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Todd Federman shared thisLooking forward to being part of Spilt Social's Business Hop on 11/5 as part of the reopening of "The 9" in Cleveland! https://lnkd.in/gnEQmUuD Scott Colosimo, Austin Manna, Lovie Hogan, Josiah Myers, Will Zell, Patrick Klein, Mike Supeck, Corey M., Ryan J. Beal #BusinessHop #Cleveland #CLE #Entrepreneurship #SpiltSocial
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Todd Federman shared thisIt's always sunny in Cleveland! North Coast Ventures was thrilled to host a great group of Cleveland investors, founders and tech leaders for an evening of connection and community. Many thanks to Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP and Big Kitty Labs for their partnership in making the event a success! The Community Sailing Center (Cleveland Metroparks) is a great venue! Howard Bobrow, Tushar Kulkarni, Shanna Greathouse, Natasha Pongonis, ReadySet Surgical, Kevin von Keyserling, Givzey, Renee Quinn, Adam Martel, 1Logtech Inc, Larry DeLeon, Terry Coyne, Daniel Luketic, Claiborne ("Clay") Rankin, Ann Kirschner, Jeffrey Stern, Ashtyn Morris, Anthony Hughes, Ramona Hood, John Nottingham, Julie Maurer, Brian M Zimmerman, Marianne Crosley, OhioX, Ohio Department of Development, JobsOhio, JumpStart Inc., Greater Cleveland Partnership
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Todd Federman shared thisNorth Coast Ventures was thrilled to host a great group of Columbus investors, founders and tech leaders for an evening of connection and community. Many thanks to Ice Miller LLP and Big Kitty Labs for their partnership in making the event a success! Tom Pampush, Dann Bruno, Tushar Kulkarni, Natasha Pongonis, Shanna Greathouse, Spearfish, Primum, InnerActiv, 1Logtech Inc, Redi Health, Healia Health, Raymond Bohac, Ray Shealy, Erica Conroy, Ph.D., Vicki Muscarella, Larry DeLeon, Luke Buchanan, Nate Rehm, Kyle Grimslid, PharmD, Priyang Shah, OhioX
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Todd Federman shared thisCleveland Tech Week was bigger and better than ever this year! Thanks to McKelvey Packard, Shanna Greathouse, and Scott Colosimo for having me on the Founder Finance Night panel. And, thanks to Nottingham Spirk for hosting and Burton D. Morgan Foundation for sponsoring. OhioX, John Nottingham, Jeff (J.D.) Davids, Colleen Kelly, Wolf StarrNorth Coast Ventures, Daniel Hampu, JumpStart Inc., Greater Cleveland Partnership, Ohio Third Frontier, Ohio Department of Development, JobsOhio
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Todd Federman shared thisCongratulations to Yon Raz-Fridman and Shawn Theiss on a great piece in Crain's (thanks Jeremy Nobile). Agilis Air is building NDAA-compliant drones in North Benton, Ohio. Their Remora sells to military buyers for $1,250 a unit, versus cheaper alternatives on the market today that still run around $25,000. Great to see Agilis building on that history and writing the next chapter! Ohio Department of Development, Ohio Third Frontier, JobsOhio, Team NEO, Greater Cleveland Partnership, OhioX, senseFly, now AgEagle, Ohio Innovation Fund
