NextGEN

Our next Access to Capital installment is coming up - what are we going to be talking about, Caleb McQuaid? ?? #FoundersForum #SocialCapital #StartupGVL #capital #funding #entrepreneurs

Get your applications in for our next Growth Labs series: Pitching! Applications close this Friday, March 21st. This series includes 2 educational sessions to help you build your best pitch and 4 sessions with various ways to practice your pitch and refine your messaging from one-on-one feedback from experts and investors to pitching in front of a group of peers. https://loom.ly/psvQZ6s

Office Hours are dedicated, one-on-one sessions where entrepreneurs can meet with experienced mentors, investors, or industry experts to get advice, feedback, and guidance on their biggest challenges. Whether it's refining a pitch, tackling a growth hurdle, or navigating funding options, Office Hours give founders direct access to insights that can move their business forward. It’s a chance to ask questions, get unstuck, and build valuable connections—because sometimes, a 30-minute conversation can change everything. Over the next 3 weeks, we have 3 Office Hours opportunities ranging from marketing and user experience to angel investing. If you just thought, "Oh! I need help with that!", send us a direct message for more info!

"It's a really special place, Greenville, South Carolina." We agree, Eric Cooperman! Our vision is a robust ecosystem that provides entrepreneurs with the resources they need to launch and scale a business in a place they love to live. For us, it's definitely #StartupGVL.

Why is social capital critical for startups? 1. Opens Doors: Strong connections lead to introductions with investors, customers, and partners. 2. Builds Trust: Recommendations from trusted connections boost credibility. 3. Accelerates Learning: Access to experienced founders and mentors helps avoid common mistakes. 4. Drives Momentum: The more people champion your startup, the faster it grows. That's just the start.... we're going to dive deeper into the what, how, & why of social capital on April 9th at our next Founders Forum. Don't miss it! https://loom.ly/EDiowwI #StartupGVL #socialcapital #networking #startups #entrepreneurship Babette Bouvier Jones, MHRD Caleb McQuaid Dorothy Dowe Harold Hughes

We appreciate being invited to SC Launch, Inc.'s Investor Day with SCRA: South Carolina Research Authority, along with a great group of investors and City VIPs. We always love talking about the #StartupGVL community and shining a light on all the entrepreneurial resources we have.

Nicole Johnson & Boyd Cycling are OG's! We're so appreciative of Nicole's continued Board service. They are definitely shining stars in the ecosystem with even bigger things ahead. We're proud to have been a part of their journey. What is your NextGEN story? We will help you get started ??- "Without NextGEN, I..."?? #FounderFriday #giveback #entrepreneur #femalefounder #StartupGVL

We ordered sunshine and it delivered! Thanks to everyone who came out to SUDs and made it one of the best yet! We're looking forward to hearing about the connections made, conversations had, and how they continue. Big thanks to SC Launch, Inc. for their partnership and collaboration! SCRA: South Carolina Research Authority #StartupGVL #networking

The next topic in our Founders Forum Access to Capital series is all about Social Capital so it's only right that we provide you with a fun networking event! Get in some practice before April 9th. Come out to SUDs and see who you can add to your rolodex! Check out our website for more info on both events: nextgengvl.org/events

Let us buy you a drink. Why? Because we want you to connect with the #StartupGVL community. If you're a startup founder, team member, mentor, supporter, investor, or just straight-up curious about what this all means, come out. We'd love to meet you! Weds, March 12, 4-7pm New Realm Brewing