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    • November 04, 2026
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • 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.

Past events

October 07, 2026 VC Luncheon: AI on Campus: How Louisville’s Colleges Are Preparing for What’s Next
September 02, 2026 VC Luncheon: Inside Innovation: Lessons from Leaders Building the Future Inside Established Organizations
August 05, 2026 VC Luncheon: Building What’s Next: A Conversation with John Neace
July 15, 2026 Summer Swings & Startup Connections: A Venture Connectors Event
June 03, 2026 VC Luncheon: The Founder Journey: Scaling, Setbacks, and Successful Exits
May 06, 2026 VC Luncheon: Racing Innovation: Powering the Derby Economy Through Tech, Tourism & Hospitality
April 15, 2026 New Season, New Connections: A Venture Connectors Evening Event
March 04, 2026 VC Luncheon: Built to Last, Rebuilt to Scale: Transforming a Family Business with Technology
February 04, 2026 VC Luncheon: Louisville’s Growth Agenda: What’s Next for Our Business Community
January 14, 2026 VC Luncheon: Behind the Scenes: Innovation, Investment, and the Business of Film in Louisville
December 03, 2025 VC Luncheon: AI Favorites & Future Forecast: Lessons from 2025’s Smartest Tools
November 05, 2025 VC Luncheon: Pitch Winner Reunion
September 03, 2025 VC Luncheon: Innovation Beyond Borders: Global Perspectives
August 06, 2025 VC Luncheon: Raise Ready: Investor Advice to Prepare, Pitch, and Get Funded
July 09, 2025 Summer Social at Good Bounce
June 04, 2025 Local Fundraising Success Stories
April 16, 2025 Venture Connectors & RockIT Women Co-hosted Evening Event - "Distilled Innovation"
April 09, 2025 April Luncheon: FINTECH: Innovations in Banking and Financial Services & Technologies to Support Startups and Founders

Event Registration

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Monthly lunches are held on the first Wednesday of the month from 11:30 a.m. -1 p.m.

Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to luncheon to receive a refund.

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