Weston Hagan
Co-Founder & CEO · Let's Start Coding
Co-Founder and CEO of Let's Start Coding and Kurious Kits. University of Louisville graduate building educational coding kits and teacher training programs.
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The entrepreneurs building Louisville's next generation of startups and high-growth companies.
David Taliaferro
Co-Founder · Lenderfit
Co-Founder of Lenderfit, a platform improving access to capital for entrepreneurs. Louisville 40 Under 40 honoree. Advocate for financial inclusion and equitable funding for minority entrepreneurs.
Lydia Henshaw
CEO · Journey Warehousing and Logistics
CEO of Journey Warehousing and Logistics. Operations leader with experience from the warehouse floor to the executive suite. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
Ellie Puckett
CEO · Resonate Recordings
CEO of Resonate Recordings. Small business expert focused on company acquisitions and scaling operations. Chairs CEO peer advisory groups and active in Kentucky's entrepreneurial community.
Alan Grosheider
Founder · MKS Ventures
Founder and venture builder focused on real estate technology and AI innovation. Previously led Metro Startup Launcher. Active in Louisville's angel investing and startup community.
Sean Stafford
Co-Founder · El Toro
Co-founded El Toro, Louisville's pioneering IP-targeting digital advertising platform serving ads to specific households.
Dan Kimball
Co-Founder · El Toro
Co-founded El Toro, Louisville's pioneering IP-targeting digital advertising platform.
David Stadler
Co-Founder · El Toro
Co-founded El Toro, Louisville's pioneering IP-targeting digital advertising platform.
Dana Bowers
Co-Founder · Venminder
Co-founded Venminder, a third-party risk management and vendor oversight platform based in Louisville.
C. Michael Bowers
Co-Founder · Venminder
Co-founded Venminder, a third-party risk management and vendor oversight platform based in Louisville.
Steven Plappert
Co-Founder · Forecastr
Co-founded Forecastr, a financial modeling and forecasting platform for startups, based in Louisville.
Logan Burchett
Co-Founder · Forecastr
Co-founded Forecastr, a financial modeling and forecasting platform for startups, based in Louisville.
Nick Mattingly
Co-Founder & CEO · Switcher Studio
Co-founded Switcher Studio, a multi-camera live video production and streaming app based in Louisville.
Bill Burke
Founder · Virtual Peaker
Founded Virtual Peaker, a distributed energy resource management platform for utilities, based in Louisville.
Jose Gaztambide
Co-Founder · GoodMaps
Co-founded GoodMaps, an indoor mapping and navigation platform for accessibility, based in Louisville.
Christopher Head
Co-Founder · MobileServe
Co-founded MobileServe, a volunteer hour tracking and community service management platform based in Louisville.
Ben Reno-Weber
Co-Founder · MobileServe
Co-founded MobileServe, a volunteer hour tracking and community service management platform based in Louisville.
Jonathan Erwin
Founder & CEO · RedeApp
Founded RedeApp, a secure employee communication platform for non-desk workers, based in Louisville.
Vidya Ravichandran
Founder & CEO · UnifyCX
Founder and CEO of UnifyCX, a people-centric, AI-driven customer experience management company headquartered in Louisville. Also co-founded STEM Wizard. Business First 40 Under 40 Hall of Fame inductee.
Matt Langan
Founder & CEO · Stuccco
Founded Stuccco, a recruiting and talent acquisition software platform based in Louisville.
Dawn Schafer
Co-Founder · Facility One
Co-founded Facility One, a facility and maintenance management software for organizations, based in Louisville.
Joey Rivera
Founder & CEO · Eagle 6
Founded Eagle 6, an enterprise cybersecurity and managed security services company based in Louisville.
Vik Chadha
Founder & CEO · Scalable Ventures
Serial entrepreneur and Founder & CEO of Scalable Ventures. Co-Founder of UnifyCX (6,000+ employees) and Backupify. Founder of HiveDesk, Magnt, and Revoyant. Kentucky Colonel, YPO Gold member, and recipient of the EnterpriseCorp Award and Mosaic Award.
Andy Swan
Co-Founder · LikeFolio
Co-founded LikeFolio, a consumer insights and predictive analytics platform using social media data, based in Louisville.
Landon Swan
Co-Founder · LikeFolio
Co-founded LikeFolio, a consumer insights and predictive analytics platform using social media data, based in Louisville.
