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How We Roll LaunchHouse

is a community of entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. Our collaborative environment is the launching pad for starting a business. We are the space, programs, resources and investment that founders need to transform ideas into successful companies.

Community: As a hub for innovation, our community is the conduit for connecting like-minded individuals.

Education: Educational and networking programs are the cornerstones for a founder’s professional development and business growth. As a resource to the broader entrepreneurial community, LaunchHouse offers more than 50 free programs per year.

Co-working: Our unique, collaborative environment accommodates founders at every stage with flexible work and meeting spaces, whiteboard walls and tables, fiber Internet and other amenities. We are the space, programs and resources that founders need to transform ideas into successful companies.

Investment: We invest in promising, early-stage startups that prove product/market fit, have the ability to become revenue generating and create jobs within a rapid period of time. To date, we have invested in 65 companies that have raised more than $29 million in follow on funding.

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from the Bootstrap Bash will support entrepreneurial programs and educational opportunities offered at LaunchHouse. Programming includes:

Lunch + Learn A monthly luncheon that pairs captivating speakers with business-enriching topics, ranging from entrepreneurial success stories and business advice to panel discussions.

Happy Hour This bimonthly happy hour provides a casual way for entrepreneurs and small-business owners to connect with other like-minded individuals, brainstorm ideas and network.

Startup Standup An opportunity to casually pitch and receive valuable feedback from experts and fellow entrepreneurs. Whether it’s just an idea or a growing business, Startup Standup is for startups of all stages.

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r. Mueller joined Mueller Tire & Brake in 1981 and led its successful expansion from one to 20 stores. As CEO of Dealer Tire, Mr. Mueller has guided the company’s development and ensured its reputation as one of the most innovative distributors and retailers in the tire industry. He received his M.B.A. from the University of Chicago and completed his bachelor of business administration degree at the University of Miami, graduating summa cum laude. Mr. Mueller is a member of the Cleveland chapter of the Young Presidents’ Organization, and serves on the boards of the Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland Sight Center, Cleveland Museum of Contemporary Art, Western Reserve Land Conservancy and MetroHealth Foundation. With his brother, Dean, Mr. Mueller is a 2006 recipient of Harvard Business School’s George S. Dively Entrepreneurship Award, and the 2007 Ernst & Young award for Entrepreneur of the Year.

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Who are our entrepreneurs?

aunchHouse has been home to entrepreneurs in Cleveland since 2008. Back then, there were very few resources and organizations that supported idea-stage entrepreneurs. Today, we are thrilled that there are dozens of local organizations eager to mentor, fund, educate and support startups of all stages. If there is one thing we have learned over the past eight years, it is that it takes

a community to help an entrepreneur succeed. Thank you for showing your support for Cleveland’s startup community. We invite you to meet each of our showcase companies this evening. Looking to get more involved with LaunchHouse and our entrepreneurs? Please contact us online to learn more at launchhouse.com.

Emanate Wireless Neil Diner, CEO

manate Wireless is based in Cleveland and works in close partnership with the Cleveland Clinic, which is its largest customer.

Emanate builds solutions that Neil Diner continuously monitor the operation and productivity of key clinical assets at health care facilities. Why does that matter? Hospitals are being asked to do more without increasing spending, which means driving efficiency. How does it work? Emanate attaches intelligent, cloud-connected sensors to critical assets. Analytics software then transforms the raw data from these sensors into contextual information and actionable insights. To highlight key use cases: • Emanate has created a unique solution that monitors both the temperature and AC power draw of refrigerators. Real-time analytics software processes the sensor data and generates alerts for problems before they cause a temperature excursion, such as a laboring compressor or an AC outage. These early alerts enable corrective action before inventory is lost,

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which can save hundreds of thousands of dollars or eliminate loss of critical medical samples. • Emanate has also created an innovative sensor that monitors the location and AC power draw of plug-in medical assets such as pumps, monitors and specialty beds. Real-time analytics software processes the AC power data and transforms the data into “usage state” (active vs. idle). This usage state information then feeds data-driven analysis of optimal inventory levels — “How much equipment do we really need, and where?” It can also be used to discover under-utilized assets and for lifecycle decisions: refurbish vs. replace. Why now? A perfect storm of technology — low-cost cloud services, mobile apps, integrated sensors, WiFi and BlueTooth ubiquity, learningbased analytics — combined with the need in health care to do more with less. The business model is based on selling the innovative sensors, along with an annual SaaS subscription fee, which includes analytics, data mining and the easy-to-use app.

