Ask the Legal Expert: Patent Law
Patents may protect your inventions and ideas from being copied by others. In this free seminar you can learn when it is a good idea to file a patent…and when it isn’t. Jake Ward, Registered Patent Attorney, will discuss the basics of patents for entrepreneurs and business people interested in learning more about whether or
The Science of Tech Hiring for Both Inclusion and Prediction
Employers want to cast a wider net in their search for tech workers, and with a process that finds the candidates with the most aptitude to adapt to constantly changing business needs and work life. What are the best ways to create assessments that will balance fairness with predicting a good outcome? How can employers
2022 Deshpande Symposium
11th Annual Deshpande Symposium for Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Higher Education Hosted this year in Cleveland, Ohio by Burton D. Morgan Foundation. The Deshpande Symposium is a gathering of like-minded practitioners focused on accelerating innovation and entrepreneurship across the college and university environment. The Symposium provides a venue for attendees to learn from each others’
The First Entrepreneurs Club
Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Then join us for a no-cost, one-day event covering the basics of launching your entrepreneurship journey with sessions and panels centered around women entrepreneurs. This event will cover the basics of entrepreneurship, providing a space to learn from experts not only in workshop sessions but also in a panel focused
Pitch Cypher 2.0
Connect with Cleveland’s innovation movement at Pitch Cypher, a tech-focused pitch event bringing together founders, creatives and start-up insiders over good music and drinks. Join us at Negative Space on June 16th for the next meetup in a series of events focused on elevating Cleveland’s BIPOC tech trailblazers. Register today to attend the event and
Founders Unfiltered IRL: A conversation with Josh Reid of Inphlu
After a two-year hiatus, JumpStart’s in-person Founders Unfiltered returns featuring Josh Reid, founder of Inphlu. Running a digital marketing agency, Josh was well-versed in the challenges of managing and amplifying social media content and knew there was a gap his proprietary software solution could fill. He launched Inphlu to help marketers automate content creation and
Third Thursdays Networking and Pitch Practice at COhatch Ohio City
Come watch some local entrepreneurs from BRITE, COhatch, and the community give 3-minute pitches to a panel of judges for feedback. Enjoy a beer from North High while we network after! Everyone who is interested is invited to sign up to pitch! If you would like to pitch your startup at the event, please reach
Free Coworking Day
Every fourth Wednesday in 2022 is Free Coworking Day at Bounce, with the exception of special dates in November and December! Bring your task list, schedule a meeting and join us for part or all of the day. This is a great way to see what we have to offer and get to know the
Life’s a Pitch
The sixth MORTAR at Bounce cohort is coming to the close of its 15-weeks. Join us as the finalists compete for $3,000 while you meet and learn about our graduates and their business. There will be networking, food, music, and some amazing local small businesses. There is no cost to attend. The event will be
Closing More Sales: Enterprise to eCommerce
Closing more sales is a priority no matter what your business model is – but founders with different business models have to take very different approaches. This founder panel will feature two gener8tor founders who have proven track records of sales growth: Ganesh Gandhieswaran – CEO of Conversight, and MJ Anderson – CEO of RealityBLU.
Founders Unfiltered: A Conversation with Afif Ghannoum
Join us for the next episode of Founders Unfiltered featuring Afif Ghannoum, co-founder of BIOHM Health. Afif, a biotechnology attorney by training, co-founded BIOHM with his father Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum, a global leader in medical mycology and Case Western Reserve University Professor. The father and son duo launched BIOHM in 2016 to help bring Dr.
Free Coworking Day
The University of Toledo Business Incubator will be opening its doors to all Northwest Ohio startups, freelancers, and entrepreneurs. As the popularity of remote positions increases, professionals are searching for more collaboration potential from their work environments. Enjoy a day away from your home office and learn more about the services and benefits included with