Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Book+Street, 855 Grandview Ave., Columbus, OH 43215
Contact: Elise Hoffer, 513.352.6748, Elise.Hoffer@ThompsonHine.com
RSVP by April 15.
A complimentary event hosted by Book+Street and Thompson Hine LLP
Join us in Columbus for the next installment of our Founders Forum series, where we’ll explore why the Midwest is emerging as a powerful hub for building and scaling startups.
While the coasts have long dominated the startup narrative, founders across the Midwest are demonstrating that world-class companies can thrive here supported by strong ecosystems, collaborative networks, access to capital, and a lower cost of growth.
Our panel will examine the region’s strategic advantages, from investor access and talent pipelines to capital efficiency and community support. They’ll share practical insights on how founders can leverage these strengths to build resilient, capital-efficient companies, attract the right partners, and compete on a national stage. Whether you’re an early-stage founder, investor, or ecosystem supporter, this conversation will highlight why the Midwest advantage is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.