

Lessons Learned from Serial Entrepreneurs & Ecosystem Builders
Startup University: Kickoff
Startup University is a semester-long speaker series connecting college students with founders, operators, and builders shaping the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky startup ecosystem.
The kickoff session features candid lessons and real stories from ecosystem leaders, offering a practical look at how startups get built, who the key players are, and how students can start plugging in early - whether they want to start a company, join a startup, or simply learn how this world works.
Hosted at SparkHaus, the series blends honest conversation, actionable insights, and intentional networking to help students build meaningful relationships before they graduate.
This session will feature:
Tim Metzner
Reese Watson
Dave Knox
What to Expect
45 minutes of conversation and insights on startups and the ecosystem
45 minutes of Q&A and informal networking with speakers and peers
Event Details
Sessions will be recorded and archived, and select sessions will be live-streamed for regional universities unable to attend in person.
Once registered, a virtual attendance link will also be sent via email.
Whether you’re startup-curious or already building, this series is your on-ramp into the startup ecosystem.
View all future sessions at https://luma.com/bluenorth?k=c