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• VC Luncheon: AI on Campus: How Louisville’s Colleges Are Preparing for What’s Next

  • When
    October 07, 2026
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Louisville Slugger Museum, 800 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202
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  Join us for Venture Connectors’ October luncheon: AI on Campus: How Louisville’s Colleges Are Preparing for What’s Next
  
  We’re bringing together leaders from seven regional colleges and universities for a candid conversation about how higher education is navigating the rapid rise of AI. From the classroom to career preparation, colleges are exploring how AI is changing the way students learn, how educators teach, and how institutions prepare the next generation for an increasingly AI-driven workforce.
  
  What to Expect:
  Our panelists will share how their institutions are using AI today, the opportunities and challenges they’re seeing, and how they’re thinking about the skills students will need in the years ahead. We’ll also explore how higher education is connecting AI education and innovation to business, entrepreneurship, workforce development, and the broader growth of our region. Attendees will gain a firsthand look at how Louisville-area institutions are responding to a rapidly changing landscape and where they see opportunities ahead.
  
  Who Should Attend:
  Founders, entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders, educators, and ecosystem partners interested in AI, workforce development, education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and the future of our region.
  

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• VC Luncheon: Bet on Yourself: From Louisville to Shark Tank and Beyond

  • When
    November 04, 2026
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Louisville Slugger Museum, 800 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202
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  Join us for Venture Connectors’ November luncheon: Bet on Yourself: From Louisville to Shark Tank and Beyond

  We’re excited to welcome Louisville native and entrepreneur Destin George Bell for a candid conversation about taking risks, building from the ground up, and betting on yourself. Destin is the founder of Card.io, a gamified fitness app that earned him a spot on Shark Tank and a deal with Daymond John and Rashaun Williams. 

  As a content creator, he has also built partnerships with major brands including the NBA, Old Spice, and McDonald’s, bringing together entrepreneurship, creativity, and an ability to turn opportunities into momentum.

  What to Expect:

  Destin will take us beyond the Shark Tank spotlight to share lessons from his entrepreneurial journey, including building businesses, raising capital, navigating setbacks, and turning challenges into momentum. With an honest perspective on the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, he’ll explore what it takes to take risks, recognize opportunities, and keep betting on yourself along the way.

  Who Should Attend:

  Founders, entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders, and ecosystem partners interested in entrepreneurship, fundraising, resilience, and learning from the real-world experiences of a founder who has built his career by taking risks and creating his own opportunities.

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