Innovation Roundup
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.…
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…
Event Recap – Implementing AI in Your Business: A Practical Approach
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a headline, it’s a business reality. For many organizations, the question isn’t if they should adopt AI, but how to do it in a way that creates real value without unnecessary risk. That was the focus of the September 2nd i4Series event, where business leaders, innovators, and community members…
South Carolina AI Showcase: A Front-Row Seat to Innovation
Last week, I had the privilege of attending the South Carolina AI Showcase + Community Meetup at the NEXT Innovation Center in Greenville. As someone who’s passionate about helping innovators connect and grow, it was inspiring to see just how much energy is building around AI right here in our state. Hosted by Catalyst Labs,…
SCRA Announces New Member Companies and Grant Funding
Columbia, S.C. – IOVue and Sharpvue were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Advent Innovations, Qatalyst Health, Tikvah Health and Wellness, Treblehook, Realize Ascent Labs, and Ripple Two received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching and access to SCRA’s Member Benefits and Startup Resources, can apply for grant funding, and have the potential to be…
Four attorneys named to Greenville 2025 Top Lawyers list
Four Kim, Lahey & Killough attorneys were named to TALK Greenville Magazine’s 2025 Top Lawyers list. Researchers identified attorneys held in the highest esteem by their peers and then vetted them to produce the list. This peer-nominated list recognizes the “top lawyers” in the Upstate in a variety of practice areas. Kim, Lahey & Killough attorneys selected…
Coffee for Change Program Fights Opioid Crisis with Every Cup
GREENVILLE, South Carolina – The founders of Compass Craft Roasters, a local coffee roasting company, have teamed up with non-profits to inspire community action through their new initiative, “Coffee for Change.” The program seeks to unite coffee lovers and charitable organizations to create meaningful social impact in South Carolina. Coffee for Change is launching a…