VCInnovate

VC Tech is now VC Innovate — a new name for the same great event, now with a broader focus, spotlighting entrepreneurs across all industries, not just tech.

Welcome to VCInnovate

VCInnovate is a meetup designed especially for Arkansas-based entrepreneurs across all industries, not just tech.

At each quarterly VCInnovate meetup, a founder from Arkansas will be featured at a networking event. The founder will have an opportunity to demonstrate how their product works, tell their startup story, and have a direct Q and A with attendees. Business will be followed by food, drinks and networking among fellow entrepreneurs and community members.

 Stay tuned for updates announcing our next featured founder and event date. In the meantime, scroll below to check out our latest speakers.

Check Out Our Latest Speakers

VCInnovate – Powering the Future of Web Development

From side project to global success: Taylor Otwell built Laravel in 2010 as a passion project — today it powers millions of web apps worldwide with 20,000+ customers through Laravel Cloud and Nightwatch. Taylor has an incredible story of turning an idea into a global company, building a loyal developer community, and scaling a team — all while staying true to his vision.

VCTech– Prototype to Launch: The First 365 Days in a Startup

Gabriel built Lexamica to connect lawyers and consumers in a way that reflects the national scope and real-time nature of legal case referrals. Lexamica is a B2B platform where lawyers can refer claims to each other and co-counsel across states and practice areas. With Lexamica, law firms can place, track, and get paid on referrals nationwide, increasing brand ROI and revenue.

Building a Software Company from $0 to $1M: The SupplyPike Story

Are you ready to unlock the hidden gems of entrepreneurship and career growth in the tech world? Look no further, because VCTech is back! We invite you to an incredible morning with Stacy Tan, VP of Retail Insights at SupplyPike, a thriving tech company based right here in Arkansas.
Stacy will lead you through the journey of SupplyPike, from its humble beginnings to reaching the million-dollar milestone. Dive into the early days, the challenges they conquered, and the lessons they learned along the way, and her insights to build a career as a Woman in Tech (and how to set yourself up for success to be a leader in this space).

How Health Tech & The Virtual Pill Case are Revolutionizing Medication Management

Like most Americans, you may be taking prescription medication to treat, manage, or prevent health conditions.

As your refills increase and that pill container gets harder for you to organize, being overwhelmed becomes a habit. That’s because you haven’t met Apothewell, a groundbreaking medication adherence application that puts caregivers first.

The Next Big Thing in AI with Ancestry.com Founder

We are excited to introduce Paul Allen, founder of Ancestry.com, 2008 Entrepreneur of the Year, and current CEO & Founder of Soar.com. In this Fireside Chat, you will learn about Paul Allen’s entrepreneurial journey from Ancestry.com to his current endeavors with Soar.com and the future of AI.

An Entrepreneur’s Dream with Brian Bauer

We can’t wait for you to meet Brian Bauer, a Navy veteran, entrepreneur, and disruptor in the cannabis financial industry. Abaca is doing in the cannabis financing industry, the services they provide in cannabis banking, and bringing awareness to entrepreneurs seeking financing and resources in this industry.

Zack Hill

Zack Hill, Partner, and CEO of Few. Learn how he has navigated the fast-moving software design and development industry and how he leads teams of content strategists, UX/UI designers, and developers. Few has also attracted the business of well-known clients such as Tyson, General Electric, and Walmart.

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