4 Founders from OCEAN Accelerator’s Alumni Network

 

“Popup Think Tank is a dynamic and helpful offer to add value and build trust with founders in your portfolio.”

Christy Johnson OCEAN Popup Think Tank

Christy Johnson
COO, OCEAN Accelerator
Cincinnati, OH | oceanprograms.com

Overview

  • OCEAN is a Cincinnati-based high-tech accelerator

  • 100s of alumni, from SMB to high-tech

  • Cohort 8 (‘22) featured companies from 10 cities and 3 countries

Why Popup Think Tank for OCEAN Founders?

  • Engage investors, donors, and stakeholders

  • Meaningful strategy to support their network founders

  • Introduce the OCEAN mission to new networks and audiences

Everyone has a network, but Popup Think Tank helps founders activate that network to solve their most pressing challenges.
— Christy Johnson | COO, OCEAN Accelerator
 

Results by the numbers

Grow communities around startups

92%

Agree or Strongly Agree: “As a result of the Popup Think Tank, I know much more about this founder/startup.”

Expand founder networks

52%

“Yes, I'd like to introduce this founder to someone(s) in my network.”


Increase communities of support

94%

Agree or Strongly Agree: “I want to find a way to help this founder.”

Build teams

42%

“Do you have a specific idea you’d like to help this founder implement?” % of YES.

 

4 Founders. 4 Sessions. 1 Accelerator Event.

I was overwhelmed and unmotivated. As a result of Popup Think Tank, I feel more energized and less alone. I now have a timeline and also a list of people that are willing to help move forward. Great connections and experience!
— Brenda Homan, Leadership Uncorked

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