Milestone day - NEXT Upstate announces $6 million Founders Fund. Things are heating up here in #StartupGVL Wendy Lea would call this a strikepoint!

Back to back KC games where the officiating was suspect. NFL needs to get serious about how they hire, pay, reward and punish officials for their work.

Do you remember when you joined Twitter? I do! #MyTwitterAnniversary

Female founders face unique challenges. Overcoming them is easier here in #greenvillesc. We collaborate. We cooperate. Established entrepreneurs support small startups. This week, a fearless foursome of women in innovation shared their story at a NEXT Upstate Founder's Forum.

Brendan Rodgers would look at this outfit with envy. Nothing says opposite of “it’s not about me, it’s about my players” than this creation

Be part of a celebration of innovation on 4/6 at NEXT Upstate Launchpad where young founders are matched with established companies to provide needed services! Last year A Polished Man was chosen by Elliott Davis. Who has their “Oscar” moment this year?

Good stuff here Chris Heivly - short, tight and still deep questions about startup community leadership. #StartupGVL #StartupCincy heivly.com/community/comm…

Tonight was a fun night. Gave away $95,000 NEXT Upstate #StartupGVL

And that's a wrap- #StartupGVL Launchpad was a blast! 🚀 Thank you to everyone who was able to join us in handing out over $95k in prizes! These companies are ready for launch! Read more about the prize winners on our blog: loom.ly/fBviEoI

Lively. Exciting. Unique. Picturesque. 🥰 Adjectives used by Travel + Leisure when naming #GreenvilleSC one of the "10 Most Beautiful and Affordable Places to Live in the U.S." Read what they think about Greenville and see the rest of the top 10: travelandleisure.com/most-beautiful…

Another NEXT Upstate event in the books this time giving away $95K to some standout #StartupGVL companies!

Hey Darius Rucker, a wise man once said “Fires don’t start themselves”. We are trying to start a big ole’ fire in Columbia, SC to help entrepreneurs. 🧵 #entrepreneurs #MayThe4thBeWithYou

When I need to write an email asking someone busy for something, I write a first draft and then go back and eliminate every unnecessary word. If I'm asking them for something, I owe them something in return, and one thing I can do for them is make my email less work to read.

For founders at the grassroots level, it can take a village to get their business up and running. Village Launch does that. Watch to meet the driving force behind Dr. Walt’s Company, their latest success story. villagelaunch.org drwalts.co

Startups need a clear vision as their business grows and their team expands. Take it from ScopeStack. Founder John Scott and his mentor revealed the power of the Entrepreneur Operating System (EOS) at a recent NEXT Upstate Founder's Forum.

Looking to build something? #USTOverwatch is seeking a Tank for the 2023-2024 Collegiate Season. 🏙️ Able to relocate to Houston, TX 🟨 Contenders/Tier 2 Experience Anyone interested fill out the form below ⬇️

Have you submitted your application for the NEXT Upstate Accelerator? The deadline is August 11. If you're a fast growth startup ready to take your business to the next level, this program can help you do it. Apply before the deadline: bit.ly/44RXoJo

⚾️ Greenville Drive is rounding the bases in their final home stand of the season, and just before crossing the plate they helped #startupgvl celebrate our entrepreneurs and innovators. Watch to see the electric motorcycle prototype and 🍻 beer pouring robot!

👋🏽 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?

I’m told that, in response to my prior tweet, Elise Stefanik deleted her 1/6/21 statement — that those who stormed the Capitol “must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.” Here is Elise’s statement again. Feel free to share. #nomorecrackpots