Entrepreneurs EntoBio Jeff Bargiel, CEO and Founder, and LaunchHouse Member

ntoBio makes imitation termite spit. Why? Founder Jeff Bargiel wanted a nontoxic and easy way to clear invasive trees, shrubs and vines Jeff Bargiel from his yard. He was tired of cutting stump sprouts year after year and did not want to use a toxic herbicide near his home. Jeff asked, “How does nature solve unwanted wood?” Termites! Working with a prominent termite scientist, they developed Liquid Termite™, a patent-pending nontoxic and fast formula for defeating invasive trees, shrubs and vines the same way as nature. It is safe, biodegradable and will not harm other vegetation. Beyond the home, there is a $2 billion U.S. market for tree, shrub and vine herbicides across

industries such as conservation, right-of-way management for utilities and roads, landscaping, and timberlands. There is currently no nontoxic herbicide for trees, shrubs and vines but demand exists from homeowners, landscapers and tree care companies. EntoBio was supported by grants in 2016 from the National Science Foundation and the Great Lakes Innovation and Development Enterprise (GLIDE) for testing in Ohio and the Southeast U.S. Sales are expected to begin in 2017. To help Ohio’s natural ecosystems, please remove these invasive, non-native shrubs from your yard: glossy buckthorn, honeysuckle, multiflora rose and autumn olive.

FLIPIP Michelle Bober, Marketing Specialist

e support the individual. The garage tinker-er. The scientist. The engineer. The doctor. The inventor economy. Your inventions and

innovations make progress possible. Sometimes, it may be a better idea to cash out, to sell your patent rather than continuing to invest in it. FLIPIP is the most convenient and easy way to sell your patent. And we believe that you should be rewarded for your work so you can pursue the next big idea. All you need to do is submit your patent for review, receive an offer and get paid. It’s really that easy. Submit your patent today on www.flipip.com.

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Entrepreneurs Hyr Medical expensive process, with many touchpoints, that is controlled by an inefficient “middle-man” — the locum agency. In addition, there is a lack of transparency into openings, hospital locations and doctor rates. Rate haggling and paper-based processes only compound the problem.

Faris El-Khider and Manoj Jhaveri, Co-Founders and LaunchHouse Members

he locum tenen (“moonlighting”) market is stuck in the 1960s! Connecting doctors to part-time hospital shifts is a long and

Hyr Medical is working to solve this big and important problem. Our dynamic team is building a transparent, two-sided, web-based marketplace for doctors and hospitals with no middle man! Direct communication between doctors and hospitals and no rate haggling (price set by algorithm). All this means lower costs for hospitals and higher rates for doctors. That’s a winning formula.

Knowta Anthony Stedille, CEO and LaunchHouse Member

nowta provides technology at the intersection of print and digital to help support our society’s most valued public institutions, Anthony Stedille universities and libraries. We created the first custom out-of-home ad network that turns public printing into an advertising platform.

This provides advertisers with unparalleled access to college students as they print and library patrons when they checkout. By delivering valuable deals and sharing the ad revenue with both institutions, we simultaneously maximize consumer engagement rates and reduce print costs and support programming.

Launch Bars Dale Andrassy, Co-Founder and LaunchHouse Member

aunch Bars LLC is a snack company founded by individuals who met through the co-working community at LaunchHouse in Cleveland. Our regular bouts of hunger during long work sessions inspired us to create a line of delicious, convenient snack bars. We want to give hardworking folks everywhere a tasty treat that will carry them through a long workday or night! Our company was founded in fall 2016. Since

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its inception, we have been doing customer development, building our brand and preparing for our “Launch.” This spring, we look forward to promoting Launch Bars at events around town as we begin making sales. We believe in the power of community and in the support and resources that arise when people work together. At LaunchHouse, we witness this each week. Dozens of members from our community have pulled together to help “Launch” this product and our small company. The LaunchHouse community is a constant part of our learning and development process, and we invite you to join us, too. Our hope is that we will inspire others to follow their passions and work together to build products that succeed!

Entrepreneurs Mosaic Junction initial findings? Do you remember who was the speaker last June, and how well his or her message was received? You’ve got the note, but where’s the source document? Each person seems to have their own way of solving these issues. Mosaic Junction unifies the process so individuals and teams can capitalize on lessons learned and developing patterns.

hat started off as a software program to better explain Shakespeare has pivoted to a more general knowledge management platform. Mosaic Junction is a program that lets users visually organize their notes for better discovery, discussion and decision making.

Mosaic Junction will be going into final beta in January 2017. A partial list of these beta testers includes: consultant to the Walt Disney Museum, VP of Marketing for The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (“The Emmys”), officers of the Federal Highway Administration for Ohio, Macromolecular Department at Case Western Reserve University, members of various community development corporations, as well as business consultants.

What happens to reports after they’ve been submitted? What happens to all those lessons learned? What about that obscure idea you had long ago that now comes into focus with new information — where did you put those

Please visit our introduction home page at www.MosaicJunction.com. We are looking for additional beta testers. Please see Sue Marrone at the Mosaic Junction table for more information.