Akhil Suresh Nair
Founder & CEO · Xena Intelligence
Founded Xena Intelligence, an Amazon marketplace analytics and optimization platform for sellers, based in Louisville.
Kyle Green
Co-Founder · Handle Global
Co-founded Handle Global, a healthcare asset management and equipment lifecycle platform based in Louisville.
Andrew McCloy
Co-Founder · Handle Global
Co-founded Handle Global, a healthcare asset management and equipment lifecycle platform based in Louisville.
Julia Regan
Founder & CEO · RxLightning
Founded RxLightning, a specialty pharmacy enrollment and prescription management platform based in Louisville.
Brad Allen
Co-Founder · RxLightning
Co-founded RxLightning, a specialty pharmacy enrollment and prescription management platform based in Louisville.
Angus McLachlan
Co-Founder · Liberate Medical
Co-founded Liberate Medical, a developer of medical devices for ventilator liberation and respiratory care, based in Louisville.
Angelique Johnson
Founder & CEO · MEMStim
Founded MEMStim, a developer of neurostimulation medical devices for chronic pain treatment, based in Louisville.
Sam Lee
Founder · NormaLyte
Founded NormaLyte, a medical-grade oral rehydration solutions and electrolyte supplement company based in Louisville.
Alice Shade
Co-Founder · SentryHealth
Co-founded SentryHealth (formerly Edumedics), an employer-based chronic disease management and health coaching platform.
Jake Miller
Founder & CEO · Toggle Health
Founded Toggle Health, a healthcare operations and patient flow optimization platform based in Louisville.
Ed Fancher
Co-Founder · AdaptiveEndo
Co-founded AdaptiveEndo, a developer of innovative endoscopic surgical devices and medical instruments based in Louisville.
Galen Powers
Co-Founder · AdaptiveEndo
Co-founded AdaptiveEndo, a developer of innovative endoscopic surgical devices and medical instruments based in Louisville.
Venkat Sharma
Founder · Advantum Health
Founded Advantum Health, a revenue cycle management and medical billing services company based in Louisville.
Mark Murphy
Co-Founder · eBlu Solutions
Co-founded eBlu Solutions, a benefits administration and enrollment technology platform based in Louisville.
Kim Farley
Co-Founder · eBlu Solutions
Co-founded eBlu Solutions, a benefits administration and enrollment technology platform based in Louisville.
Nathan Fornwalt
Co-Founder · eBlu Solutions
Co-founded eBlu Solutions, a benefits administration and enrollment technology platform based in Louisville.
Victor van Berkel
Co-Founder · Breath Diagnostics
Co-founded Breath Diagnostics, a non-invasive breath analysis diagnostics company for disease detection based in Louisville.
Michael Nantz
Co-Founder · Breath Diagnostics
Co-founded Breath Diagnostics, a non-invasive breath analysis diagnostics company for disease detection based in Louisville.
Xiao-An Fu
Co-Founder · Breath Diagnostics
Co-founded Breath Diagnostics, a non-invasive breath analysis diagnostics company for disease detection based in Louisville.
Michael Bousamra
Co-Founder · Breath Diagnostics
Co-founded Breath Diagnostics, a non-invasive breath analysis diagnostics company for disease detection based in Louisville.
Breck Jones
Founder · US WorldMeds
Founded US WorldMeds, a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on rare and niche diseases, based in Louisville.
Barry W. Simon
Co-Founder · CreoSalus
Co-founded CreoSalus, a chemical manufacturing and custom synthesis company for pharmaceutical companies, based in Louisville.
David Phelps
Co-Founder · CreoSalus
Co-founded CreoSalus, a chemical manufacturing and custom synthesis company for pharmaceutical companies, based in Louisville.
Charles Li
Co-Founder · CreoSalus
Co-founded CreoSalus, a chemical manufacturing and custom synthesis company for pharmaceutical companies, based in Louisville.
Vasanthi Sunkara
Co-Founder · Advanced Energy Materials
Co-founded Advanced Energy Materials, a developer of advanced materials for energy storage and battery technology, based in Louisville.
Mahendra Sunkara
Co-Founder · Advanced Energy Materials
Co-founded Advanced Energy Materials, a developer of advanced materials for energy storage and battery technology, based in Louisville.
Dan Ratterman
Co-Founder · Shady Rays
Co-founded Shady Rays, an affordable polarized sunglasses brand with a lifetime replacement warranty, based in Louisville.
