Featuring Appearances by
Oscar Parsons
Owner of Foak Leatherworks, whose products are in the hands of some Hollywood celebrities.
Colleen Clines
Co-founder and CEO of Anchal, a social enterprise that helps rescue sex workers in India
Gill Holland
Louisville developer and producer of independent films.
Cyndi Masters
Founder and CEO of DBS Interactive and other businesses including Mighty Small Homes.
Darryl Goodner
Co-owner of Louisville Cream, an ice-cream startup.
Agenda
November 2, 2016
Entrepreneurs: Triumphs, flops & hard-won wisdom: Oscar Parson - 'The sketchy goat-bag deals'
The love of his life told him she had to get him out of West Virginia. The self-described "pillbilly" moved to Louisville with her and $600 to his name. Now his products are in the hands of the likes of Colin Farrell. But you'll want to know about the goat bags.
November 2, 2016
Entrepreneurs: Triumphs, flops & hard-won wisdom: Colleen Clines - 'Design Can Change Lives'
She saw an opportunity to help women trapped in the sex-trade industry.
November 2, 2016
Entrepreneurs: Triumphs, flops & hard-won wisdom: Gill Holland - 'We're Not Going to a Wait Around'
The world of start-ups is a lot like making a movie. There are assigned roles, and everyone is a diva in some sort of way.
November 8, 2016
Entrepreneurs: Cyndi Masters - 'Losing everything you thought mattered'
A series of life-threatening accidents brought Cyndi Masters to the place where she is. When people would visit with her they would feel sad. When they left, they felt happy. She says she felt a little like Gandhi.
November 8, 2016
Entrepreneurs: Darryl Goodner - 'Vanilla beans smell better than toluene'
Darryl Goodner said his dad's advice and wisdom was "remember why you're working." This time, his advice was different. Now, he doesn't make $25 an hour any more. But that's just fine with him.