Sue Marrone, CEO and Founder, and LaunchHouse Member

Studio Stick Brandyn Armstrong, CEO and Founder, and Graduate of Jumpstart’s Core City program

urrently, many musicians or others who like to record their vocals don’t have the ability to conveniently record Brandyn Armstrong themselves when they’re on the go. This is due to the fact that there currently aren’t any portable, quality studios that they can take with them. Also, many people can’t afford to attend high-quality recording studios because the prices can be very expensive, while others may not have access to transportation to make it to a studio to record, as many studios can be far from a person’s location. The Studio Stick is the solution to all of these problems. The Studio Stick is the world’s first

portable recording studio for smartphones and tablets. It’s a small 20-inch container that opens and expands to the user’s height. Once opened and expanded, it reveals a reflective filter, pop filter, microphone and phone holder, and in conjunction with the Studio Stick mobile app, users can record high-quality full songs — or any type of audio anywhere while on the go. We definitely plan to revolutionize the music industry one day at a time. For more info, please check us out on our website at www.studiostick.net.

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Entrepreneurs Studio Zevere Davionne Gooden, Creative Director and Founder, and LaunchHouse Member

tudio Zevere is a multimedia production company based in Cleveland. Its mission is to create original, Davionne Gooden meaningful content while promoting young, diverse creators whose stories otherwise wouldn’t get told.

Its current projects include the teenage comedycrime film “Roxanne in Wonderland,” the dark superhero centric film “The Scarlet Mercy,” and the role-playing video game “She Dreams Elsewhere.” In other words, we make dope movies and dope video games. But that’s not very descriptive ... so why don’t you come talk to us to learn the full story?

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Jay Apple, Co-Founder and LaunchHouse Member

ay Apple co-founded TenantMagic, LLC with Wayne Rothman in 2013.

TenantMagic, www. tenantmagic.net, is an online residential rental application management system that integrates the application process with comprehensive background screening. The service is free for property managers, agents and landlords. Applicants pay the fee. Jay Apple

The program is used by real estate agents, property managers and landlords throughout the U.S. TenantMagic’s growth is a result of the ease of use and the speed with which the application’s reports are delivered. The agent or landlord simply enters the email of the applicant. The applicant receives an email from the agent with a description of the process and a link to the application. The completed application and screening reports are available within minutes after completion. All customer service is provided by TenantMagic throughout the process.

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TenantMagic is also currently launching Rider Sign Leads, www.ridersignleads.com, a fully managed, texting lead-generation program for real estate agents. Agents hang a sign rider on their “For Sale” sign with a personalized keyword. When smartphone users text their personalized keyword, the agents immediately get their mobile number. The prospect instantly gets a text with property details, a link to the web page and the agent’s contact information. It’s effortless because Rider Sign Leads is fully managed. There is no admin required by the agent to set up or maintain the program. Jay has worked in operations management, market development and strategy implementation for small and mid-sized businesses. He is also experienced in integrating new technology with existing businesses, significantly improving efficiency with minimal operations disruption. Previous experience also includes management consulting for Fortune 50 companies. Jay is also actively involved in mentoring both new entrepreneurs and college students.

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LaunchHouse and The Cleveland Jewish News graciously thank our co-chairs, Dustin S. Klein and Kenneth B. Liffman

Special thank You Patron Supporters Alan Hart Adam Jacobs Dan Waldeck

Personal Donors C&S Insurance

Co-Chairs Dustin S. Klein

Kenneth B. Liffman

Host Committee Zach Abrams Daryn & Kevin Adelstein Cathy Belk Beth Bluestone & Rich Rund Howard Bobrow Jessie Bruder Heidi & Loren Chylla Lee Fisher Michael Fox Jay Freund Michael Friedman Alan Glazen Amy & Howard Groedel Andy Halko Jill & Brad Helfman Jason Hillman Jessa & Jason Hochman Eric Hurwitz Andy Isaacs Larry Kadis Michael Kowal Nathan Lambert Hope & Mike Makofsky Jeff Malbasa Laurie & Adam Mandell

Paul Mikhli Robert Mikovsky Michael Pappas Brent Pietrafese Deborah & Sam Pines Matt Radicelli Debby Zelman Rapoport Kim Ponsky Sable & Ken Sable Michael Shiplett Greg Skoda Coby Socher Lindsay & David Toth Bill Trainor Christopher Wagner Daniel Waldeck Stephen Walters Sean Ward Jeff Wasserman Neil Waxman Dan Weinmann Chelsea Whitman-Rush & Todd Goldstein Lee Zapis Andrew Zashin Stephen Zashin Andrew Zelman

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Vision can transform an industry. At Dealer Tire, we are always looking for the next revolution of our entrepreneurial journey. This approach has propelled us to visualize an entirely new business model built on innovation and determination. We’ve managed to differentiate ourselves in the consumer tire market by creating a new channel of distribution that didn’t exist before. Congratulations to Scott Mueller, Dealer Tire’s CEO, for being a Visionary Entrepreneur Award recipient!

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