Endeavor Midwest

"Entrepreneurship can be a lonely process - it starts with a vision that you have to bring to life with effort and community. Endeavor is the place where I got confirmation of my vision for Rabbit Hole; Endeavor's network gave me the affirmation I needed to continue building." - Kaveh Zamanian, Founder of Rabbit Hole Distillery ?? Kaveh, along with Ankur Gopal (CEO of Interapt) and Jackson Andrews (Founding Managing Director of Endeavor Midwest), spoke at today's Venture Connectors luncheon in Louisville about the power of Endeavor's global network, the value of thinking big, and reflecting on one decade of Endeavor Midwest. In addition to these successful founders, Jeremy Lwanga pitched the vision of Treehouse, electrifying the future of America and EV charging. Thanks to Larry Horn and Amplify Startups for hosting the lunch and helping build a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem ?? To meet and hear from more incredible founders, grab a ticket to our 10 year celebration on November 21st: https://lnkd.in/gQDVZGFb

High-growth entrepreneurs ?? Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio ?? 10 YEARS!!!! ?? Join us in Louisville on November 21st to celebrate a decade of Endeavor Midwest! This event is open to our entire network and anyone in the regional startup community. Grab your tickets: https://lnkd.in/gQDVZGFb "2020 was a major, pivotal moment for our business. Endeavor was supportive during that time: the mentors that I was introduced to through Endeavor were some of the most impactful conversations that helped me survive." - Amy Brown, CEO of Authenticx

""Why Not Now?" -- That's the question I was asked at a recent founder retreat hosted by Endeavor in Austin, TX." Read more about Endeavor Entrepreneur Nick Mattingly - Create I Share I Host I Earn's experience and takeaways from Endeavor's annual US Founder & Board Retreat ??

Join Amplify?on Wednesday, October 9th, to celebrate a decade of impact with Endeavor ?? For ten years, Endeavor Midwest has been at the forefront of empowering high-impact entrepreneurs, transforming our region’s economy, and fostering a culture of innovation. This special event will feature a keynote address from our Founding Managing Director, Jackson Andrews, who has been instrumental in Endeavor’s growth and success. Jackson will be joined by a panel of Endeavor stakeholders who will share insights and reflections on the organization’s journey and its future. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or simply passionate about the power of innovation, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Connect with like-minded professionals and celebrate the remarkable achievements of Endeavor in Louisville and the Midwest over the past decade. REGISTER?TODAY:?https://lnkd.in/gYe33Bru Thanks to Larry Horn for being an ardent supporter of founders and entrepreneurs!

Middle Tech hit a big milestone today... We released our 300th episode this morning! That's 300 conversations bringing attention to our startup ecosystem and covering relevant trends in technology, while generating millions of impressions across our social channels. For today's episode, Evan Knowles, Tj Barnett, and I got together to discuss what we've been up to lately: events, content evolution, partnerships, improving production quality, and growing DevelopLex with Weston Lockhart & Ross Boggess. Middle Tech has always been the "side thing" for everyone on the team, and more than anything, I'm just proud that we've been able to keep at it consistently for the past 5+ years. I'm excited to see where the next 5 years & 300 episodes take us. The list is too long for me to shout out everyone that's supported Middle Tech over the years, but there are a few that deserve some special recognition: Tj Barnett - transformed our content strategy, supercharging our growth Austin Short - crushed content creation, making MT go viral multiple times Jacob Spencer - took our production quality to a professional level Sam Tucker - gave a major upgrade to our A/V set up DaSean Franklin - improved how we highlight entrepreneurs through social clips KY Innovation / David Brock, Awesome Inc / Brian Raney, Hunsicker / Wesley Murry & Becca Self, Bolt Marketing / Chase Fairchild, Endeavor Midwest / Jake Budler

Come celebrate 10 years of high-impact entrepreneurship with us on November 21st ?? Thanks to fantastic partners like Larry Horn and Amplify Startups for helping us serve more founders across the Midwest. ??????

?? Celebrate 10 Years of Innovation with Endeavor Midwest! ?? Join our friends and Amplify Startups partner, Endeavor Midwest, for an upcoming night of celebrating the last 10 years of innovation in our region! The Midwest has long been a hub for high-impact entrepreneurship—now it’s time to celebrate a decade of game-changing success! Join us as we spotlight the entrepreneurial spirit that has shaped Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. From industry giants like Humana and ExactTarget to emerging leaders, our region is thriving. Let’s toast to the bold visionaries who are scaling up, going big, and giving back! ?? When: Thursday, November 21 | 6-9PM ?? Where: The Art Gallery @ 1131 Logan Street ?? Tickets: https://lnkd.in/efGxvC2U Endeavor Midwest has driven $345M in revenue, created 1,975+ jobs, and raised $1.2B in capital. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to network and celebrate the impact our region is making. Drinks, apps, and endless inspiration included! Let’s build the next decade together. #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #startuplou Jake Budler Jackson Andrews Justin Brown

Are you a startup founder? Investor? Mentor, supporter, advisor, employee, friend, or community member?... Then you are invited to celebrate 10 years of Endeavor Midwest with us on November 21st ?? Our 10 Year Celebration marks a decade of supporting high-growth entrepreneurs in the Midwest. The event is open to anyone in or interested in the world of entrepreneurship! "Endeavor has made many, many, many connections for us. We have connected with founders that are now friends, some of which have become investors – it has all been incredibly helpful. Our network has just grown." - Travis Holoway, CEO of SoLo Funds Learn more and book a ticket here: https://lnkd.in/gQDVZGFb

DON'T MISS!! Do you have your tickets for our 10 Year Celebration on November 21st yet?! ??? We will be celebrating the power of high-growth entrepreneurs, Endeavor's first decade in the Midwest, and the network that makes it all happen! "The support and encouragement from Endeavor that, yes, you have a great idea, and yes, you're going to be able to do this – it is amazing... It's hard to describe the value of the network, I didn’t fully understand or appreciate it until I was part of it and experiencing it for myself." - Julia Regan, MBA, CEO of RxLightning and Endeavor Entrepreneur. Early bird ll tickets are ON SALE now - prices increase on 11/1. Grab your spot: https://lnkd.in/gQDVZGFb

Sláinte! ?? Last week, our team traveled to Dublin, Ireland to attend the 100th Endeavor International Selection Panel. During the three day event, panelists from around the world interviewed a remarkable group of diverse, high-caliber candidates, evaluating their potential for high-impact growth. After thoughtful deliberation, the panelists unanimously selected the newest Endeavor Entrepreneurs from over 12 countries ?? We were excited to have a fantastic group from the Midwest attending the event, including Endeavor Midwest board members (Ankur Gopal and Greg Pope), entrepreneurs (Theresa Reno-Weber and Matt Rubin), and team members (Jackson Andrews, Justin Brown, and Jake Budler). A huge thank you and congratulations to our colleagues at Endeavor Ireland for hosting an outstanding event ???? Highlights included events at the Aviva Stadium, Christ Church Cathedral, & the MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland, hearing from The Edge at Teeling Whiskey Company, sampling Rabbit Hole Distillery x Wicklow Wolf Brewing Company | B Corp? collab beer, and of course - celebrating the power of high-impact entrepreneurship worldwide. If you have FOMO from Dublin (which you should - we also caught up with Patrick McGinnis!) you should get your ticket to the Endeavor Midwest 10 Year Celebration on November 21st: https://lnkd.in/gQDVZGFb