Venku founder Muriel Gaither is headed to Bentonville, Arkansas for the upcoming Innovation in Outdoor Recreation Showcase by Plug and Play Tech Center. Venku is an online marketplace for outdoor experiences, connecting consumers with hunting, fishing, hiking and outdoor adventure in 45 states.

Murielle Gaither, Venku CEO

“Northwest Arkansas has allocated a lot of resources to growing the outdoor recreation infrastructure and attracting talent that is interested in outdoor recreation,” Gaither told bizblip. “This trip gives us an opportunity to actually meet people we’ve been speaking with for the last couple years… movers and shakers.”

Venku is one of the tech startups invited to showcase their work, share ideas and network with people in the outdoor activity industry.

Founded in January 2019 Venku pitched at the 2021 Invest Midwest Venture Capital Forum and was part of the 2021 Cape Girardeau cohort of 1st50K competition.

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