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Day 1 of #OhioVCFest 2024 is a wrap! We've had a fantastic time celebrating our vibrant technology, innovation, and investing community. We look forward to continuing to accelerate innovation and drive economic growth in our region, showcasing Ohio as the premier destination for tech startups and venture capital investment. ?? Thank you to our sponsors and partner organizations for your support and commitment to advancing Ohio’s tech and startup ecosystem. See you tomorrow! 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 ??: Mariana Edelman #OhioVCFest24 #Innovate #Ignite #Impact #Networking

This afternoon at #OhioVCFest, panelists took the stage for the “From Seed to Scale: Navigating the SaaS Growth Journey” discussion. CEOs, founders, and venture capitalists from successful SaaS companies shared insights on building a robust tech infrastructure, from customer acquisition and retention to forming high-performance teams and strategic partnerships. ?? Thank you to our panelists for an invaluable conversation: Bill Priemer | Former President & CEO, Hyland Kristie Beck | CEO, Proformex Julie Maurer | President, SilverLine Consulting Kris Snyder | Chief Revenue Officer, Ninety John Opdycke | Operating Partner, Francisco Partners 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 ??: Mariana Edelman #OhioVCFest24 #Ignite #Innovate #Impact

A big thank you to everyone who joined the “Investment Strategy for HealthTech Startups” workshop, hosted by Project Medtech and Cleveland Clinic Innovations! Our incredible panelists shared their firsthand experiences and valuable lessons on securing funding for HealthTech startups. Founders walked away with the insights and tools needed to navigate their own path to investment success. ?? Thank you to our panelists for an informative conversation! Duane Mancini, M. Sc. | CEO, Project Medtech Rich Mazzola | CFO & Co-Founder, Project Medtech JD Friedland | General Manager, Cleveland Clinic Innovations Cyrannus Big Kitty Labs JobsOhio 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 ??: Mariana Edelman #OhioVCFest #Ignite #Innovate

Just wrapped an insightful panel at #OhioVCFest on "Revolutionizing Sports Through AI: The Next Frontier in Fan Engagement." SportsTech leaders discussed how AI is reshaping fan experiences with immersive and personalized innovations, changing the game for fans and athletes alike. ?? Thank you to our panelists for an insightful conversation: Joshua Reid | CEO & Founder, LunchTable Tina Provost | Founder, Five Star Fans (Techstars ‘24) Conor Kenney | VP Product Technology, Cleveland Cavaliers Lindsey Kilbride | Principal, Detroit Venture Partners 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 ??: Mariana Edelman #Ignite #Innovate #Impact #OhioVCFest24

We were thrilled to host the Trailblazer Startup Showcase today at #OhioVCFest24. Seven local tech startups pitched their innovations to a room full of corporates and investors: CleverApply, PlaidMug LLC, DataMeld, Leaf Automation, Spokbee.com, Asclepii, Permitly Construction Data and Cool Comforts. ?? Our Trailblazer Accelerators supports 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. Jahan Ghaznavi Jeffrey McCandless Matt Hrudka Benjamin Vanek Jacob Prusky Mac Cameron Franco Kraiselburd Dr. Kesha B Williams Dylan Aponte Pree Walia Christine Rizk Kaleigh Gallagher Camille Genise Tyler Kohrt Jackie Williams Rachna Lather Christopher Smith ??: Mariana Edelman #OhioVCFest24 #Ignite #Innovate #Impact

Venture Connection meetings are underway! ?? Startup founders have 15 minutes to pitch their ideas to potential investors and strategic partners from across the country. These curated sessions were designed to foster meaningful connections and partnerships between investors, corporates, and innovative startups. An incredible opportunity to create impactful collaborations! 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 ??: Mariana Edelman #OhioVCFest24 #Ignite #Innovate #Impact

#OhioVCFest attendees are immersing themselves in the heart of innovation at the Demo Zone. Here, visionary companies from Ohio are showcasing groundbreaking technology spanning from AI to VR and beyond. Thank you to all 30 companies for unveiling their prototypes and allowing our attendees to experience cutting-edge technology. ?? Atmata Film Lighthouse Avionics TRIP Band Connect Banyan Technology Great Lakes NeuroTechnologies Locera Vision MediView XR, Inc. MuReva orthobrain? Thrivable Vitalxchange Doohickey AI HR Signal? SG Labs QicVision AI Scanning Spokbee.com Vixiv LunchTable SweatID Asynt Solutions Centerline Biomedical Aware AI Radcliffe Watts Rahm Sensor Development Cool Comforts Redhouse IR Medtek ??: Mariana Edelman #OhioVCFest24 #Ignite #Innovate #Impact

This morning at #OhioVCFest, panelists took the stage for the “Ohio Edge: Winning in the Heartland” discussion. Leaders from across the state shared insights on accessing funding through state-sponsored programs designed to help startups grow. These initiatives aim to reduce barriers to entry and foster innovation, positioning Ohio as the next major hub for tech startups in the country. ?? Thank you to our panelists for an informative conversation: Representative Steve Stivers | Ohio Chamber of Commerce Rep. Bride Rose Sweeny | The House of Representatives Jerry Cirino | Ohio Senate GOP Matt McClellan | Ohio Department of Development Robert J. Kovey | Managing Director, The Credo Company 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 ??: Mariana Edelman #OhioVCFest #Ignite #Innovate #Impact

We cannot wait to catch up with you today JumpStart Inc. #VCFest24! Drop by our table - say hi to our own Katie Lees!! Check out our latest attractions and spin the wheel to win fun prizes and as always free candy! Be sure to #follow Book+Street for the candy hookup, the latest insight from our team of experts in #Talent #COO #CFO services, and all of the exciting events and programming we have planned! #VCFest24 #WeloveStartups #OhioVenture #Solutiondriven #BookandStreet

We’re thrilled to kick off #OhioVCFest24 with Cyrannus Founder & CEO, Howard (Lee) Mosbacker IV, PhD joining us in the LAND! ?? Ohio VC Fest aims to empower Ohio-based founders with the resources they need – from capital to client connections – to facilitate deal flow for both institutional and corporate investors. Thank you, Lee, for setting the tone and highlighting the importance of building a thriving tech and startup community that accelerates innovation and drives economic growth. ?? Julie Jacono Bridget Linton ??: Mariana Edelman #OhioVCFest24 #Ignite #Innovate #Impact