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Thompson Hine LLP, a full-service business law firm with approximately 400 lawyers in 8 offices, was ranked number 1 in the category “Most innovative North American law firms: New working models” by The Financial Times and was 1 of 7 firms shortlisted for The American Lawyer’s inaugural Legal Services Innovation Award. The firm has been recognized by the National Law Journal as a Legal Technology Trailblazer and featured by Bloomberg for its innovative service delivery models, which drive accuracy and predictability. The firm’s commitment to innovation is embodied in Thompson Hine SmartPaTHTM – a smarter way to work – predictable, efficient and aligned with client goals. For more information, please visit ThompsonHine.com and ThompsonHine.com/SmartPaTH.

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Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Time: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. ET Location: Thompson Hine, 3900 Key Center, 127 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio 44114-1291 Contact: Elise Hoffer, <a href="mailto:Elise.Hoffer@ThompsonHine.com?subject=Startups Streamlined 4.17.24">Elise.Hoffer@ThompsonHine.com</a>, 513.352.6748

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Please join us for the next Startups Streamlined, a quarterly series of in-person events. We will be visiting some of the most active startup ecosystems and talking to industry experts to better understand how startups can thrive. Our timely and practical discussions will spotlight industry developments and recent issues that impact startups, founders and venture capital investors. We’ll explore trending topics and offer insights and guidance relevant to your startup or high-growth business.

In this session, we delve into the entrepreneurial landscape of Cleveland. Situated within the top 150 startup ecosystems worldwide, Cleveland boasts a burgeoning community ripe for further expansion. We'll uncover the opportunities and dynamics driving Cleveland's thriving startup ecosystem and explore its potential for growth and innovation. Additionally, we'll explore crucial topics, including venture debt, tax implications such as QSBS 1202b taxation for C corporations and the employment challenges that startups commonly face.

4:00 – 4:30 p.m. – Registration and cocktail reception 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. –&nbsp;Program

<a href="https://jumpstart.vc/team/hardik/">Hardik Desai</a>, Managing Partner, JumpStart Ventures

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<a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/lindsay-karas-stencel/">Lindsay Karas Stencel</a>, Partner, Thompson Hine

<a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/thomas-r-butchko/">Thomas R. Butchko</a>, Partner, Thompson Hine

<a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/alexis-j-kim/">Alexis J. Kim</a>, Senior Managing Associate, Thompson Hine

<a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/hannah-e-caldwell/">Hannah E. Caldwell</a>, Associate, Thompson Hine

Startups Streamlined – Navigating Cleveland’s Thriving Startup Ecosystem

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