Trailblazer Winter Showcase - Software

JumpStart's Software Accelerator Startup Showcase, sponsored by Big Kitty Labs 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.

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.

Shaping Ohio’s Tech Future: Decisions that Define Our B2B Ecosystem

Investors and founders will share candid perspectives on the critical decisions that build resilient companies, strong talent pipelines, and a thriving regional tech economy.

Moderated by JumpStart’s CEO, Lorne Novick, the conversation will feature:

• Tushar Kulkarni, Founder & CEO, Big Kitty Labs
• Jaimin Gandhi, Co-founder & CTO, Redi.Health
• Ray Bohac, CEO & Co-founder, Spearfish
• Tatyana Hower, Managing Partner, JobsOhio Ventures

Connect directly with founders, investors, operators, and regional innovation leaders in a focused, high-signal environment.

• 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.

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.

Info: Early arrival for investors. Check in, grab coffee, and connect with fellow investors and the JumpStart team before the day begins

Info: Pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings between investors and select healthcare startups from the JumpStart network.

Info: Exclusive networking lunch for investors. Connect with fellow healthcare investors and the JumpStart team

Info: Registration opens for all attendees. Check in and network with investors, founders, and healthcare innovation leaders before programming begins.

Info: Moderated by Lorne Novick, this candid conversation features Jaimin Gandhi of Redi.Health, Ray Bohac of Spearfish, and Tatyana Hower of JobsOhio Ventures as they explore the critical capital, talent, and growth decisions shaping resilient B2B companies and Ohio’s evolving tech ecosystem.
Featuring:

Jaimin Gandhi, Co-founder & CTO, Redi.Health

Ray Bohac, CEO & Co-founder, Spearfish

Tatyana Hower, Managing Partner, JobsOhio Ventures

Expect practical insights on capital strategy, ecosystem growth, and what it takes to build durable B2B tech companies in Ohio.

Info: Watch 10 software startups from the current Trailblazer cohort pitch their startup to an audience of investors and industry leaders.

Info: Unwind with drinks and continued networking. Connect with founders, investors, and the healthcare innovation community.

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