February 2026

Demystifying SC Funding Resources: Lessons from the Founders Forum

South Carolina founders are building ambitious companies, but figuring out where to find non-dilutive funding, grants, and strategic support can feel overwhelming. At the February Founders Forum, hosted by NextGEN and sponsored by InnoVision Awards, leaders from across the state broke down how the funding ecosystem actually works and how founders can plug into it. The…

Event Recap: Evolving Your Financial Team for Growth from Startup to Exit

Last week at Flywheel Coworking, founders and operators filled the room for a conversation many business owners put off too long: how your financial team needs to evolve as your company grows. Our speakers, Mike Airhart with Accountability Services and David Benner with FocusCFO, have both built and led businesses through growth, complexity, and transition.…