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Todd Federman shared thisThanks to Brian Duffy and WOIO for having me on Newsmakers to talk about startups and entrepreneurship in Cleveland (link in comments). We talked about how companies like Sherwin-Williams, Goodyear and Progressive went from fledgling regional startups to global leaders. And how the next generation of Cleveland companies is building on the region's experience, capital and relationships. That last part matters more than people think. For an early-stage company, an introduction to the right customer is usually worth more than a check. We also got into what separates the startups that make it here from the ones that don't, and what happens when established Cleveland companies buy from young suppliers they can grow with. Worth a watch if you care about where this region is headed. North Coast Ventures, OhioX, Greater Cleveland Partnership, Ohio Department of Development, Ohio Third Frontier, JobsOhio, Team NEO, JumpStart Inc., #cleveland, #ohio
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Todd Federman shared thisCongratulations to Matt Kalina, Founder & CEO of TandemStride, on being named a 2026 Fierce 50 Innovation Honoree by Fierce Healthcare! This is an amazing story. After his brother Mark was seriously injured, Matt lived the chaos that follows a hospital discharge firsthand: the uncertainty, the gaps in care, and the toll on the whole family. Instead of accepting that as the way things are, he built the system he wished his family had. Today TandemStride is helping thousands of survivors and families navigate life after injury, and health plans and health systems are taking notice. This recognition is well deserved, and it's proof that the gap between the hospital and real recovery is one worth solving. North Coast Ventures is proud to be on this journey with Matt and the entire TandemStride team. As Matt says, they're just getting started. #TandemStride #Fierce50 #HealthcareInnovation #NorthCoastVentures, TMV, Lightbank, M25, JumpStart Ventures, University Hospitals Ventures, Marketplace Capital, Ohio Third Frontier, Ohio Department of Development, JobsOhio, OhioX https://lnkd.in/gEgBXvfh
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Todd Federman shared thisCongrats to Redi Health, with 9 of the world's top 10 pharma manufacturers as partners! This Columbus, OH company is revolutionizing patient support which until recenly ran on phone and fax. Partners are seeing 34% higher medication fills. 33% more patients enrolled in support programs. 61% still on therapy at six months. Congrats to Luke Buchanan, Jaimin Gandhi, Nate Rehm, Matt Kurelic, and Kyle Grimslid, PharmD. North Coast Ventures is proud to back Redi along with Blue Heron Capital, Mutual Capital Partners, R1 Capital and M25. https://lnkd.in/grcAJ6Ai Ohio Third Frontier, OhioX, Ohio Tech News, Ohio Department of Development, JobsOhio.9 of the Top 10 Pharma Manufacturers Partner with Redi Health to Lead the Next-Generation Patient Experience9 of the Top 10 Pharma Manufacturers Partner with Redi Health to Lead the Next-Generation Patient Experience
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Todd Federman shared thisCongratulations to Priyang Shah and the Healia Health team on announcing $18M in funding. The Series A was led by 111° West Capital with participation from Y Combinator, First Round Capital, Pioneer Fund and GoAhead Ventures. For the roughly 30 million dual-income families that have access to two employer health plans, Healia enables employers to save about 76% per enrolled household and the employee gets up to 100% of health costs covered. North Coast Ventures is proud to be an early backer of this team, and proud it is being built in Ohio. Check out Priyang's post here, https://lnkd.in/dUsY8yNf OhioX, Ohio Department of Development, Ohio Third Frontier, JobsOhio.
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Congrats, Tess...very well deserved!
