Entrepreneur, Technologist, Community Leader
About Adam Koehler
About Adam Koehler
Adam Koehler is a lifelong resident of Cincinnati and a serial entrepreneur who has spent over two decades building companies that blend innovation, community impact, and business strategy. From co-founding the real estate tech company dotloop (acquired by Zillow) to running his digital agency Reversed Out Creative, Adam has consistently turned bold ideas into successful ventures.
He is also the founder of Content Credits, a micropayments platform revolutionizing how digital content is monetized; owner of CovWorx, a thriving coworking and event space in Northern Kentucky; and host of Side Hustle City, a podcast featuring weekly interviews with founders, creatives, and innovators.
Adam’s journey—from a working-class upbringing in Price Hill to becoming a leader in Cincinnati’s entrepreneurial ecosystem—drives his commitment to empowering others. His companies support small businesses, emerging talent, and forward-thinking communities across Ohio and beyond.
Championing Smart Growth, Responsible Stewardship, and Community-Minded Leadership
Transparency and Civic Engagement
Adam Koehler has long understood that strong communities thrive when people are informed, involved, and empowered. Whether through his businesses, podcast, or public service, Adam has prioritized transparency, open communication, and collaboration. Having run for public office twice—once for State Representative and once for Hamilton County Commissioner—Adam has firsthand experience engaging with voters and advocating for better ways to serve the public. He believes that accountability and clarity in how decisions are made are key to rebuilding trust in our institutions.
Driving Economic Growth Through Entrepreneurship
Adam’s business philosophy is rooted in expanding opportunity, not overhead. His approach to economic growth mirrors the way he’s built his companies—from the ground up, focusing on innovation, job creation, and community value. By creating environments where businesses can thrive, Adam helps grow the tax base organically, without raising the burden on individuals. He’s seen this model work across his ventures and believes the same principle can benefit communities at scale.
A Commitment to Fiscal Responsibility
As someone who has built and managed budgets in both startup and real estate ventures, Adam brings a practical, real-world approach to fiscal stewardship. He believes in doing more with less—cutting waste, improving efficiency, and ensuring every dollar is tied to a measurable outcome. Whether it’s delivering services, supporting economic development, or investing in infrastructure, Adam is committed to outcomes over optics.
Empowering the Next Generation Through Innovation and Education
Adam Koehler is deeply committed to creating opportunities for the next generation through mentorship, education, and innovation. As a graduate of the School for the Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA), he now proudly serves on its Funding Board, helping the institution secure donations and community support for its programs and events. One of Adam’s most notable contributions was the donation of an Ethereum mining rig, giving students hands-on experience with blockchain technology while generating real value for the school.
In addition to his work with SCPA, Adam sits on the advisory board of the University of Cincinnati’s Kautz-Uible Cryptoeconomics Lab. The lab unites experts across disciplines to provide strategic insight into blockchain and crypto technologies. Adam helps shape research and curriculum by connecting emerging technologies with real-world applications that benefit students, researchers, and local startups alike.
This passion for decentralization and innovation also fuels Adam’s work as founder of Content Credits, a micropayments platform designed to help struggling publishers thrive in a post-subscription world. He believes independent journalism is essential to a free society—and that the outdated ad-based or paywall systems simply aren’t sustainable. Content Credits offers an alternative: a platform where readers pay per article, making premium content accessible without full subscriptions, and giving local papers and independent writers a path to monetization that doesn’t compromise their editorial integrity.
Adam’s lifelong belief in empowering people through knowledge and access continues to drive his work—whether in education, crypto, or publishing. He sees innovation not just as a business strategy, but as a tool for equity, freedom, and long-term resilience.