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Flywheel Social Enterprise Hub

Social Enterprise Hub that supports social entrepreneurs in Greater Cincinnati with training, education, connections and consulting

We help social entrepreneurs BUILD and SCALE BUSINESSES with a social purpose. We ADVANCE startups in the region's only accelerator purpose-built for SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS. We help nonprofits leverage information about customers, clients, donors, partners, and stakeholders through TRANSFORMATIVE TECH SOLUTIONS. We provide a MARKETPLACE for the goods an services of social enterprises.

02/18/2026

Good food belongs to people, not landfills.

On the newest episode of On The Fly!, Eileen MacDermott Budo joins us to talk about scaling impact, mobilizing volunteers, and why people are the real magic behind Last Mile Food Rescue.

If you’ve ever wondered how you can help fight food waste right here in Cincinnati, listen and learn how to get involved. https://ow.ly/UHUV50YhxJK

02/10/2026

Founders often ask, should we be for-profit or nonprofit?

Mark Davis says that’s not the first question.
In this episode of On the Fly!, we dig into why starting with value and understanding who benefits matters more than structure.

🎙️ Listen now

02/03/2026

2025 was a powerful year for Flywheel and the founders and community we serve.

From our Elevate Impact Accelerator to the Pave the Way Innovation Lab, On The Fly! Podcast, and in-person community events, our programs supported entrepreneurs and fostered meaningful connections.

Swipe through this carousel to see the impact we made together in 2025 and check out the full report: https://ow.ly/eNLM50Y899e

01/21/2026

“Your customer should dictate how you do a lot of things.”

Joe Vallo brings a decade of Flywheel coaching wisdom to the newest episode of On The Fly! The conversation explores why customer insight, iteration, and strong operational thinking matter at every stage.

Listen in for thoughtful, practical advice.

01/14/2026

January is National Mentoring Month, and we’re celebrating the Flywheel coaches who show up for founders with curiosity, patience, and a commitment to learning. Their thoughtful questions and listening-first approach help entrepreneurs grow with confidence and clarity.

As we prepare for our upcoming cohort, we’re looking for new coaches to join our community. If you’re interested in mentoring purpose-driven founders, reach out to Samuel Baker!

01/06/2026

If Valda Freeman-Karmo could give founders just one piece of advice, it would be this:
patience and persistence.

In her recent episode of On The Fly!, Valda talks about navigating funding, accelerators, and the long road to launching AARON Wearable Tech, all while staying grounded in the why behind the work.

Some missions can’t be rushed.
This is one of them.

🎙️ Tune in to hear her story.

12/30/2025

What a year.
In 2025, Flywheel showed up for founders, ideas, and Cincinnati in big ways:

✨ Supported social entrepreneurs through Elevate Impact
🎧 Officially launched the On The Fly! podcast
⚖️ Strengthened our commitment to fair pay through the Hamilton County Equal Pay Initiative
🚧 Launched the Pave the Way Innovation Lab to tackle infrastructure challenges
🎙️ Recorded a live On The Fly! episode during StartupCincy Week
🥂 Celebrated 10 years of Flywheel at our holiday party

Thank you to the founders, coaches, partners, and supporters who made it all possible.
Here’s to carrying this momentum into 2026.

12/23/2025

They built products across Asia, and then brought the lessons home.

Andrew Bliss and Lucas Williamson join On The Fly! to share how years working in Taiwan and China shaped the way they design, manufacture, and scale today. Now, they’re building their companies in Cincinnati by turning eggshell waste into sustainable materials and helping products move from sketch to shelf.

A must-listen for builders thinking globally and acting locally. https://www.flywheelcincinnati.org/on-the-fly-podcast

12/19/2025

Flywheel’s accelerators have supported 190 entrepreneurs, and more than 75% continue to thrive today, creating positive social and economic impact across our community.

In this video, Katie Nzekwu, Co-Founder of Found Village, reflects on her experience as part of Flywheel’s very first cohort and how that support helped shape her journey serving Cincinnati’s at-risk youth.

As the year comes to a close, we invite you to consider making a year-end gift to Flywheel. Your generosity fuels the training, resources, and connections that help social entrepreneurs turn ideas into impact that lasts for years.

There are many ways to give before year-end, including gifts of stock, IRA charitable distributions, donor-advised funds, or direct donations. Learn more at flywheelcincinnati.org/donate.

12/12/2025

What if “people over profits” wasn’t just a motto, but your business model?

This week on On The Fly!, Lucas Williamson joins Joan to talk about his journey from creative tinkerer → global product developer → founder of Product Refinery & Clean Up Collective.

We get into near-Shark-Tank moments, why he believes founders should define success beyond money, and how Flywheel helped sharpen his pitch and business model.

New episode is live! https://ow.ly/bFTs50XIqX2

12/10/2025

Still smiling from last night’s Flywheel Holiday Party 🎉

Thank you to everyone who joined us at First Financial Bank to celebrate the 2025 season and reflect on 10 incredible years of Flywheel.

We loved hearing from two of our earliest founders, Katie Nzekwu (Found Village) and Troy Bronsink (The Hive: A Center for Contemplation, Art, and Action), who shared where their journeys have taken them since their Flywheel days. Plus, Flywheel coach Sandy Hughes reminded us just how much joy and impact coaching brings.

Such a special night with our community. Here’s to another decade of impact, innovation, and purpose.

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1311 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH
45202

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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https://linktr.ee/flywheelcincinnati

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