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Meet the 10 Startups of Cohort 4 of JumpStart’s Trailblazer Software Accelerator
From cybersecurity and AI-driven marketplaces to healthcare platforms and next-generation event technology, this cohort reflects the breadth and strength of Ohio’s growing software ecosystem.
JumpStart Appoints Longtime Executive Lorne Novick as New CEO
Novick brings 25 years of experience spanning small business support, capital deployment, ecosystem building and operational leadership.
JumpStart Inc. Welcomes Four Members to Board of Directors
JumpStart Inc. is proud to announce the addition of four members to its board of directors: Terry Coyne, Marcia Moreno, Shelly Peet and Mark Samolczyk. The members will each serve three-year terms beginning in January 2026.
Meet the Cohort: 5 Stark County Entrepreneurs Growing Through JumpStart’s Impact Program
The Small Business Services Team is pleased to present the entrepreneurs in cohort four – a hardworking, high-potential group of Stark County’s finest.
JumpStart Announces the Inaugural Cohort of New ScaleReady Program
To support established business owners who are ready to grow beyond Northeast Ohio, we’ve expanded the continuum of education JumpStart offers entrepreneurs with a new program – ScaleReady.
Meet the Startups of the Fourth Cohort of JumpStart’s Trailblazer HealthTech Accelerator
From blood pressure monitoring to post-knee surgery physical therapy, to diabetic ulcers, these founders are revolutionizing healthcare.
JumpStart Welcomes Joseph Rich to Board of Directors
Joe is a distinguished leader in innovation strategy, venture development, and technology commercialization. With nearly two decades of experience driving enterprise-wide innovation programs, managing venture portfolios, and advancing regional economic development initiatives, he brings invaluable expertise to JumpStart's mission.
Ohio VC Fest 2025 Roars Back to Cleveland with $1M Investment Prize Opportunity, Star Speakers & Next-Gen Tech Showcase
Now in its third year, Ohio VC Fest '25 is doubling down on its mission to accelerate Ohio's tech ecosystem and surging innovation economy with a special focus on AI and other emerging trends shaping the future of venture capital and entrepreneurship.
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