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Ohio VC Fest 2024 was Bigger, Better, and Bolder! ?? Attendees built valuable connections through exclusive networking, gained insights from industry thought leaders, and forged lasting partnerships during our 1:1 matchmaking sessions. Together, we accelerated innovation and sparked momentum to drive economic growth across the region. We proudly showcased Ohio as THE destination for tech startups and venture capital investment. Cyrannus Big Kitty Labs JobsOhio KeyBank Commercial Thompson Hine LLP Cleveland Clinic Innovations Project Medtech Rev1 Ventures SilverLine Consulting Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP Sanctuary Software Studio, Inc. CincyTech Advantage Capital Book+Street Case Western Reserve University Cleveland Foundation Customers Bank Detroit Venture Partners JPMorganChase Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP LPx Marcum LLP VividFront Youngstown Business Incubator University Hospitals Ventures Check out some of the highlights below! ?? #OhioVCFest #Ignite #Impact #Innovate #OhioTech

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Ohio VC Fest ‘24 was an incredible two days and we couldn’t have done it without the amazing support of our sponsors, partners, and community! With over 700 attendees, 28+ hours of programming, and countless connections made, it was a true celebration of Ohio’s thriving tech and investment scene. Big thanks to everyone who helped make this event a huge success! Missed out or want to relive the highlights? Check out the full recap video! ?? Cyrannus Big Kitty Labs JobsOhio KeyBank Commercial Thompson Hine LLP Cleveland Clinic Innovations Project Medtech Rev1 Ventures SilverLine Consulting Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP Sanctuary Software Studio, Inc. CincyTech Advantage Capital Book+Street Case Western Reserve University Cleveland Foundation Customers Bank Detroit Venture Partners JPMorganChase Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP LPx Marcum LLP VividFront Youngstown Business Incubator University Hospitals Ventures #OhioVCFest #Ignite #Impact #Innovate #OhioTech

We were thrilled to welcome Irish startups to Cleveland as part of their mission to expand into the U.S. market. Over two days, #OhioVCFest attendees built connections through exclusive networking, gained insights from thought leaders, and established partnerships during our 1:1 matchmaking sessions. The event was a fantastic step toward accelerating innovation, driving economic growth, and showcasing Ohio as the go-to destination for tech startups and venture capital investment. Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/5paz50TysPM #OhioVCFest2024 #VC #Startups #Cleveland #Innovation

Thank you to everyone who attended #OhioVCFest24! ?? We had an action-packed two days filled with remarkable speakers, workshops and one-on-one networking opportunities designed to empower founders with the resources they need – from capital to client connections – to facilitate deal flow for both institutional and corporate investors. Ohio VC Fest would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsor and partner organizations. Thank you for your commitment to advancing Ohio’s tech and startup ecosystem. Cyrannus Big Kitty Labs JobsOhio KeyBank Commercial Thompson Hine LLP Cleveland Clinic Innovations Project Medtech Rev1 Ventures SilverLine Consulting Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP Sanctuary Software Studio, Inc. CincyTech Advantage Capital Book+Street Case Western Reserve University Cleveland Foundation Customers Bank Detroit Venture Partners JPMorganChase Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP LPx Marcum LLP VividFront Youngstown Business Incubator Ohio Life Sciences TriNet University Hospitals Ventures #OhioVCFest24 #Innovate #Ignite #Impact #VC #Startups #Founder #Entrepreneurship

Shoutout to #OhioVCFest presenting sponsor Cyrannus an AI-powered platform that connects global experts to evaluate and fund startups! They awarded a combined $50K in capital to two standout founders. ?? Congrats to Becca Wenning of Dressit.ai for winning $10K in non-dilutive capital for the best elevator pitch and to Chris Lee of Airtrek Robotics for taking home $40K in venture capital for the strongest business plan! ?? Cyrannus Big Kitty Labs JobsOhio KeyBank Commercial Thompson Hine LLP Cleveland Clinic Innovations Project Medtech Rev1 Ventures SilverLine Consulting Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP Sanctuary Software Studio, Inc. CincyTech Advantage Capital Book+Street Case Western Reserve University Cleveland Foundation Customers Bank Detroit Venture Partners JPMorganChase Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP LPx Marcum LLP VividFront Youngstown Business Incubator University Hospitals Ventures ??: Mariana Edelman #OhioVCFest24 #Ignite #Innovate

