Startup Scaleup 2017 In Pictures

The entrepreneurial energy was flowing throughout the Gordon Square Arts District on August 15, as more than 1,400 individuals gathered to attend workshops and panel discussions, pitch their businesses and connect with peers and mentors during Startup Scaleup. At 12 different venues, the event offered nearly 40 sessions geared towards a wide variety of businesses

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Step Out Of Your Echo Chamber To Gain A New Perspective

“I like friends who have independent minds because they tend to make you see problems from all angles.” — Nelson Mandela Human beings have a natural tendency to surround themselves with those who share similar backgrounds and ideas. We’re all biologically programmed to avoid discomfort, and focusing your time and attention on those who share

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Five Questions With Healthy Living Kitchen’s Founder Alysha Ellis

Put simply, Alysha Ellis is transforming lives. In 2015, The Cleveland State MBA student teamed with her mother to found Healthy Living Kitchen, a foundational vehicle aimed at empowering individuals to make healthy food and lifestyle choices that can be sustained throughout their lives. Healthy Living Kitchen offers cooking classes and educational workshops that help

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