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Recorded LIVE at StartUpCincy Week 2025, this episode of On The Fly! brings together leaders from city government, business, and the social impact ecosystem to explore how collaboration powers innovation in Cincinnati.

Host Joan Kaup moderates a lively conversation with Cincinnati Council Member, Evan Nolan, First Financial Bank’s CMO, Jenny Powell, and Flywheel’s Program Director, Samuel Baker about how social entrepreneurship, civic partnerships, and creative problem-solving are transforming the region—from filling potholes to fueling startups.

💡 Listen to hear more about:

• How the Pave the Way Innovation Lab helped Cincinnati rethink infrastructure using entrepreneurial talent.
• The role of collaboration between the city, local businesses, and Flywheel in tackling community challenges.
• Examples of startups creating tangible social and economic impact from affordable housing to renewable energy.
• Why coaching and mentorship are vital to building a thriving innovation ecosystem.
• How social enterprises strengthen local economies, create jobs, and inspire the next generation of changemakers.

📣 Reach out: 

At Flywheel Social Enterprise Hub, we connect social entrepreneurs, coaches, and community partners to drive double-bottom-line impact across Cincinnati. Learn more about how we support founders and fuel innovation for good at flywheelcincinnati.org

📢 Shout out: 

The producers of On The Fly! would like to thank Evan Garcia, and the team at StartUp Cincy Week for their support and contributions to making this episode possible! 

On The Fly! is sponsored by First Financial Bank
Learn More at bankatfirst.com