As a small business founder herself, Katie Startzman has seen first-hand how making the leap into entrepreneurship can deeply benefit a family and community. She has also experienced the impact of having a trusted, knowledge advisor to guide her business journey, and it is her privilege to now support entrepreneurs as they navigate the risks and challenges of starting and operating a small business.

Katie is the founder and creative force behind Berea restaurants Native Bagel Company and Nightjar. She is driven to create community-centric gathering spaces that enrich the culture of her small town while cultivating creative staff who provide warm and genuine hospitality. Katie believes that business is an excellent way to create the kind of world we want to live in and she looks forward to providing coaching, resources, and tools to entrepreneurs as they start or continue their small-business journey.

In her free time, Katie enjoys growing cut flowers, trying new recipes, and knitting.