Bootcamp Accelerator Startups: Where Are They Now featuring Cultivate Recovery

Spring 2025 Webinar Series

The Von Allmen Center for Entrepreneurship is excited to continue our series “Bootcamp Startups: Where are They Now."

The webinars are open to all students, staff, faculty, and community entrepreneurs in Kentucky. RSVP today!

Date: Feb. 11, 2025 (Tues)

Time: 12:00-1:00pm EST

Guest speaker: Carolyn Rose Benedict, CEO & Founder of Cultivate Recovery

Webinar Overview: Carolyn recovered from substance use disorder and recognized the current standard of care was not effective for many people afflicted with the disease of addiction. Motivated to change and impact this space, she opened Rose Recovery: a sober living house for women, in Louisville where a new model of care began to develop. She later expanded services by establishing Cultivate Recovery Center to serve as CEO and director of programming. She completed her MBA at the Gatton College of Business & Economics in May 2023, won prize money in the Bootcamp Online Accelerator, and received top awards various pitch competitions throughout Kentucky and beyond. Join this webinar on Feb. 11^th to listen to Carolyn’s story, how she launched her business, and where she is now after completing Bootcamp. 

For technical assistance, email Jared Magolan: jared.m@uky.edu

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Kentucky's Von Allmen Center for Entrepreneurship (VACE), in keeping with the Gatton College of Business and Economics Strategic Plan, is to strengthen Kentucky’s economy through entrepreneurship and small business outreach in the Commonwealth. VACE serves students, staff, faculty, and community entrepreneurs with the goal to help launch their startup dreams. The Center seeks guidance from members on the advisory board as well as regional stakeholders to foster entrepreneurial education through webinars, online accelerator programming, and public events. VACE also connects entrepreneurs with mentors, Kentucky Angel Investors, and free access to downloadable books and templates. Check out the latest news, events, accelerator opportunities, and video library resources to get involved.