Startup Scaleup Panelists Stress Link Between Benefits, Culture
Unlimited paid time off, flexible work schedules, dog-friendly offices – it’s a brave new world in the market to attract and retain top talent. Today’s employees are looking for ever more progressive benefit packages from employers with some even minimizing the importance of traditional benefits such as health care and retirement plans, according to panelists
West Coast Descends On Cleveland’s Near West Side For JumpStart Entrepreneurial Event
When JumpStart Inc. introduced its all-day Startup Scaleup event in 2015, the main objective was to help homegrown entrepreneurs connect with each other and learn from Northeast Ohio investors and business professionals. That core mission has not changed, according to JumpStart CEO Ray Leach. “What has changed in those three years is the number of
Techs Talk Culture At JumpStart Event
Why didn’t Hyland Software go public way back in 2004? At the time, the company gave a fairly simple explanation: It wasn’t going to get a good valuation due to stock market turbulence. But last Tuesday, Aug. 15, while giving advice to a theater full of entrepreneurs at JumpStart’s third annual StartupScaleup conference, former CEO A.J. Hyland said he
Introducing The 2017 VentureOhio Award Finalists
Congratulations to the 2017 VentureOhio Award Finalists! We are proud to introduce you to the 2017 VentureOhio Award finalists (full company descriptions and bios below). Each of these individuals and organizations have contributed substantially to Ohio’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, and have demonstrated what can be accomplished in Ohio. Please take a moment to congratulate your companies and friends! The winners
Startup Scaleup Gives Inspiration, Advice To Entrepreneurs During Gordon Square Event
News anchor Tiffani Tucker spends her work days at the WOIO Channel 19 television studio, and her off hours whipping up treats for her side business, Have a Slice Cakes. “My hobby is my passion, something I love,” said Tucker, who moderated a panel called entitled “Mastering the Side Hustle” at Startup Scaleup, a networking event for
Battling The Bro Culture Panelists Offer Advice For Overcoming Bias At Startup Scaleup
On paper, the woman had all the makings of a promising startup: She was experienced, had a successful track record and had assembled the right team. But for all her efforts, she couldn’t find people willing to invest in her company. So entrepreneur Yvonne Campos, a lifelong Pittsburgher who was incredulous that no one was willing
A Spa For Men, An App For Free Food, And Clothes For Big-Breasted Women: Catchy Pitches From Startup Scaleup
Entrepreneurs from near and far participated in the open mic pitch event at Startup Scaleup on Tuesday. The open mic pitch stage allowed any willing entrepreneur to give an elevator pitch to a panel of judges in 90 seconds or less. More than 10 participants took to the stage at Happy Dog in Gordon Square.
Follow Live Sessions At Entrepreneurship Event Startup Scaleup In Live Video
Today, entrepreneurs are gathering in Cleveland’s Gordon Square neighborhood for Startup Scaleup, a daylong business-focused event. Attendees will attend workshops, panel discussions and networking opportunities all aimed at building companies in Northeast Ohio. See highlights from our coverage on social media (details below). Highlights from the lineup of speakers and panelists are AJ Hyland, the
Cathy Belk & Anuja Maximo on WKYC
JumpStart is a business that helps local entrepreneurs “jumpstart” their careers here in Cleveland. Since 2003, JumpStart has offered services like business assistance, mentoring, scale up services & more. Joining the show today to talk more about the opportunities at JumpStart are Cathy Belk, President of JumpStart, and Anuja Maximo from GrooveRyde. This story originally
Company Designs Device To Crack Down On Opioid Overdoses
Opioid overdoses continue to rise all over the nation. One local company has developed a drug-free solution that could help those battling addiction. SPR Therapeutics is releasing a device called SPRINT. “This is the SPRINT peripheral nerve stimulation system,” Maria Bennett, CEO & Founder of SPR Therapeutics said. It’s small in size but scientists believe this device could
After Top Jobs At Yelp And Yahoo, Mike Marchetti Looks To Grow Startup Culture In Cleveland
The Midwest tech scene is accustomed to asking, “What can we learn from Silicon Valley?” Mike Marchetti offers another take: What can Silicon Valley learn from the Midwest? That comes from a perspective of someone who has spent the last 15 years at the center of the tech boom, working for companies like Yahoo and Yelp.
Case Western Reserve Students And Alumni Vie For Startup Money In New Morgenthaler-Pavey Competition
Case Western Reserve University students and recent alumni will compete for money for startup businesses in a new annual competition that honors legendary investor David Morgenthaler. JumpStart Inc. and the Morgenthaler family, with CWRU trustee and venture capitalist Bob Pavey, created the Morgenthaler-Pavey Startup Competition. Venture teams, each composed of at least one CWRU student