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  • Member Speaker Series Featuring Alese Johnston

    The Venture Center 417 Main Street, Little Rock, AR, United States

    Join us on July 8 from 11:30 AM–1:00 PM for our next Member Speaker Series Lunch & Learn featuring Alese Johnston. In her session, Why Building Community Around Your Startup Matters More Than Most Founders Expect, Alese will explore one of the most overlooked drivers of startup success: community. She'll discuss how community helps reduce founder isolation, builds trust faster than traditional marketing, creates unexpected opportunities, and fosters a sense of belonging that goes beyond simply building an audience. Attendees will leave with practical strategies for cultivating meaningful connections and building a stronger foundation for long-term growth.

    Alese is an entrepreneur, investor, author, and speaker with deep roots in Arkansas's startup and innovation ecosystem. She is the founder of Fabulous70.com, co-founder of StorageTrader, and currently serves as interim Executive Director of Project Phoenix at The Forge Institute, where she works with startups, founders, and emerging defense technology initiatives. A founding board member of the Arkansas Angel Alliance, Alese brings a unique perspective on entrepreneurship, community-building, and innovation, making this a session founders and business leaders won't want to miss.

    Not a member of The Venture Center yet? Join the event and learn more about our membership!

  • Pitch ‘N Pint

    Southern Tail Brewery

    Are you ready to witness the next big idea in action? Join us for Pitch 'N Pint, a thrilling Shark Tank-style business pitch competition where early-stage entrepreneurs battle it out for a cash prize of up to $500! Whether you're a startup enthusiast, a potential investor, or just love cheering on fresh, innovative ideas, this is the perfect night out.

    Watch as participants—dreamers with new concepts and founders of early-stage businesses—step up to the challenge with only 60 seconds to impress a panel of expert judges and a crowd buzzing with excitement. It’s fast-paced, fun, and full of energy, making for an unforgettable evening that could mark the launch of the next big business venture.

    Did we mention there will be beer? It wouldn't be Pitch 'N PINT without it!

    Mark your calendars! The competition takes place on Thursday August 6th, at 6 PM at Southern Tail Brewery. Apply now for the pitch competition or visit our Eventbrite link to get tickets to the pitch competition!

    $10

  • VC Coffee + Connect

    The Venture Center 417 Main Street, Little Rock, AR, United States

    Join us every Tuesday at 9:00am at The Venture Center for casual, consistent networking with fellow entrepreneurs, founders, and mentors.

    ​We encourage you to bring a guest each week, so feel free to extend the invitation to a friend that would enjoy connecting and growing their network with our members and mentors.

    ​After VC Coffee + Connect, we welcome you to stay and spend the day with us! Grab a spot on the 2nd floor, and work alongside other innovators.

  • VC Coffee + Connect

    The Venture Center 417 Main Street, Little Rock, AR, United States

    Join us every Tuesday at 9:00am at The Venture Center for casual, consistent networking with fellow entrepreneurs, founders, and mentors.

    ​We encourage you to bring a guest each week, so feel free to extend the invitation to a friend that would enjoy connecting and growing their network with our members and mentors.

    ​After VC Coffee + Connect, we welcome you to stay and spend the day with us! Grab a spot on the 2nd floor, and work alongside other innovators.

  • VC Coffee + Connect

    The Venture Center 417 Main Street, Little Rock, AR, United States

    Join us every Tuesday at 9:00am at The Venture Center for casual, consistent networking with fellow entrepreneurs, founders, and mentors.

    ​We encourage you to bring a guest each week, so feel free to extend the invitation to a friend that would enjoy connecting and growing their network with our members and mentors.

    ​After VC Coffee + Connect, we welcome you to stay and spend the day with us! Grab a spot on the 2nd floor, and work alongside other innovators.

  • VC Coffee + Connect

    The Venture Center 417 Main Street, Little Rock, AR, United States

    Join us every Tuesday at 9:00am at The Venture Center for casual, consistent networking with fellow entrepreneurs, founders, and mentors.

    ​We encourage you to bring a guest each week, so feel free to extend the invitation to a friend that would enjoy connecting and growing their network with our members and mentors.

