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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.
Meet the 10 Innovative Startups in Cohort 3 of JumpStart’s Trailblazer Software Accelerator
JumpStart’s Trailblazer Software Accelerator is a targeted program for pre-seed and seed-stage Ohio-based startups with innovative software technologies that solve real-world problems.
The Cleveland Impact Program Kicks Off Cohort 24 – Meet the Participants
Smart entrepreneurs know that sharpening their business skills is part and parcel to long term success. Taking advantage of free resources such as JumpStart’s Small Business Impact Program can help local business owners identify knowledge gaps and receive expert advice in unfamiliar areas.For 12 weeks, entrepre [...]
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 has stepped down to pursue new opportunities in fund and venture development. Vasquéz, a dedicated entrepreneur and long [...]
Stark County Business Owner Nina Parr Wins $10K at The Impact Program Pitch Competition
On May 13, Nina Parr, owner of ParrTakeNCare – a local small business which specializes in weight loss & body waxing – took home the top prize of $10K at the 3rd Stark County Impact Program Showcase. Nina was one of 5 local entrepreneurs who completed the 12-week business education program and pitched their ventur [...]
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