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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 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 [...]
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