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Lorne Novick serves as the Interim Chief Executive Officer of JumpStart Inc. bringing a diverse leadership background in law, business operations and entrepreneurship to this pivotal role. His career reflects a consistent focus on innovation and impact.<\/p>\n

Prior to his appointment as Interim CEO, Lorne held several senior leadership roles at JumpStart, including Chief Services Officer and Senior Partner for Services & Deal Flow Management. In these capacities, he led the development and execution of services strategies that supported entrepreneurial service providers across Northern Ohio. His work directly contributed to expanding JumpStart\u2019s statewide relevance and impact, aligning with the organization\u2019s mission to drive economic transformation.<\/p>\n

Lorne\u2019s achievements at JumpStart include:
\u2022\tSpearheading the redesign of service delivery models to improve scalability and accessibility for entrepreneurs.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022\tBuilding strategic partnerships that enhanced JumpStart\u2019s startup pipeline and investor engagement.<\/p>\n

\u2022\tLeading cross-functional initiatives that improved operational efficiency and positioned JumpStart as a cornerstone of Ohio\u2019s innovation ecosystem.<\/p>\n

Before joining JumpStart, Lorne served as Legal Counsel for the Cleveland Browns where he negotiated high-profile partnerships and supported organizational growth. He also held the role of Chief Administrative Officer at Baunfire Athletics, a startup focused on performance-driven sports apparel and taught as an Adjunct Professor at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.<\/p>\n

Lorne holds a JD\/MBA from Case Western Reserve University and a BS in Business Administration from Miami University. His leadership style is rooted in authenticity, strategic agility, and a deep commitment to innovation. As Interim CEO, Lorne is focused on accelerating the launch and growth of high-potential companies, diversifying funding streams, and reimagining entrepreneurial services to meet the evolving needs of Ohio\u2019s founders and funders. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Interim Chief Executive Officer<\/p>\n<\/div>

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