A conversation for startup founders, entrepreneurs, and innovators in Eastern Kentucky
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If you’re building something new, this is for you.
If you are building a startup, developing a product, or working on an innovative business in Eastern Kentucky, the EKY Founder Roundtable Series is designed for you.
Across the region, more founders and innovators are stepping up to build companies that shape the future of Eastern Kentucky. But building something new is not easy. It takes persistence, creativity, and the willingness to figure things out as you go.
This is not a conference.
This is not a pitch competition.
This is not traditional networking.
The EKY Founder Roundtable brings together the people doing the work.
Join us May 20th at Faithlife Market in Pikeville, KY from 10am – 1pm to be apart of the conversation!
Why it matters
Startups don’t grow in isolation. They grow when founders connect, share what’s working, and learn from what’s not.
The EKY Founder Roundtable creates space for those conversations.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Connect with founders building across Eastern Kentucky
- Talk through real challenges and lessons learned
- Discuss product, technology, hiring, and funding
- Learn from others navigating the same journey
- Build relationships within the region’s growing innovation ecosystem
Who Should Attend
If you are building something new in Eastern Kentucky, this conversation is for you.
What This Is (and what it isn’t)
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.
Participation is intentionally limited to registrants to keep the conversation meaningful.
Meet the SOAR Innovation Team
Our team lives and works in Eastern Kentucky, just like the entrepreneurs and small business owners we serve. We bring real-world experience, regional insight, and a shared commitment to helping ideas grow into lasting opportunity.
Join the conversation
Spots are limited to keep the experience focused and valuable for everyone in the room.
If you’re actively building in Eastern Kentucky, we encourage you to apply.