Emmanuel Hilton, Vice President of Ecosystem Growth at Bounce Innovation Hub, is helping shape Akron’s entrepreneurial future. From leading SPARK Akron, a strategy under ElevateGreater Akron that connects small businesses with the right resources, to highlighting programs like MORTAR for Black entrepreneurs, Emmanuel shares how Bounce is breaking down barriers and building a stronger support system for founders. He also previews the upcoming Startup Circle conference, a first-of-its-kind event designed to give entrepreneurs clarity, resources, and even a bit of “business therapy” to help their ideas succeed.