Event
Ohio VC Fest 2026
JumpStart VC Fest is a two-day tech gathering designed to spark connections, showcase innovation, and accelerate venture opportunities across the Midwest. It brings together tech founders, venture investors, angel groups, corporate innovation leaders, and startup ecosystem champions for deal flow and insights into the venture landscape.
The essentials
Event details
- Dates
- 29 September 2026 to 30 September 2026
- Organiser
- JumpStart Ventures
- Expected attendance
- 800
Who attends
The audience
Join more than 800 attendees, including 300+ tech founders, 150+ venture investors, angel groups, corporate innovation leaders, and startup ecosystem champions for two action-packed days of deal flow, conversations, and insight into what’s next for venture in Ohio and beyond.
As described by the organiser
Agenda themes
Topics covered
- VC
On stage
Speakers
- Tonjia Coverdale
- Lorne NovickCEO, Jumpstart
- Robert Smith
- Johnny CrowderFounder & CEO, Cope Notes
- Lindsay StencelPartner, Thompson Hine Co-Founder, BOLD Ventures
- Daniel J. HampuPresident and CEO, Burton D. Morgan Foundation
- Yon Raz-FridmanCBO, AEYE Health Co-founder & Chairman – ONAÏ Fertility
- Dinesh MaheshwariFounder/VC, xCTO-Groq, Cypress
- Tyler MantelGeneral Partner, Rolltack Ventures
- Casey KleinSr. Business Development Advisor, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
- Guru VasudevaSVP & CIO, Property & Casualty, Nationwide
- Abbi FaillaChief Administrative Officer, EASE Logistics
- Eric GirardCo-Head of Commercial Product, KeyBank
- Rehgan Beliele
- Paul Powers
- Stephen McHale
- Chris Thomas
- Brett Hudspeth
- Nicholas Archer
- Melissa Cohen
Logistics
Where to stay
Places to stay near the venue.
Hotel Cleveland, Autograph Collection
24 Public Square, Cleveland
Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower
1360 West Mall Drive, Cleveland, 44114
The Ritz-Carlton
1515 West 3rd Street, Cleveland, 44113
Hilton Cleveland Downtown
100 Lakeside Avenue East, Cleveland, 44114
Hyatt Regency Cleveland at The Arcade
420 Superior Avenue East, Cleveland, 44114
Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown
1380 East 6th Street, 44114
Fidelity Hotel CLE
1940 East 6th Street, Cleveland
Residence Inn Cleveland Downtown
527 Prospect Avenue East, Cleveland, 44115
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