You’re Just One Connection Away: Join Us for A Big Reveal!

Building something in Western Kentucky takes vision, resilience, and a lot of heart — and sometimes, it can feel like you’re doing it all alone. But the truth is, you’re just one connection away from the clarity, momentum, and support you’ve been looking for.

This episode dives into a new opportunity created specifically for entrepreneurs, founders, and builders across Western Kentucky.

Learn how a new platform is connecting people to mentorship, free education, job opportunities, and a supportive community — and how you can be part of the launch.

If you’re building, dreaming, or ready to take the next step, this conversation is for you.

Because when we connect, we move.

Sign up for the free launch webinar at sprocketpaducah.com/reveal!

Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Sprocket Podcast! If you’re ready to dive into the world of startups and innovation, visit us online at Sprocket WKY to learn more about our mission and how we support entrepreneurs like you.

Ready to check out the space? Book a tour with Tiffany, our Community Coordinator!

Got a business idea? Apply for a mentorship session with one of our experienced mentors!

Stay connected and join our growing community on Instagram for the latest updates, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes looks at what’s happening at Sprocket.

Let’s turn your ideas into reality—together!

Sprocket is proud to be supported by Team Kentucky, the Commonwealth's Cabinet for Economic Development. Learn more about their initiatives and resources at ced.ky.gov.

Transcript

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Hi, and welcome back to What's The Startup. This is the place where we dig into real world wins, lessons and opportunities waiting for you right here in Western Kentucky. Today is a special, super short conversation about something we genuinely believe that could change the game. For a lot of you listening, whether you're already building something or that idea you can't shake is still scribbled on a napkin. But being an entrepreneur in Western Kentucky isn't really like being an entrepreneur in a big city with five coworking spaces on every corner and 15 meetups every single week. It takes a little bit more vision. It takes building something that a lot of people around you can't even see yet. It takes wearing every single hat, figuring it out as you go, and pushing through the days when it feels like you're doing it just for an audience of one yourself. There are moments where it feels like you're just building into a void. You're launching the product, posting the update, writing the plan, and sometimes you might even wonder, is anyone even seeing this? Does anyone else even get it? If that's you, you're not alone. I promise. In fact, that's exactly why we're talking today. Because while it can feel isolating, the truth is you're literally just one connection away, one conversation, one mentor, one opportunity, and literally everything starts moving again. This is why the Sprocket team has been working behind the scenes, building a new entrepreneur resource platform for our region. Not because it is just a project that sounds good on paper, but because founders here need a real accessible support system, not everyone can pack up and move to Nashville or St. Louis or Austin, Texas. Not everyone wants to, honestly, and frankly, they shouldn't have to. Here in Western Kentucky, we have incredible ideas, incredible talent and heart and incredible resources. We just need better bridges to support and connect all of the resources that we have throughout our region. Together we just need a better way to connect the people who are building with the people who can help them better. This new platform that we are building is that bridge it's mentorship for when you hit a wall and don't really know your next step. It's free courses to sharpen your skills without having to fly across the country for a conference. It's a job board connecting local opportunities with local talent. It's a way to share your wins. And see the winds happening across this region, not just the ones that are making the big headlines. It's a space built for Western Kentucky founders, for supporters, for anyone who believes in investing in what's next for Western Kentucky. Because when we all connect together, we grow together. We have seen it here at Sprocket over and over again. One introduction at the right time can literally change someone's entire business trajectory. Sometimes it's not necessarily a$100,000 investment that changes everything. It's a 30 minute copy with someone who's three steps ahead of you saying, yeah, you're not crazy. Here's the next move. Or it's getting plugged into a network where you finally realize you're not starting from scratch, you're standing on other people's lessons learned. And if you've ever had one of those moments. You know how powerful it is. If you haven't, I'm telling you it's coming and it's closer than you think. So here's your official invite. We are hosting a free live webinar to officially launch this platform and walk you through everything it offers. It's happening on Wednesday, April 30th at 12:00 PM Central, and yes, you can join from anywhere. We will show you how to tap into mentorship, free education, the job board, and more you'll hear from real entrepreneurs who've been in your shoes, founders who've been scrappy, resourceful, and creative right here in Western Kentucky. And yes, they're gonna be door prizes for just showing up live, but honestly, the real prize is walking away knowing that you're not doing this alone anymore. You are just one connection away from momentum Insight from someone who's been there from unlocking what's next. This platform was built for you, and it all starts by showing up. So don't miss it. Save your spot right now@sprocketpaducah.com slash reveal. Again, that's sprocket paducah.com/reveal. We'll be there waiting and I genuinely hope that you'll be there too. Alright, that's it for today. I told you I was keeping it short. Keep dreaming big, building smart, and leaning into the community that's ready to back you up. See you soon.