Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Starting a new business is not a job, but an adventure into the unknown, similar to Columbus setting out to find the New World. It’s a big step into a new lifestyle, like getting married after being single for many years. Yet startup founders are often lonely, since no one else can make their decisions.

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SiliconHills

JUNE 21, 2016

Department of Transportation and Vulcan Philanthropy to Columbus, Ohio, according to a report in The Columbus Dispatch.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 20, 2015

Take a look at Whence, an Ohio-based startup that specializes in same-day delivery in the Columbus area. But the good news is that by establishing partnerships with other like-minded businesses, you may very well see your profits increase as your brand is exposed to a whole new community of supporters.

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Columbus, OH. Here are some additional U.S. cities that you should keep in mind as some of the best cities for startups and entrepreneurs: St. Minneapolis, MN. San Jose, CA. San Diego, CA. Nashville, TN. Portland, OR. Pittsburgh, PA. Atlanta, GA. Indianapolis, IN. Houston, TX.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 24, 2017

Starting a new business is not a job, but an adventure into the unknown, similar to Columbus setting out to find the New World. It’s a big step into a new lifestyle, like getting married after being single for many years. Yet startup founders are often lonely, since no one else can make their decisions.

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David Teten

MAY 16, 2011

I hope you’ll join us at the upcoming NYEBN Startup Pitch Series 5 at Samsung Experience, Columbus Circle, next May 26. Startups: Dan Kurani – CEO @ opinionaided.com Ben Lang – Co-Founder @ myschoolhelp.com Ellie Cachette - Founder/CEO @ consumerbell.com Locke Raper – Co-Founder @ cheekd.com.

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Feld Thoughts

OCTOBER 3, 2014

We are staying at Columbus Circle so this year Joanne picked something within walking distance for us. For over a decade, we’ve been having an annual dinner as a group when Amy and I are in NY, usually in the fall. Joanne generally picks the restaurant and Amy and I are happy to defer to her excellent taste.

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Startup Lessons Learned

DECEMBER 1, 2012

Cincinnati, NEO HQ, 3700 Park 42 Dr Cleveland Columbus Oklahoma: Tulsa Pennsylvania: Lititz Philadelphia Puerto Rico: San Juan South Dakota: Sioux Falls Texas: Austin: Tech Ranch Austin, 9111 Jollyville Rd.

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SiliconHills

DECEMBER 18, 2019

It also has operations in Dallas, Houston, Columbus, and Minneapolis. A consulting company focused on data and artificial intelligence, Sense Corp., is moving its corporate headquarters from St. Louis to Austin. The company, founded in 1996, already had an office in Austin. The post Sense Corp. Moves Headquarters to Austin From St.

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

I wouldn't be surprised if Meetup.com starts thinking about community centers for hosting Meetups--the Knights of Columbus/VFW 2.0. That doesn't mean you won't find other attempts at solving other aspects of the online/offline connection.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 2, 2018

These could include more traditional ones like soccer, which is a universally acknowledged game, or you could make the most of innovations like the Columbus OH Escape Room , where you can play hands-on games to crack the code. Help write a resume.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Ann Arbor, Columbus, Detroit, and Minneapolis have continued their rich vein of form, spitting out Midwest startups and raising venture capital at insane rates. Across the Midwest, regional champions have risen. Pittsburgh has Duololingo, Columbia, MO has Equipment share, Madison has fetch Rewards, and Kansas City has Backlot Cars.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 16, 2018

This ten-week program, based at the Americas Regional Services Center in Columbus, Ohio, enables startups to trial their products at scale, network with industry experts, receive mentoring from the leadership team of the BMW Group Financial Services NA and access funding from L Marks. See the timeline for more info.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 17, 2011

Christopher Columbus set out to find a faster route to the rich trade goods of the Indies by sailing westward with the intent of making it around the world. Instead of worrying whether the grass is greener somewhere else, devote all your efforts to improving your life and making it the best it can be for yourself and your family.

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Hunter Walker

JUNE 9, 2021

I call it “Columbus’ing” – the tendency in tech for individuals new to spaces already inhabited to pronounce “look what I discovered!” ” And over time, I believe many Screendoor managers will create direct relatonship with our institutional LPs.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 21, 2018

Her management company’s multifamily division oversees several Columbus communities, including The Deco, a mixed use community which opened this past summer and The Olympic Indoor Tennis Club. Recently, Zimmerman Katz cofounded Versa LLC , a provider of shared work space in Columbus, Ohio.

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Hunter Walker

JUNE 19, 2017

It turns out my moment of need came sooner than expected – an hour later, after my colleagues were already on the road back to Columbus, I discovered that my car had been towed. I needed a ride from Cleveland to Columbus, and back again to Cleveland, to get the right papers to retrieve my car from the tow lot.

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Duct Tape Marketing

OCTOBER 24, 2024

You pick them that when you decide to be a plastic surgeon in Columbus, Ohio and there's only one other plastic surgeon, your practice is going to be different than if you're a plastic surgeon in Park Avenue in New York. You pick your competitors and then you pick the standards that your customers are going to measure you by.

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Gust

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Ohio TechAngels (Columbus). SeedStep Angels (Oklahoma). Queen City Angels (Cincinnati). Robin Hood Ventures (Phila). Vancouver Angels. New York Angels. Wilmington Investor Network (NC). Desert Angels (Tucson). Band of Angels (Silicon Valley).

