Say Hello To Our Inaugural Trailblazer HealthTech Accelerator Cohort Participants
Earlier this year, JumpStart Inc. unveiled an expanded suite of entrepreneurial support services for health tech and software startups. As part of these reimagined services, JumpStart launched the Trailblazer Tech Accelerator Program to empower pre-seed and seed-stage tech startups based in Ohio. The 3-month intensive program guides ambitious startup founders through fundamental growth phases, enhancing
Presentando la 5ta Cohorte del Programa Impacto
Click here to read this blog in English. Para los dueños de negocios latinos/hispanos que viven en el noreste de Ohio, el apoyo y los servicios a menudo no son tan accesibles ni están diseñados para satisfacer las necesidades únicas de la comunidad hispanohablante. El Programa Impacto es el acelerador de pequeñas empresas de habla
Introducing the 5th Cohort of the Impacto Program
Haga clic aquí para leer este blog en español. For Latino/Hispanic business owners living in Northeast Ohio, support and services are often not as readily accessible nor designed to meet the unique needs of the Spanish-speaking community. The Impacto Program is JumpStart’s Spanish-language small business accelerator that offers participants targeted resources, one-on-one coaching and technical
Meet the Inaugural Cohort of Stark County’s Revitalized Small Business Impact Program
In celebration of JumpStart’s expanded footprint and return to Stark County, we are excited to present the inaugural cohort of the Small Business Impact Program. Designed to elevate local entrepreneurship, the Impact Program is a 12-week accelerator offering hands-on advising and industry-specific mentoring. The program focuses on helping participants overcome key business issues, with a
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Kim Vergottini of SMART-LE
It goes without saying that the entrepreneurial journey isn’t easy. Entrepreneurs take bold risks and fight uphill battles to bring their ideas to life. Though difficult, the entrepreneurial spirit is key to innovations that can solve real-world problems and revolutionize entire industries. For Kim Vergottini, a former nurse turned health tech software developer, innovation and
Guard Your Small Business: Debunking five common myths about small business security and the actions you can take for protection today
This JumpStart blog guest post is provided by Dr. Christine Izuakor, CEO and Founder of Cyber Pop-up, an on-demand cybersecurity service platform powered by vetted and highly skilled cyber freelancers. Dr. Izuakor is also the author of the “Ultimate Guide to Building a Career in Cybersecurity” available now on Amazon.
How JumpStart and the Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women Program are Changing the Game
In America, Black women represent six percent of the population but own just two percent of employer businesses according to a 2022 Goldman Sachs Research report Black Womenomics: Equalizing Entrepreneurship, which explores the barriers to entrepreneurship faced by Black women. In the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship, support and guidance can be the difference between success
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Tosan Ugbeye of Scopemed
For early-stage technology startups, it’s generally understood that failing fast is a prerequisite for future success. Startup founders must be prepared to learn from mistakes and iterate rapidly to adapt to changes in the market, technology or user needs. Tosan Ugbeye, a registered clinician, certified anesthetist and the founder and CEO of ScopeMed, was working
Honoring Civil Rights Era Economic Initiatives During Black History Month
For centuries, systemic and structural racism has restricted economic progress for Black Americans, exacerbated the U.S.’s Black-white wealth gap and perpetuated fundamental racial injustice. Black History Month allows us to revisit the struggles and efforts to right the wrongs of racism while recommitting to our organizational objectives. JumpStart works to provide inclusive, accessible business growth
Meet the Participants of the Cleveland Small Business Impact Program’s Historic 20th Cohort
As JumpStart enters our 20th year, we remain steadfast in our mission of unlocking the full potential of entrepreneurship to transform our communities. Launched in 2016, JumpStart’s flagship Small Business Impact Program is the region’s leading business accelerator that provides hands-on advising and industry-specific mentoring to local entrepreneurs. The 12-week program focuses on helping participants
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Dawn Miller of Art Bound Studio
Entrepreneurship is not always predetermined. Sometimes, opportunities present themselves and enterprising individuals see a chance to make a career move. Owner and lead tattoo artist of Toledo-based Art Bound Studio, Dawn Miller is a perfect example of an accidental – but no less deserving – entrepreneur. In 2019, Dawn stumbled into the tattoo industry quite
10 Mobile Trends Small Business Owners Can’t Ignore in 2024
Welcome to 2024, where embracing the mobile-first world is no longer optional for small businesses; it’s imperative. With a significant shift in consumer behavior toward mobile usage, it’s beyond time to ensure that your business not only has an online presence but is also optimized for mobile devices. Here are 10 actionable steps you can