Inno Approved is our monthly roundup of the tech and startup events to mark on your calendar.
Cincinnati’s startup and tech scene is bustling this month. That’s why we’re curating some of the greater Cincinnati area’s most exciting startup and tech events for March, moving week by week, then day to day, with details on location, topic and more. Stay tuned throughout the month for new events, and don’t forget to check out our Events Directory for even more Queen City happenings. Mingle on!
Editor’s Note: All event descriptions provided by their respective listings.
WEEK ONE
Tuesday, 3/3
Women in Leadership Symposium: “The Women in Leadership Symposium will cover areas like leadserhip beyond survivor; using the power of alliances gendered leadership; how talented women thrive [in] the new workplace; leading successfully across generations, stop playing safe; and courageous actions to create a brighter future.” More information here.
Wednesday, 3/4
Women, Wine & Web Design {HTML/CSS Intro Workshop}: “Does anyone know of a better way to get a taste of code than with music and drinks? Over the course of this fun evening, attendees will learn the basics of HTML and CSS by creating their very own web page. This workshop is designed to create a fun environment to introduce the world of coding to anyone with a creative and curious mind. No technical experience required!” More information here.
Thursday, 3/5
Cintrifuse Startup Series: Recruiting and Beyond: “From creating compelling job descriptions and delivering offers, to onboarding and ensuring retention and success of your new hires, this workshop [will] dive into the importance of managing your candidates through the recruiting cycle and maintaining them far after. Here’s what you’ll learn: best practices for compelling job postings to attract candidates; how to follow up with candidates and provide necessary feedback; delivering offers and onboarding new hires for success and retention; steps and procedures to take to manage your new employee’s performance after hiring Q&A session.” More information here.
WEEK TWO
Thursday, 3/10
Use Social Media to Boost your Business: “Scooter Media, an award-winning public relations agency, is joining us to share strategies in social media for your business. Reinforce the basics, while also learning how to attract new customers and appeal to your key demographic. Seating is limited, so reserve your spot now!” More information here.
Wednesday, 3/11
Cincy Inno Startups to Watch 2020: “Every December, we post our annual 'Startups to Watch' list, a collection of early-stage Cincy companies that we predict and anticipate big things out of in the coming twelve months and beyond. On March 11, we'll be hosting our State of Innovation meet-up, which will feature a showcase of startups from the 2020 'Startups to Watch' list, and discussions with several of the selected startups. We'll invite every company who made the list in the past, resulting in a room full of some of the city's fastest-growing companies. Check out our 2020 Startups to Watch!” More information here.
Wednesday, 3/11
Digital Marketing and Technology Community: Discoverability | Three Integrated Teams. One Powerhouse: “Building the world's most connected brands starts with connected teams. Hear from two VMLY&R Discoverability team leads on the competitive advantages of integrating performance content, organic search and paid search practices –– and why their clients love it.” More information here.
Friday, 3/13
Connect Code Build: “Blacks In Technology is proud to present Connect Code Build (CCB). People of all skill levels are welcome to come and bring their ideas to life with the support of others. As a community, it is our responsibility to help one another grow. CCB stands on this principle. Let's grow together! Work on your personal projects, build an app, write a blog, go through programming exercises, study, socialize, work, network, etc.! All you need is your good positive energy, your curiosity, your willingness to learn or teach, and a laptop.” More information here.
Saturday, 3/14
Women in Business: “This is an event you won't want to miss! In celebration of International Women’s Day, we are hosting “Women in Business,” a celebration of women’s empowerment in entrepreneurship, leadership and how we can all apply the feminine spirit to our organizations. An equal world is an enabled world. Come connect with like-minded professionals in the social enterprise, nonprofit, conscious business and entrepreneurial spaces as we explore stories of how business can collectively help create a gender-equal world. Let's all be #EachforEqual. In addition to a morning filled with stories, speakers and art, there will be a gallery area highlighting several great, empowering women organizations in our region.” More information here.
WEEK THREE
Wednesday, 3/18
HR Technology – Ready or Not, Tag You’re It!:“Are you being tasked with being more efficient? Are your employees wanting more from you? Do you know how to find more time in the day? Are you “it” for your organization? Kelly Zimmerman of Benefit Technology Resources will walk you through how to evaluate your current state of HR technology, how to identify technology opportunities and how to prepare a long-term technology strategy.” More information here.
Thursday, 3/19
Cintrifuse Startup Series: Is Your Presentation Pitch-Worthy?: “So, you're going to pitch your product or service to investors. Have you written your story, then rewritten it — then re-rewritten it? And is your slide presentation *gulp* ready for prime time? The path may be much simpler than you think. Leonardo da Vinci once said, "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." With all that's in your head about your new product or service, it can be daunting to make it easy for others to understand. But if you want it to nail the first impression, telling a complex and confusing story is not an option. So whether your pitch is a blank slate, needs a few minor tweaks, or is long overdue for a major overhaul, this workshop will help you start to build your story from its most basic, beautiful parts in a way that is sophisticated and simple; empirical and emotional; bold and brief. And best of all, you'll sleep much better the night before your next big pitch.” More information here.
WEEK FOUR
Wednesday, 3/25
Cincinnati Innovation Conference: “Trend Hunter’s Future Festival brings top trends and consumer insights to cities all over the world for a truly one-of-a-kind conference experience that accelerates innovation. Discover how our 18 megatrends can help your team find better ideas faster, providing insight into the patterns that shape emerging consumer trends. Join us for a day of compelling keynotes and actionable ideas to help you find overlooked opportunities and stay ahead of the competition. You won’t want to miss it!” More information here.
Thursday, 3/26
Cintrifuse Startup Series: Intro to AI / How to Incorporate APIs: “Want to know what the buzz about AI is all about? Join us as we welcome the Google team to dive into details!” More information here.
