Big Kitty Labs

Yesterday, our CEO and Founder Kulkarni took the stage for a chat at the launch of Backstage Pass—a pivotal moment for Big Kitty Labs and our long-time collaborators at Cloud Nirvana.
This wasn't just another product announcement. It was also a conversation about the next evolution of how communities connect, learn, and grow together.

Conference experiences shouldn't end when the lights go down. The Backstage Pass app extends the Cloud Nirvana experience beyond the event itself—helping attendees stay connected, share insights, and keep learning long after they leave the venue.

The discussion also explored something critical , the future of career paths in the age of AI and automation. Platforms like Backstage Pass empower practitioners across the Silicon Heartland to build their networks, showcase their skills, and create new opportunities. Making connection, community, and continuous learning is portable and accessible.

A heartfelt thank you to Erikson and Nirvana team for their trust and partnership, and to everyone who joined us for this meaningful conversation. Your engagement and insights remind us why we do this work.
Michael Ferrara Morgan Koth, CFP, FMCHC

See you tomorrow in ! Thank you to CollaborateandElevate.com, Big Kitty Labs, Rev1 Ventures, Pinnacle Group, and COhatch for supporting this event!

All are invited to the Ohio Tech Happy Hour, the goal is to build community. This is a casual monthly happy hour for new and old Ohioans interested in connecting with other founders, investors, artists, and tech folks ~ over 120+ already!

Learn more and reserve your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/february-ohio-tech-happy-hour-columbus-tickets-485511918217?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

At Big Kitty Labs we’re the stewards of possible. But what does that mean??

If you have an idea for a product or software, and you’re willing to give it a try no matter how “crazy” it may seem on the outside, we’ll take a shot at building it. We focus on positivity and problem solving, not the issues themselves.

We’re big on brainstorming and then rapid-fire building, cranking out working prototypes for you in weeks or even days. Stop putting your ideas on the back burner and start building them.

Let’s chat -> https://buff.ly/3OTsrwR (Link in Bio)

Congrats to Portal Green on their momentum and press!

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Hey everyone we've launched a new podcast called Modest Merlins, interviewing people we've met over the years who posses unique skills and are humble in their approach to bringing ideas to life. Listen in! https://spoti.fi/3dOgZQP

Modest Merlins Listen to Modest Merlins on Spotify. noun: modest merlin; 1. a unusually skilled person, modest in nature, often oblivious to their true power and or nonchalant in their approach to educating and empowering others

I enjoyed speaking to a great group of game developers at last Friday's GDEX Gaming Expo on the topic of The Power of Delusion. Here at Big Kitty Labs we believe delusion is essential to the startup process - with some guidelines. Check it out!

The Power of Delusion - Big Kitty Labs In the last ten years, I figure I’ve talked to at least 3 people a week with an idea for a startup – that’s 1,560 delusional people eager to manifest their idea into reality. Don’t get me wrong, I welcome these conversations! When people talk about delusion, they usually mean a mental disord...