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.
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.
JumpStart Inc. Announces Leadership Transition and Appointment of Interim CEO
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.
Ohio Startups and Small Businesses Drive $1.7 Billion Economic Impact in 2024
JumpStart's latest economic impact report reveals that in 2024, Ohio startups and small businesses generated over $1.7 billion in economic output.
JumpStart Inc. Announces New Board Chair Cindy Torres Essell, Following Leadership Transition
JumpStart Inc. today announced the appointment of Cindy Torres Essell as Chair of its Board of Directors, effective immediately. The transition follows the voluntary resignation of José Vasquéz, who [...]
Xeomics Joins JumpStart to Accelerate AI in Healthcare and Precision Medicine
Xeomics, a precision medicine startup today announced a strategic partnership with JumpStart, a nationally recognized entrepreneur support organization based in Cleveland, Ohio with a track record in [...]
JumpStart launches Verizon Community Forward Learning Center at Cleveland State University
JumpStart is proud to announce the launch of the Verizon Community Forward Learning Center located at Cleveland State University (CSU), expanding access to cutting-edge technology and credentialing p [...]
Joe Glick Joins JumpStart Board of Directors
We are pleased to announce that Joe Glick has joined the JumpStart Board of Directors, effective February 19, 2025. Joe is a distinguished executive in operations strategy and governance, with a trac [...]
