay until the end of the session for an opportunity to ask questions to the guest speaker! Learn more and register: https://kentuckysbdc.com/webinars/

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Startup Garden, 4:30-6 p.m.

20220323

About this event This month’s speaker is Bucky McQueen, lifelong apparel entrepreneur. Startup Garden is a networking event for the local entrepreneurial community. Guests will consist of successful entrepreneurs, budding entrepreneurs, investors, community leaders and service providers. Networking with food and drink will also include a short informative talk of interest to all. You don’t … Continue reading “Startup Garden, 4:30-6 p.m.”

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Sprocket’s Entrepreneur Roundtable with 1ST50K, Noon

20220322

About this event Learn from winning founders of the 1ST50K competition and find out how Seamly, QBRICS, and NDI are disrupting their industries and innovating every day. During this event, attendees will be split into groups and startup founders from each of the 3 companies will spend time with each group, sharing their stories and answering questions. … Continue reading “Sprocket’s Entrepreneur Roundtable with 1ST50K, Noon”

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Freelance Friday @ BaseHere, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

20220318

About this event Come grab a desk and check out our space for free on Fridays. Enjoy coffee, donuts and community at one of our coworking space desks! Location: BaseHere, 249 E. Main St. Suite 150, Downtown Lexington Learn more about BaseHere:  https://www.basehere.com/

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Launch Blue Virtual Office Hours, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

20220318

About this event Launch Blue 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 pm EST. REGISTER: … Continue reading “Launch Blue Virtual Office Hours, 12:30-1:30 p.m.”

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Community Happy Hour At BaseHere, 4-6 p.m.

20220318

About this event Kick off your weekend right with a happy hour at Base249! Open to the public, guests are welcome and members get a special discount. Grab a drink, network, socialize, and have some fun. Located at BaseHere (249 E. Main St )  REGISTER: https://www.basehere.com/

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SBIR Unplugged, 4-6 p.m.

20220317

About this event SBIR Unplugged is your monthly SBIR/STTR focused networking and peer mentoring connection for Kentucky-based startups and university innovators. Whether you are new to SBIR or an SBIR pro, you will enjoy this chance to connect with your peers, learn, and share your knowledge. SBIR Unplugged is hosted by the University of Kentucky … Continue reading “SBIR Unplugged, 4-6 p.m.”

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Startup Breakfast, 8-9 a.m.

20220316

About this event Being a startup entrepreneur is a difficult and lonely job! Sometimes you are lost, confused, frustrated, disappointed, scared, or just need help. Sometimes you have something to celebrate! You definitely have a skill or experience that could benefit your colleagues! Startup Breakfast is an informal meeting of Startup entrepreneurs and leaders – … Continue reading “Startup Breakfast, 8-9 a.m.”

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Startup Grind Louisville, 6 p.m.

20220316

About this event Our next Fireside Chat will be held at a new venue, Ten20 Craft Brewery, featuring the co-founder and COO of Party Horses, Chris Wiedmar. Doors open at 5:30 PM, and the Fireside Chat begins at 6 PM sharp. Tickets to this event are FREE, compliments of our sponsors. Register and more information: … Continue reading “Startup Grind Louisville, 6 p.m.”

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Derby City Angels Monthly Meeting, 5:30 p.m.

20220315

About this event The Derby City Angels is an angel investor group that is part of the Sheltowee Angel Network.  The Derby City Angels meets monthly on the third Tuesday of the month and will see pitches from entrepreneurs from across the region. Investors will wee pitches from entrepreneurs selected by the Derby City Angels each month, … Continue reading “Derby City Angels Monthly Meeting, 5:30 p.m.”

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Story Startup Chowdown, noon

20220311

About this event Startup Chowdown is a monthly lunch, held the last Friday of every month to foster random collisions and non-transactional relationships in our startup community. Founders will also have the opportunity for an open mic to offer and ask for support, celebrating the wins (#celebratethewins hosted by Amplify) and share company updates. Bring your … Continue reading “Story Startup Chowdown, noon”

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Network N’ Chill Lunch and Learn, Noon-1 p.m.

20220309

About this event Grants & Non-Dilutive Fundraising with Monique Quarterman Free Money? Where? Join us for Network N’ Chill Lunch & Learn w/ Monique Quarterman as we discuss how to raise capital for your startup without giving up equity (taking venture capital) or owing the bank (taking out a loan) Wednesday, March 9th at 12p … Continue reading “Network N’ Chill Lunch and Learn, Noon-1 p.m.”

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Network of Entrepreneurial Women Monthly Meeting, 6 p.m.

20220309

About this event Understanding the Numbers…Getting a Handle on Profitability Experienced business women discuss the importance of understanding the financial information that impacts business profitability. Featured Panelists: Sandy Merritt-Business Coach, Action Coach Amanda Vandervort, Business Banker, PNC Bank Dana Cosby, Esq. – Versatile Attorney with Strong Business Acumen Cost: $10 Location:  Noble Funk Brewing Company, … Continue reading “Network of Entrepreneurial Women Monthly Meeting, 6 p.m.”

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KY Inventors Network Workshop, 6:30 p.m.

20220308

About this event Do you have a great idea for an invention, startup or business? Then Join Us at the Inventors Network ONLINE for our Exclusive Workshop! Workshops are for members only. They require paid membership dues and members discuss their inventions under a blanket NDA. This is an amazing way to get a LOT of … Continue reading “KY Inventors Network Workshop, 6:30 p.m.”

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Launch Blue Virtual Office Hours, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

20220304

About the event Launch Blue 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 pm EST. REGISTER: … Continue reading “Launch Blue Virtual Office Hours, 12:30-1:30 p.m.”

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Community Happy Hour At BaseHere, 4-6 p.m.

20220304

About this event Kick off your weekend right with a happy hour at Base249! Open to the public, guests are welcome and members get a special discount. Grab a drink, network, socialize, and have some fun. Located at BaseHere 249 E. Main St., Lexington, Kentucky LEARN MORE: https://www.basehere.com/

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Global Equity Ventures Night With the Founders at Base110, 5:30-7 p.m.

20220304

About this event  Want to learn about the local entrepreneurial and start up environment?  Join us for GEV’s Night with the Founders on the first Thursday of each month from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at Base110 in Lexington. Open to the public. About GEV and Night with the Founders: https://www.globalequityvc.com/ Location: Base 110, 110 W. … Continue reading “Global Equity Ventures Night With the Founders at Base110, 5:30-7 p.m.”

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Leadership Louisville: Best of Leadership Summit 2022, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

20220303

About this event Leadership capacity doesn’t just affect your bottom line – it drives your organization’s ability to engage and retain valuable talent. Today’s challenges call on organizations to ensure they cultivate employee loyalty and prepare their leaders for success. Expect no less than the BEST day for inspiration and practical know-how at the 2022 Best … Continue reading “Leadership Louisville: Best of Leadership Summit 2022, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.”

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Venture Connectors March Lunch: The Experiential Age, noon

20220302

About this event Gen Z and Millennials comprise over half the world’s population, but engaging them effectively demands new tools for new times. Join Venture Connectors on Wednesday, March 2, to hear from JK McKnight — founder of Art of Impact, Forecastle Festival and Forecastle Foundation — as he journeys through changing trends and shares the three-tiered engagement platform he crafted over a 20-year … Continue reading “Venture Connectors March Lunch: The Experiential Age, noon”

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