Partner Network
Venture Lab’s Partner Network connects founders with experienced people, organizations and resources that can help them build and grow. From mentors to entrepreneurship service partners, these connections help founders find the right support at the right time.
Mentors
The Venture Lab's mentor network brings experienced professionals into the room with founders — offering strategic guidance, subject matter expertise, networking connections, and hands-on operational assistance. As the network formalizes, mentors and founders can take on deeper roles in talent recruitment, fundraising support, deal sourcing, and portfolio support.
If you’re interested in learning more about becoming a mentor, please fill out the interest form below.
Entrepreneurship Service Partners
An extended network of partners designed to help startups grow and scale beyond the Venture Lab — including preferred-rate service providers, Ohio funding sources, and 1819's corporate connections. Partners include seed capital and venture firms, accelerators, incubators, and grant/business-development organizations across Cincinnati and the wider Ohio ecosystem (e.g. Cincy Tech, Cintrifuse, Queen City Angels, Main Street, Rev1, JumpStart, and others).
If you’re interested in learning more about Entrepreneurship Service Partnerships, please contact Josie Dalton, Associate Director, Venture Lab, daltonji@ucmail.uc.edu.