Joshua Otto
Co-Founder · Stinger Equipment
Co-founded Stinger Equipment, a manufacturer of forklift attachments and material handling equipment based in Louisville.
David Cook
Co-Founder · Stinger Equipment
Co-founded Stinger Equipment, a manufacturer of forklift attachments and material handling equipment based in Louisville.
Dean Dickinson
Founder · Artemis Electronics
Founded Artemis Electronics, a custom electronics design and embedded systems development company based in Louisville.
Mark Lanwehr
Founder & CEO · iKeyless
Founded iKeyless (now Car Keys Express), an aftermarket automotive key and remote replacement e-commerce platform based in Louisville.
Matt Jamie
Founder · Bourbon Barrel Foods
Founded Bourbon Barrel Foods, an artisan food products company aging soy sauce and seasonings in bourbon barrels, based in Louisville.
Jeremiah Chapman
Co-Founder · FreshFry
Co-founded FreshFry, a sustainable frying oil filtration pod company that extends oil life and reduces waste, based in Louisville.
Jacob Huff
Co-Founder · FreshFry
Co-founded FreshFry, a sustainable frying oil filtration pod company that extends oil life and reduces waste, based in Louisville.
Chad Rosen
Founder & CEO · Victory Hemp Foods
Founded Victory Hemp Foods, a hemp-based protein and food ingredient processing company based in Louisville.
Michael Roberts
Co-Founder · CandyRific
Co-founded CandyRific, a licensed novelty candy and confection products manufacturer based in Louisville.
Paul Roberts
Co-Founder · CandyRific
Co-founded CandyRific, a licensed novelty candy and confection products manufacturer based in Louisville.
Tom Cottingham
Founder · TechRepublic / Flyover Future
Co-founded TechRepublic (acquired by CNET for $23M) and Flyover Future, a digital media outlet covering heartland innovation.
Mark Midland
Co-Founder · Horse Racing Nation
Co-founded Horse Racing Nation, a digital media platform covering thoroughbred horse racing news and data, based in Louisville.
Mike Shutty
Co-Founder · Horse Racing Nation
Co-founded Horse Racing Nation, a digital media platform covering thoroughbred horse racing news and data, based in Louisville.
Chris Seper
Co-Founder · MedCity News
Co-founded MedCity News, a healthcare and life sciences industry news and events media company with Louisville roots.
Mary Vanac
Co-Founder · MedCity News
Co-founded MedCity News, a healthcare and life sciences industry news and events media company with Louisville roots.
Tom Harper
Co-Founder · Networld Media Group
Co-founded Networld Media Group, a B2B media company covering self-service technology, kiosks, and digital signage, based in Louisville.
JC Stites
Founder · Autodemo
Founded Autodemo, an animated product demo and explainer video production studio based in Louisville.
Michael Boone
Co-Founder · Academic Platforms
Co-founded Academic Platforms (formerly CNA Online), an online certified nursing assistant training and education platform based in Louisville.
John Reinhart
Co-Founder · Academic Platforms
Co-founded Academic Platforms (formerly CNA Online), an online certified nursing assistant training and education platform based in Louisville.
Jeff Amrein
Co-Founder · Academic Platforms
Co-founded Academic Platforms (formerly CNA Online), an online certified nursing assistant training and education platform based in Louisville.
Christopher Blakeley
Founder & CEO · Credit Fair-e
Founded Credit Fair-e, a credit building and financial wellness platform based in Louisville.
Ben Loehle
Co-Founder · FindCRA
Co-founded FindCRA, a Community Reinvestment Act compliance and investment marketplace based in Louisville.
Brian Waters
Co-Founder · FindCRA
Co-founded FindCRA, a Community Reinvestment Act compliance and investment marketplace based in Louisville.
Steve Stemle
Founder · Lokator Pitching Academy
Founded Lokator Pitching Academy, a data-driven baseball pitching training and analytics platform based in Louisville.
Tyler Deeb
Founder · Misc. Goods Co.
Founded Misc. Goods Co., a design-forward lifestyle brand selling playing cards, leather goods, and fragrances, based in Louisville.
Alli Truttmann
Founder · Wicked Sheets
Founded Wicked Sheets, a moisture-wicking performance bed sheets brand for hot sleepers, based in Louisville.
John H. Barker
Co-Founder · Cognision
Co-founded Cognision, a brain-computer interface diagnostics company for cognitive assessment, based in Louisville.
