Our Board of Directors is made up of industry leaders, startup founders, investors, and innovators who bring deep expertise and a shared commitment to driving entrepreneurship and economic growth.
With experience spanning key industries, cutting-edge technologies, and venture-backed startups, they provide the strategic insight and leadership that help propel Bounce forward.
Their collective wisdom and passion for innovation ensure that we remain at the forefront of supporting founders, fostering collaboration, and shaping the future of our entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Hans Dorfi, Board Chair
Executive Director & Chief Innovation Officer, Polymer Industry Cluster
Dr. Matthew Akers
Special Assistant to the President for Government Relations, Associate Director of the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics, The University of Akron
Laura Bennett
Principal, Gosling’s Leap
Vicki Tifft
Chief Executive Officer, ACE Research
Brad Helfman
Board Assistant Secretary
Founder, Insight Innovations
Raymond Somich
Global Director, Government Affairs & Economic Development, Synthomer
Billy Taylor
Founder and CEO, LinkedXL
Mary Taylor
Board Treasurer
Sr. VP. Operations and Finance, Northeast Ohio Medical University
Douglas Weintraub
Investor, Advisor, Board member