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We’re thrilled to invite you to the upcoming Stark County Small Business Impact Program Showcase—a celebration of entrepreneurial growth and local impact. On May 13, five Stark County entrepreneurs will pitch their businesses after completing JumpStart’s 12-week accelerator designed to help them grow and scale. 🎤 Live pitch competition 💵 Up to $10,000 in grant funding 📍 Hall of Fame Village | 5–8 PM 🥤 Refreshments provided RSVP here to support the small business leaders shaping Stark County’s future: https://ow.ly/HLjh50VyWkS #Entrepreneurship #StarkCounty #JumpStartImpact #StartupShowcase #SmallBusinessGrowth

Support Cleveland's rising entrepreneurs at the Small Business Impact Program Showcase. On May 7, six local small business owners will take the stage at JumpStart to pitch their companies after completing an intensive 12-week accelerator. Each is competing for a share of more than $35,000 in grant funding to grow their ventures. The Small Business Impact Program Showcase is your chance to meet these founders, hear their stories, and support the small businesses that power Northeast Ohio’s economy. 📅 May 7 | 🕓 4:30–7:00 PM 📍 JumpStart HQ – 6701 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland 🥂 Light refreshments provided Come celebrate small business growth in our community. Register to attend here: https://ow.ly/zK2W50VA0n1 #JumpStartImpact #ClevelandEntrepreneurs #SmallBusinessSupport #StartupShowcase #ImpactShowcase

🚀 We help tech startups grow. JumpStart works alongside founders at every stage—helping refine go-to-market strategy, navigate funding, and scale with confidence. If you're building a software or healthtech company in Ohio, we have the tools and team to support your next move. 🔗 Learn how we can support your startup growth at jumpstartinc.org/startups

VCs want to see traction. We help you build it—with support from experienced software founders, investors, and strategists. Our advisors are: 🔹 Serial entrepreneurs 🔹 Technical founders 🔹 Product and go-to-market pros 🔹 Fundraising veterans They know what it takes to get a term sheet—and they’re ready to help you get yours. Apply now to join the next Trailblazer Software Accelerator cohort. 📅 Deadline: April 27 🔗 https://lnkd.in/egXB-v_q

BIG NEWS! The Startup World Cup is coming to Ohio VC Fest 2025! We are thrilled to announce that Cleveland has been selected as a regional host for the prestigious Startup World Cup – a global pitch competition that brings together the world’s top startups for a shot at a $1 million investment prize. One startup will be selected at Ohio VC Fest on September 17 to compete at the global finals in San Francisco on October 17, 2025. This is more than a pitch – it’s a launchpad. High-growth Startups. National Investors. Global Spotlight. Don't miss this chance to elevate your startup to the global stage! Applications coming soon! 📍Ohio VC Fest | Cleveland, OH 📅 September 16–17, 2025 #StartupWorldCup #OhioVCFest2025 #VC #Startups #TechInnovation #PitchCompetition #Entrepreneurship #ClevelandEvents #MidwestTech

⏳ 1 Week Left: Stop Wasting Time on Disorganized Systems! Time is your most valuable resource as a founder—yet too many startups waste hours searching for scattered information. Learn how the PARA Method & Notion can help you: ✅ Organize everything in one place ✅ Reduce stress & decision fatigue ✅ Focus on growth, not admin work 📅 Spots are filling fast—register now! https://ow.ly/57rX50V5n8C #JumpStart #StartupEfficiency #NotionForBusiness #EntrepreneurGrowth

Early-stage investors: If you’re looking for your next high-growth opportunity, this is it. This Wednesday, the Trailblazer Software Accelerator Startup Showcase will introduce a select group of venture-ready software startups preparing to raise capital. These founders have traction, strategy, and investment potential—and you’ll have the chance to meet them first. Make plans now to attend the showcase, engage with the founders, and stay for the networking happy hour to connect with other investors and tech leaders. 🔗 Final chance to RSVP: https://ow.ly/2eVm50Via0s #InvestorAccess #StartupShowcase #TechStartups #VentureCapital #TrailblazerAccelerator

If you’ve got a working MVP and real validation from the market, but you're not sure how to close your first round—this program is for you. The Trailblazer Accelerator is built for software startups that are just past the early prototype stage, ready to refine, raise, and scale. We’ll help you: 🚀 Turn feedback into traction 💼 Build a data-driven case for investors 🧠 Work directly with advisors who’ve done it before If you’re serious about raising capital in the next 12 months, let’s talk. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/egXB-v_q 📅 Application Deadline: April 27th #SoftwareStartups #TrailblazerAccelerator #StartupGrowth #VentureReady

🚨 Women entrepreneurs in Greater Cleveland—this one’s for you. The HERImpact Cleveland Program is a six-month accelerator designed to help you grow, scale, and thrive. You’ll gain: ✔️ Targeted support on mindset, marketing, ops, and finance ✔️ Access to experts, panel discussions, and office hours ✔️ A $1,500 grant to reinvest in your business ⏳ Apply by April 21 at https://ow.ly/ru4150VwPzZ This is more than a program—it’s a launchpad.

Buildings last 60 to 80 years. Their impact on emissions lasts even longer. Hriday Yallapragada, founder of Wenalytics IoT Solutions Inc, created WIS SPACES, an AI-powered platform that helps real estate operators remotely monitor, manage, and maintain building utilities—like lighting, HVAC, and water—while reducing emissions and improving occupant comfort. Join Hriday at the Trailblazer Startup Showcase on April 16 and see how WIS Systems is making the built environment smarter—and more sustainable. 🏙️ Register to attend: https://ow.ly/WryG50VqvrW #TrailblazerAccelerator #PropTech #SmartBuildings #ClimateTech #StartupShowcase #WISSPACES