John Weaver
(Law)
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John began as a solo practitioner in 2011, developing a breadth of experience ranging from criminal defense and appeals to complicated estate planning and business succession. John's experience allows him to view problems from a variety of perspectives while focusing on the best outcomes for his clients.
John graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Special Education before attending the University of Michigan Law School, making him either a traitor or an expert in conflict-negotiation. He is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association and the Columbus Bar Association.
Greg Pugh
(Customer Aquisition)
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Greg helps Rev1’s technology startups navigate the concept and seed stages of development. There’s nothing he would rather be doing than working directly with concept and seed stage entrepreneurs to achieve market validation, find first customers, or hit milestones that make a business attractive to investors. Greg has a BS degree Physics Education (meaning he’s trained to teach quantum theory—not to coach track and field) from The Ohio State University.
Jeffrey Lyttle
(Communications, Business, Strategy)
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Managing Director, U.S. Local Media and Community Engagement
Jeff Lyttle leads a team of communication managers who support the firm’s media and community engagement efforts across its U.S. markets. He is based in Columbus. Jeff joined JPMorgan Chase predecessor Bank One Corporation in 1996. In addition to his media
relations and community work, Jeff led the firm’s philanthropic giving across the Midwest for
nearly a decade. Jeff has been a communications and public affairs professional for 30 years. His career has included five years as a television news producer with Columbus CBS-TV affiliate WBNS-TV, and five years in public affairs with Battelle Memorial Institute in Columbus. He has also been an active freelance writer and author. He has written more than 100 articles that have been published in local, regional and national magazines. The Ohio State University Press published his book, Gorillas in Our Midst: The Story of the Columbus Zoo Gorillas, in 1997.
Jeff is an active community volunteer and leader. He currently serves as a President of The
Columbus Metropolitan Libraries Foundation, chair-elect of The Community Shelter Board, and
a trustee of KidsOhio. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University and the Bank One Executive Leadership Program at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business. Jeff and his wife Cathy, an executive at Worthington Industries, reside in Worthington. Their
son Jack is a graduate of Ohio University and works at a Columbus marketing agency.
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Taylor Orbson
(PR & Marketing)
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As Director of PR for Geben Communication, Taylor Orsbon leads the team in delivering exceptional service and driving desired outcomes. She brings her signature positive, friendly and quick-thinking approach to relationship building and strategy, focusing on innovative best practices that establish clients as trendsetters and leaders within their industries. Taylor has a proven track record of securing high-profile placements in national media, including the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Forbes, TechCruch and Mashable, among many others.
A firm believer that PR can positively impact a brand’s bottom line, Taylor joined Geben Communication in 2012 after beginning her career at one of the Midwest’s largest full-service marketing communications agencies, where she worked with clients in a broad range of industries including tourism, consumer, technology, business-to-business and the nonprofit sector. Drawn to Geben’s core focus on innovative, intentional PR that drives real results for brands, organizations and startups of all sizes, Taylor knew she had found a group of kindred spirits – and her place to shine. When she’s not meticulously mapping out the foreseeable future in her beloved planner, Taylor stays immersed in the local Columbus community, volunteering her time and talent with ROX, The Women’s Fund of Central Ohio, CYP, Columbus StartupWeek and TEDxColumbus.
Michael Kindratt-Pratt
(Investment & Entrepreneurship)
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Michael manages activity related to the Ohio TechAngels Funds (OTAF), including initial investment, deal screening, pitch preparation, due diligence, terms, and investment. Michael has a BS in Management from Boston College. His favorite quote is from one of our favorites, the creative and entrepreneurial Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. “Oh, the things you can find if you don’t stay behind.”
