Hardik Desai
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Jan. 15, 2026
[Bonus] Ohio VC Fest — Investing and Building with AI
Today’s episode was recorded live at Ohio VC Fest, where I hosted a panel on AI, joined by an incredible group of investors, including: Peggy Roberts , Managing Partner at The Riverside Company ; Candice Matthews Brackeen , Founding Partner at Lightship Capital ; Hardik Desai , Managing Partner at JumpStart Ventures ; Jamie Weston , Managing Director at Spring Mountain Capital . Together, we walk through where real value is being created with AI, how founders can best leverage it in their busine...
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April 21, 2022
#69: Ray Leach and Hardik Desai (JumpStart)
Ray Leach (Founder/CEO) & Hardik Desai (Sr. Partner) on the history of JumpStart, the launch of JumpStart Ventures and its role in the Cleveland startup ecosystem, and perspective on founder sentiment and questions.
Guests: Ray Leach, Hardik Desai