Jake Rouse · Cincy Week

Jake Rouse is a passionate entrepreneur who believes in the power of food and beverage to bring people together. As Co-Founder and CEO of Braxton Brewing Company, he’s helped shape one of the Midwest’s most innovative breweries - creating vibrant, community-focused taprooms and pushing the boundaries of beer and beverage manufacturing. In 2021, Jake founded Hit Seekers, a next-generation sports card retail and live streaming company. Fueled by authenticity and entertainment, it quickly became a national presence and was named Cincinnati’s fastest-growing company in 2024. A 40 Under 40 honoree, Jake is driven by a deep belief in connection—whether through craft beer, collectibles, or community events—because the best things in life are meant to be shared.

Event

8:30–10:30 AM

StartupCincyFireside chat

Cintrifuse Annual Meeting

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Jake Rouse, Mark Gagas and 2 more

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A decade of investment in Cincinnati’s startup ecosystem is paying off—and setting the stage for what comes next. Cintrifuse CEO J.B. Kropp explores the founders, capital, talent, and momentum shaping Cincinnati’s next chapter, followed by a fireside chat with entrepreneur Jake Rouse on what it takes to build—and keep building—from Cincinnati.

Also with J.B. Kropp, Guy Persaud

Cost: Free add-on to any StartupCincy Week ticket (0.00 on the registration form)

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Event

Cintrifuse Annual Meeting

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