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SUMMARY:EKY Founder Roundtable 2026
DESCRIPTION:EKY Founder Roundtable 2026\nA focused conversation for founders building what’s next in Eastern Kentucky\nIf you’re building something new\, this is for you\nWhen: May 20\, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET\nWhere: Faithlife Market | 130 Division St | Pikeville\, Kentucky \nIf you are building a startup\, developing a product\, or working on an innovative business in Eastern Kentucky\, the EKY Founder Roundtable 2026 is designed for you. Across the region\, founders and innovators are building companies that are shaping the future of Eastern Kentucky. But building something new comes with challenges you don’t always talk about in public. The EKY Founder Roundtable brings together the people doing that work. This is a small group conversation for founders who are actively building and looking to connect with others who understand what it takes. \nWhy Attend\nBuilding a company is easier when you’re not doing it alone. \nAt the EKY Founder Roundtable\, you’ll have the opportunity to: \n\nConnect with founders building across Eastern Kentucky\nShare challenges and lessons from your journey\nTalk through product\, technology\, hiring\, and funding\nLearn how others are navigating similar decisions\nBuild relationships within the region’s growing innovation ecosystem\n\nParticipation is limited to keep the conversation focused and valuable. \nWho Should Attend\nThis roundtable is for people actively building innovative or scalable ventures in Eastern Kentucky\, including: \n\nStartup founders launching new companies\nEntrepreneurs building technology-enabled businesses\nInnovators developing products\, platforms\, or tools\nFounders working toward scalable or high-growth ventures\nUniversity-affiliated founders and student entrepreneurs\n\nIf you’re building something new\, this is for you. \nWhat to expect\nThis roundtable is a working conversation for founders. \nWhat this is:\nA space to share real experiences\, talk through challenges\, and learn how others are building and growing in Eastern Kentucky. \nWhat this isn’t:\nNo presentations. No pitches. No passive networking. \nThis is for people ready to engage\, contribute\, and have honest conversations about building something from the ground up. \nApply to Join \nSpots are intentionally limited to keep the conversation meaningful. \nIf you’re actively building in Eastern Kentucky\, we encourage you to apply.
URL:https://soar-ky.org/soar-event-calendar/eky-founder-roundtable-052026/
LOCATION:Faithlife Market\, 130 Division St\, Pikeville\, 41501\, United States
CATEGORIES:EKY Founder Roundtable Series,SOAR event,SOAR Innovation,Virtual and In-Person Trainings
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SUMMARY:Capital & Investor Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Capital & Investor Roundtable\nExploring Capital Opportunities Across Kentucky and Appalachia\nWhere Leaders Share Insight and Inform Strategy\n\nWhen: May 27\, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET\nWhere: TBA | Ashland\, Kentucky \nCapital decisions shape what grows\, what scales\, and what lasts. \nThe Capital & Investor Roundtable is a curated\, invitation-only session for investors\, funders\, and capital partners who want to be more intentional about how and where capital is deployed. \nThis is an opportunity to sit down with peers who are actively making investment decisions and engage in a focused conversation about what comes next. \nA Private Conversation for Investors and Capital Partners\nCapital is more than funding—it sets direction. \nThe conversations happening among investors today influence what ideas are supported\, what markets grow\, and what opportunities move forward. \nEngaging with peers in a focused setting allows for stronger alignment\, clearer insight into emerging trends\, and more informed decisions about where capital can have the greatest impact. \nWho Should Attend\nThis roundtable is intended for individuals and organizations actively involved in deploying capital or shaping investment strategy\, including: \n\nAngel investors\nVenture capital firms\nFamily offices\nImpact investors and funds\nCorporate venture and strategic investors\nFoundations and philanthropic capital partners\nInvestment funds and capital allocators\nLenders\, CDFIs\, and financial institutions\nCapital ecosystem leaders and advisors\n\nAny investor or funder from across Kentucky and beyond is encouraged to engage. \nParticipation is limited to maintain a high-quality\, focused discussion among investors and capital partners. \nAttendees are selected with intention to help curate a meaningful and balanced conversation. \nIf you are actively deploying capital and want to be part of this discussion\, we invite you to request an invitation. \nRequest an Invite \nSpots are intentionally limited to keep the conversation meaningful. \nJoin a curated group of investors and capital partners for a focused conversation on what comas next.
URL:https://soar-ky.org/soar-event-calendar/capital-investor-roundtable-052726/
LOCATION:Ashland\, KY\, Ashland\, KY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Capital & Investor Roundtable,SOAR event,SOAR Innovation,Virtual and In-Person Trainings
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SUMMARY:Storytelling for Founders Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:2026 Founders Fit Bootcamp Series \nSession 11: Storytelling for Founders Bootcamp📅 Date: May 28\, 2026🕒 Time: 12:00 p.m. ET📍 Location: Online Zoom Meeting (link provided upon registration)🎟️ Cost: Free \nJoin us for the eleventh session of our Founders Fit Bootcamp Series\, a monthly webinar series from SOAR Innovation designed to equip early-stage entrepreneurs with practical\, actionable tools to build and grow their business in Eastern Kentucky and beyond. \nStorytelling for Founders Bootcamp continues the series with a focus on narrative strategy and composing a creative and concise business origin story. You’ll learn how to: \n\nWrite and deliver a compelling 60-second business story\nShare your story compellingly in your marketing and your network\nDrive visibility\, engagement\, and new customers with your brand story\n\nThis live Zoom session will be led by a local Eastern Kentucky brand strategist and entrepreneur. \nSave your spot: https://soar-ky.org/soar-innovation/founders-fit-bootcamp/
URL:https://soar-ky.org/soar-event-calendar/storytelling-for-founders-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SOAR event,SOAR Innovation,Virtual and In-Person Trainings
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