292. Amplify Startups: Larry Horn on Supporting Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Louisville and Beyond
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In this episode, Logan Jones and Evan Knowles sit down with Larry Horn, CEO of Amplify Startups (formerly Amplify Louisville), to discuss the dynamics of the startup ecosystem in Kentucky. They explore themes like the distinction between entrepreneurship and innovation, the challenges and opportunities in Louisville, and the importance of collaboration with corporates and other organizations. Larry shares insights on Amplify's initiatives, the role of the state in supporting startups, and the future outlook for Kentucky's innovation hubs. The conversation also touches on how Amplify navigates the balance between urban and rural support and the need for affordable startup spaces in Louisville. Be the first to see new episodes, along with a summary, key takeaways, and upcoming events, by subscribing to Middle Tech's Spotlight Series Newsletter: https://middletech.beehiiv.com/ Get in touch in the comments below, or reach out to us on social media:Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/middletechpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/middletechpod/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/middletech/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@middletechpod?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/middletechpod Logan Jones’ SocialsX: https://x.com/lojo_kyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lojo_ky/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lojo/ Evan Knowles’ SocialsX: https://x.com/EvanKnowles_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanmknowles/ Middle Tech is proud to be supported by:KY Innovation: https://www.kyinnovation.com/Bolt Marketing: https://www.buildwithbolt.com/Hunsicker: https://www.hunsicker.co/firesides 00:00 Introduction and Personal Background 00:44 Welcome to Middle Tech Podcast 00:57 Interview with Larry Horn, CEO of Amplify 01:17 Discussion on Kentucky Innovation Hubs 01:38 Insights on Louisville's Startup Ecosystem 02:35 Sponsor Acknowledgements 04:40 Larry Horn's Journey into Entrepreneurship 09:26 Formation and Evolution of Amplify 13:53 Corporate Engagement in Startup Ecosystems 19:51 State Involvement in Entrepreneurial Ecosystems 25:01 Venture Capital and Tech-Enabled Businesses 25:56 State Funding and Resource Allocation 28:42 Challenges in Supporting Diverse Entrepreneurs 30:29 Urban vs. Rural Resource Centers 37:06 Amplify's Initiatives and Impact 40:47 Progress and Challenges in the Ecosystem 46:29 Future Vision and Collaboration
