CONNECT brings together top business leaders from across the Upstate for one of the region’s premier business networking experiences. At CONNECT 2026, attendees will: Learn from leading business minds and influential leaders in the Upstate Connect with fellow attendees through a unique, network-enhancing incentive Hear from a panel of highly esteemed business and community leaders […]
Most ideas don't fail. They just never get dedicated time on the calendar. On Sunday, March 8 (International Women’s Day), you're invited to give your idea an afternoon to become something real. SheBuilds Greenville is a hands-on build session where you can show up with an idea and leave with a working app or website by the […]
Over the past year, founders around Greenville have watched high-volume SEO content lose traction, generic ad creative drive up acquisition costs, and basic lead magnets stop converting as buyers turn to AI for answers. Join us for our March networking event: Marketing After AI: What Actually Works Now where panelists share insights on what’s not working, where results […]
NextGEN's very own, Sydney Cooke, will be hosting Fix My Pitch Office Hours focusing on marketing & design basics. If your pitch deck, social media channels, or website need a design refresher, these office hours are a great chance to get free help. Link to sign up: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rr7gcHN0NWrBOigfeXq9Pa8OqBu6Xyv2jplRASGDvyE/edit?usp=sharing
NextGEN's very own, Eric Wiessmann, will be hosting Fix My Pitch Office Hours focusing on storytelling & stage presence. If your pitch deck or simply your pitching skills need a refresher, these office hours are a great chance to get free help. Link to sign up: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tI0mXdxk0oYphsDoceuBKZjA8y5U1Msqf0dPybB1LJ8/edit?usp=sharing Tony Nolte will also be here for his […]
Founder Friday is a relaxed evening for entrepreneurs across the greater Greenville area to meet up, swap ideas, and enjoy some seriously good pizza at Todaro Pizza GVL. Whether you’re building your first business, growing something already in motion, or just curious about what others are working on, it’s a great chance to connect with […]
The Tailwind Tech Summit is South Carolina's premier gathering for founders, investors, and builders who believe the best chapter is still being written. We 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. This isn't another […]
Topic: "Own the Shift: From Concept to Reality in Business and Career" In today’s environment, career paths and businesses are no longer linear: they are shaped through intentional pivots, experimentation, and ownership. This session explores how women in organizations and in business can move from idea to execution while simultaneously redefining their professional identity. Through […]
Innovation Exchange connects senior enterprise leaders with curated early-stage companies to surface real business challenges and explore aligned solutions. This 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. What to ExpectA limited number of startups will be selected through an […]
Raising capital from pre‑seed to Series A is harder than ever, but founders don’t have to navigate it alone. Sam will be hosting office hours at NextGEN to dig into funding strategy, investor readiness, and how to align a startup with the right capital sources. He’ll break down the major pathways, angels, seed funds, venture, […]
Join us as we celebrate our Business Entrepreneur Academy Graduates! Graduation will be held at Long Branch Baptist Church, and will include presentations from the graduating businesses. Come help us support these incredible small business owners!
If you have fundraising-related questions or you’re in need of some one-on-one legal advice for your startup or small business, Clay Johnson & Tony Nolte are available for free, 30 minute time slots to talk through your business with you. Clay sign up here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GeUASYGm4LGQtlwEY8qn9QHHJDbqrI0X1RRvSu5sWZ8/edit?usp=sharing Tony sign up here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12VabC5ozwR6hBwJNaZITcTY5oa5zuqENUuH0fT1T6_A/edit?usp=sharing
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