Resources and funding.
We’re dedicated to providing the resources and funding necessary to accelerate growth in your business. Learn more about the resources and funding available at YBI.
Value-added services for startups and entrepreneurs.
JUMPSTART ENTREPRENEURS TOOLKIT
From in-depth guides on creating financial forecasts and pitching investors, to templates for customer discovery and go-to-market strategy, unlock a library of resources to help businesses at all stages of growth.
GREAT ADVICE FROM YCOMBINATOR
YCombinator is a startup fund and program. In addition, they provide resources that support founders throughout the life of their company. Head to their YouTube channel to check out some of their helpful videos!
EVERYONE GETS A MENTOR
Every entrepreneur is assigned an entrepreneur-in-residence, or EIR, to assist them in developing a top-notch pitch deck, raising funds, hiring key team members, and setting and achieving milestones critical to their success.
ACCESS TO A SHARED NETWORK
As part of the Northeast Ohio Entrepreneurial Signature Program (funded by the Ohio Third Frontier Program), the YBI has access to a network of incubators, accelerators and funding organizations. These organizations are all after the same goal — growing your idea, creating jobs and creating wealth in our communities.
DEVELOPING AN EPIC PITCH
Are you ready to pitch your startup idea or raise money for your business? This can be a nerve-wracking experience. But, it doesn’t have to be! In order to persuade investors that your startup idea is legit, you’ll need a pitch deck to prove it. Our experts will assist you in developing fundable pitch deck presentations and give honest feedback.
MARKET VALIDATION STUDIES
Your startup might sound good on paper, but is it really a viable business idea? Will it be profitable? Conducting a market validation study will answer these questions by determining if there is a need for your product, who your target market is, and product feedback.
IN-HOUSE TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Don’t worry, you won’t have to go it alone! We have an in-house team of technical experts—including developers, designers, and engineers—ready to help you on your next project!
BOOKKEEPING + ACCOUNTING
You have a great idea, but numbers aren’t your thing? We have in-house accountants that offer basic booking and accounting support to our clients for little to no cost.
MARKETING + COMMUNICATIONS
Our in-house marketing and communications director can assist you with developing a marketing strategy, and making connections with local marketing firms to help build a brand presence.
INTROS TO MOVERS + SHAKERS
Sometimes it’s who you know. Our extensive list of internal and external networks allows us to make high-level introductions to customers and investors.
USER INTERFACE + USER EXPERIENCE TESTING
The visual appearance and usability of your product are two key components of a great website. We provide focus groups to test your website and provide feedback on their experience and the overall feel of your website.
STUDENT WORKER ASSISTANCE
Portfolio companies can apply for partially- or fully-subsidized student workers based on their location and level of engagement with the YBI. This program is project-based, funding dependent, available only to clients in good standing, and not guaranteed to any client. For more information, please contact [email protected].
HUBSPOT FOR STARTUPS
As a “HubSpot for Startups” incubator, we’ve partnered with HubSpot to offer up to a 90 percent discount on their marketing and sales tools to increase leads, accelerate sales, and streamline your customer service.
MICROSOFT BIZSPARK PARTNERS
YBI has access to codes for its startup entities to become BizSpark clients, which allows them to access Microsoft programs, OS downloads, tools for software development and so much more!
LEEDFEEDER
LeadFeeder is a software that utilizes Google Analytics to show you what prospects and customers do on your website and converts them into high-value leads. Even better, it integrates with your CRM and email marketing tools to increase your sales intelligence.