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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 role of Chief Services Officer for the nonprofit venture development organization. Eason brings more than 30 years in p [...]
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.
Meet the 10 Startups of Cohort 5 of JumpStart’s Trailblazer Software Accelerator
Please join us in welcoming the 10 startups participating in Cohort 5 of our Trailblazer Software Accelerator.
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 scale here with no equity taken. To date, 79 startups have made the highly competitive program their proving ground. Suppor [...]
Canton Importing Co. Wins Top Prize at Stark County Small Business Impact Program Spring Showcase
Canton Importing Co. was awarded the $10,000 grand prize at JumpStart’s Stark County Small Business Impact Program Showcase, held following the completion of the program’s 12-week business growth curriculum.
Trailblazer Alumni Momentum: Q1 2026 Highlights
Across our alumni community, founders are raising capital, advancing clinical milestones, securing enterprise partnerships, and moving from early validation to real traction.
The Next Wave of Health Care Innovation Is Here: Meet Cohort 5 of the Trailblazer HealthTech Accelerator
From real-time monitoring and AI-powered emergency response, to reimagining how care is delivered and how providers get paid, these founders are tackling some of medicine's most critical challenges.
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