JumpStart Inc. Welcomes David Sylvan and Walter Avdey to Its Board of Directors
Leaders will help advance JumpStart’s nonprofit mission supporting entrepreneurs and stronger communities.
NFL Star Robert Smith to Headline JumpStart VC Fest, Joining National Speaker Lineup as Startups and Venture Leaders Converge on Cleveland
Speakers from Cleveland to Palo Alto join founders, investors and corporate leaders September 29–30 for panels, showcases and curated matchmaking.
10 Standout Ohio Startups Complete JumpStart’s Software Trailblazer Accelerator
These companies represent some of the most promising software startups coming up in Ohio, addressing costly, complex problems in industries ranging from behavioral health to senior care to high school athletics.
JumpStart Inc. Names NaSheka Combs-Lemon Director of Entrepreneurial Services for Stark County
New leadership comes just as nonprofit’s Stark Impact program is accepting applications for small business owners to pitch for a chance at up to $10,000.
JumpStart Strengthens Leadership Team with Two Key Appointments
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 [...]
Entrepreneurs Supported by JumpStart and Partners Drive $1.9 Billion in Economic Activity Across Ohio in 2025
Tech startups post the largest share of impact as small business work sees breakout growth
JumpStart VC Fest Returns to Cleveland September 29–30, Spotlighting Midwest Startup Momentum
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.
Ohio Founders Are Proving What’s Possible
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 [...]
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.
