We're often sharing the progress of our portfolio and client companies. Get to know the entrepreneurs behind the companies in the stories below. If you're interested in learning more about these companies, please contact Samantha Fryberger, JumpStart's Director of Communications, via email at sam.fryberger@jumpstartinc.org or phone at 216.363.3400. You can also follow us on Twitter: @JumpStartInc.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
The Akron Global Business Accelerator is one of the longest-running business incubators in the country. Right now the Accelerator has 54 biomedical, IT, advanced materials, instruments controls equipment and advanced energy companies. These clients can receive help with strategy, networking, fundraising, strategic relationships and other business-accelerating assistance.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Andrea Trgovcich has been actively pursuing the resources needed to grow Wellness Integrated Network with support from the Youngstown Business Incubator, Innovation Fund and JumpStart.
Monday, March 26, 2012
A million people each year have hip and knee replacement surgeries. CellBank Technologies is a startup biobank that will collect, store, and process stem-cell rich tissue usually thrown out during replacement procedures for the customer’s personal use—either in future approved stem cell therapies or surgeries that require bone-grafting material.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Robert and Nina Knighton wanted to do something to combat hospital associated infections, a billion-dollar problem that has become the leading cause of hospital-related deaths. So, the Cleveland State University student and nurse came up with patient-empowering hand hygiene tool that could significantly reduce HAIs.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Intelligent Mobile Support’s cloud-computing platform enables the mobile workforce to tap into organizational knowledge. This Northeast Ohio company is taking a lesson from its playbook and capitalizing on the knowledge of its team and supporters.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
While there are other web-based services for crowdfunding, collaboration and resources, IdeaCrossing offers a blend of all of these free of charge. Watch the video.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Understand your value proposition…. Keep your ear to the ground…. Have fun…. These are some of the wise words from current and former entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurial mentors featured in the video Six Secrets of Startup Success.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
From student competitions to collaborative higher education programs, Northeast Ohio has a vibrant and growing ecosystem filled with opportunities for ambitious students (and entrepreneurs).
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
We've turned the page on 2011. We look forward to telling more Northeast Ohio entrepreneurial stories this year. So stay tuned....