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Capitalizing on CURF: Business Solutions in Your Backyard
April 30, 4:30pm – 6:30pm | Greenville
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As a CEO, entrepreneur, or executive of a small to mid-sized company, tapping into the wealth of R&D resources and innovations created by Clemson University researchers could unlock new opportunities for your business. Clemson University Research Foundation (CURF) focuses on increasing industry engagement and commercialization opportunities of Clemson’s intellectual property portfolio. They can help you navigate the extensive research enterprise to address your R&D needs. Clemson’s intellectual property portfolio could hold the key to expanding your product line at a fraction of the cost from self-healing hoses to groundbreaking methods of delivering life-saving medicine and much more. Attorney Doug Kim, founder of the Kim, Lahey & Killough Law Firm, will moderate a panel discussion featuring CURF’s Executive Director Chris Gesswein and Associate Director of Business Development Mark Roth, and local business owners will share their lessons learned and experiences. Networking is afterward on the 8th floor of THRIVE Coworking!
From Freshman to Founder… to Global Spotlight
May 21, 4:30pm – 6:30pm | Greenville
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Join us as we delve into the journey of Kanga Coolers founders Logan LaMance and Austin Maxwell from their humble beginnings to on their way to becoming a household name. They turned their class project at Clemson into a thriving business with an initial investment of only $830 each. Discover the secrets behind their rapid ascent from Shark Tank success to more than $25M in sales in just 7 years, capitalizing on FUN and “cooler coolers” in an already crowded market. Learn how they transformed challenges into opportunities, evolving from custom orders to wholesale and retail distribution. Save your spot today to hear some of South Carolina’s favorite entrepreneur success stories. Networking is afterward on the 8th floor of THRIVE Coworking!
Upstate Networking Events
Founders Thrive Here! You’re not doing what you’re doing to make a whimper. You want to make some noise. You want to make a difference. Be honest – you want to change the world. Welcome to Greenville, South Carolina, one of the best launching pads in the world for startups. You can get it done here. We’ll make it easier than just about anywhere. To get started, check out the calendar of business events across the Upstate. We look forward to seeing you!
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