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,” […]
Akron Company Breaks Through with New Innovations in Healthcare Data Security
Diane Evans, CEO of Guarded Edge, leveraged the unique resources and mentorship provided by Bounce’s programming to establish a strong foothold in the healthcare cybersecurity industry and propel her business to rapid growth. After working in HIPAA compliance and data security for several years, Diane and co-founder Michelle Bermea saw a more significant opportunity in […]
Apricity Robotics leverages technology to improve care for cardiology patients
When Aaron Crookes, a Bounce Innovation Hub client, co-founded Apricity Robotics about a year ago, he planned to develop a robot to alleviate the nursing shortage that had been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. “I witnessed this first-hand when we saw the ratio of patients to nurses go from 4:1 to 9:1,” he said. With […]
Vacay Hard Seltzers use premium ingredients to capture an island vibe
While vacationing in Punta Cana in the Dominic Republic, Perry Owens tried a popular hard seltzer. “I liked the concept, but felt like I was drinking carbonated pool water,” he said. After doing some research, he discovered that most hard seltzers on the market today are made from malt liquor. “I had the idea to […]
Scopemed takes lessons learned during the pandemic to optimize respiratory care
As a certified anesthetist, Tosan Ugbeye had an idea for a better anesthesia mask that would stop the spread of COVID-19 and other airborne contaminants in the operating room (OR). “The COVID pandemic showed us the shortcomings of respiratory care,” he said, noting how acrylic boxes were used to provide a layer of protection between […]
Pigybak App Is Building a Community of Homeowners and Contractors
Homeowners often seek recommendations from neighbors when they need to have work done on their homes. In other cases, contractors might reach out to homeowners when they’re completing projects in the area. A new app called Pigybak is automating that process so that when neighbors are having work done, homeowners can piggyback on the job […]