A YEAR IN REVIEW 2022 HIGHLIGHTS

Small Business Impact Program

JumpStart facilitated six cohorts of our Small Business Impact Program, the region’s leading business accelerator, graduating 35 entrepreneurs across Northern Ohio. Participants sharpened their business skills through group learning and personalized advising. In total, $125,500 was provided to the 2022 Impact Program graduates to grow their businesses.

Pitch Cypher Events

To improve tech equity in Cleveland, JumpStart spearheaded Pitch Cypher, a startup showcase series designed to enhance outcomes for BIPOC and historically underrepresented entrepreneurs. Over the course of four events, 15 founders pitched their early-stage tech platforms. Along with our partners, we distributed $58,000 in grant capital through Pitch Cypher.

JumpStart is dedicated to driving progress toward a more diverse, inclusive and sustainable future. Equitable economic growth in our region depends on the collaboration of likeminded public, private and philanthropic partners like you. Together, we can ensure that local entrepreneurs have access to the capital, services and connections they need to thrive.

The generosity of our donors, sponsors and supporters helps us provide tech startups and small businesses in Northern Ohio with non-dilutive capital, free programming and one-on-one advising helping them go further, faster. On behalf of the entire organization, thank you for your commitment to our mission.

MARY PAXTON Senior Director, Advancement