Build Your Business, Build Your Community at Startup Week!

SAVE THE DATE for the next Launch Dayton Startup Week, Sept. 10-13, 2024!

Launch Dayton Startup Week Presented by Fifth Third Bank is the top gathering of the year for the Dayton region’s new and aspiring entrepreneurs. Hundreds of bold makers, innovators, dreamers and doers converge at The Hub in downtown Dayton to be inspired and empowered at this community-driven conference. The week-long schedule includes powerful talks, impactful hands-on workshops, and vibrant networking opportunities. Register today and build your custom conference agenda!

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“Startup Week is one of my favorite conferences. I appreciate the opportunity to learn so many new things. I never leave without a new connection either.”


Te’Jal Cartwright

“I was in the audience for this and left with a page of notes and energized to apply your teachings to my business.”


Andrew Banks

“I had an amazing three days at Launch Dayton Startup Week. I’ve learned more than I ever thought I could and made connections with the peers and mentors I’ve been looking for this last year.”


Solomon West

Launch Dayton Startup Week
Presented by Fifth Third Bank

Launch Dayton Startup Week draws hundreds of attendees each year to celebrate, inspire and empower the Dayton region’s startup founders & business owners. The week-long, free conference offers high-quality talks, hands-on business workshops and vibrant networking opportunities for our entrepreneur + startup community.

The 2023 conference will be fully in-person Sept. 12-14 at the Dayton Arcade and The Hub Powered by PNC. Park at the Reibold Garage on Fifth Street, or park at meters available around the building, and enter the conference through the subway entrance at 35 W. Fourth St.

All experiences are welcome — whether a seasoned entrepreneur or new to the community, there is space to jump in.

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Meet the Speakers

We have an incredible lineup of speakers who are experts in their respective fields, ready to share practical tips, real-world experiences, and actionable advice to help you succeed in the startup world.

Jacqueline Radebaugh (JWPC)

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Nia Bailey

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Barry Besecker

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Lance Bradstreet

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Michelle Bryant

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Means Cameron

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Te’Jal Cartwright

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Nicole Cornett

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Emily Fehrman Cory

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Andy Cothrel

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Juanita Darden

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Aaron Davis

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Richard DeBorde

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Chataun Denis

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Chris Dimmick

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Jamaal Durr

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Danielle Edwards

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Tobi Ewing

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Will Foster

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Dana Graham

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LeKeisha Grant

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Cassie Guard

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Char Hagans

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Anthony Head

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Reginald Henderson

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Carly Hensley

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Katie Hill

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Kathleen Hotmer

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Jelani Johnson

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Corinne J. Jorgenson

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Reka Juhasz

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Jerry Justizia

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Sarah Kallile

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Stacy Kessler

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April Kline

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Brian Kohr

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Scott Koorndyk

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Jay Martinez

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Angela McArthur

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Jason Molnar

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Sonya L. Moore

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Rajesh Naik

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Chris Nalls

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Bonita Palmer

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Erin Parrott

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Ali Payne

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Teresa Perretta

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Steve Peterson

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Michael Ragsdale

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Kelly Redman

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John Rodney

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Jordan Roe

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Beth Romer

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DJ Sessions

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Dane Shipp

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Errin Siske

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Brandon Smith

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Nate Sowder

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Rebecca Tsaloff

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Devon Valencia

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Matt Veryser

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Danielle Watkins

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Dallas Webster

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Zack Weiner

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Keely Weis

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Isaac Williams

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James Williamson

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Tae Winston

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Title Sponsor
Fifth Third Bank

We extend our sincerest gratitude to Fifth Third Bank, our title sponsor, for their unwavering commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship at the Startup Week conference.

Thank you, Sponsors!

Our incredible sponsors help us keep the conference free, empowering Launch Dayton partners to pursue our mission to build an equitable community where all entrepreneurs are welcome and supported.

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Pay It Forward at this year’s Startup Week

Can’t afford a formal sponsorship, but still want to support Launch Dayton Startup Week? This year, we’re launching two donation-based tickets, in addition to our always-free attendee ticket.

Pay It Forward: Business Supporter ticket buyers can donate a minimum of $100 to have their business name listed. Business supporters will also be listed on the website, and if tickets are purchased by Aug. 31, listed on conference signage in the Rotunda.

Everyone is welcome at Launch Dayton Startup Week — whether a seasoned entrepreneur or new to the community, there is space to jump in. Register today!

Pay It Forward!

  • Andy Cothrel
  • Samantha Walker-Baskin
  • Sean Mitchell
  • EzKin Company
  • Sharing Ministries LLC

View Past Startup Week Talks

Catch up on all the inspiring talks and discussions that took place during the 2021 and 2022 Dayton Startup Week events below!