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Todd Federman liked thisTodd Federman liked thisThank you, Aspire magazine, and the Women’s Center for Economic Opportunity and Jobs Ohio for recognizing these amazing women working to increase access to capital for women business owners. It was a lot of fun meeting everyone. The photo shoot was a blast. So much good work has been done and still needs to be done. Accelerating Angels FCBank Heather Yomboro Sabra (Thomas) Kershaw Anne Richie Andrea Austin Tiffany Whitner Hannah Baumgartel, MPA Dina Shultz, MBA Daphne McKinnie Theresa Harris Joyce Chen Ana Assis Keena M. Smith, MPA
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Todd Federman liked thisThanks, Dallas/Irving for coming out! We had a great time. You have one of the most engaged IT + FinOps + AI communities around by a landslide. That's really cool to see =)
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Todd Federman liked thisSpringfield made it official today. A tremendous thank you to Marc Allen and the entire Electra.aero team for choosing Ohio as the home of your first production facility. We know a decision of this magnitude comes with many options, and we're grateful for your confidence in Springfield, the Miami Valley, and the people who will help bring your vision to life. Nearly 2,000 jobs. An $850 million investment. And a nine-passenger hybrid-electric aircraft capable of taking off in just 150 feet — built right here in Ohio. Grateful to Governor Mike DeWine for his leadership and personal commitment to bringing this project home. And none of this happens without Theodore Angel and the team at the National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence (NAAMCE), who spent nearly two decades building the airspace and infrastructure that helped make Springfield the right choice. Thank you to Jeff Hoagland, David Burrows and the Dayton Development Coalition for your partnership in getting this across the finish line. To Micah Newburg, Kevin Chambers, Dana Saucier Jr, Terry Slaybaugh, Matt Cybulski, and the JobsOhio Talent Team who worked on this project for more than a year: outstanding work. Electra joins a growing list of wins for Springfield since 2024. This community has been building real momentum in data centers, advanced manufacturing, and now the next era of aviation. And tonight, before the first aircraft rolls off the production line, Electra is opening its doors to the Springfield community for a picnic on-site. That says a lot about the kind of partner Marc and his team intend to be. Marc, thank you for believing in what Ohio can deliver. We're proud to be your partner, and even more excited about what we'll build together.
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Todd Federman liked thisTodd Federman liked thisLast week The Ohio State University President Ravi Bellamkonda named Aravind Chandrasekaran Dean of the The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business. A year ago this month, I met AC for the first time in his office at Fisher. I had just started Right Brain Labs, and before the meeting ended he did something no one at Ohio State had done in the three decades since I graduated: he invited me to join him in what he was building. My mind was set on the startup, but I said yes. It was Ohio State, and his energy was infectious and hard to say no to. In April, I brought Columbus technology leaders together at Ohio Stadium for AI Horizons, and AC joined me as co-host. He told the room that, starting with the Class of 2029, every Ohio State student will graduate AI fluent. It was the conviction in his voice that told me how far he wanted to take the impact, well beyond Fisher Hall and well beyond campus. He works at it every week, too. AC spends much of his time building bridges with the business community, something few deans before him have made a priority, and those bridges are what will turn a goal like that into graduates Ohio’s companies want to hire. Over this past year, I have worked with AC and his team including Roger A. Bailey, Nate Craig and Tzachi Zach to help undergraduates, MBA srudents, mid-career executives and C-level leaders start their AI Fluency journey. Every step of the way, I have seen AC’s drive, intellect and energy provide the fuel required for this transformation. He is always asking how what we teach and research at Fisher shows up in the way companies in Ohio, and beyond, get their work done. AC, I am proud of you and grateful for the work we have done together. You have spent your career exploring the unknown until it became known, and then turning what you learned into something others could build on. Now you get to do that for all of Fisher, and the foundation you lay will serve our students and the businesses of Ohio for years to come. Congratulations my friend and god speed.
