Wednesday, October 29

The Startup Circle: A Comprehensive Development Conference

By Bounce Innovation Hub

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Date and time

Location

Bounce Innovation Hub

526 South Main Street Akron, OH 44311

Speakers

Agenda

8:45 AM - 9:25 AM

Doors Open, Check-in, and Networking

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Keynote Address

Emmanuel Hilton, Bounce Innovation Hub

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Workshop 1: Designing a Business with Intention

Nicole Kurtz, Aducate Digital

Most entrepreneurs move forward without stopping to ask what they’re really building, or why. This session is designed to interrupt that pattern. Through guided activities, you’ll take a clear-eyed l...

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Lunch and Networking

12:45 PM - 2:15 PM

Workshop 2: Startup Fundamentals: Exploring Revenue Models

Bob Leach, Braintree Business Development Center

The reality is most start-ups fail due to bad revenue models based on wrong information. This will be an interactive session exploring and developing your products’ value proposition utilizing honest...

12:45 PM - 2:15 PM

Workshop 3: Nonprofit Startup Secrets: Questions Every Founder Should Ask

Brian Reitz, Akron Community Foundation

Considering a nonprofit as your next venture? This session explores the real-world hurdles, essential questions, and decision points that every entrepreneur should examine before moving forward. You’...

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Workshop 4: 5 Things to Do Before You Start Marketing

Tyron Hoisten, Video 306

A focused, practical workshop designed to help you lay the groundwork for a business that’s clear, purposeful, and built to last. You’ll learn how to define your vision, sharpen your message, and sha...

4:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Future Events, Raffle Winner, and Adjournment

Nick Glavan, Bounce Innovation Hub

Emmanuel Hilton, Bounce Innovation Hub

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Highlights

8 hours
In person
Free parking
Doors at 8:45 AM

Refund Policy

No refunds

About this event

Business • Startups

SPARK Akron x Beyond Startup are collaborating to bring entrepreneurs an all-day conference focused on addressing misconceptions many founders in the ecosystem face in the form of interactive workshops, networking opportunities, and more.

PARKING:

Please ensure you are parking in the designated Bounce Parking areas, reference the "Bounce member, tenant and visitor parking" areas listed below. Any parking outside of this area is not under the designation of Bounce and subject to private ticketing/fines. There is ADA accessible parking spots directly in front of the Bounce main entrance, labeled as "Bounce short-term visitor parking" on the supplied map.

Notice of Filming and Photography

This event will be used to photograph and record video to be used to promote Bounce Innovation Hub. By your presence at this event, you consent to be photographed, filmed and/or otherwise recorded. You also grant your permission for your likeness to be included without compensation, credit or other consideration. Please contact us with any concerns.

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