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 29, 2013

Let’s not forget that Columbus wasn’t setting out for America! A method that flips the traditional approach on its head and gives an approximate answer for the exact problem—like Adaptive Behavioural Analytics—gives you exactly that insight in to the unknown and unexpected.

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 25, 2011

I'm going to leave from the Columbus Circle entrance to Central Park (not in the park, just outside) at 11AM sharp. (So It's supposed to be 60 degrees on Saturday and probably one of the last great biking days of the year, so I'm going to do head about 60 miles (ok, so 58.6) So if you want to join, come a few min early.).

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 16, 2015

Starting a new business is not a job, but an adventure into the unknown, similar to Columbus setting out to find the New World. It’s a big step into a new lifestyle, like getting married after being single for many years. Yet startup founders are often lonely, since no one else can make their decisions.

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SiliconHills

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

The deal calls for TSYS, based in Columbus, Georgia, to pay $16 in cash for each share of NetSpend common stock. Netspend, founded in 1999, sells prepaid debit cards and other financial services to customers without bank accountants in the United States. NetSpend, which sells [.] The post TSYS Acquires NetSpend of Austin for $1.4

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 7, 2013

Jackthreads , a men’s fashion retailer based in Columbus, OH pulls most of its customer service agents from among Ohio State University students, to great success. You can also look for ways to play up regional passions that can help drive your company culture and build your local fan base.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 23, 2016

Shaun and I knew we wanted to build a healthcare company in Columbus, OH that was really focused on the Midwest markets and it’s needs, and really wanted to get away from a name that said “Health” in it, like so many other healthcare brands. Thanks to Bianca Alicea, Chubby Chico Charms. #9 9 – The State Bird.

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Gust

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Grand Forks, ND. Vancouver Angels. Vancouver, BC. decreasing. Angel Forum. Vancouver, BC. decreasing. Atlanta Tech Angels. Ohio TechAngels. Queen City Angels. Cincinnati. SeedStep Angels. flat to up. Mid-Atlantic Angel Group. Philadelphia. Pasadena Angels. increasing.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Columbus is the fastest-growing city in the country for Startup Activity, and we’re seeing first-hand the growing number of entrepreneurs in the Midwest. By Tom Walker, president & CEO of Rev1 Ventures. But as any small business owner knows, it’s not just about the idea, or even the product.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

The Waterworks has been honored as the #1 plumbing service in Columbus, and is the largest plumbing and HVAC service in all of Central Ohio. By recognizing and focusing on the importance of your customer feedback, you can do wonders for your business.

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Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook

MAY 9, 2012

The urban neighbourhoods in Cleveland, Columbus, and Dayton, to name a few, are all desperate places with large numbers of unemployed. There are a few good news innovation stories in Ohio, like Over-the Rhine, but clearly not enough.

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Hearpreneur

AUGUST 27, 2016

In addition, we continue to give back to sea turtle conservation, as with each desk that we sell, there is a contribution made to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s Save the Sea Turtle fund. Also, we make a green product by using eco-friendly materials, such as FSC Certified wood, and manufacturing processes that reduce waste.

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Feels like a Columbus discovering the New World story. The funny thing was, I was hardly the first to join it. Anyone* could have funded it from March ''09 until that July--and yet, now there''s story about me "finding Foursquare.". Tell that one to the Native Americans who were already here.

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Mucker Lab

MAY 1, 2013

These entrepreneurs and companies are just as likely to be found on University Ave in Palo Alto as they are in mid-market industrial towns like Columbus, Pittsburg, Chicago, and even Los Angeles. And they are most likely not living in the Bay Area drinking the usual coolaid. yes, outside of media, LA is really a blue collar town).

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Jeff Hilimire

JUNE 13, 2011

However, thanks to Mr. Jobs and the folks at Square , I had an awesome experience recently in a cab in Columbus, OH. And unless you’re in a major city, if they do have the ability to take a credit card, its the old manual left to right swipe of the card that gives the faintest possible receipt you’ve ever seen.

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Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

I like what Cardinal Health and Crimson Cup are doing in Columbus, OH with offsite innovation spaces. Off-Site Innovation can indeed spur creativity. I like the attention they’ve paid to team diversity and on a customer-centered process. P&G’s Innovation Gym is another great dedicated off-site innovation space.

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Jeff Hilimire

APRIL 1, 2011

I saw this sign on Swanny’s door (Steve leads client services at Engauge ) while in our Columbus office this week and I had to grab a picture of it. Also I should point out that Swanny is the only person I know that doesn’t have a desk you can sit at in his office. It’s a standing desk. It’s fantastic.

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crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 15, 2012

I wrote for and co-edited the Christopher Columbus High School (Miami, FL) quarterly student paper, The Log, and went on to serve as a writer and Assistant Sports Editor for the daily student paper, The Observer, at The University of Notre Dame, where I also earned a BA in English.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Actively involved in the local startup community, Brian is a Startup Weekend Columbus host and MC at the monthly morning pitch event for entrepreneurs, WakeUp StartUp. Seen was recognized as the “Innovation Game Changer” at the 2012 Ohio Interactive Awards. . It was a learning experience for sure. . If you can’t hear the clip, click here.

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