K.C. Fadem
Co-Founder · Cognision
Co-founded Cognision, a brain-computer interface diagnostics company for cognitive assessment, based in Louisville.
Marco Cecchi
Co-Founder · Cognision
Co-founded Cognision, a brain-computer interface diagnostics company for cognitive assessment, based in Louisville.
Kirk Howell
Co-Founder · My Rehab Pro
Co-founded My Rehab Pro, a physical therapy exercise platform with video-guided rehab programs, based in Louisville.
Kim Howell
Co-Founder · My Rehab Pro
Co-founded My Rehab Pro, a physical therapy exercise platform with video-guided rehab programs, based in Louisville.
Michael R. Marvin
Co-Founder · Pronia Medical Systems
Co-founded Pronia Medical Systems, a predictive analytics platform for surgical quality outcomes and patient safety, based in Louisville.
Brian J. Besterman
Co-Founder · Pronia Medical Systems
Co-founded Pronia Medical Systems, a predictive analytics platform for surgical quality outcomes and patient safety, based in Louisville.
Larry Joel
Founder · Optical Dynamics
Founded Optical Dynamics, a nanotechnology-based UV lens curing systems company for optical manufacturing, based in Louisville.
Mike Spencer
Co-Founder · Avante Medical Surgical
Co-founded Avante Medical Surgical (formerly DRE Medical Group), a refurbished medical equipment and surgical instruments marketplace based in Louisville.
Charlie Vittitow
Co-Founder · Avante Medical Surgical
Co-founded Avante Medical Surgical (formerly DRE Medical Group), a refurbished medical equipment and surgical instruments marketplace based in Louisville.
Jeffrey Carrithers
Founder · Global Aviation Navigator
Founded Global Aviation Navigator (now GlobalAir.com), an aviation marketplace for aircraft sales, parts, and charter services, based in Louisville.
Jacob Bozarth
Founder · Resonate Recordings
Founded Resonate Recordings, a podcast production, editing, and distribution services company based in Louisville.
Mark Minnery
Co-Founder & COO · Resonate Recordings
Co-founded Resonate Recordings, a podcast production, editing, and distribution services company based in Louisville.
Corey Wood
Co-Founder · Elixir Kombucha
Co-founded Elixir Kombucha, a locally brewed craft kombucha company based in Louisville.
Danielle Wood
Co-Founder · Elixir Kombucha
Co-founded Elixir Kombucha, a locally brewed craft kombucha company based in Louisville.
Stanley Chase III
Founder · Louisville Vegan Jerky Co.
Founded Louisville Vegan Jerky Co., a plant-based jerky snacks company made in Louisville.
Michael Voor
Co-Founder · Vivorte
Co-founded Vivorte, a regenerative medicine and advanced wound care biologics company based in Louisville.
Ruth Voor
Co-Founder · Vivorte
Co-founded Vivorte, a regenerative medicine and advanced wound care biologics company based in Louisville.
Brian Brohman
Co-Founder · NX PharmaGen
Co-founded NX PharmaGen, a pharmacogenomics testing company for personalized medication management based in Louisville.
Ty Wilburn
Co-Founder · Advanced Cancer Therapeutics
Co-founded Advanced Cancer Therapeutics, a novel cancer treatment development and therapeutic research company based in Louisville.
Dale J. Boden
Co-Founder & Chairman · Advanced Cancer Therapeutics
Co-founded Advanced Cancer Therapeutics, a novel cancer treatment development and therapeutic research company based in Louisville.
Ian Gerard
Founder · Adder Analytics
Founded Adder Analytics, a data analytics and business intelligence solutions company based in Louisville.
David Kohn
Co-Founder · Dealer Trade Network
Co-founded Dealer Trade Network, an automotive dealer-to-dealer vehicle trading platform based in Louisville.
Buddy Bockweg
Co-Founder · Vsimple
Co-founded Vsimple, a workflow automation platform simplifying complex business transactions, based in Louisville.
Gary Criscillis
Co-Founder · Vsimple
Co-founded Vsimple, a workflow automation platform simplifying complex business transactions, based in Louisville.
Elia Tautua
Co-Founder · Vsimple
Co-founded Vsimple, a workflow automation platform simplifying complex business transactions, based in Louisville.
Henry Lynch
Co-Founder · Vsimple
Co-founded Vsimple, a workflow automation platform simplifying complex business transactions, based in Louisville.
