Steve Neff
Senior Director, Springboard Program
Leads the flagship Springboard program, helping Inland Northwest founders validate business models, build readiness, and move toward commercialization.
LinkedIn profile →How we work
Commercialising Innovation
Helping ideas move toward practical market pathways.
Connecting People, Ideas & Resources
Building useful relationships across the region.
Cultivating Community
Creating repeated moments for trust, learning, and collaboration.
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INW Team
The people helping founders, businesses, universities, and regional partners move from connection to practical action.
Allen Battle
Co-Founder & Senior Director, Special Programs
Supports special initiatives and regional program delivery, helping expand access to innovation resources across the Inland Northwest.
LinkedIn profile →Kevin Keohane
Board Member & Chief of Staff
Serves on the board and as Chief of Staff to the Executive Director, supporting strategy, brand, growth, and ecosystem alignment.
LinkedIn profile →April Needham
Partner, Bloom Collective / Special Projects
Supports special projects, partnership development, and program execution across regional innovation initiatives.
LinkedIn profile →Tim Krauss
Founder, NeedsMet Inc / Springboard Manager
Manages Springboard founder support, helping teams move through coaching, readiness work, and practical next steps.
LinkedIn profile →Ed Reese
Mentor & Advisor, Sixth Man Marketing
Provides marketing, growth, and advisory support for founders and businesses preparing to build stronger market traction.
LinkedIn profile →Jamie Sampson
Digital Consultant, JamSam Digital
Advises on digital execution, content systems, and practical technology choices for founders and growing organizations.
LinkedIn profile →Nicole Earling
Content Strategy / Project Manager
Supports content strategy and project coordination to keep InnovateINW programs, communications, and deliverables moving.
LinkedIn profile →Lily Creasey
Event Coordinator
Coordinates events, masterclasses, and network sessions that bring founders, businesses, and partners together.
LinkedIn profile →Bill Kalivas
Co-Founder & Advisor, Launchpad INW
Co-founder and advisor, providing long-term ecosystem context, regional relationships, and strategic guidance.
LinkedIn profile →Team headshots pulled from LaunchPadINW.com for prototype review; confirm approved final photos before production.