JumpStart Inc.
Dennis Cocco has over four decades of diverse experience in management and communications within various industries. Currently serving as Manager of the JEN at JumpStart Inc. since January 2011 and as Director at GLIDE since October 2007, Dennis has demonstrated strong leadership capabilities. Prior roles include Vice President of Communications and Investor Relations at PolyOne Corporation from August 1983 to August 2007 and Group Leader at Diamond Shamrock from January 1973 to 1983. Dennis began their career as a Process Design Engineer at Exxon/Mobil from August 1970 to December 1973 after earning a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Ohio University between 1966 and 1970.
JumpStart Inc.
JumpStart Inc. is a non-profit organization transforming the economic impact of entrepreneurial ventures and the ecosystems supporting their growth. JumpStart’s primary service is intensive entrepreneurial development assistance delivered to Northeast Ohio entrepreneurs leading high potential, early-stage companies. JumpStart also supports thegrowth and strengthening of Northeast Ohio’s innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem by securing a continuous stream of resources for entrepreneurs. In doing this work, JumpStart focuses on economic inclusion and activities that increase the success of minority and women entrepreneurs in growing high impact companies. As Northeast Ohio’s entrepreneurial landscape continues to transform, JumpStart collaborates with community and regional leaders nationally to support the startup and development of high growth businesses that have a significant and sustainable impact on the economy.