Name: PNC Startup Showcase
Start: 2025-09-25T17:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-25T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Bounce Innovation Hub

Presented by Akron Energy Systems
About this Event

The PNC Startup Showcase is a celebration of our programs and companies, benefiting Bounce Innovation Hub!
Order your tickets today for Bounce Innovation Hub’s biggest event of the year! This event offers a unique opportunity to network with entrepreneurs and regional business leaders.

Enjoy a fun, engaging evening of networking, food, presentations, and more!

Dinner Program & Silent Auction

The dinner program will feature welcoming remarks from our Title and Presenting Sponsors, Bounce Board Chair Hans Dorfi, and our President and CEO, Jessica Sublett.
During the program, we will launch an exciting silent auction for a prize you won't want to miss!

Startup Presentations & Audience Choice Pitch Award

Hear from our featured startup companies as they take you through a pitch presentation of their business.
Following the presentations, the audience will be able to vote, and the winner will receive a $5,000 grant presented by Wave Strategy.

Panel Discussion Presented by WonderKiln

A panel featuring companies from last year's Showcase will be hosted by WonderKiln's _________
Isaiah Kaiser of Auxilium, Deb Helton of RaidoHub, and Charles Hubbard of Penniewise will join the panel to discuss updates for their company since their appearance on the Pitch contest stage last year.

Networking

After the Audience Choice Pitch Award winner is named, attendees are invited into The Generator space to connect with potential mentors, clients, investors, and fellow entrepreneurs.

IMPORTANT TICKET INFORMATION:

Select the ticket type + quantity and proceed through ordering instructions with payment information and confirmation.
Once the ticket order is placed, we will reach out to you with more information that is needed for your dinner order for all individual attendees.

Donate a Ticket to an Emerging Entrepreneur

When ordering tickets, you have the option to purchase a donated ticket for an aspiring entrepreneur to attend the event.

Notice of Filming & Photography

This event will be used to photograph and record video to be used to promote Bounce Innovation Hub. By your presence at this event, you consent to be photographed, filmed and/or otherwise recorded. You also grant your permission for your likeness to be included without compensation, credit or other consideration. Please contact us with any concerns.