EKY Founder Roundtable 2026
EKY Founder Roundtable 2026
A focused conversation for founders building what’s next in Eastern Kentucky
If you’re building something new, this is for you
When: May 20, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET
Where: Faithlife Market | 130 Division St | Pikeville, Kentucky
If 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.
Why Attend
Building a company is easier when you’re not doing it alone.
At the EKY Founder Roundtable, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Connect with founders building across Eastern Kentucky
- Share challenges and lessons from your journey
- Talk through product, technology, hiring, and funding
- Learn how others are navigating similar decisions
- Build relationships within the region’s growing innovation ecosystem
Participation is limited to keep the conversation focused and valuable.
Who Should Attend
This roundtable is for people actively building innovative or scalable ventures in Eastern Kentucky, including:
- Startup founders launching new companies
- Entrepreneurs building technology-enabled businesses
- Innovators developing products, platforms, or tools
- Founders working toward scalable or high-growth ventures
- University-affiliated founders and student entrepreneurs
If you’re building something new, this is for you.
What to expect
This roundtable is a working conversation for founders.
What this is:
A space to share real experiences, talk through challenges, and learn how others are building and growing in Eastern Kentucky.
What this isn’t:
No presentations. No pitches. No passive networking.
This is for people ready to engage, contribute, and have honest conversations about building something from the ground up.
Spots are intentionally limited to keep the conversation meaningful.
If you’re actively building in Eastern Kentucky, we encourage you to apply.
