FOR BUCKEYES WHO OWN BUSINESSES
THE CONNECTION DOESN’T END WHEN THE GAME DOES.
Buckeye Collective gives former Ohio State athletes and alumni who run businesses three things: a place to be found, a network that’s already been where you’re headed, and vetted resources for every stage, from forming your LLC to finding funding.
Get Found by Buckeyes
A referral-ready profile: what you do, who you serve, where you are and your Ohio State story, so Buckeyes know exactly who to call.
Ask Who’s Been There
Stuck on a loan, a trademark or a funding round? Tag members who’ve already been through it and get a straight answer, not a pitch.
Skip the Guesswork
Free mentoring, Ohio filing guides, trademark basics and local funding options, vetted and kept in one place, not scattered online.
Do Business Together
Find Buckeye-owned vendors, partners and clients first. Deals move faster between people who already have a reason to trust each other.
BUCKEYE-OWNED BUSINESSES
From startups to established companies, former Buckeyes are building businesses across industries. Discover the entrepreneurs and ventures shaping their next chapter.
PUBLIC BUSINESS EXAMPLES — NOT CONFIRMED BUCKEYE COLLECTIVE MEMBERS
Sample profiles shown. Founding member profiles are being added now.
Sports & Youth Development
CHARG1NG
Braxton Miller
Ohio State Football
A youth sports and lifestyle brand focused on athletic development, mentorship, camps, and apparel.
Youth Behavioral Wellness
Adaptive Behavioral Wellness
DeVier Posey
Ohio State Football
A real estate investment and development firm connecting sports, entertainment, and community development to create long-term value.
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Youth sports training
Ironwood Performance Lab
Marcus Hale
Ohio State Football
Strength and speed training for high school and college athletes, coached by a former Buckeye who learned it all the hard way.
Example profile
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Residential real estate
Cedar & Main Realty Group
Danielle Okafor
Ohio State Women's Basketball
Residential and investment real estate across Central Ohio, focused on first-time buyers and small landlords.
Example profile
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Counseling & therapy
Steady Ground Counseling
Tyler Brooks
Ohio State Track & Field
Licensed counseling for athletes and families navigating injury, transition and life after sport, in person and by telehealth.
Example profile
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Coffee roaster & café
Second Half Coffee Co.
Alyssa Grant
Ohio State Softball
Small-batch coffee roaster and café, with a wholesale program for local offices and restaurants.
Example profile
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Bookkeeping & tax
Brightline Bookkeeping
Kevin Marsh
Ohio State Alumni
Bookkeeping, payroll and tax prep for small businesses, built for owners who'd rather run the business than reconcile it.
Example profile
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Youth mentoring
Next Rep Foundation
Jordan Ellis
Ohio State Football
Free mentoring and training gear for youth athletes in Columbus neighborhoods, led by former Buckeyes.
Example profile
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Business & Entrepreneurship
Ironwood Performance Lab
Chimdi Chekwa
Ohio State Football
A business platform connecting athletes with entrepreneurs, investment opportunities, and pathways to business ownership.
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Health & Community
The Red Zone
Maurice Clarett
Ohio State Football
A behavioral health organization providing support, resources, and programs that help individuals and families build healthier futures.
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Technology
Windpact
Shawn Springs
Ohio State Football
An innovation company developing advanced impact-protection technology for sports, automotive, and other applications.
AN EXCLUSIVE INVITATION
Dedicated Buckeye-owned business profile
Early access to business networking opportunities
Opportunities for editorial features and business spotlights
Connections with fellow Buckeye entrepreneurs
Recognition as a Founding Business Member
The opportunity to help shape the future of the network
Founding membership is free during our initial launch.
GET CONNECTED
01
Apply
Tell us about your Ohio State connection and the business you’ve built.
02
Get Verified
Our team reviews your information and confirms your eligibility for the Buckeye Collective network.
03
Get Connected
Activate your business profile and start discovering relationships and opportunities throughout the community.
FOUNDING MEMBER APPLICATION
Built something after Ohio State? We’d love to hear about it. Apply to join the founding group of Buckeye-owned businesses.
BEFORE YOU APPLY
Who can join the Buckeye Collective Business Network?
Does founding membership cost anything?
Does my business have to be located in Ohio?
How does the verification process work?
What happens after I apply?
BUCKEYE COLLECTIVE
The relationships started at Ohio State can open doors long after the final whistle. Be part of the network building what comes next.