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Todd Federman liked thisTodd Federman liked thisEvery day, I talk to CEOs and executives about their companies. Businesses across the region are growing and growing fast. It is driven by demand in the energy, aerospace, defense, construction, electronics, logistics, and health care sectors. Many companies have multi-year backlogs. Their #1 growth challenge remains people. At 1.9%, Greater Cleveland continues to have the lowest unemployment in Ohio (and one of the lowest in the US). In the last week, CEOs have shared they are seeking engineers and developers, machinists and assemblers, finance professionals, health care technicians, and more. And they need them ASAP. While we continue to launch and scale talent initiatives, we also need an All In word-of-mouth effort that shares Cleveland has great opportunities and an exceptional quality of life. Join our Talent Community at: https://lnkd.in/dHkn3sTr Data at Ohio Department of Job and Family Services: https://ohiolmi.com/ Greater Cleveland Partnership, Destination Cleveland, Team NEO, Cleveland Leadership Center, Global Cleveland, Engage! Cleveland, JobsOhio, Cleveland Talent Alliance
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Todd Federman liked thisI'm thrilled to welcome Saket Agrawal to Healia Health as our Head of Product! As we searched for this role, we talked to dozens of great product people. What stood out about Saket was his deep passion for healthcare and his ambition to build something massively impactful. Saket has lived the founder journey. He started OFFOR Health and led it as CEO for the better part of a decade, growing it from a founding duo to a team of more than a hundred and helping treat tens of thousands of patients. Before that, he spent nearly a decade at Intel in product and customer strategy. He knows how hard it is to build in healthcare, and how much it matters when you get it right. That’s exactly who we want leading product as we work to give working families health coverage they can rely on, while saving their employers money. Welcome to the team, Saket. Let’s get to work! 🚀Todd Federman liked thisI'm excited to share that I've joined Healia Health as Head of Product! Throughout my career, I've been drawn to opportunities where the right team, a big problem, and an ambitious vision come together. That's exactly what I found in Priyang Shah and the team at Healia. For too long, health insurance has left people second-guessing whether to seek care, worrying about unexpected costs, and navigating complicated decisions. We believe there's an opportunity to fundamentally change that relationship. Imagine a world where families can focus on getting the care they need, when they need it, without the fear of what it might cost. Where health insurance gives people the confidence and freedom to take control of their health. The fun part, we save companies money while doing it. That's the future we want to help build. And we're starting with working families. Having spent much of my career at the intersection of technology, healthcare, and building businesses, I'm particularly excited about the opportunity to work across teams to turn an ambitious vision into meaningful impact at scale. I'm looking forward to rolling up my sleeves and building alongside this talented team. Let's get to work!
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Todd Federman liked thisTodd Federman liked thisAI is moving fast. And while the possibilities are exciting, how do we make sure we're using it safely, responsibly and effectively? That was the focus of yesterday's Greater Cleveland Partnership AI Roundtable, where we tackled data privacy, security and hallucination management. The best part was for every risk we discussed, there were practical solutions and strategies to help manage it. A few takeaways: ✔️ Start with the basics. Clear AI policies, strong data permissions and ongoing security monitoring go a long way. ✔️ Be intentional with AI memory. Use project-specific memory and separate sensitive information to maintain better control. ✔️ Get your data house in order. Organized files, accurate information and appropriate access controls make AI both safer and more effective. ✔️ Trust, but verify. Test AI outputs, build in safeguards and match the level of human oversight to the level of risk. ✔️ You don't have to solve everything at once. Start small, understand your risks and build smarter systems as you go. A huge thank you to Gabriel Torok and Don Shin for leading the discussion and to everyone who shared ideas, experiences and solutions. What I love about these roundtables is that we're not just talking about the challenges of AI. We're learning from each other and figuring out how to move forward with confidence. And that is how we grow together and build an AI ready region. Ted Troxell, William Tatz, Crystal Thies, Bob Zoller, John Paganini,Sunnie Southern, Joe Naroditsky, Jeff Chenevey. #CLEAI #TechCommunity #GreaterCLE #AllIn
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GCP Tech Board Member
Greater Cleveland Partnership
- Present less than a year
With 12,000+ members, GCP is the nation's largest chamber of commerce. Working for a #GreaterCLE since 1848.
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Board Member
Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio
- Present 1 year
Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio provides safe, supportive places for kids and teens ages 6–18 across Cleveland, Greater Akron, Lorain County, and Erie County. The organization offers after-school and summer programs focused on academic success, healthy lifestyles, character development, arts, athletics, music, and mentoring. Its mission is to help young people, especially those who need support most, reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.
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Board Member
Youth Opportunities Unlimited
- 6 years
Y.O.U. is a nonprofit that teaches students employment, business and life skills that help youth stay in school and prepare for the world of work through after school programs, job placement and mentoring. Based in Cleveland, Y.O.U. focuses on empowering teens through entrepreneurship, education and employment. For more information visit www.youthopportunities.org
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