Lightship Foundation

06/11/2026

POV: Your team decided to edit the recaps from Ohio’s favorite entrepreneur program like a reality TV show. 🎬😂

Because the founders are real.
The challenges are real.
And the results are real. 🚀

Welcome to Episode 0.

Meet **Rod Walton**, Lead Facilitator of Lightship Bootcamp and Managing Director of ThinkMODA.

Rod has helped founders generate more than **$25M in revenue** and raise over **$12M in funding**. 💰

In this episode, Rod shares why Bootcamp isn’t just about learning. It’s about exposing entrepreneurs to the tools, frameworks, and opportunities they didn’t even know existed.

Because sometimes growth isn’t about working harder.

It’s about gaining:
⚙️ Better systems
🤖 Better tools
💡 Better strategies
🤝 Better community
📈 More confidence in your next move

As Rod puts it, entrepreneurs often don’t know what they don’t know.

Lightship Bootcamp helps change that.

🎥 Episode 0 starts now.

Drop a 🚀 if you’re building something.

04/16/2026

02/25/2026

💡 To continue promoting small-business entrepreneurship, innovation, and growth across the state, JobsOhio is again partnering with the Lightship Foundation for the Lightship Bootcamp program - free to eligible small business owners! The first 2026 Bootcamp will be held in Marietta, Ohio from March 23-25. Meals and hotel expenses are covered for all attendees.

➡️ Learn more about the program and apply here! https://www.jobsohio.com/incentives-programs/support-for-small-businesses/lightship-bootcamps

Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce of the Mid-Ohio Valley Marietta Main Street BB2C - Building Bridges to Careers Buckeye Hills Regional Council Belpre Area Chamber of Commerce Center for Entrepreneurship and Career Development at Marietta College

02/10/2026

“I want it. I got it. It’s mine.” ✨

That’s the moment everything clicks.💡
When your numbers finally make sense.
When you understand how your business actually makes money.
When decisions feel clear instead of stressful.

At Lightship Bootcamp, we help entrepreneurs build real financial models they can actually use.

Not spreadsheets for investors.
Tools for founders ready to grow with intention ⚙️📈

If you’re ready to stop guessing and start leading with clarity, we can help 🤝✨

Apply at www.lightship.bootcamp/apply
🚀📝

12/02/2025

Move forward. Give back. 🎁

This , Lightship Foundation is turning the spotlight toward our city. Cincinnati!

At Lightship Foundation, we believe entrepreneurship is bigger than business. It’s the lifeblood of strong, connected communities and thriving economies. 🌱

So in support of our ecosystem building work, we are asking for donations to fund our founder focused programs and events, including and Black Tech Week.

By donating between December 2nd-31st, you’ll enable us to continue empowering the leaders who are driving economic resilience and creating solutions for tomorrow’s challenges. 💡

Click here to donate! 🔗 https://secure.givelively.org/donate/hillman-accelerator/lightship-25-giving-tuesday

11/20/2025

🍴 Save the Date! ‼️

Join us on Saturday, Nov. 22nd for The People’s Feast; a community meal to nourish the body and soul in these times when connection is especially vital. 💛

Shout out to Beauty Love Feast for sharing her vision to do a dope (and FREE) community dinner at Mortar Cincinnati . 🍲

Click here https://tr.ee/Y8P9oE to learn more and RSVP for your free meal. You may also RSVP by calling 513-888-0134. 📞

Walk-ins will be welcomed as space allows. Let’s feast! 👏🏾

10/31/2025

Founders, let's talk about 👩🏽‍💻

Lightship's very own Chief Communications Strategist, Vanessa Misoon discusses how can be your creative co-pilot, not your replacement. ✈️

Click here to learn how to start embracing to amplify your brand's voice. 👏🏾 https://tr.ee/AaZXWa

10/05/2025

📣 Youngstown Founders, This is Your Sign! 🪧

It’s time to grow your business, your network and your opportunities at ⚡️ powered by & JobsOhio . 🚀

Bootcamp is 100% FREE. 💥 Here’s what you’ll walk away with:
⚡ AI tools to gain a competitive edge
⚡ Smarter customer acquisition strategies
⚡ Stronger financial + operational models
⚡ Funding methods to raise capital
⚡ Investor pitch prep with our team

Don’t miss 2.5 days of mentorship, strategy, and connection designed to fuel your growth. 🫱🏽‍🫲🏾

✅ Apply now: lightship.foundation/ohio-application

09/23/2025

The smile says it all. 😄

At , founders are gaining the tools, strategy and confidence to take their businesses to the next level. 🚀

Visit the 🔗 in our bio to apply for our upcoming + Cohorts today. ✅

09/08/2025

Chillicothe, you showed out! ⭐️

We are so grateful to our founders for bringing their energy and enthusiasm to this cohort + to JobsOhio for powering this bootcamp! ⚡️

Get to know our amazing cohort below! 👇🏾

Cafe on Columbus
Dr. Corinn, LLC
Destiny Beauty Academy
CorVita
RiffPay, Inc.
The Culture Connection
Qualz
TheRFPQueen, LLC
Wholistically Divine