Brad Luttrell
Co-Founder · GoWild
Co-founded GoWild, a social media platform built for hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts, based in Louisville.
Chris Gleim
Co-Founder · GoWild
Co-founded GoWild, a social media platform built for hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts, based in Louisville.
Donovan Sears
Co-Founder · GoWild
Co-founded GoWild, a social media platform built for hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts, based in Louisville.
Zack Grimes
Co-Founder · GoWild
Co-founded GoWild, a social media platform built for hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts, based in Louisville.
Mark Franco
Founder & CEO · MXD Process
Founded MXD Process, an industrial mixing equipment and process solutions manufacturer based in Louisville.
Connie Moorhead
Co-Founder · The CMOOR Group
Co-founded The CMOOR Group, a security training and continuing education platform based in Louisville.
Chris Moorhead
Co-Founder · The CMOOR Group
Co-founded The CMOOR Group, a security training and continuing education platform based in Louisville.
Robert Falk
Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer · 3DR Laboratories
Co-founded 3DR Laboratories, a medical imaging and 3D reconstruction technology company for healthcare, acquired by Accumen Inc. in 2019.
Michael Davis
Founder & Executive Chairman · Appriss
Founded Appriss, a data and analytics company valued at $1.3B, by inventing VINE, the nation's first automated victim notification service. Two-time EY Entrepreneur of the Year and Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame inductee. Now serves as Executive Chairman and active investor.
Yung Nguyen
Co-Founder · Appriss Insights
Co-founded Appriss Insights (formerly Appriss Inc.), a data analytics and risk-assessment solutions company for government and healthcare, based in Louisville.
David Richardson
Co-Founder & Chairman · Capture Higher Ed
Co-founded Capture Higher Ed, a behavioral intelligence and predictive analytics platform for higher education enrollment, based in Louisville.
Charles Price
Co-Founder & CEO · Charah Solutions
Co-founded Charah Solutions, an environmental and maintenance services company for the power generation industry, which went public (IPO) on the NYSE.
Janet Price
Co-Founder · Charah Solutions
Co-founded Charah Solutions, an environmental and maintenance services company for the power generation industry, which went public (IPO) on the NYSE.
Sterling Lapinski
Co-Founder · Clipper Data / Genscape
Co-founded both Genscape and ClipperData, two Louisville-based energy data and commodity analytics companies. Genscape was acquired by Verisk; ClipperData was also acquired.
Jennifer Williams
Co-Founder & CEO · Cuddle Clones
Co-founded Cuddle Clones, a Louisville-based e-commerce company creating custom plush replicas of pets, acquired in 2021.
Adam Greene
Co-Founder & CMO · Cuddle Clones
Co-founded Cuddle Clones, a Louisville-based e-commerce company creating custom plush replicas of pets, acquired in 2021.
Kent Oyler
Co-Founder & COO · High Speed Access
Co-founded High Speed Access Corp., one of Louisville's earliest broadband internet service providers, which went public (IPO) in 1999. Later served as President & CEO of Greater Louisville Inc.
David Durik
Co-Founder & CEO · Indatus
Co-founded Indatus (originally Planet Telecom), a cloud communications and data solutions platform based in Louisville, acquired by RealPage for $49 million in 2015.
Phil Hawkins
Co-Founder & President · Indatus
Co-founded Indatus (originally Planet Telecom), a cloud communications and data solutions platform based in Louisville, acquired by RealPage for $49 million in 2015.
John J. Leehy III
Co-Founder, Chairman, President & CEO · Payment Alliance International
Co-founded Payment Alliance International, an ATM management and electronic payment solutions company based in Louisville.
Kaveh Zamanian
Founder · Rabbit Hole Distillery
Founded Rabbit Hole Distillery, a craft bourbon distillery in Louisville known for innovative aging and blending techniques, acquired by Pernod Ricard.
Ben Peskoe
Founder · Sierra Interactive
Founded Sierra Interactive, a real estate marketing and lead generation platform based in Louisville, acquired by Alpine Software Group in 2022.
Andy Eastes
Co-Founder & CEO · SkuVault
Co-founded SkuVault, a cloud-based warehouse management and inventory control system based in Louisville, acquired by Linnworks.
Slav Ivanyuk
Co-Founder & CTO · SkuVault
Co-founded SkuVault, a cloud-based warehouse management and inventory control system based in Louisville, acquired by Linnworks.