A sincere thank you to the exceptional panelists from our "Building Resilience as a Woman Entrepreneur" panel. Navigating the entrepreneurial journey presents many challenges, particularly for women founders who often face unique obstacles. However, women are redefining the landscape of entrepreneurship with their innovative perspectives and commitment to resilient, sustainable growth. It was a privilege to hear from four accomplished founders as they shared their insights on resilience, innovation, the realities of their journeys, and the importance of fostering meaningful connections. ?? Sarah Marilyn Barrick | Venture Associate, BAD BITCH EMPIRE Vanessa Mosbacker | Co-Founder & CMO, Cyrannus Wendy S. | Founder & CEO, bTECH Charu Ramanathan, PhD | Co-Founder & CEO, Vitalxchange Britt Corsi | Founder & CEO, EarthABC Cyrannus Big Kitty Labs JobsOhio KeyBank Commercial Thompson Hine LLP Cleveland Clinic Innovations Project Medtech Rev1 Ventures SilverLine Consulting Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP Sanctuary Software Studio, Inc. CincyTech Advantage Capital Book+Street Case Western Reserve University Cleveland Foundation Customers Bank Detroit Venture Partners JPMorganChase Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP LPx Marcum LLP VividFront Youngstown Business Incubator University Hospitals Ventures ??: Mariana Edelman #OhioVCFest24 #Ignite #Innovate #Impact

Maria Bennett, President of SPR Therapeutics, Inc. and Julie Jacono, JumpStart Inc.’s CEO, took the stage at #OhioVCFest for a fireside chat on “Building a HealthTech Powerhouse in Ohio.” They shared insights on what it takes to succeed in the health tech industry, highlighting the importance of leveraging Ohio’s incredible network of hospitals to make healthcare innovation more accessible. ?? #OhioVCFest24 #Innovate #Ignite #Impact #HealthTech

Day 2 of the Trailblazer Startup Showcase at #OhioVCFest24. ?? Seven innovative Software and HealthTech startups pitched their innovations to a room full of corporates and investors: Lyceum AI, TipCo Automated Systems, Havuh, SG Labs QicVision AI Scanning, MDBee, Kilele Health and Sensate Biosystems. Our Trailblazer Accelerators support Ohio’s startups with a 3-month program offering advising, non-dilutive funding, and expert access. The program prepares pre-seed/seed-stage startups for venture capital investment, ensuring their success. Glenn Platt Russell Hamer Sam Parks Andrea Tipping Greg Tipping Gaurav G. Alex Shahidian Elliot Reed Tyler Kohrt Kaleigh Gallagher Jackie Williams Christopher Smith Pree Walia Christine Rizk ??: Mariana Edelman #OhioVCFest24 #Ignite #Innovate #Impact

Wrapping up an insightful discussion at #OhioVCFest24: “Leveraging Corporate Connections: The Key to Scaling Startups” Panelists shared strategies for startups to maintain their innovative edge while scaling up, including tapping into the knowledge, advice, and networks of large corporates. ?? Thank you to our panelists for an insightful conversation: Carey Jaros |President and CEO, GOJO, Makers of PURELL Karim Botros |Managing Partner, Echo Health Ventures Dan Moulthrop | CEO, The City Club of Cleveland Jon Briggs | Executive Vice President, Commercial Payments, KeyBank Abhishek Shrivastava | Vice President: Innovation, Decision Science, Technology, The Lubrizol Corporation Cyrannus Big Kitty Labs JobsOhio KeyBank Commercial Thompson Hine LLP Cleveland Clinic Innovations Project Medtech Rev1 Ventures SilverLine Consulting Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP Sanctuary Software Studio, Inc. CincyTech Advantage Capital Book+Street Case Western Reserve University Cleveland Foundation Customers Bank Detroit Venture Partners JPMorganChase Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP LPx Marcum LLP VividFront Youngstown Business Incubator University Hospitals Ventures ??: Mariana Edelman #OhioVCFest24 #Ignite #Innovate #Impact