Members of the community will be able to connect with Bounce Innovation Hub’s most promising startups in a live pitch/networking event. The inaugural Startup Showcase takes place Thursday, Nov. 14, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Bounce, located at 526 S. Main St. The Showcase features pitches from 16 of the organization’s business startups. Attendees also will hear from Aaron … [Read more...]
Software startups earn $45,000 in Investments in FUEL Akron competition
Four software startups from Northeast Ohio pitched and negotiated for up to $15,000 each and admittance to Bounce Innovation Hub’s product development accelerator at the recent third annual FUEL Akron, in front of a crowd of 75 people. Three of the four came to investment agreements for a total of $45,000. FUEL is a unique pitch competition and live negotiation event created … [Read more...]
FUEL Akron selects software startup finalists for pitch competition Nov. 15
Four software startups from Northeast Ohio will compete for up to $15,000 each and admittance to Bounce Innovation Hub’s accelerator, The Bit Factory, at the third annual FUEL Akron, which takes place Thursday, Nov. 15, from 5 to 9 p.m., at Bounce, located at 526 S. Main St. FUEL is a unique pitch competition and live negotiation event created to help aspiring software … [Read more...]
Bounce Innovation Hub names Doug Weintraub CEO
The board of directors of Bounce, Akron’s Innovation Hub, has announced that Douglas Weintraub has been named its first CEO, effective March 5. Located in the former Global Business Accelerator in downtown Akron, Bounce serves business startups, investors, makers, universities and others. Weintraub brings more than 30 years of business and entrepreneurial experience in … [Read more...]