Denzil Edge
Co-Founder · The Learning House
Co-founded The Learning House, an online program management company for colleges and universities based in Louisville, acquired by Wiley.
Sharon Edge
Co-Founder · The Learning House
Co-founded The Learning House, an online program management company for colleges and universities based in Louisville, acquired by Wiley.
Robert E. Robbins
Co-Founder · ZirMed
Co-founded ZirMed, a revenue cycle management platform for healthcare based in Louisville, now known as Waystar after merging with Navicure.
Timur Tandogar
Co-Founder · ZirMed
Co-founded ZirMed, a revenue cycle management platform for healthcare based in Louisville, now known as Waystar after merging with Navicure.
Steve Huey
Founder & CEO · TYP64
Serial entrepreneur with three successful exits. Former Chairman of SharpSpring (sold to Constant Contact). Founder of TYP64, a digital transformation firm, and Chairman of DealerTradeNetwork. Active mentor in Louisville's startup ecosystem through Endeavor, UofL, and Startup Weekends.
Todd Earwood
Founder & CEO · MoneyPath
Serial entrepreneur with three exits and investor in 70+ startups. Founded MoneyPath, a growth marketing firm in Louisville. Previously spent 15 years building bootstrapped and venture-backed software companies serving banking, franchise, healthcare, and retail industries.
Dan Ross-Li
VP Product · ION Water
Product leader and startup founder in Louisville. VP Product at ION Water, helping housing developers cut water costs. Previously founded Affinna and held roles at Captain and StubHub. Active in KYCombinator and named to 40below40.
Justin Delaney
Managing Partner · Wabi Capital
Serial entrepreneur and investor. Founded Menguin (backed by Mark Cuban, sold to Generation Tux for $25M). Managing Partner at Wabi Capital, Chairman of Helm Boots, and co-founder of multiple Louisville brands including Party Horses and Louisville Vegan Jerk Co.
Ankur Gopal
Founder & CEO · Interapt
Founded Interapt, a pioneering IT consulting and workforce development firm that has helped 3,000+ individuals launch tech careers. EY Entrepreneur of the Year, Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame inductee, and Endeavor Entrepreneur. Champion of creating high-tech jobs in Kentucky.
Vatsal Ghiya
Co-Founder & CEO · Shaip
Serial healthcare tech entrepreneur based in Louisville. Co-founded Shaip, an AI training data platform, as well as ezDI (clinical NLP software) and Mediscribes (medical transcription), both successful exits. Over 20 years of experience in healthcare software and services.
Chetan Parikh
Founder & CEO · RAAPID
Serial healthcare tech entrepreneur based in Louisville. Founded RAAPID, an AI-driven risk adjustment platform. Co-founded ezDI (acquired by AGS Health) and COO of Mediscribes. Board member of Shaip. Over 20 years in US healthcare technology.
Purna Veer
Co-Founder & President · V-Soft Consulting
Co-founded V-Soft Consulting in 1997, growing it to 700+ global employees specializing in IT staffing, digital transformation, and technology solutions. Louisville Business First Power 50 honoree and multiple-time EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist. Kentucky Colonel.
Bill Dawson
Co-Founder · PACT Health
UofL Entrepreneur in Residence and healthcare entrepreneur. Co-founded Renew Recovery, expanding to four addiction treatment locations in Kentucky before acquisition by Brightview Health in 2020. Currently co-founder of PACT Health.
Charley Miller
Co-Founder · MaybeItsFate
Co-founded MaybeItsFate, a member-owned cooperative and social club in Louisville. Previously co-founded TouchCast and served as a UofL Entrepreneur in Residence. Product manager and game designer with work for Hasbro, Intel, and ClearCompany.
Jeff Cummins
Founder · Birchwood Consulting
Former UofL Entrepreneur in Residence. Finance and business development executive with 20+ years in startups. Former CFO at Car Keys Express and Director of University Commercialization at EnterpriseCorp. Co-founder of Immersive Hearing Technologies.
Josh Nickols
CEO · Enhale Medical
Former UofL Entrepreneur in Residence. CEO of Enhale Medical, developing neuromodulation technology for sleep apnea. Previously founded InvisionHeart (sold 2016). PhD in Molecular Neuroscience and MBA from Vanderbilt.
Chris Bailey
COO · MRI Analytics
UofL Entrepreneur in Residence focused on manufacturing. COO at MRI Analytics overseeing operations, product development, and sales. Seasoned tech startup founder based in Louisville.
