C01 - An Introduction to the Innovation Economy of Southwest Ohio

Q.1

Bob Coy, President/CEO of Cincy Tech, described a high potential startup as a company that scales up to serve a national or international market. Which of the following types of companies would be considered a high potential startup?

Information Technology
Bioscience
Advanced manufacturing
All of the above

Q.2

According to Mr. Coy, if you have an idea and need to know how to start up your business, there are several organizations in the southwest Ohio region that can provide a wide range of services. Which of the following is not one of those organizations?

The Brandery
Cintrifuse
Flash Starts
HCDC Business Center

Q.3

Who are the Queen City Angels?

. An angel investor group of high net worth individuals, which partners with the HCDC Business Center
An angel investor group which invests in emerging high potential companies
An angel investor group of high net worth individuals, which partners with the Brandery
Both a and b

Q.4

The Minority Business Accelerator provides several resources to African/American and Hispanic startup companies. Which of the following listed below is one of those resources?

Technical assistance
A loan program for qualifying startups
A partnership with local companies that pledge to purchase from the participating minority companies
All of the above

Q.5

A great avenue into the southwest Ohio ecosystem network is the GCVA. What does GCVA stand for?

Greater Cincinnati Venture Association
Greater Cincinnati Venture Agency
Greater Cincinnati Volunteer Association
Go Cincinnati Venture Avenue