StartupCincy

The ecosystem is hiring! Your next big move could be waiting at a startup. Step into our growing innovation ecosystem: 🤝 Ellequate – Software Engineering Intern 💻 Coterie Insurance — Sr Software Engineer (Backend) Explore these roles and more here: startupcincy.com/resources/

These connectors are pushing our ecosystem forward in meaningful ways. We’re excited to celebrate the nominees for the Community Builder Award, presented by FBT Gibbons, at this year’s StartupCincy Awards! Looking forward to celebrating each of these community builders.

Big things are happening, and these founders are just getting started. We’re excited to celebrate the nominees for the Emerging Founder Award, presented by the @1819Innovation at the University of Cincinnati. 🚀 Learn more about our nominees: startupcincy.com/awards/

Nominations for the StartupCincy Awards close tomorrow, February 13! This is your last chance to spotlight the founders, startups, small businesses, and community leaders shaping Greater Cincinnati’s entrepreneurial future. Nominate here ⭐ startupcincy.com/awards/

On 4.30.26, we’re celebrating the first-ever StartupCincy Awards, kicking off our 10th anniversary by honoring the people and companies shaping our entrepreneurial future. 📍Union Hall, Cincinnati, ⏰ 5:30 PM Know someone building in Cincy? Tell us. bit.ly/4asmjbZ

Progress happens when a community moves forward together. This past year, founders, partners, entrepreneurs, and investors across the region reminded us why Cincinnati is one of the most collaborative innovation hubs in the region. 📹 Video by: KEM bit.ly/4pizeBv

Meet Ben Wolber, Founder & CEO of InsightX, helping MedSpas grow with smarter, data-driven decisions. From @cintrifuse's Venture Velocity to national momentum, his story is just getting started. 👉 Full profile: bit.ly/48I970P

Signing off from an unforgettable StartupCincy Week! A huge thank-you to every founder, partner, and community member who showed up, shared their story, & made last week what it was. This community keeps getting stronger, & we already can’t wait to do it all again next year.❤️

📣 Calling all Youngstown small business owners! #LightshipBootcamp is coming Oct 20–22 — a FREE 2.5-day program with mentorship, expert sessions, and investor prep to help you grow. Don’t miss it → bit.ly/42FZTjp @lightshipfound @JobsOhio

What a week. ❤️ This community shows up for each other, learns from each other, and continues to prove that Cincinnati is where startups grow and thrive. Mark your calendars—StartupCincy Week returns October 5–8, 2026. Let’s keep building together 🚀

Lessons From Life Sciences is live at #startupcincyweek2025

Pressure-Tested and Ready to Win: Student-Run Business Experiences is up and running at #startupcincyweek2025 !

Packed house at the “Bring Your Product to Life: A Hands-On Workshop” at #startupcincyweek2025

I Wish I’D Known: Insights From Women Entrepreneurs Who’ve Been There live from #startupcincyweek2025

Hardtech State of the Union live from #startupcincyweek2025 !

On The Fly! Podcast Live Taping: Profit & Purpose live at #startupcincyweek2025

Preparing for Your Next Round: Cap Tables, Valuations, & Dilution with Jason Hammond and @Fidelity live from #startupcincyweek2025

Michael Markesbery, the CEO and Co-Founder of @solarcoretech talking his founder journey in our Homegrown Tech Talent: Conversations Rooted in Region panel!

How to Get Funded: Secrets for Raising Venture Capital at #startupcincyweek2025

The Entrepreneurial Inventure Engine: Science Backed Innovation for Startups with @jimfriedman9 at #startupcincyweek2025