October 2025
i4Series Event Recap: The Value Equation
How Markets, Metrics, and IP Drive Startup Valuations Last night’s i4Series event brought together a powerhouse lineup of investors, academics, and startup veterans to tackle a deceptively simple question: What makes a company valuable? Moderated by Paul Clark, Managing Director of VentureSouth, the discussion was full of stories, lessons learned the hard way, and a…
Event Recap – Capital Connections: Finding the Right Funding for Your Business
The latest i4Series event brought together entrepreneurs, investors, and funding experts for an engaging discussion on how to secure the right kind of capital. The session was moderated by Tony Nolte of the Kim, Lahey & Killough Law Firm and featured William Taylor Co-Founder of Launchpad Greenville, Matt Bell, Director of SCRA’s SC Launch program, and…
Launchpad GVL Graduates First Cohort and Expands to Columbia
Launchpad GVL is bringing its successful tech incubator program to Columbia Now in its second week, Launchpad COLA has officially kicked off Cohort 2 at the Boyd Innovation Center, providing founders across the Midlands with world-class startup training and a strong support network. The expansion follows a major milestone, the graduation of Launchpad GVL’s inaugural…