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?? Thank you to all who attended our November networking event last week where Alan "F3 Zorro" Blakeborough & Dan Rundle gave us a sneak peek at the upcoming Launchpad Greenville and shared tips for Startup Success! We're working on a series of articles to expand on lessons learned with our friends and sponsors at the Kim, Lahey & Killough Law Firm. ? Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to get those and be the first to hear about our next event! https://lnkd.in/eZufa82x #innovation #networking #startups #entrepreneurs #greenvillesc

We had a great time on the panel yesterday sponsored by i4Series and our moderator Douglas Kim was great on highlighting what impact we will be having on the #yeahthatgreenville ecosystem for tech startups. We are looking forward to providing opportunities for people to make their dreams and visions a reality. I have been helping train tomorrow's champions and instructors in the sport of Olympic fencing for 30 yrs with Knights of Siena Fencing Academy. Now to do the same thing for entrepreneurs in the tech space. Instead of gold medals we are looking for million-dollar valuations and exits!!! My journey as a tech founder with Tax Titans 2nd Hand Geek and Replay Coaching has provided me with lessons and knowledge that I want to pass down to the next generation of tech startups. I believe our team, partners and the communities that we are connected to will provide unparalleled resources to our members to achieve their individual goals!

?? Calling all startup founders and budding entrepreneurs! There's still time to register for Tuesday's i4Series networking event where Douglas Kim, Alan "F3 Zorro" Blakeborough, and Dan Rundle will share secrets to startup success! We'll also learn more about Launchpad Greenville, a new tech hub coming next spring! #startups #entrepreneurs #venturecapital #business #strategy

?? Calling all founders!!! Join us for November's i4Series networking event at THRIVE | Coworking where we'll dive into what it takes to launch a successful startup. Attorney Douglas Kim, co-founder of the Kim, Lahey & Killough Law Firm, will moderate a panel on startup essentials, from strategic planning to securing early funding. We'll also dive into the Venture Studio model, a powerful way to accelerate growth. ?? Meet our panelists: Alan "F3 Zorro" Blakeborough, co-founder of Launchpad Greenville and 3x tech founder, with experience from Silicon Valley's Founder University and RevTech Labs. Dan Rundle, CEO of Worthwhile and Worthwhile Venture Studio, with over 20 years of experience building custom software for startups and big brands. Plus, get a sneak peek into Launchpad Greenville, a new resource hub opening in 2025 for tech startups! Register today: https://lnkd.in/gMC5c2RJ #i4Series #StartupGrowth #Networking #VentureStudio #Entrepreneurship #StartupGVL #GVLToday

? Miss our September event that was sponsored by SCRA: South Carolina Research Authority? No worries! We published a recap of top takeaways from "Building a Business Resilience Playbook: How to Thrive Through Economic Cycles" where panelists Nathan Freystaetter from Go Fig AI and Randolph Johnson from Lima One Capital discussed business resilience strategies that go beyond survival. Learn the key steps to creating a business resilience playbook that empowers your company to scale, innovate, and seize opportunities, even during downturns. ? Presentation download available. #innovation #business #resilience #greenvillesc #networking THRIVE | Coworking

We're working with Greenville tech entrepreneurs at Atlas Local, led by Andrew Miller, who are developing websites to help coordinate Helene recovery efforts in the Upstate, Asheville and WNC. If you need help, you can post it on the site. If you want to offer help, there many opportunities listed... all in the same place. We could use your help expanding HelloGVL.org and HelloAVL.org to help more people in need. Read more in the top story of today's i4Series newsletter: https://lnkd.in/es_gnSCM #gvltoday #greenvillesc #HurricaneHelene #communitysupport City of Greenville, South Carolina City of Asheville

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the outpouring of support has been nothing short of extraordinary. 2024 InnoVision Awards Finalist Blue Ridge Heating & Air is one shining example of resilience and compassion. Though based in Greenville, their original office in Brevard, NC, was hit hard. With employees facing power outages, no cell service, and a lack of drinking water, co-owners Chris Davidson and Ben Lagrange quickly mobilized sending essential supplies to their team and are preparing for a second wave of aid on Monday. ?? Blue Ridge Heating and Air is a finalist in the Technology Application Award category for their innovative AirGuard system, which monitors indoor air quality. Following recent flooding, interest in their AirGuard mold sensor has surged. ? Read more about that story and other innovation news in today's newsletter: https://lnkd.in/ekMrB6YN ?? Stay in the know—sign up for our bi-weekly newsletter and be the first to hear about innovation updates across the state: https://lnkd.in/evyFmkQB #Innovation #Resilience #HurricaneRelief #InnoVisionFinalist #BlueRidgeHeatingAndAir #AirGuard #TechnologyForGood #fuelingSCinnovation #StartupGVL City of Greenville, South Carolina

?????? ICYMI: Founders, a Venture Atlanta Conference reimbursement is available for SC-based companies. ?????? SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of SCRA is partnering with the South Carolina Department of Commerce to provide financial assistance reimbursement for Venture Atlanta Entrepreneur tickets. ?? Learn more and apply: bit.ly/4e6oDVD

Thank you to all who attended our September networking event about building business resiliency sponsored by?SCRA: South Carolina Research Authority! We appreciate our speakers sharing their valuable insights, Nathan Freystaetter, co-founder of Go Fig AI, and Randolph Johnson with Lima One Capital. Couldn't make it? Watch for our next newsletter for a recap of their discussion! Sign up for it here: https://lnkd.in/eZufa82x #greenvillesc?#gvltoday?#networking?#business

There's still time to register for tomorrow's i4Series networking event from 4:30 - 6:30pm at THRIVE | Coworking in Greenville. SCRA: South Carolina Research Authority is sponsoring and moderating. We'll have a panel discussion about strategies for business owners to prepare for downturns in the economy. Catered networking will follow on the 8th floor overlooking downtown! Registration and parking information available through the link below. #greenvillesc #networking #business #entrepreneurs #strategy