Forbes Under 30 Summit

In October 2023, Cleveland, Ohio — the city that produced the world’s first billionaire — hosted the annual Forbes Under 30 Summit, and there was a tangible buzz in the air. As the Presenting Sponsor, JobsOhio was honored to be part of such an important event, and one that meaningfully discusses and celebrates innovation and inspiration in the business world — both key tenets of our mission. We were also thrilled that business founders, creators, and influencers came together for this event in such a booming, gorgeous lakefront city like Cleveland to experience our state’s economic growth and beauty firsthand.

The incredible lineup showcased visionaries who are making a tangible impact on our world, from Ohio EV innovator and Endera founder Joe Walsh and two-time WNBA champion and franchise co-owner Renee Montgomery to multi-platinum artist and The 27 Club Coffee Shop founder Machine Gun Kelly and our own Lt. Governor Jon Husted. A diverse array of company founders and industries were represented, such as food, arts, culture, and fashion, and through the in-person and virtual event offerings, thousands of attendees were given access to valuable networking opportunities, resulting in countless new connections made and insights shared.

In addition, other impactful events included a local food festival, a fun guided bar crawl through Ohio City, and a salon dinner hosted by JobsOhio. Lastly, the Summit capped off with a packed Rock Hall performance from Machine Gun Kelly and perhaps most importantly, the Under 30 Service Day, which gave “U30 Listers” the opportunity to give back to the Cleveland community through speaking engagements with local students, as supported by the Close the Gap Foundation. All in all, JobsOhio was proud to sponsor the event, which brought influential minds to our state and helped foster the abundance of the entrepreneurial spirit.