Amber Fields
Founder · Black UX Labs
Founder of Black UX Labs, a coaching and consulting firm for Black UX talent promoting diverse thought in the industry. UX researcher and Amplify Louisville Entrepreneur in Residence, providing strategic guidance to early-stage startups.
Tim Wolter
Founder & CEO · SafetyVue
Founder and CEO of SafetyVue, revolutionizing construction safety with AI-powered and VR training solutions. 15+ years in construction and technology. Host of The Safety Factor podcast. Based in the Louisville area.
Jack Crowdis
Growth · PayFWDs
Growth lead at PayFWDs and co-launcher of Cinderblock, an invitation-only shared workspace for startup builders in Louisville through KYCombinator. Experience scaling B2B marketing for venture-funded startups.
Rachel Edenfield
Founder & CEO · Swell
Founder and CEO of Swell, an AI-enabled mental health platform addressing the therapist shortage. Raised $1.6M from Keyhorse Capital, Bluegrass Angels, and others. Former product manager at Kinsa and Lyft. Social work background turned tech entrepreneur.
Kela Ivonye
Co-Founder · Protege
Serial entrepreneur with two exits. Founded Arrow Food Couriers and MailHaven (acquired by Luxer One/Assa Abloy). Co-founded Protege, a nonprofit and micro fund for Black entrepreneurs. Amplify Louisville Entrepreneur in Residence.
Brian Nutt
Founder & CEO · Codigo
Founder and CEO of Codigo, a Louisville-based company with proprietary digital signage and kiosk software deployed in 400+ financial institutions across the US.
Michael Browning
Co-Founder · Soaring Titan
Co-founded Onovative, a fintech marketing automation platform for financial institutions (acquired by Main Street Inc. in 2020). Now co-founder of Soaring Titan, elevating businesses through AI integration in Louisville.
Clay Turner
Technical Co-Founder · Soaring Titan
Technical co-founder of Soaring Titan, building AI agent systems for the enterprise. Previously co-founded Onovative (acquired 2020). Full-stack developer and architect with startup, VC fundraising, and exit experience across fintech, SaaS, and supply chain.
Garrett French
Founder · Citation Labs
Founder of Citation Labs, an enterprise link-building agency based in Louisville. Angel investor in 30+ local startups. Co-author of Ultimate Guide to Link Building. Active in Louisville's startup community through Venture Connectors and Startup Week.
Nate Royal
Co-Founder & CEO · Due Gooder
Co-founder and CEO of Due Gooder, an AI-driven student productivity platform. Computer science student and lifelong entrepreneur building edtech solutions in Louisville.
Susan Olson
President · Demeter Logistics
President of Demeter Logistics, digitizing logistics in commodities trading. Former COO of EdjAnalytics (data science/AI) and Managing Director at Genscape. PhD with deep expertise in data-driven decision making.
John Williamson
Founder & CEO · RCM Brain
Serial software entrepreneur and Founder/CEO of RCM Brain, using AI and automation to improve healthcare revenue cycle management. Former product leader at ZirMed (now Waystar). Building tech products in Louisville since 2003.
Kahlil Garmon
Founder · Financial Literacy App
Louisville native and founder of an innovative financial literacy app described as the 'Duolingo of finance.' Data specialist and mentor at WKU Innovation Campus supporting student entrepreneurs.
Stacy Griggs
Co-Founder & CEO · El Toro
Co-founder and CEO of El Toro, a Louisville-based adtech company and Endeavor Entrepreneur. Has led three organizations recognized on the Inc. 500 list. Creator of El Toro's patented IP Targeting technology. Previously held leadership roles at AlignCloud, Cbeyond, and Hosting.com.
Aaron Peabody
Co-Founder & CEO · Untitled
Co-founder and CEO of Untitled, a Louisville-based AI-powered audience intelligence platform founded in 2018. Former El Toro employee who launched Untitled with $400K in startup capital to help businesses innovate with data.
Connor Gaffney
Co-Founder & COO · Untitled
Co-founder and COO of Untitled. Former El Toro team member with expertise in data analytics and data storytelling. Built custom business models for Fortune 500 companies. Graduate of Laurentian University in Ontario, Canada.
Kramer Caswell
Co-Founder & VP of Marketing · Untitled
Co-founder and VP of Marketing at Untitled. Former El Toro team member who helped launch the company in 2018 with $400K in startup capital. Led the transition from services to SaaS with the Distilled platform, raising $5.4M in total capital.
