Like a real flywheel, our program builds momentum over time, starting with early traction through sales. Flywheel connects founders with experienced tech entrepreneurs and advisors to help turn small wins into sustained startup growth.
We meet founders where they’re at, offering continuous support through the startup and scaleup phases of your business. We also place a premium on honesty, giving straightforward feedback and asking insightful questions to efficiently move your startup toward market entry and sales. Bounce’s unique combination of experienced entrepreneurs-in-residence, subject matter experts, networks and place-based programming will give you the skills and support you need to take your business to the next level.
79% of Bounce software startups onboarded paid pilots, beta users, or customer contracts in 2024.
Our Approach
Every startup's journey is unique. Our team takes time to understand your business and help you identify a support strategy. The Flywheel program encourages flexibility and pivoting if and when the time is right.
Milestone Setting
We work with founders to identify clear, achievable milestones tailored to their business stage. These markers help define success, prioritize resources, and keep momentum focused.
Driving Progress
We support founders in making steady progress toward their goals through strategic check-ins, accountability, and targeted guidance - helping them translate vision into traction.
Selling & Iterating
We emphasize early customer engagement, encouraging founders to sell, gather feedback, and adapt quickly. Our goal is to help startups build what the market truly needs - and get into users' hands fast.
How We Help
Direct Connection to an Entrepreneur-In-Residence (EIR)
Bounce’s EIRs are experienced startup founders who have successfully scaled their own companies. Our Software EIRs help you set goals and milestones, build operational momentum, and engage with the NEO entrepreneurial ecosystem. Their industry expertise and network connections can support you in all stages of your startup venture.
See below for a list of Bounce's Flywheel Entrepreneurs-In-Residence:
| James Hilton | Carrie Aguilar | Austin Kettner |
| Jack Hilton | Gene Groys | Elijah Stambaugh |
Commercialization Resources
Professional ServicesReceive free and discounted professional services, including marketing, legal, and human resources support. Bounce staff and EIRs can help you identify your needs to determine what services can best support you. In 2023, the average Bounce startup received more than $1,200 of free professional services. Startups still within their Launch Pad period do not get access to free services. | Workshops & AssistanceReceive priority access to Bounce’s Beyond Startup Workshop Series, a hands-on workshop series helping entrepreneurs achieve their next level of growth. These workshops are held twice per month and cover essential topics like branding, marketing, sales and accounting. You’ll also receive access to the Help Desk where facilitators work one-on-one with entrepreneurs to complete business certifications or required federal filings. |
Additional Client Benefits
Free Coworking
You’ll gain access to Bounce’s Generator (coworking facility) at no additional cost. The Generator houses two floors of open coworking space, private offices, event and meeting spaces.
Conference Rooms
Receive 3 credit hours of conference room space per month to hold team, board, advisor, or investor meetings in a professional setting. These credits can be used to reserve Bounce’s small conference rooms; you’ll also get reduced rates on our larger event spaces and classrooms.
Community
Participate in additional opportunities for in-person and virtual engagement with other Ohio-based startup founders within their industry, including bi-monthly happy hours and networking events, and a dedicated Slack channel for Bounce founders.
We believe in the power of founders.
At Bounce Innovation Hub, we equip talented founders with essential tools and resources to navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship.
Our tailored programming supports each stage of your journey, fostering critical thinking and encouraging innovative solutions. By prioritizing your development, we create a dynamic environment where you can thrive, make informed decisions, and drive impactful change.