Cultivate Live
with alex canavan
november 12, 2026 | vanderkamp, cleveland, ny
Join us for Cultivate Live with Alex Canavan at Vanderkamp
This intimate mastermind-style event brings together professionals, business owners, founders, and community members for dinner and conversations that go beyond traditional networking.
Hear a keynote from Arel Moodie, followed by a live recording of Cultivate with Alex Canavan featuring Jeff Knauss of Arcovo AI.
Come ready to meet new people, exchange ideas, and leave with fresh perspectives you can take with you into whatever you’re building next.
Event Details
Date: thursday, november 13, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:15 PM
Location: Vanderkamp (204 County Rte 17, Bernhards Bay, NY 13028, USA)
Who is this Event For?
This event is open to all, not just to the women in our community. We invite any growth-minded professional, business leader, or founder to join us for dinner & valuable conversations.
the venue
Vanderkamp is a wilderness retreat set on 850 remote acres in Upstate New York. Its mission is centered on creating immersive, welcoming experiences that help people reconnect with the natural world.
With its expansive property and intimate gathering spaces, Vanderkamp was a natural setting for Cultivate’s first standalone live experience.
meet Our featured guests
Arel Moodie
keynote speaker, bestselling author, co-founder of talkadot
Arel Moodie is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and tech co-founder of Talkadot who has delivered keynote addresses in 48 U.S. states and internationally to more than 750,000 people, including audiences at the White House and Fortune 500 companies.
Moodie is one of a small number of people worldwide certified in Adult Development Theory and has appeared as an expert host on Disney+'s "Family Reboot."
A previous guest of Cultivate, Moodie will return to the show to lead the evening's keynote.
Jeff Knauss
CEO and co-founder of arcovo ai, serial entrepreneur, angel investor & philanthropist
Jeff Knauss is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and philanthropist based in Central New York.
He is the CEO and co-founder of Arcovo AI, a Syracuse-based artificial intelligence automation company, and previously co-founded Digital Hyve, a digital marketing agency later acquired by Butler/Till.
Knauss is a recognized voice in Central New York's entrepreneurial and technology community.
Also a previous Cultivate guest, Knauss will sit down with Canavan for a live conversation.
Alex Canavan
founder & host of cultivate with alex canavan, founder of cny women’s network
Alex Canavan is the Founder of the CNY Women's Network, a community-driven media and leadership platform based in Syracuse, New York.
she is also the host of Cultivate with Alex Canavan, a podcast featuring 140+ conversations with founders, executives, and community-builders since 2023.
the itinerary
5:00 PM | Arrival + Welcome Cocktail
Grab a welcome cocktail, settle in, and start connecting with fellow guests before the evening officially begins.
5:45 PM | Welcome + Introductions
Alex Canavan kicks off the evening with a warm welcome, introductions, and a look at what’s ahead.
5:55 PM | Arel Moodie Keynote
Hear from Arel Moodie during a 75-minute keynote experience.
7:10 PM | Transition Break + First Course
Settle in for dinner as the first course is served. Take some time to reflect on Arel’s keynote and continue the conversation with those at your table.
7:30 PM | Dinner + Roundtable Conversations
By the time dinner is served, you will have already met your table. These guided roundtable conversations are designed to take those new connections deeper, past the surface, and into the kind of dialogue that stays with you.
8:15 PM | Dessert + Jeff Knauss Live Podcast recording
Enjoy dessert and listen to a conversation with the host of Cultivate, Alex Canavan, and Jeff Knauss about scaling & exiting a business.
88:45–9:15 PM | Closing Remarks + Open Networking
Wrap up the evening with closing remarks, then stick around to continue the conversations and connect with fellow guests.
Cultivate with alex canavan
about the show
Cultivate with Alex Canavan is a video-first podcast produced in Syracuse, New York, featuring conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, executives, and community builders. The show is produced by CNY Women's Network.
Onsite production for Cultivate Live is being captured by Cultivate's production partner, Diam Media.