Innovation, imagination and professionalism were on full display this week at Paladin Pitch participants at Furman University.
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A first-of-its-kind matchmaking, followed by a SMOKIN’ second date. #GreenvilleSC founders and interested investors fostered new connections this week at NEXT Upstate Venture Summit powered by VisitGreenvilleSC.
The #StartupGVL ecosystem is fully charged. Whose got next? Don’t miss another opportunity to learn, lead and listen.
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Tech is growing in South Carolina and #StartupGVL is producing the talent. Build Carolina is a #greenvillesc based non-profit educating a tech-based workforce through three key initiatives:
Ryland Rainsford, co-owner/founder of Scout’s Doughnuts in Greenville, SC, shares his families story of founding one of the city’s hottest new eateries. Ryland explains the winding path he and his wife JP took on their way to creating Scout’s, what he learned along the way, and why all entrepreneurs should think about before they take the plunge into starting a business.
We’re innovating on a generational level here in #StartupGVL. Students from @thefurmanchannel , founders of fast growth startups, and local business mentors came together to share and learn during a “boot camp.” The Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship’s “Summer Business Innovation Bootcamp” is a ten-week opportunity for students to work directly with founders to help them scale their startup. Mentors, with decades of business experience, helped guide the projects and offer perspective to students and founders. The result? A unique exchange of ideas between three generations of entrepreneurial minded individuals.
An origin story based on college students and warm beer. Can it get any better than that? Learn about the amazing success that took Kanga Coolers from Shark Tank to a growing Greenville business.
Village Launch — in Collaboration with St. Matthew UMC — hosted their 2nd annual Alumni Pitch Competition: FUEL. A total of $20,000 in Grant funds were awarded to five entrepreneurs.
