JumpStart Inc. Employee Directory
Venture Capital and Private Equity PrincipalsOhio, United States51-200 Employees
JumpStart Inc. is a mid-sized venture capital and private equity principals firm based in Cleveland, Ohio. Its mission is to drive economic vitality by connecting entrepreneurs to the opportunities and resources they need to succeed. The organization participates in the Ohio startup ecosystem, focusing on supporting startups and small businesses through its network. In January 2026, JumpStart appointed Lorne Novick as chief executive officer after an extensive search. In August 2025, Joseph Rich joined JumpStart's board of directors. In March 2026, Novick is scheduled to deliver the keynote at Ashland University's Burton D. Morgan Lecture, illustrating the firm's active engagement with regional entrepreneurship.