Scaling Ohio’s Startup Ecosystem with Michelle Murcia (#102)
Ohio’s startup ecosystem has grown from early investments and foundational programs into a thriving network of entrepreneurs, investors, operators, and support organizations.
In this episode, Michelle Murcia, founder and CEO of Book+Street, joins the podcast to discuss the evolution of the Columbus and Ohio startup ecosystem, her decades of work supporting entrepreneurs, and why she launched Book+Street in 2018.
Michelle shares lessons from her time at Battelle, Fletcher Spaght Ventures, TechColumbus, and Book+Street, where her team supports startups from ideation through Series B and beyond. The conversation also explores Ohio’s growth as a place for startups and how the region can continue building momentum while staying true to its Midwest culture and values.
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Built in Ohio is a podcast brought to you by OhioX. OhioX is a nonprofit organization that represents and connects those committed to growing Ohio’s economy through technology and innovation. In our podcast episodes, we speak with, and about, the people, companies, and ideas that are building Ohio’s future - through technology and innovation.