Hiring a Development Firm, Part 2: Terms, Contracting, Execution
So you have found a development firm you want to work with to build your product. Hopefully, you took the advice outlined in Part 1 of the series to vet candidates and obtain the right firm for your project. So now it is time to code, right? Wrong! Remember, the whole purpose of vetting candidates is to figure out who
WOVU JumpStart Fridays, Episode 22: Cleveland Neighborhood Progress
JumpStart and WOVU 95.9FM have partnered to bring you JumpStart Fridays, a show focused on supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs in Cleveland. Over the coming weeks, you’ll hear from local business owners, business assistance and funding experts, community organizations and more as we dive into live and honest conversations about entrepreneurship. In episode 22, JumpStart’s Lamont Mackley and
Hiring a Development Firm, Part 1: Vetting Candidates
So, it is time to hire a development firm…are you sure? You have a solid understanding of product-market fit for your target customer. You know the minimum amount of functionality you need to deliver to get them to use your product, keep using it and pay you something for it. Does that sound like you?
JumpStart Welcomes Five New Startups To Its Portfolio
We are excited to introduce five new companies recently added to JumpStart’s investment portfolio. These five new companies join the 120+ innovative tech companies in our portfolio. Learn more about these groundbreaking companies: Thrivable Thrivable is the healthcare industry’s only on-demand market research platform for teams that want to ensure the voice of the
WOVU JumpStart Fridays, Episode 21: Bridging the Technology Divide
JumpStart and WOVU 95.9FM have partnered to bring you JumpStart Fridays, a show focused on supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs in Cleveland. Over the coming weeks, you’ll hear from local business owners, business assistance and funding experts, community organizations and more as we dive into live and honest conversations about entrepreneurship. In this week’s episode, Tondi & Terrance
WOVU JumpStart Fridays, Episode 20: Challenges For Women In Entrepreneurship
JumpStart and WOVU 95.9FM have partnered to bring you JumpStart Fridays, a show focused on supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs in Cleveland. Over the coming weeks, you’ll hear from local business owners, business assistance and funding experts, community organizations and more as we dive into live and honest conversations about entrepreneurship. This week’s episode explores the
Five Questions with Leatron Twitty of My Smart Home Ohio
My Smart Home Ohio is a company that specializes in the installation, sale and service of smart home and business technology, including security, energy-saving and comfort devices. How did you get the idea for your business? My uncle needed some security cameras installed at his residence. His friend offered to pay me to install
Five Questions with Amy Witzigreuter of Witzi’s Raw Granola
Witzi’s Raw Granola produces grain and gluten-free granolas made with organic ingredients. The Witzi’s brand offers handmade granola in a variety of flavors and is available in stores across Ohio. How did you get the concept for your business? I was inspired to find granola to meet the dietary needs of my son. Once
Video: Cleveland Small Business Impact Program Spring 2021 Entrepreneur Showcase
On Wednesday, May 19, the eleventh cohort of the Cleveland Small Business Impact Program participated in a virtual version of their culminating showcase event. This event was an online demo-day-style competition where program participants used their new knowledge and skills to present their pitch to a panel of judges for a chance to take home
Five Questions With Sharia Livingston of Living Rich
Living Rich apparel is a unisex, high-quality streetwear brand that prides itself on high-end quality and affordable prices, highlighting the idea that value is determined by self—not a price tag. How did you get your idea or concept for your business? The idea behind Living Rich literally came from a combination of my daughter
Five Questions with Mary Johnson of Vitiman Kandie
Inspired by her own fitness journey, Mary launched Vitiman Kandie to provide an innovative line of natural herbs and juices for hopeful spirits in pursuit of improving their personal health. Her flagship cafes offer fresh cold-pressed juices, herbal supplements and healthy meals. How did you get the idea for your business? After losing 120lbs
Five Questions With Eduardo Rodriguez of Café Social Latinoamericano
Café Social coffee shop offers exclusively sourced coffee from Latin America and culturally inspired desserts. Eduardo offers not only a place for authentic café favorites but a place in the city for sharing and learning about Latin American cultures and ideas. How did you COME UP WITH THE concept for your business? The name