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Anthony Hughes

Anthony HughesDirector, Mentoring Program


Anthony joined the team to head the JumpStart Mentoring Program. He works to enhance economic outcomes and accelerate progress in Northeast Ohio by channeling the experiences and social capital of the region’s entrepreneurs, executives and experts to emerging entrepreneurs.


Anthony has a background in traditional and digital marketing, primarily in sales and business development. He contributes experience in industries including energy, manufacturing and healthcare gained from Fortune 500 companies and startups. He also brings international experience, having lived, worked and studied in Australia, Japan and the U.K.


Anthony received a Master's in American Studies (with Honors) from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. He moved to Cleveland in 2004 and lives in Rocky River with his entrepreneur wife, Kathy.