Join us on November 7th at Market Garden Brewery for a conversation with Hoa Pyles McManus, co-founder and chief of culture at SHARE, one of Ohio's most exciting startups (and a JumpStart portfolio company).

Hear Hoa's personal story, learn how she and her husband Ryan turned their big idea into a viable business and get her candid perspective on what it takes to succeed as a founder in Ohio.

This conversation is the first in JumpStart's new "Founders Unfiltered" series, featuring honest and informative conversations with the entrepreneurs who are rethinking what is possible and creating the businesses of the future.

About our Speaker: Hoa Pyles McManus, co-founder and chief of culture, SHARE

As Chief of Culture, Hoa Pyles McManus leads the vision on how a sharing economy can impact a company and community. Hoa is driven by the force to help people and communities that look like Columbus.

Starting out in the healthcare industry, Hoa spent 9 years at The James Cancer Hospital directly caring for patients. Taking the compassion and communication skills she gained, Hoa is able to help guide her team to build a product and service that will impact people. Hoa believes that transportation is a gap and when filled with technology and great customer service, people are going to choose SHARE.

Moderated By: Heather Hall, entrepreneur-in-residence, JumpStart Inc.

Heather Hall is the Entrepreneur-in-Residence for Software and IT, partnering with entrepreneurs across Northeast Ohio. Tasked with supporting GLIDE, Youngstown Business Incubator, Bounce Innovation Hub and Jumpstart, Heather works with companies as they evolve from idea to application, develop go to market plans and launch their products, Additionally, Heather is tasked with coaching entrepreneurs on critical areas of the startup cycle including fundraising and revenue generation.

With a heavy focus on what it takes to drive a deal to close, she developed a unique perspective on the concept of “revenue management” and the corresponding strategies and tactics necessary to grow and thrive throughout the company lifecycle, including market ideation, sales strategy and go-to-market positioning for both business to business and business to consumer-focused companies.