JumpStart Inc.
Lauren E Smith-Petta, MBA, currently serves as the Director of Education Services at JumpStart Inc., where leadership involves strategizing and implementing educational offerings for entrepreneurs. In addition, Lauren functions as a faculty member teaching entrepreneurship courses at Baldwin Wallace University. Entrepreneurial experience includes ownership of Ingenuity, Inc LLC and consulting at the SBDC at Lorain County Community College. Previous roles comprise business writing for Upwork, contributing authorship at Fit Small Business, artistic instruction at Wine & Design, and directing training and curriculum development at the Economic and Community Development Institute. Educational qualifications include an MBA from Cleveland State University and a Bachelor of Specialized Studies in Creative Entrepreneurship from Ohio University.
JumpStart Inc.
JumpStart Inc. is a non-profit organization transforming the economic impact of entrepreneurial ventures and the ecosystems supporting their growth. JumpStart’s primary service is intensive entrepreneurial development assistance delivered to Northeast Ohio entrepreneurs leading high potential, early-stage companies. JumpStart also supports thegrowth and strengthening of Northeast Ohio’s innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem by securing a continuous stream of resources for entrepreneurs. In doing this work, JumpStart focuses on economic inclusion and activities that increase the success of minority and women entrepreneurs in growing high impact companies. As Northeast Ohio’s entrepreneurial landscape continues to transform, JumpStart collaborates with community and regional leaders nationally to support the startup and development of high growth businesses that have a significant and sustainable impact on the economy.