Description
Our 2-day schedule includes 50+ speakers from founders, investors, and business experts. Join us for panel discussions, an expo hall with 30 booths, a virtual job fair, and networking with old & new business friends!
Your Next BIG was developed to create events & conferences surrounding the growth of our entrepreneurs within our state’s ecosystem. We focus on the “how’ by providing the right people, tools, and resources from starting a company to A SUCCESSFUL exit, and everything in between. We are bringing those together to create your next big (insert dream) entrepreneurial success!
KEY: FIND YOUR EMPLOYEES, TECH, AND PARTNERS FOR RAPID GROWTH
LEARN HOW YOU CAN BOOTSTRAP TECH & OTHER COMPANY FORMATION AND GROWTH WITHOUT WAITING ON BIG INVESTMENT
Our speakers have founded and grown 100’s of companies, brought hundreds of millions of dollars to the state of Ohio, and are recognized leaders in our community.
IS THIS EVENT FOR YOU?
YOUR NEXT BIG MICROPRENEUR was created specifically for:
Early-stage founders looking to scale efficiently without massive investment
Side-hustle entrepreneurs ready to transform passion projects into primary income
Corporate innovators seeking to bring entrepreneurial approaches to established organizations
Aspiring business owners who want to avoid costly mistakes from day one
WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE
TACTICAL WORKSHOPS: Hands-on sessions that develop specific skills and systems
MICROPRENEUR SHOWCASES: Case studies from successful ENTREPRENEURS WHO STARTED SMALL
TOOL DEMONSTRATIONS: See exactly what works for streamlined operations
FUNDING ALTERNATIVES: Discover capital strategies beyond traditional venture funding
CONNECTION SESSIONS: Build relationships with like-minded builders and potential collaborators
ALSO…PITCH TANK!
WHO SHOULD PITCH?
New Founders: launch & scale your business efficiently without massive investment
Tech Startups: bootstrap launch + gain traction for growth
Side-Hustle Entrepreneurs: transform passion projects into profitable business
7:30 AM Registration | 8:30 OPENING SPEAKER 9-10 AM KEYNOTE SPEAKER
10 AM – 3 PM 4 rooms with speakers/panels every hour | 3-5 PM NETWORKING & MUSIC
Ohio Dominican University
1216 Sunbury Rd.
Columbus, OH 43228
