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NASA-backed AI startup AstraQua establishes presence in Kentucky

Oct 30, 2026

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NASA-backed AI startup AstraQua establishes presence in Kentucky

Led by University of Louisville alumnus Loay Elbasyouni, AstraQua is growing its Kentucky workforce while developing AI technology for autonomous aircraft and robots.

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NASA-backed AI startup AstraQua establishes presence in Kentucky

Led by University of Louisville alumnus Loay Elbasyouni, AstraQua is growing its Kentucky workforce while developing AI technology for autonomous aircraft and robots.

Kenton Hornbeck

17-year-old TikTok creator turns social media success into tech startup

Oct 30, 2026

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2 min read

17-year-old TikTok creator turns social media success into tech startup

After amassing 4.8 million TikTok followers, Charleston Smith co-founded Vantr, a platform designed to simplify the business side of content creation.

Kenton Hornbeck

Builder Backed: The ‘Carfax’ for home maintenance

Oct 28, 2026

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Builder Backed: The ‘Carfax’ for home maintenance

Northern Kentucky startup partners with Fischer Homes to simplify home maintenance, connect homeowners with contractors and lay the groundwork for national expansion.

Kenton Hornbeck

Oct 28, 2026

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3 min read

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Meet the four entrepreneurs joining Kentucky’s Entrepreneur Hall of Fame in 2026

Oct 26, 2026

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Meet the four entrepreneurs joining Kentucky’s Entrepreneur Hall of Fame in 2026

The 2026 class includes four business leaders whose ventures span healthcare, insurance, retail and technology, leaving a lasting mark on Kentucky’s economy.

Kenton Hornbeck

News

Lexington startup plans nation's largest nuclear power campus in Lewis County

Oct 22, 2026

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Lexington startup plans nation's largest nuclear power campus in Lewis County

The Nuclear Company, co-founded by former AppHarvest CEO Jonathan Webb, proposes a six-reactor facility capable of generating 6.6 gigawatts of electricity along the Ohio River.

Kenton Hornbeck

Profiles

From near collapse to a vodka venture: PatientPoint's Mike Collette reflects on the pivots that shaped his career

Oct 21, 2026

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From near collapse to a vodka venture: PatientPoint's Mike Collette reflects on the pivots that shaped his career

At Blue North’s inaugural Plot Twist event, Collette reflected on the financial challenges, fierce competition and unexpected turns that shaped his career.

Kenton Hornbeck

Oct 21, 2026

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Events

SOAR Summit brings Eastern Kentucky entrepreneurs together to build the region’s future

Oct 20, 2026

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SOAR Summit brings Eastern Kentucky entrepreneurs together to build the region’s future

The 2026 summit connected founders, business leaders and elected officials while announcing nearly $48 million in investments aimed at strengthening Eastern Kentucky’s economy.

Kenton Hornbeck

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SOAR Summit brings Eastern Kentucky entrepreneurs together to build the region’s future

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