Press Release

JumpStart Inc. today announced two appointments to its leadership team: Terri Bradford Eason, who joined August 3 as its first Chief Revenue Officer, and Daniel Brown, who recently stepped into the r [...]

Tech startups post the largest share of impact as small business work sees breakout growth

Hosted by JumpStart Inc. with premier support from Burton D. Morgan Foundation, the two-day event connects vision to venture through showcases, curated meetings and programming.

Two years ago, JumpStart launched its Trailblazer Accelerators with a straightforward offer to Ohio's most promising early-stage HealthTech and Software founders: access the resources you need to sca [...]

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.

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.

Effective August 4, 2025, the Board has appointed Lorne Novick as Interim CEO. Lorne brings a deep knowledge of JumpStart’s mission, operations, and stakeholder network, and will provide steady leadership through this period of transition.

JumpStart's latest economic impact report reveals that in 2024, Ohio startups and small businesses generated over $1.7 billion in economic output.