Tech Founder Austin Kettner Shares Tools to Create an Effective Web Presence in Latest Beyond Startup Workshop at Bounce Innovation Hub
Austin Kettner is one of Bounce Innovation Hub’s Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIR) with a long-standing history with the organization. He co-founded The Bit Factory, the blueprint for Bounce’s accelerator program, and helped design Bounce’s website. He is also co-founder of the software consulting agency Wonderkiln and has extensive experience creating software solutions for businesses. In developing its […]
Jumpstart’s Phelan Spence To Facilitate First Beyond Startup Workshop Aimed at Empowering Entrepreneurs by Illuminating Their Financial Possibilities
Phelan Spence is the manager of business strategy services for Jumpstart and has extensive experience helping startups and small businesses set up and maintain accounting systems. Phelan recently began working with Bounce’s programming team and entrepreneurs-in-residence (EIRs) to provide support for Bounce clients and other businesses in the community. This partnership led to Phelan becoming […]
RAIDOHUB AIMS TO REVOLUTIONIZE THE AIRPORT EXPERIENCE WITH SHORTER LINES, FEWER HEADACHES THROUGH BREAKTHROUGH SOFTWARE AND DATA TRACKING
For many, navigating an airport is a grating and arduous component of traveling for work, vacations, and holidays. When you think about the typical airport experience, you may think of things like long lines, lost luggage, and other inevitable headaches with frequent flying. These issues inspired RaidoHub, an Akron-based startup that offers airports a software package […]
Bounce Introduces New Hands-On Workshop Series to Take Entrepreneurs Beyond the Startup Phase
Entrepreneurs looking to expand their skills and take their businesses to the next level are invited to participate in an innovative new workshop series from Bounce Innovation Hub. The series combines hands-on activities and informative discussions. Bounce designed the Beyond Startup: Skills & Strategies for Entrepreneurs workshop series by gathering feedback from startups and entrepreneurs […]
Programming, Place, and Convening take center stage at the 2024 Burton D. Morgan Foundation Startup Showcase
Bounce’s Generator was bustling the evening of Thursday, September 26, with budding connections and impactful conversations ahead of the 2024 Burton D. Morgan Startup Showcase. Region-leading professionals exchanged information, advice, and insight with each other, frequently discussing collaboration and mutual support. The conversations continued as the event space was opened, and guests were invited to […]
FORMER GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO. MANUFACTURING DIRECTOR FINDS OPPORTUNITY AT BOUNCE INNOVATION HUB
For LinkedXL Founder & CEO Billy Taylor and his team, “winning” results from operational excellence and sustained success for any business. From small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, LinkedXL has a simple mission for business owners: “We help you win.” LinkedXL is a software company that breaks down business operations with a “Connected Business Model,” […]
The Green Photograph founder Christiana Cacciato
When The Green Photograph founder Christiana Cacciato set out to completely reinvent her business after moving from Seattle to Akron, Bounce Innovation Hub offered the tools and support she needed to succeed and grow. “I knew I couldn’t just start [my business] and immediately start getting folks; I knew I needed to be connected to […]
Bounce Appoints Elyse Ball as New Vice President of Programming
Bounce Innovation Hub, a non-profit organization in Akron serving northeast Ohio entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses, is pleased to announce that Elyse Ball will join its team as its new Vice President of Programming starting July 1, 2024. As the former Executive Director of the University of Akron Research Foundation, Elyse brings a wealth of strategic […]
2023 Was a Year of Transition and Impact at Bounce Innovation Hub
2023 began with new leadership for Bounce, as Jessica Sublett assumed the Chief Executive Officer role and the team welcomed Susan Berg Herman as Bounce’s new Chief Administrative Officer. Despite this significant transition in leadership, Bounce continued to drive impact in the communities we serve. In an ever-changing environment, our commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and […]
Discover Next Level 2.0
(pictured left to right, Dr. Constance Peek-Longmire, Asha Zayn, Lucas Tindell and Da’Shika Street) Earlier this month, Bounce announced a revamped and expanded program for Black entrepreneurs who want to scale their established businesses. The Next Level Business Incubator, founded in 2019 by Ace Epps, Bounce’s director of inclusive entrepreneurship, includes several additional benefits and […]