“The great growling engine of change: technology.” — Alvin Toffler
Today’s issue:
April 19, 2021
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Cincy and FinTech Read about how Cincinnati has become a hotbed of FinTech innovation, leading to a number of startups creating a new generation of FinTech businesses. RFID tech in penguins A zookeeper at The Cincinnati Zoo has been perfecting RFID tech in the inhabitants of the two penguin exhibits to get information about how often they swim. SoCap Accelerate's 2nd cohort SoCap Accelerate has unveiled the participants of its second cohort with the goal of helping health care-related companies grow and scale their businesses. Miami's new health sciences center The new Clinical Health Sciences and Wellness (CHSW) facility at Miami University will comprise three wings: three academic programs and three clinics both figuratively and collaboratively. Potential pancreatic cancer treatment Davendra Sohal, MD, a University of Cincinnati researcher and UC Health physician, is leading a national trial for a possible therapy for pancreatic cancer. Sense Neuro Diagnostics Sense Neuro Diagnostics, a company developing tech for brain injury and the top vote-getter in Cincy Inno’s bracket style competition Tech Madness, is starting to make waves. Share these stories!
FEATURED EVENT With InvestMidwest
Lewis & Clark Ventures on why InvestMidwest is important 
Lewis & Clark Ventures was founded to support the tech ecosystem in the central U.S. Brian Hopcraft, General Partner at Lewis & Clark, talks about InvestMidwest, the yearly event that highlights startups in the Midwest.
Tell us a little about Lewis & Clark Ventures.
Hopcraft: Lewis & Clark Ventures was founded by former founders and operators to support the tech ecosystem in the central U.S. We’ve built venture-backed companies here and have navigated the terrain from idea to exit multiple times. We believe the next group of dynamic founders will build their companies between the coasts and are excited to partner with them on the journey.
What role did you play in the last InvestMidwest event?
Hopcraft: Lewis & Clark Ventures has been a big supporter of InvestMidwest for many years. I'm on the advisory board, working with the board on sponsorships, strategy and planning. Like any good startup, InvestMidwest pivoted from an in-person event to virtual while not missing a beat. In addition to my involvement, our team assists as part of the selection process.
Do you think events like that are good for Flyover Country?
Hopcraft: Events like InvestMidwest are very valuable. No matter where you're located, it's challenging to raise capital as an early stage company. It's ever more so in Flyover Country as coastal funds overlook our geography. The event is a catalyst for connecting capital with early stage companies. InvestMidwest attracts companies from throughout the middle of the country, which is indicative of how valuable it is for startup founders.
InvestMidwest is collaborating with the Midwest Growth Capital Symposium (MGCS) at the University of Michigan for the 2021 Midwest Venture Showcase scheduled for April 27-28, 2021. Panels will include “Why Invest in the Midwest,” “Diversity & Inclusion in Investing,” and “Midwest Unicorns are Real.”
For more information on applying, attending, or sponsoring the Showcase, please visit www.investmidwestforum.com or email Phyllis Ellison (InvestMidwest) or www.midwestgcs.com or Emily Zaycosky (MGCS).
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AROUND THE REGION With 
We hope you enjoy these headlines from the latest issue of Flyover Future, chronicling innovation throughout the Midwest. If you'd like to subscribe to Flyover Future, click here. Lewis & Clark Ventures brings funding to the Midwest
FUELING THE FUTURE: Minnesota growth, a new fund in Pittsburgh, $210M for a Madison unicorn
Flyover HealthTech: Utilizing data, a quantum computer for Cleveland Clinic, & R&D
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PUDDLE HOPS: Arch Grants; IAM Robotics debuts Bolt; large-scale 3D printing
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