Mac Wilkinson
Founder & CEO · Moolathon
Founder and CEO of Moolathon, a performance-based fundraising platform that lets groups raise money through walking, running, and biking. Louisville native and former professional basketball player who played internationally for eight years. TechStars Washington DC alum. Background in graphic design and branding with clients including Nike and ANTA.
JK McKnight
Founder · Brandjam / Art of Impact
Serial entrepreneur and creator of The Forecastle Festival, one of Louisville's premier outdoor music festivals drawing 75,000+ attendees annually with $15M+ economic impact. Founder of Brandjam, a tech company connecting beverage alcohol brands to consumers, and Art of Impact, an experiential agency specializing in festival consulting. Named Southern Living's 'Southerner of the Year' in 2017.
Nick McRae
CEO · BroadLoop
CEO of BroadLoop, a construction-tech Paving Intelligence Platform helping asphalt contractors measure and improve performance through GPS fleet management and dispatch software. Techstars '21 alum. Previously founded McRae Technologies in 2010, working with clients including Lids, Texas Roadhouse, and Samtec. Rising Star in Entrepreneurship honoree from the University of Louisville. MBA in Entrepreneurship from UofL.
Patrick Mann
Managing Partner & CEO · Louisville Geek
Founder and Managing Partner of Louisville Geek, a managed IT services provider with 100+ employees founded in 2004. Inc. 5000 honoree and 10-time Business First Fast 50 winner. YPO member. University of Alabama graduate.
Lyle Donan
Founder & Managing Partner · Room & Pillar
Serial entrepreneur and investor across InsurTech and PropTech. Third-generation leader of Donan (founded 1947), growing it to a national forensic engineering firm before a majority recapitalization in 2021. Co-founded Seek Now and Source7. Now manages a portfolio of ventures through Room & Pillar. EY Entrepreneur of the Year (Technology, 2014). Professional Engineer.
Joe Papalia
Co-Founder & CEO · Deposition Technology Innovations
Co-founded Deposition Technology Innovations (DTI) in 2009, now the largest privately-owned vacuum thin film coating company in North America. Based in Jeffersonville, IN, DTI serves medical, aerospace, defense, and energy sectors. MIT graduate with an MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Wright Steenrod
Founder · workmatch
Business development professional focused on helping management teams grow businesses with data and information. Active in talent development and workforce trends in the Louisville region.
Mausam Mathur
Founder · Blue Horizons Group
Integrator of people, purpose, and platforms with 20+ years of experience in project management and business consulting.
Karan Shah
Founder & Managing Partner · PC3 Health
Emergency medicine physician and healthcare entrepreneur. Founded PC3 Health (Physician Care Coordination Consultants). Board member of the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure, Louisville Metro Board of Health, and Hosparus Health. MD from Wake Forest, MMHC from Vanderbilt.
Ricky Mason
Founder & CEO · BrainSTEM EdTech Solutions
EdTech entrepreneur and former NASA rocket scientist and CIA engineer. Founded BrainSTEM EdTech Solutions, bringing VR and AR immersive learning to classrooms since 2019. Organizer of the Louisville S.T.E.A.M Festival.
Srinivasa Raju Eedarapalli
Founder & CEO · pramā
Founder and CEO of pramā, an enterprise omnichannel experience management platform. Previously led TA Strategy & Innovation and Retail Innovation at Humana.
Todd Creek
CEO · AIBES
CEO of AIBES (AI Business Engineers), helping organizations achieve enterprise-grade AI outcomes. Designed and teaches the first AI class for the University of Louisville College of Business Executive Education Program. Background in financial markets and energy trading.
Michael Francis
CEO & Founder · Sedrino Labs
Founder and CEO of Sedrino Labs, an AI-powered coding platform that generates full-stack applications. Previously founded Clover Learning and SolariumVR.
Shankar Ram
EVP & Global Head of Strategy & Partnerships, Healthcare · Mastercard
Global executive with over 30 years of experience in financial services and healthcare. EVP and Global Head of Strategy & Partnerships, Healthcare at Mastercard. Previously Head of Strategic Alignment and Integration at Humana.
Bobby Bailey
Co-Founder & Managing Partner · Louisville Geek
Co-founder and Managing Partner of Louisville Geek, a Louisville-based IT services company founded in 2004. University of Louisville graduate.
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