The theme of Wake Up, Disrupt, Sleep, Repeat, was in full effect at Columbus Startup Week powered by Chase for Business. Over 3,000 small business owners and tech founders were treated to a week-long worth of 85 sessions including workshops, engaging panels, keynotes by experts in various verticals and delicious food.
In case you missed it, we’ve gathered together some quick advice from a variety of speakers imparting their knowledge on how to grow your business.
Fintech Startups
We learned that Ohio has a burgeoning ecosystem of fintech startups. In a panel with Kevin Pohmer, cofounder of Financial Guard with Jason Strle, CIO of Consumer and Banking at Chase, discussed the unbelievable importance for founders to have a security-first mindset when building their product. Here’s Jason’s advice to fintech founders:
At #ChaseBasecamp, CIO Jason Strle provides his perspective on technology development for FinTech startups. #CMHStartupWeek pic.twitter.com/GGReUP1hEi
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.@TishinD with CIO Jason Strle at #ChaseBasecamp discussing the importance of mobile oriented development & cyber security. #CMHStartupWeek pic.twitter.com/LMGtyHrcuX
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Venture Capital in Ohio
Raising funds for your business can be a challenge. Here is MacDonnell Parker of Rev1 Ventures with some advice on talks about raising capital in Ohio.
Reporting from #CMHStartupWeek, @TishinD with @MacDonellParker of @Rev1Ventures speaking about venture capital in Ohio at #ChaseBasecamp. pic.twitter.com/ZMQLchioB4
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Advice from @MacDonellParker for entrepreneurs seeking funding with @TishinD reporting from #CMHStartupWeek at #ChaseBasecamp! pic.twitter.com/cWeqD5POvq
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Digital Analytics
If you want to learn how to track your digital analytics, Elizabeth Smalls of Smalls Measures has some tips.
Learning about analytics for #smallbiz with @SmallsMeasures, hosted by @TishinD of @TechCoHQ at #CMHStartupWeek pic.twitter.com/oDqe7z8geI
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Tips for better returns on social media for small business from @SmallsMeasures w/ @TishinD of @TechCoHQ at #ChaseBasecamp.#CMHStartupWeek pic.twitter.com/OezgcOmqpK
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Red Flags When Raising Capital
As businesses grow and founders face the reality of raising capital to scale, you’re going to have to talk to an attorney. Paige Connelly of Thompson Hire has some red flags founders need to watch out for when raising capital.
.@TishinD with Paige Connelly, attorney at @ThompsonHine, getting advice for early stage startups at #ChaseBasecamp.#CMHStartupWeek pic.twitter.com/hygH03FQI9
— Chase for Business (@ChaseforBiz) May 10, 2017
J.D. Vance
Hometown boy J.D. Vance stopped by Columbus Startup Week to talk about his new book Hillbilly Elegy, his time in the military and what is next when he returns home from Silicon Valley. Watch the complete talk here.
https://www.facebook.com/techcomedia/videos/10154521773646778/
Tacos!
And did I mention the food? Locally-known food truck Dos Hermanos made an appearance during the week and cofounder Lisa Guiterrez shares her advice to women-led business while we enjoyed tacos!
.@TishinD, editor at @TechCoHQ, with Lisa Gutierrez discussing how she built and grew @doshermanostaco with local resources. #CMHStartupWeek pic.twitter.com/iyl8mPvaXX
— Chase for Business (@ChaseforBiz) May 11, 2017
Veteran-Led Founders
For veterans transferring from military to civilian life and wanting to start a business, Todd Connor, CEO of Bunker Labs, has some advice on the transition and where veterans can find resources.
CEO of @TheBunkerLabs, @ToddConnor on resources for veteran entrepreneurs w/ host @TishinD of @TechCoHQ at #ChaseBasecamp.#CMHStartupWeek pic.twitter.com/wEuVFjDYNw
— Chase for Business (@ChaseforBiz) May 11, 2017
.@ToddConnor of @TheBunkerLabs on transitioning from military to civilian life and starting a business with @TishinD at #CMHStartupWeek. pic.twitter.com/WHq3qQKqWn
— Chase for Business (@ChaseforBiz) May 11, 2017
Photo: Columbus Startup Week Via Twitter
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