Ohio University

Public research university Athens OH (founded 1804). Rob Painter (BS Geography+CS '93) is 2017 Konneker Medal winner and Voinovich Fellow — the direct bridge between OU and national security VC. Geography + CS = geospatial intelligence pipeline. TechGROWTH Ohio, Center for Entrepreneurship, Ohio Innovation Fund, I-Corps@Ohio all based here. Midwest anchor for Osparna geographic diversity.