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SUMMARY:Tailwind Tech Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Tailwind Tech Summit is South Carolina’s premier gathering for founders\, investors\, and builders who believe the best chapter is still being written. \nWe bring together early-stage startups ready to scale\, active investors looking for their next great bet\, and the service providers\, mentors\, and community leaders who make it all possible. \nThis isn’t another conference where you trade business cards and forget names by Tuesday. Tailwind is designed from the ground up to create real relationships\, real deals\, and real momentum for the region’s most ambitious builders. \nWe’re holding a seat for you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLine Up: \n\n\nEvery hour is engineered for impact. Here’s how the day unfolds.\n\n\n\n\n\n8:30A – Registration & Networking\n\n\n\n\n9:30A – Keynote: Dan Roselli\n\n\n\n\n10:45A – Panel: Beyond the Glass Screen: Women Driving Technology Forward\n\n\n\n\n11:45A – Lunch & Networking\n\n\n\n\n1:00P – Keynote: Jim Roberts\n\n\n\n\n2:00P – Breakout Sessions\n\n\n\n\n3:00P – The Pitch Deck (moderated by Taylor McLemore)
URL:https://startupgvl.com/event/tailwind-tech-summit/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia
CATEGORIES:Innovation,Networking,Professional Development,Talent
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SUMMARY:Pitch-Space Live
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 5:00\, pitches start at 5:30! Watch startups pitch\, get investor feedback\, and join the audience Q&A. \n\n\n\n\nReady to witness the next wave of innovation? \nJoin us for an exciting pitch event where scalable\, investor-ready founders take the stage to present their investment thesis to a panel of friendly\, experienced investors. Whether you’re a startup founder looking for inspiration\, an early-stage investor scouting your next opportunity\, or simply a curious member of our community this one’s for you. \nMeet our three pitching founders: Dave Roberson is bringing Promptable to the table\, exploring the cutting edge of AI-powered tools. Brendan and Josh Lopes will pitch SmartKoz\,a platform turning everyday commerce into community impact. And Cameron Dodds steps up with ReelCare\, reimagining care for reels and the people behind them. \nThey’ll be pitching to a panel of experienced local investors: Dan Harmeson\, Director of Operations of Worthwhile — our title sponsor and Greenville’s own leading custom software and technology firm; Kate Dabbs\, Chief Community Officer of Abundance Capital\, Greenville’s nonprofit venture philanthropy platform; and Tyler Senecal of Founderville & The Startupverse\, a seasoned founder and investor deeply embedded in the Upstate startup ecosystem. \nCome ready to listen\, learn\, and connect with the people building tomorrow’s companies — today. \nPitch-Space.com\, powered by Flywheel with our title sponsor by Dualboot Partners\, is a digital platform that connects investors to scalable technology startups that are sorted by Early\, Seed\, and Growth stages of development. Every month\, we host a live event featuring pitches from each category with feedback from a panel of investors and open networking following\, rotating in three regions. Open to all founders\, investors\, and interested community members. It’s a great way to make connections and learn about presenting to investors.
URL:https://startupgvl.com/event/pitch-space-live-3/
LOCATION:Flywheel Coworking Greenville\, 101 N Main Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Pitching
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SUMMARY:Empowering Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:A celebration of Small Business Week and the achievements of entrepreneurs and community champions. \n\n\n\n\nCommunityWorks is excited to host our Second Annual Empowering Entrepreneurship event on Wednesday\, May 6th\, at Avenue in downtown Greenville\, SC. Join us for an inspiring evening as we celebrate Small Business Week 2026 and recognize the resilience\, innovation\, and impact of local entrepreneurs and community champions. This special event will feature food\, drinks\, networking\, and an awards ceremony honoring outstanding small businesses and organizations that are making a difference in our community. \nWe welcome entrepreneurs\, community members\, partners\, and supporters to attend as we come together to recognize the vital role small businesses play in shaping strong\, thriving communities. This event is designed to bring people together to celebrate success stories\, build connections\, and highlight the power of entrepreneurship. \nTo celebrate the accomplishments of our local small businesses and organizations\, we will present three awards: \nCommunity Champion Award – Recognizing a business\, nonprofit\, or organization that has gone above and beyond to uplift the community through advocacy\, partnership\, and service. \nEmerging Small Business Award – Celebrating a rising small business that has demonstrated innovation\, resilience\, and strong potential for long-term success. \nBusiness Excellence Award – Honoring an established small business that continues to thrive\, lead\, and contribute to the strength of our local economy. \nThis event is an opportunity to connect with fellow entrepreneurs\, business leaders\, and community supporters who share a passion for small business success. Join us as we celebrate those driving growth and making a lasting impact. Contact CommunityWorks Communications Coordinator Madi Coggin at mcoggin@cwcarolina.org or 864-235-6331 ext 502 for more information.
URL:https://startupgvl.com/event/empowering-entrepreneurship/
LOCATION:Avenue\, 110 E Court St Suite 600\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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SUMMARY:SUDs (Startup Drinks)
DESCRIPTION:SUDs\, short for Startup Drinks is back! This unstructured networking event is open to entrepreneurs\, ecosystem allies\, and all community members of the #StartupGVL ecosystem. The first drink is free\, so get this one on your calendars.
URL:https://startupgvl.com/event/suds-startup-drinks/
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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SUMMARY:SHE Connects Coffee & Connections
DESCRIPTION:Start your morning connecting with inspiring women every second Tuesday of the month at 9am at Venture X. \nWhere: 141 Traction St.
URL:https://startupgvl.com/event/she-connects-coffee-connections/
LOCATION:Venture X\, 141 Traction St\, Greenville\, SC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Innovation Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Innovation Exchange connects senior enterprise leaders with curated early-stage companies to surface real business challenges and explore aligned solutions. \nThis is not a demo day or vendor expo. It’s a structured working session designed to clarify enterprise demand and foster meaningful\, high-value conversations. \nWhat to ExpectA limited number of startups will be selected through an application process to present solutions aligned with clearly defined enterprise priorities. Pitch sessions are followed by structured\, small-group exchanges designed to validate fit\, explore applicability\, and encourage thoughtful discussion — without procurement pressure. With curated participation and limited capacity\, conversations remain focused\, candid\, and actionable. \nWho Should Attend• Enterprise leaders responsible for innovation\, technology\, operations\, or strategic growth• Startups building enterprise-facing solutions• Investors seeking visibility into emerging enterprise demand
URL:https://startupgvl.com/event/innovation-exchange/
LOCATION:The 405\, 405 Westfield St\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Innovation,Networking,Professional Development,Talent
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