49 Fridays - May

Caffeinated conversation at Lucabe Coffee Co. Each Friday hear from our community's innovators and entrepreneurs.

May 17- Geng Wang, founder of Civic Champs, a social enterprise focused on creating technology solutions for service organizations to automate each step of the volunteering process. The goal is to give service organizations time back from completing manual back-office tasks so they can spend more time on what really matters. 

May 24 - Renee Nehrt, owner of three Boutique Elise retail stores. Renee owns three retail outlets, including on on Washington Street. She has a strong online presence. 

May 31 - Josh Carter & Dr. Soca Wibowo, Helix Biostructures. This is a research-for-hire business that studies the structure of pharmaceuticals. Columbus-based company is just a year old, but growing and profitable.

June 7 - Stu Kaplan, Makuta Technics Micro Molding
June 14 - Ilio Gonzalez, Columbus Rock Gym
June 21 - Rick Johnson, Johnson Ventures
June 28 - Jess Kerr, on the gBeta and Brandery accelerator programs

Every Friday except for Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.