Louisville - November 02, 2016

Entrepreneurs: Triumphs, flops & hard-won wisdom

Featuring Appearances by

Oscar Parsons

Oscar Parsons

Owner of Foak Leatherworks, whose products are in the hands of some Hollywood celebrities.

Colleen Clines

Colleen Clines

Co-founder and CEO of Anchal, a social enterprise that helps rescue sex workers in India

Gill Holland

Gill Holland

Louisville developer and producer of independent films.

Cyndi Masters

Cyndi Masters

Founder and CEO of DBS Interactive and other businesses including Mighty Small Homes.

Darryl Goodner

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.