Own Your Story: Marketing and Brand in the Age of AI

Marketing has changed, but the need for a clear and authentic story has not. This event is designed for founders, entrepreneurs, and operators who want to understand how to build a brand that stands out in the age of AI and fast moving digital cycles.

We will explore how companies can strengthen their marketing, clarify their message, and use AI as a strategic advantage. The program includes a focused marketing discussion led by experienced operators, followed by a fireside style conversation with an industry leader. The session will cover practical ideas that help you show up with more clarity, consistency, and confidence in 2026.

Before and after the discussion, guests will enjoy curated networking inside the new Mashup Food Hall in NuLu. The space will feature tastings from local restaurant partners, open tours of the new coworking and event areas, and an easy environment for building real connections. We will also have a content capture corner to highlight founder stories, insights, and reflections that come out of the night.

This is a high value, end-of-year gathering for people who want to elevate their marketing, sharpen their message, and connect with Louisville’s growing creative and entrepreneurial community.

• Curated networking with founders, operators, and creators
• A practical marketing conversation on branding in the age of AI
• A fireside style discussion with a special guest to be announced
• Local food tastings inside Mashup
• Tours of the newly opened Genuine Work space
• A content capture corner to share your ideas and story
• A community focused on growth, clarity, and momentum heading into 2026

Founders
Entrepreneurs
Marketing and brand leaders
Creators
Tech professionals
Community builders
Anyone preparing to level up their brand and strategy in 2026

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Frost Brown Todd is a full-service national law firm serving some of America’s top corporations and emerging companies. With attorneys regularly identified by clients, peers and industry organizations as leaders in their practice areas, the firm advises and protects clients in business transactions and litigation in many industries. The firm’s more than 600 attorneys across multiple states provide unparalleled service to meet clients’ needs; deliver the insights and solutions available only from a diverse group of professionals; and support the communities in which they operate

Mashup Food Hall is Louisville’s newest home for bold bites, big energy, and local love — a 20,000 sq. ft. hub where food, art, and community collide. Located in the heart of NuLu, Mashup brings together local chefs, eclectic programming, and vibrant spaces designed for connection. Upstairs, Genuine Work opens in early 2026, offering a creative coworking lounge and private offices that elevate how Louisville works, meets, and gathers.