Alvin Givens
(Finance)
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Alvin Givens is a Vice President in the Middle Market Technology Banking group based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Prior to his move to the Technology Group in December of 2014, Alvin served as a banker in the Core Middle Market. He covers the Midwest for the MM Technology Group. Alvin has worked at JPMorgan Chase since 2004, serving as a Vice President in the Indianapolis Middle Market until his transition to the Technology Team. Alvin is actively involved in the Indianapolis community, serving on the board of TechPoint, iDew (IT Diversity-Enhanced Workforce – an IU School of Informatics & Computing Initiative), ALHIT (a committee focused on growing healthcare IT companies in Indiana), Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana Foundation, and the Purdue University Technology Park Advisory Council, among others. Alvin holds a B.S. in Finance from Indiana University, Bloomington. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1977 to 1981. Alvin resides in Carmel, Indiana with his wife Nadine. They have two children.
Mana Esway
(Finance)
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Taylor Orbson
(PR & Marketing)
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As Director of PR for Geben Communication, Taylor Orsbon leads the team in delivering exceptional service and driving desired outcomes. She brings her signature positive, friendly and quick-thinking approach to relationship building and strategy, focusing on innovative best practices that establish clients as trendsetters and leaders within their industries. Taylor has a proven track record of securing high-profile placements in national media, including the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Forbes, TechCruch and Mashable, among many others.
A firm believer that PR can positively impact a brand’s bottom line, Taylor joined Geben Communication in 2012 after beginning her career at one of the Midwest’s largest full-service marketing communications agencies, where she worked with clients in a broad range of industries including tourism, consumer, technology, business-to-business and the nonprofit sector. Drawn to Geben’s core focus on innovative, intentional PR that drives real results for brands, organizations and startups of all sizes, Taylor knew she had found a group of kindred spirits – and her place to shine. When she’s not meticulously mapping out the foreseeable future in her beloved planner, Taylor stays immersed in the local Columbus community, volunteering her time and talent with ROX, The Women’s Fund of Central Ohio, CYP, Columbus StartupWeek and TEDxColumbus.
Alex Brown
(Investor, Legal)
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Alex Brown is a member of Ohio TechAngel Funds and serves as legal counsel to several companies that have received investments from OTAF. He is also a partner in the law firm of Dickinson Wright. His law practice involves advising privately held companies in capital raising, mergers & acquisitions, and transactions involving technology, software, outsourcing, electronic commerce and intellectual property. He serves as outside general counsel to several software and technology companies, from startups to large, privately held companies.
Kori J. Manus
(Entrepreneurship, Busines Planning)
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Kori Manus is a seasoned advisor to entrepreneurs at Gerber, LLC – a professional service firm exclusively serving first generation entrepreneurs. With Gerber, Kori’s days are spent diving into the lifestyle of Columbus business owners. A handful of her time is spent conducting hands-on planning meetings with clients, creating customized roadmaps to help each entrepreneur reach their life and business goals. But her work with entrepreneurs doesn’t stop when she steps out of the Gerber office; you can often find Kori out in the community interacting with organizations like NAWBO, the Columbus Chamber, or any of Columbus’ startup organizations and events. Whatever the arena, Kori understands the unique needs of the entrepreneur and concentrates on helping business owners through their entrepreneurial journey.
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“I have an idea for a business, now what?” Sometimes it can feel like a real leap to develop a new idea into a business.
Hear from Steve Fireman of the Economic Community Development Institute (ECDI), Marty Golden of the Columbus District of the U.S. Small Business Administration, and Ryan Schick, Columbus's very own Small Business Concierge, and Brad Hobbs of the Olde Town Tavern and Walrus restaurants, to learn about the resources available for technical, strategy and funding assistance that can bring your idea to market.
Every startup CEO has assumptions about funding. And while there’s not a right or wrong way, there is a best and better way when it comes to lending.
Putting payroll on your personal credit card? Wondering why you got rejected for a loan? Yearning to learn how to get your business credit (that’s separate from your personal line)?
Hear thoughts from our industry expert panel to understand and learn actionable steps on how to use credit to capitalize on emerging opportunities or deal with unexpected surprises in your business. After the panel, join us for a networking reception at Copious from 6-8pm.
