Trailblazer Summer Showcase - Software
About this Event
Please note: General registration will open at 1:30 PM. Investor only sessions are from 10:30 AM - 1 PM.
JumpStart's Software Accelerator Startup Showcase, sponsored by Big Kitty Labs and Burton D. Morgan Foundation is a high-impact event featuring venture-ready software pitches, curated networking, and a forward-looking conversation about the decisions shaping Ohio’s B2B tech ecosystem.
After months of intensive growth coaching, strategic advisory, and investor preparation, Trailblazer founders are ready to present companies built for scale.
What to Expect
🚀 Live Startup Pitches
Hear directly from high-growth B2B software founders solving meaningful problems across industries. Each company has been selected for its market opportunity, execution capability, and readiness for capital.
🎤 Panel Discussion: Building the Next Billion-Dollar Company in Ohio
Featuring: Bill Premier (Hyland Software) and Kevin Von Keyserling (Keyfactor, ReadySet Surgical)
Moderated by Kristie Beck
🤝 Curated Networking
Connect directly with founders, investors, operators, and regional innovation leaders in a focused, high-signal environment.
Why Attend?
- Discover venture-ready software companies
- Identify early investment and partnership opportunities
- Gain insight into Ohio’s evolving B2B tech landscape
- Build meaningful relationships within the innovation ecosystem
Whether you’re deploying capital, scaling a company, or supporting regional growth, this Showcase offers direct access to companies (and conversations) that matter.
About the Trailblazer Software Accelerator
The Trailblazer Software Accelerator supports high-potential software startups with intensive growth programming designed to prepare companies for venture capital and scalable expansion. The Showcase marks the culmination of that work and the beginning of each company’s next growth phase.
Space is limited. Register now to secure your spot.
Agenda
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
INVESTORS ONLY Registration & Coffee
Info: Early arrival for investors. Check in, grab coffee, and connect with fellow investors and the JumpStart team before the day begins
🕑: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
INVESTORS ONLY Venture Connections
Info: Pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings between investors and select software startups from the JumpStart network.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
INVESTOR ONLY Lunch
Info: Exclusive networking lunch for investors. Connect with fellow software investors and the JumpStart team.
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
General Registration
Info: Registration opens for all attendees. Check in and network with investors, founders, and innovation leaders before programming begins.
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Panel Discussion: Building the Next Billion-Dollar Company in Ohio
Host: Bill Premier (Hyland Software)
🕑: 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Trailblazer Startup Pitch Showcase
Info: Watch 10 software startups from the current Trailblazer cohort pitch their startup to an audience of investors and industry leaders.
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Networking Happy Hour
Info: Unwind with drinks and continued networking. Connect with founders, investors, and the healthcare innovation community.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 99.00