    ​After VC Coffee + Connect, we welcome you to stay and spend the day with us! Grab a spot on the 2nd floor, and work alongside other innovators.

    To get to The Venture Center head through the glass door by the reception desk, use the left elevator and press 6R. See you there!

  • VC Coffee + Connect

    The Venture Center 417 Main Street, Little Rock, AR, United States

    Join us every Tuesday at 9:00am at The Venture Center for casual, consistent networking with fellow entrepreneurs, founders, and mentors.

    ​We encourage you to bring a guest each week, so feel free to extend the invitation to a friend that would enjoy connecting and growing their network with our members and mentors.

    ​After VC Coffee + Connect, we welcome you to stay and spend the day with us! Grab a spot on the 2nd floor, and work alongside other innovators.

    To get to The Venture Center head through the glass door by the reception desk, use the left elevator and press 6R. See you there!

  • VC Coffee + Connect

    The Venture Center 417 Main Street, Little Rock, AR, United States

    Join us every Tuesday at 9:00am at The Venture Center for casual, consistent networking with fellow entrepreneurs, founders, and mentors.

    ​We encourage you to bring a guest each week, so feel free to extend the invitation to a friend that would enjoy connecting and growing their network with our members and mentors.

    ​After VC Coffee + Connect, we welcome you to stay and spend the day with us! Grab a spot on the 2nd floor, and work alongside other innovators.

    To get to The Venture Center head through the glass door by the reception desk, use the left elevator and press 6R. See you there!

  • Human in the Age of AI: Should I Put That in ChatGPT?

    The Venture Center 417 Main Street, Little Rock, AR, United States

    Should I put that in ChatGPT? 👀
    AI is already part of how we work—but how do we know when, where and how to use it responsibly?
    Human in the Age of AI, presented by The Venture Center and UA Little Rock, returns November 5 for an audience-driven public forum exploring the questions that come with actually using AI: privacy, cybersecurity, copyright, accuracy, ethics, human judgment, AI governance and more.
    We’re bringing together experts across these fields, but you’ll help shape the conversation. When you RSVP, tell us the questions, concerns and real-world AI scenarios you want our panel to tackle.
    Thursday, November 5 | 5:30 p.m. at The Venture Center
    Free and open to the public | Light food and drinks provided

  • VC Coffee + Connect

    The Venture Center 417 Main Street, Little Rock, AR, United States

    Join us every Tuesday at 9:00am at The Venture Center for casual, consistent networking with fellow entrepreneurs, founders, and mentors.

    ​We encourage you to bring a guest each week, so feel free to extend the invitation to a friend that would enjoy connecting and growing their network with our members and mentors.

    ​After VC Coffee + Connect, we welcome you to stay and spend the day with us! Grab a spot on the 2nd floor, and work alongside other innovators.

    To get to The Venture Center head through the glass door by the reception desk, use the left elevator and press 6R. See you there!

  • VC Coffee + Connect

    The Venture Center 417 Main Street, Little Rock, AR, United States

    Join us every Tuesday at 9:00am at The Venture Center for casual, consistent networking with fellow entrepreneurs, founders, and mentors.

    ​We encourage you to bring a guest each week, so feel free to extend the invitation to a friend that would enjoy connecting and growing their network with our members and mentors.

    ​After VC Coffee + Connect, we welcome you to stay and spend the day with us! Grab a spot on the 2nd floor, and work alongside other innovators.

    To get to The Venture Center head through the glass door by the reception desk, use the left elevator and press 6R. See you there!

  • VC Coffee + Connect

    The Venture Center 417 Main Street, Little Rock, AR, United States

    Join us every Tuesday at 9:00am at The Venture Center for casual, consistent networking with fellow entrepreneurs, founders, and mentors.

    ​We encourage you to bring a guest each week, so feel free to extend the invitation to a friend that would enjoy connecting and growing their network with our members and mentors.

    ​After VC Coffee + Connect, we welcome you to stay and spend the day with us! Grab a spot on the 2nd floor, and work alongside other innovators.

    To get to The Venture Center head through the glass door by the reception desk, use the left elevator and press 6R. See you there!