Amplify Startups

Happy Friday! Before you head out to enjoy your weekend, be sure you have registered for next week's Venture Connectors! And check out more events on our website. amplifystartups.com/events

Another KY Inno Startup to Watch: Hogshead Hogshead is a Louisville-based B2B online marketplace for bulk whiskey and tequila. They help brokers, investors, brands and distilleries make it easier to buy and sell spirits. The 3 founders are all from the Louisville area. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3DmhYcF

Congratulations to Amplify's own Jenn Callahan who was selected as one of 25 Louisville-area women being honored as a 2025 Business Women First Enterprising Women. The list of honorees includes founders, business owners, executives and entrepreneurs, who embody leadership, community and civic engagement, business management, mentoring, volunteerism, entrepreneurship and innovation. The 2025 Business Women First Enterprising Women will be profiled in the April 18-24 edition of Louisville Business First and online that week as well. An in-person lunch event and business expo is scheduled for Tuesday, April 15, at the Kentucky International Convention Center. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/4icjNYw

Don't miss out on our next Venture Connectors: "Women Who Tech: Breaking Barriers and Building Futures" Women are shaping the future of technology, breaking down barriers, and driving innovation like never before. This month, we’re bringing together trailblazers who are redefining the industry, leading startups, and creating opportunities for the next generation of women in tech. Join us for networking starting at 11:30am at the Kentucky Science Center. **Parking is available behind the Kentucky Science Center for $8. We will give you a sticker for your parking ticket upon check-in at the event. Another public parking lot is available near the KSC at 8th and Main. REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/e8j2YRpX

#amplifystartupwins 👏 Aaron Gani, founder and CEO of RealizedCare and an Elizabethtown native is changing the landscape of healthcare with AI-Driven platforms. His company was recently acquired by XRHealth. “We are thrilled to become a part of XRHealth’s groundbreaking digital therapeutics platform,” says Gani. “By integrating our triage tool with XRHealth’s cutting-edge XR and mixed reality capabilities, we can expand access to evidence-based, value-based care solutions, helping more individuals manage chronic pain, and mental health conditions.” Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/4khRPg2

Louisville-based EchoJobs is a job search platform dedicated to software engineers that monitors more than 6000 companies' job listings. Learn more about EchoJobs and their plans for future growth: https://bit.ly/4bf9gJM

The sun is shining Kentucky! 🌞 Make it a great week - check out these events. amplifystartups.com/events

Happy Friday! Here's a peek at next week - lots of great events happening! amplifystartups.com/events

Amplify is a proud sponsor of Hack Kentucky - an exclusive opportunity to connect with leading companies, showcase your skills, and take the first step towards your dream career in technology. THIS WEEKEND! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gcEcg5Cc KYCombinator

All four founding team members of Sofab Inks are University of Louisville Alumni and Louisville natives. Read more about why Sofab is one of KY Inno's 2025 Startups to Watch: https://lnkd.in/gVwe4eQZ