10/25/2025
Wow—what a week at Ohio Wesleyan University! 🚀
From October 23–25, Kickstart Ohio and the U.S. Entrepreneur Competition (USEC) turned campus into a launchpad for bold ideas, gritty founders, and real momentum. Dozens of pitches, packed rooms, and nonstop energy—this is what building an entrepreneurial future looks like.
We’re proud that OWU and the Delaware Entrepreneurial Center are leading the way in developing founders across Ohio—connecting students, alumni, and community builders with mentors, capital, and the playbooks that create wins. And yes… hearing from Silicon Valley legend Steve Wozniak was the perfect spark. 🔥 His insights on creativity, courage, and building things that matter inspired every single person in the room.
Huge thanks to our competitors, judges, partners, and volunteers—you made this extraordinary. If you joined us, drop your favorite moment below. If you missed it, stay close… this is only the beginning.