Gradient and its family of entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses have generated $1.76 billion in regional economic impact during the past five years, the nation’s sixth largest innovation hub announced Thursday.
In 2025 alone, Gradient:
- Supported 493 businesses
- Created 4,421 jobs created
- Generated $198 million in sales
- And secured $121 million in funding
Contained in Gradient’s 2025 Impact Report, the nearly $2 billion figure coincides with the organization’s 10-year anniversary and marks a period of significant growth and momentum for the nonprofit as it continues to strengthen Tulsa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and expand its national presence.
Justin McLaughlin, executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Tulsa Regional Chamber, is a Gradient board member who formerly served as its chair…