Cintrifuse

06/16/2026

We had an incredible time hosting Demo Night at Cincy AI Week.

From practical applications to cutting-edge technology, the night was a reminder that Cincinnati is home to builders who are putting AI to work in meaningful ways and creating real impact.

A huge thank you to Kirsten Moorefield, Ilana Habib, Kevin Jackson, Lathika Hegde, Darrin Murriner, Evan Garcia, and Amir Pasdar for sharing their insights and products on stage.

Shoutout to the entire Cincy AI Week team for putting together an amazing week of conversations, collaboration, and community. We're excited to see what's next for Cincinnati's growing AI ecosystem.

06/01/2026

Customer discovery is where good ideas get sharper or get challenged.

Join us at Union Hall for a two-part Customer Discovery series as part of The Professional Founder Series.

📅 Customer Discovery Part 1: June 16 | 12–2 PM

Led by Stefon Towler, this session focuses on how founders validate problems, ask better customer questions, and identify real market signals.

RSVP → https://luma.com/eescjxof

📅 Customer Discovery Part 2: June 23 | 12–2 PM

Led by Adam Tucker and Jake Smierciak, this session explores ICP development, customer traction, and how founders refine positioning through sales and feedback.

RSVP → https://luma.com/x3pdfyrg

05/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for Rosé on the Roof!

It was a great night filled with impactful conversations, new connections, and a chance to celebrate the people who make Cincinnati’s startup ecosystem so special.

We loved seeing founders, partners, and community members come together at Union Hall. Until next time!

05/28/2026

Cintrifuse is proud to partner with Cincy AI Week to bring the region’s AI community together for CincyAI Demo Night on June 9 at Union Hall.

This event is all about showcasing the builders shaping the future of AI in Cincinnati, from emerging startups to innovative founders pushing new ideas into the market.

Hear from:
🚀 Darrin Murriner | Co-Founder & CEO, Cloverleaf
🚀 Kevin Jackson | CEO, LEVEL 6 Cybersecurity
🚀 Lathika Hegde | CPTO, FinOpsly
🚀 Amir Pasdar | Director of Innovation, Henny Penny

Whether you’re building, investing, exploring, or simply curious about what’s happening in AI across the region, we’d love to see you there.

📍 Union Hall
📅 Tuesday, June 9
⏰ 3:00–4:30 PM

RSVP:

Join us for Cincy AI Demo Night during CincyAI Week, where the region’s most innovative AI founders and builders take center stage at Union Hall. As part of a…

05/21/2026

$300K. One year. Full-time.

The Emerging Founder Residency is built for technical founders ready to stop treating their startup like a side project and go all in.

We’re investing $300K into a small cohort of founders at the earliest stages and giving them direct access to the mentorship, network, and structure needed to build venture-scale companies.

Here’s what comes with it:
→ $300K in funding
→ A full-time residency in Cincinnati
→ 1:1 mentorship and guided curriculum
→ Direct access to investors, founders, and operators

10 spots. Applications close June 5.

Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eGAiqgkH

05/14/2026

We took a quick trip to see what’s on deck for Rosé on the Roof on May 21 at Union Hall! 👀

🍷 Wines from Iris Read
🥪 Subs and sandwiches from Danny Boy Deli

Join us for some of the best bites and pours in Cincinnati, and connect with some of the incredible people building across our city.

RSVP here: https://luma.com/keaxjynu

05/06/2026

New program. $300K investment.

Dive headfirst into building your startup with the Cintrifuse Emerging Founder Residency—a year-long, full-time program for technical, early-career founders ready to go all in.

Here’s what you get:
→ $300K in venture capital funding
→ Full-time program in Cincinnati’s vibrant community
→ 1:1 mentorship + guided curriculum
→ Direct access to investors, founders, and operators

This isn’t a side project. It’s a real shot at building something big, with the structure, backing, and community to make it happen.

📍 Union Hall, Cincinnati
📅 Sept 8, 2026 – Aug 2027
👥 10 spots
⏳ Apply by June 5

Apply now: https://cintrifuse.com/emerging-founder-residency/

04/28/2026

Join us for Veteran Entrepreneurs Demo Night on Wednesday, May 6, from 5:30–7:00 PM at Union Hall!

This special edition of Demo Night highlights Cincinnati’s veteran-led startups—founders who are turning discipline, resilience, and real-world experience into companies solving meaningful problems.

Featuring demos from:
→ Michael Ragsdale, Founder & CEO of Bailout Systems, Inc.
→ Apolonio Garcia, Founder & CEO of HealthGuard
→ Gabrielle Blocher, Founder & CEO of Sunflower Fuels
→ Micah Oates of TradePlane Inc.
→ Steve Farfsing, CEO at ProspectStream Software, Inc

Whether you’re a founder, investor, veteran, or just curious about what’s being built in Cincinnati, this is one to be in the room for.

Register here:

Join us for Veteran Entrepreneurs Demo Night, a showcase of Cincinnati’s veteran-led innovation and leadership in action. Built on resilience and adaptability,…

04/21/2026

The Cintrifuse team spent last Friday at Dyer Park with Keep Cincinnati Beautiful, and it was time well spent in the beautiful West End.

Huge thanks to Aaron Fromm and the entire team for the work they do every day—from community engagement to environmental impact—making Cincinnati cleaner, greener, and stronger.

Always good to get out of the office and show up for the city. Looking forward to the next one.

04/20/2026

Code & Cowork is this Thursday, April 23, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Union Hall. Bring your laptop, grab a seat, and spend the day alongside other engineers and founders.

⚡ Cintrifuse Capital will be hosting office hours from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM if you want time with investors (sign up through the link in Luma).

🧑‍💻 The Tembo team will be in the room, and attendees will receive credits from Lovable.

RSVP here: https://luma.com/qrb6avmf

Evan Garcia, Connor Paton, Madeline Martini, Mark Wood, Sydnee Jackson, Abby Grimm, Joseph Delworth