Founders Fit Bootcamp

 A monthly webinar series for early-stage entrepreneurs in Eastern Kentucky

Turn grit into growth

Founders Fit Bootcamp is a monthly webinar series from SOAR Innovation designed to equip early-stage entrepreneurs with practical, actionable tools to build and grow their businesses in Eastern Kentucky and beyond.

  • Monthly Online Sessions: Join us on Zoom one time a month for focused, founder-friendly education.
  • Real-World Topics: Each session tackles a key challenge early-stage founders face.
  • Action-Oriented Format: You’ll walk away with tools, templates, and step-by-step guidance you can apply to your business.
  • Local Leaders, Real Talk: Hear from successful Eastern Kentucky founders and mentors.
  • Come As You Are: Whether you’re testing an idea or already running a business, this series is designed to meet you where you are.
  • Free to Attend: No cost, no pitch. Just community-driven support for Eastern Kentucky entrepreneurs.
SOAR Innovation: Founders Fit Bootcamp

Founders Fit Bootcamp at a glance

Get a snapshot of what’s coming up with the full lineup of monthly webinars.

Your instructors and speakers

Learn from Eastern Kentucky founders, funders, and experts who’ve been in your shoes and know what it takes to build something from the ground up.

Danna Barnett

Director of Innovation, Shaping Our Appalachian Region
Rick West, Entrepreneur in Residence, Shaping Our Appalachian Region

Rick West

Entrepreneur in Residence, Shaping Our Appalachian Region
Bootstrap Bootcamp: Jared Arnett

Jared Arnett

Entrepreneur in Residence, University of Pikeville
Meet the Founder's Fit Bootcamp speaker: Joy Ugi, Hella Good Marketing

Joy Ugi

Chief Creative Officer
Hella Good Marketing

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