Podcast: Economic Forecast 2016, A Discussion With Dr. Ken Mayland
On January 19, 2016, noted economist Dr. Ken Mayland visited JumpStart and Growth Opportunity Partners to deliver his forecast for the U.S. economy in 2016. Mayland has been rated among the best economic forecasters in the nation by publications such as Fortune, Bloomberg, BusinessWeek and USA Today. In this recording, Mayland examines how the changing
Entrepreneurs, Disrupt Yourself
The idea of corporate disruption isn’t new, but the idea of personal disruption to drive corporate innovation is what Whitney Johnson, an entrepreneur and one of the world’s most influential management thinkers, has locked onto in her new book, “Disrupt Yourself.” JumpStart and Roetzel sponsored her event at The City Club of Cleveland on Friday, January
NEO Entrepreneurs Hit Vegas for CES, 2016
Earlier this month, more than 30 Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) students, staff and alumni traveled to Las Vegas to showcase their inventions, startup ventures and entrepreneurial resources at CES, one of the world’s largest electronics and technology trade shows. This marks the third trip to CES for CWRU team, who filled 10 exhibition booths
3 Reasons “Scaleup” Businesses Are Just As Important As Startups
At JumpStart, we’ve spent more than ten years focused on accelerating the growth of startup companies in Northeast Ohio. Our goal has been to increase entrepreneurs’ odds of success, so they can transform our region’s economy and make it a nationally significant center of innovation and entrepreneurship. The results speak to the impact of the
Foundations, Teach Your Communities To Fish
We all know the proverb. Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. The underlying message is clear, it’s better to teach someone to do something than to do if for them. At JumpStart, we’ve found this proverb can
Small Bites, Chew Thoroughly & More Great Advice From My Mentors
Good mentors play a crucial role in the success of those they teach. At JumpStart, we often tell stories about mentors who have made us better entrepreneurs, leaders and people. As a young professional, I was blessed to have several strong mentors who left an indelible impression on my life. After all these years, it
Economic Developers, Make Your First Business Visit A Great One
Let me ask you a question. Would a wise money manager invest in a company they knew nothing about? The answer, of course is no. A wise money manager would investigate the company, scrutinize the financials, probe management, explore the industry and delve into key trends. Anything less would risk giving away the client’s money.
Ohio Third Frontier Internship Program Provides A Pathway To Opportunity
Did you know students who complete paid internships as undergraduates have much higher rates of post graduate employment and often start at higher salaries than the rest of their classmates? With this in mind, the State of Ohio is preparing to re-launch their Ohio Third Frontier (OTF) Internship Program to connect students, especially those from
Have You Talked To Your Customers Lately?
Whether you run a young tech startup, a small business or a thriving large company, your success is driven by the quality of your connection to your customer. Establishing a strong understanding of their needs and wants is a critical and highly dynamic process. The amount of available information and the speed at which it
Five Questions about CRM Software with JumpStart’s Resident Guru Ben Keller
Customer relationship management (CRM) software is often thought of as a tool for salespeople; but a well-customized CRM system is also critical to the success of most modern nonprofits. While these organizations may not have “customers” in the traditional for-profit sense, they do have plenty of “clients” or “constituents” whose interactions they need to manage.
Should You Really Launch A Startup Overnight?
Some entrepreneurs have lots of time and flexibility to plan their new venture. Others have to get to market as quickly as possible. Modern technology has made it easier than ever to start your company quickly. The folks at TechRepublic even claim it could be possible to launch a new venture in 24 hours. Can
5 Questions with Ethan Holmes, Founder and CEO of Holmes Mouthwatering Applesauce
Ethan Holmes is barely out of his teens and he’s already a successful entrepreneur. In less than a year he has taken Holmes Mouthwatering Applesauce from a second place finish at Jumpstart’s 2014 student pitch competition to grocery shelves all across Northeast Ohio. Recently, we sat down with Holmes to discuss why he picked food entrepreneurship, how