We’re back in Cincy—and we made a few changes based on what you told us.
Cool People Saying Smart Things is our quarterly breakfast event where smart insights meet strong coffee and real conversation. Hosted by UFO Performance Marketing, this isn’t a conference. It’s not a panel. It’s quick, meaningful talks from people you actually want to hear from, plus time to connect with others in the room.
What’s new this round:
- Doors open earlier so there’s more time to mingle
- We’re not just talking about AI—we’re diving into real conversations around ethics and how to navigate it all
- We’re covering the topics you asked for most: leadership, delegation, and what’s still worth doing
- Breakfast is still epic (GF, vegan, and vegetarian options included)
- And yes, the coffee will actually be good when you walk in
Event Details
🗓 Date: Wednesday, July 16
📍 Location: Somerhaus, 1415 Republic St, Cincinnati, OH
⏰ Time: 9:00 – 11:00 AM
🎟 Tickets: $20 (includes breakfast)
Meet the Speakers
John Crenshaw – LinkedIn
Founder & President, UFO Performance Marketing
John has helped drive growth for brands like Delta Faucet, Torani, and Fast Park. He’ll talk about leading in a performance-driven world and what’s still worth doing in search and digital media now that automation is everywhere.
Dr. Andrew Cullison – LinkedIn
Founding Executive Director, Cincinnati Ethics Center
Andrew has advised the FBI, taught ethics to executives, and directed two national ethics institutes. He’ll explore the real moral dilemmas posed by AI and how to spot ethical red flags before they hit your business or brand.
Julie Hanser – LinkedIn
Founder, Julie Hanser Consulting
Julie is a human potential cultivator with over 25 years of experience developing people and teams in the corporate world. A certified CliftonStrengths® coach and former VP of Talent Development at Barefoot Proximity, she helps organizations create trust, alignment, and momentum. She’ll share how leaders can build strong internal culture while everything around them changes.
Kemp Lyons – LinkedIn
Founder & Executive Producer, Emberscout
Kemp has crafted video stories for brands like Intel, Motorola, Cintas, and Fifth Third Bank. He’ll dig into why documentary-style storytelling is making a comeback and how brands can stay real while using AI.
Grab your ticket now and join a room full of smart people, big ideas, and maybe the best breakfast in marketing. See you at Somerhaus.
