Access Louisville

Access Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. Follow us on popular podcast services to never miss an episode.   Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | StitcherThe startup scene in Louisville has always been tight knit and bustling, but some things have shifted.Business First identified 20 startups to watch in the new year. The companies spread across different sectors including health tech, insurance, ecommerce, real estate and more. They also are across the state, with companies based in Covington and Paducah.Haley Cawthon, assistant managing editor – digital, previously led KY Inno and had a front row seat to the startup community.“There’s always been this genuine interest in the startup ecosystem in Louisville,” Cawthon said.Since Cawthon started in 2019, she said something has remained the same: a shortage of venture capital in the area continues to be a challenge. But the local ecosystem has a lot of momentum and excitement, which came into play more in 2022. 2023 could pose