Venture Connectors - Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Join us for Venture Connectors’ May luncheon: Racing Innovation: Powering the Derby Economy Through Tech, Tourism & Hospitality

We’re excited to welcome Stacey Yates, Chief Marketing Officer of Louisville Tourism, Debbie Jankoski, Area Director of Sales Marketing for Highgate, and Mark Midland, CEO of Horse Racing Nation, for a dynamic panel exploring how the Kentucky Derby fuels innovation across Louisville’s economy. Representing leaders across tourism, hospitality, and media, they will share how their industries prepare for and capitalize on one of the city’s most high-impact moments, leveraging technology, strategy, and creativity to stand out during a globally recognized event.

What to Expect:
Panelists will offer real-world insights into how businesses scale operations, create standout customer experiences, and differentiate themselves during peak demand. The conversation will highlight how tech-enabled strategies, from marketing and data to operations and media, play a role in maximizing opportunity and driving growth around large-scale events like the Derby.

Who Should Attend:
Founders, entrepreneurs, operators, and business leaders who want to better understand how to innovate, scale, and seize opportunity during major cultural moments, and apply those insights to their own organizations.

Questions? Email us at ventureconnectors@amplifystartups.com