1. Establish your business as a separate legal entity
2. Build a business credit history
3. Understand your business credit options
4. Using Business Products
5. Monitor your business credit regularly
Panelists include:
o Owen Pohl- Moderator
o Evan Dubro- CEO, Our Family Home, Inc
o Ariana Ulloa-Olavarrieta- District Director, Ohio Small Business Development Center
o Scot Hardin- Deputy District Director, Small Business Administration
Please join Chase for Business at Copious (520 S. High St. Columbus, OH 43213) for a networking reception during Columbus Startup Week after this session. Complimentary food and beverage will be provided. Registration for this event is required here: http://sched.co/6s7D
Please join the Columbus startup community and Chase for Business at Copious for a networking reception during Columbus Startup Week. Complimentary food and beverage will be provided. Registration for this event is required.
Heather’s fresh approach to best practices helps Geben consistently produce big results for a client roster ranging from early-stage tech startups to established Fortune 50 companies. Geben was named the national media relations agency of the year (Ragan/PR Daily) and a top 10 agency for startups (Agency Post). Geben is also the top boutique agency in Columbus, according to Columbus CEO.
Heather frequently speaks about traditional and digital PR, building and growing company culture, and technology’s influence on business. Her perspective has been featured by Mashable, Entrepreneur, Inc.com, BusinessWeek and Huffington Post. Additionally, Heather has been named a top PR/marketing pro to follow on Twitter by Convince & Convert, Cision, PR Newser, and The Daily Muse.
Heather is an EY Entrepreneur of the Year semi-finalist. In 2012, she was selected as one of Columbus Business First’s Forty Under 40. Living her “do well by doing good” mantra, Heather serves on the board of The Women’s Fund of Central Ohio and the marketing committee for Gladden House.
Owen C. Pohl
(Finance)
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Owen joined JPMorgan Chase Bank in 2006. He brings 20 years of Business Banking experience to Chase Bank. Born in San Diego and raised in Centerville, Ohio, Owen earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Bowling Green State University. He lives in Powell, Ohio with his two sons.
Matt Veryser
(Market Validation)
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Matt works with the earliest stage startups to help them validate (or disprove) market assumptions. Matt helps clients save time and money by getting the right solution in front of the right customers. He comes from a family of entrepreneurs—his dad, uncle, and both grandfathers — and has a BS in Finance from the University of Dayton.
Mark Stansbury
(Legal)
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Before forming Stansbury Weaver, Ltd., Mark founded The Stansbury Law Firm to work with high-energy, high-growth companies across all stages of the business cycle. His practice focused on corporate, tax and securities law, advising on the best entity for a new business, coordinating angel financing and private placements, and structuring mergers and acquisitions deals.
Prior to founding The Stansbury Law Firm, Mark worked at a mid-sized firm in Columbus, Ohio. Mark holds a finance degree from the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University. He graduated cum laude from the Case Western Reserve University School of Law.
Mark is a member of the Columbus Bar Association and the American Bar Association, where he is involved in the section of Business, Tax and Litigation. He previously served as chairman of the Notary Public Committee of Franklin County, and technology chair of the American Bar Association's Subcommittee on Civil Rights Litigation.
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Bunker Labs, a national network of entrepreneurs founded by military veterans to help other veterans start and grow businesses, will kick off the Bunker Builds America Tour in Columbus on May 5th.
Come to Rev1 Ventures to celebrate Startup Week with some of the hottest startups in Columbus. This Bunker Labs annoucement and Happy Hour is a great opportunity to network and create resources to grow your personal brand or your own startup!
Presented by JPMorgan Chase & Co., the Bunker Builds America Tour will travel to 12 cities across the country to showcase veteran entrepreneurs, empower local entrepreneurial ecosystems with large-scale events, and serve as the launching point for local Bunker Labs chapters.
RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bunker-builds-america-tour-columbus-tickets-24779143084
Startup Snapshot is a chance for entrepreneurs, investors, alumni, industry partners, college leaders, and inventors to interact, connect, and preview Ohio State's startup portfolio. Inventors or entrepreneurs present a brief overview of their technologies followed by a discussion and networking session. Refreshments will be served.
This Startup Snapshot will feature technologies and companies from the College of Engineering ranging from software, welding, sensors, medical devices, and more.
Featuring Keynote Speaker: Ziad Sankari - Engineering Alumnus and Founder of Cardio Diagnostics
Emcee: Bobby Carpenter - Former Ohio State Linebacker and NFL football player
This is NOT a Startup Week managed event - you must RSVP here at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-ohio-state-university-startup-snapshot-focus-on-engineering-tickets-22179507504In partnership with Columbust Startup Week - BLKhack's May event will be focused on hacking product creation and personal branding.
Speakers:
Designers excel in the same roles that make for successful entrepreneurs—to build and to make, to solve problems iteratively and strategically, to bring the user into focus, and to create business value. It’s no surprise that 36% of top venture-backed startups had a designer as a cofounder this year, or that many of the world’s most innovative companies were founded by designtrepreneurs (Airbnb, Vimeo, Pinterest, Slack, and Warby Parker just to name a few).
As young designers enter the workforce, many wonder, “Why not me? Why aren’t I behind the businesses I help grow?” This collision of creativity to capitalism has inspired designers of all types to start their own companies—working as freelancers, founding technologies or products, and building their own agencies from the ground up. Our panel of Columbus designtrepreneurs talk through what this means for our industry, how design is evolving and changing, and how this affects the startup landscape.
Heather’s fresh approach to best practices helps Geben consistently produce big results for a client roster ranging from early-stage tech startups to established Fortune 50 companies. Geben was named the national media relations agency of the year (Ragan/PR Daily) and a top 10 agency for startups (Agency Post). Geben is also the top boutique agency in Columbus, according to Columbus CEO.
Heather frequently speaks about traditional and digital PR, building and growing company culture, and technology’s influence on business. Her perspective has been featured by Mashable, Entrepreneur, Inc.com, BusinessWeek and Huffington Post. Additionally, Heather has been named a top PR/marketing pro to follow on Twitter by Convince & Convert, Cision, PR Newser, and The Daily Muse.
Heather is an EY Entrepreneur of the Year semi-finalist. In 2012, she was selected as one of Columbus Business First’s Forty Under 40. Living her “do well by doing good” mantra, Heather serves on the board of The Women’s Fund of Central Ohio and the marketing committee for Gladden House.
Brian Link
(Entrepreneurship & Tech)
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Brian is an experienced entrepreneur and software engineering manager, having held CTO positions at multiple funded startups. He has coached, built and transformed agile software organizations using Scrum, Kanban and XP. His experience includes building and managing teams of technologists for web (SaaS/B2B), mobile, enterprise, DevOps and custom software development. As the first CTO of Digg.com, Brian hired and managed the technical teams that created one of the most highly trafficked websites in the world. He is currently the Founder of CloakAndHire.com and advising multiple startups in SF, Boston, Austin and Columbus.
Mitch Billy
(Finance)
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Pete Mattingly
(Business Strategy, Business Development)
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Kevin Dwinell
(Investor/Founder, Tech, Strategy, Product Development)
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Kevin, head of product and strategy for TAIVARA, has a history of driving product innovation, testing early business markets and forging strategic relationships to boost top-line revenue. With more than 20 years in the startup and digital technology space performing work for leading brands like AOL, Cardinal Health, HP, InterDigital and Sony to emerging companies like Acceptd, Brand Thunder and Flip Video, he helps minimize missteps and improve chances for success. His experience in launching and growing new business in both B2B and B2C categories also include efforts for Alliance Data, Hanna-Barbera Studios, Emerson Network Power and Turner Broadcasting.
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