Startups + VC
[caption id align="alignnone" width="1294"] Joe Marion, founder of REMPY [/caption] A Youngstown startup is betting that technology—not chance—should decide how buyers, sellers, and real estate agents connect. Officially launched on September 17th, REMPY introduces a real estate matchmaking platform powered by AI
[caption id align="alignnone" width="4032"] Leah McDougald (L) and Lacey Picazo (R), CEO of ZoCo at the company’s HQ in Columbus [/caption] In a significant milestone for Ohio’s healthcare and technology sectors, ZoCo Design has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of
Cleveland
[caption id align="alignnone" width="6504"] James Voos, MD, Jack and Mary Herrick Distinguished Chair in Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine at University Hospitals and Executive Director at the Haslam Sports Innovation Center [/caption] Sports tech startups across the globe are being called to Cleveland for a
Columbus
[caption id align="alignnone" width="1243"] Clarence Health Founder Andy Lozier, center [/caption] As America’s senior population rapidly expands, an Ohio-based startup is working to reimagine care for our aging loved ones. Clarence Health, headquartered in Columbus, is blending new technology solutions with old-fashioned empathy
Columbus
necoTECH Recycled Asphalt Paves the Way for Ohio and Beyond Delaware-based sustainable asphalt company, necoTECH, is in the national spotlight for revolutionizing the construction materials infrastructure with cutting-edge, eco-friendly solutions—and they’re making major moves in Columbus, Ohio. The asphalt industry is under increasing pressure to reduce its environmental
Columbus
ZoCo Design has been a powerhouse in Columbus for over 12 years. They deliver high-impact user experience (UX) design for a diverse range of industries, but as of late 2024, their focus sharpened. They’re transforming healthcare and healthtech, partnering with product and technology teams to make understanding people and
Growing at lightning speed, Ohio’s cybersecurity industry is emerging as a nationwide leader. According to a new report from Upwind, three Ohio cities (Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati) rank among the top ten fastest-growing cybersecurity job markets in the United States. Cleveland realized an astounding 60% year-over-year job growth, and
Youngstown
Tech startups often face a unique challenge: turning great ideas into thriving businesses. While engineers and developers may excel at creating innovative products, they often lack the knowledge to secure funding, develop effective marketing strategies, or scale operations. That’s where the Youngstown Business Incubator (YBI) steps in. Through its
[caption id align="alignnone" width="940"] Dressit founder Becca Wenning [/caption] Technology is continually reshaping industries, and Dressit, a startup founded by former bridal boutique owner Becca Wenning, is no different. Wenning created Dressit, inspired by a decade of bridal boutique operation, to bridge the gap
Columbus
[caption id align="alignnone" width="1125"] Five Star Fans co-founders, Tina Provost (L) and Jennifer Dean (R) [/caption] Following the groundbreaking Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policies introduced by the NCAA, two former Ohio State cheerleaders have developed an exciting new platform called Five Star Fans.
Toledo
Toledo’s Inner Peak AI is on the forefront of delivering real-time access to mental health services for school- and college-age with its revolutionary AI model. The platform uses artificial intelligence to provide students with on-demand resources created by licensed therapists at a fraction of the cost of traditional in-person