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UID:7823-1786701600-1786708800@startupgvl.com
SUMMARY:NextGEN Office Hours With Marc Pitman
DESCRIPTION:NextGEN has plenty of resources to tell you what to do\, but this session is about how to handle the pressure of doing it. If you’re quietly battling imposter syndrome or paralyzing uncertainty\, you are right on track. Bring your real\, messy leadership challenges to this confidential\, 30-minute 1-on-1 session with executive coach and author Marc A. Pitman. \nSign up link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1W6h122iQBc-rx13GHC_TXkAuhnZnriZQ6z6dwCbxyKU/edit?usp=sharing
URL:https://startupgvl.com/event/nextgen-office-hours-w-marc-pittman/
LOCATION:NEXT Innovation Center\, 411 University Ridge\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T183000
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SUMMARY:i4 Series: Capital Isn't Cash
DESCRIPTION:Most founders think capital is the problem. It isn’t. They try to raise money before they’ve built something worth funding. Long before a check gets written\, the real work happens with customers who pay\, partners who commit and grants that de-risk early assumptions. \nThat’s the capital stack\, and most founders only count half of it. \nOn Aug. 18\, we’re digging into what the full stack looks like\, when bootstrapping works and when it slows you down\, and how to position for grants\, angels\, crowdfunding or VC instead of guessing which one fits.
URL:https://startupgvl.com/event/i4-series-capital-isnt-cash/
LOCATION:Flywheel Coworking Greenville\, 101 N Main Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fundraising,Networking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260828
DTSTAMP:20260717T080506
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SUMMARY:Secure Carolinas 2026
DESCRIPTION:Secure Carolinas 2026\, hosted by AegisX\, will take place August 26–27 at the Roam Center in downtown\nGreenville\, SC. This premier regional cybersecurity conference brings together 350+ security leaders\,\npractitioners\, and decision-makers from Manufacturing\, Energy\, Technology\, and Healthcare for two days of strategic insight\, technical education\, and high-value networking. The 2026 program focuses on three critical themes shaping today’s threat landscape: 1) Agentic AI Attacks & Defense\, 2) Geopolitical Cyber Conflict\, and 3) Supply Chain Vulnerabilities. Sessions are designed to address real-world challenges facing critical infrastructure and industry\, while equipping professionals with actionable strategies to strengthen resilience\, reduce risk\, and prepare for emerging threats. For additional event details and to register\, visit https://www.aegisx.events/event/2026-secure-carolinas-conference
URL:https://startupgvl.com/event/secure-carolinas-2026/
LOCATION:Roam Greenville ONE\, 2 W Washington St Suite 200\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI Education,Networking,Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTSTAMP:20260717T080506
CREATED:20260707T142949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T143718Z
UID:7930-1787788800-1787961599@startupgvl.com
SUMMARY:ConvergeSouth Conference
DESCRIPTION:A Two-Day Capital Summit and Startup Expo\n\nStartup World Cup Regional Competition\nConcurrent pitch stages\nKeynote Presentations\nExpert-led office hours\nOne-on-one investor meetings\nStartup expo with 150 exhibiting companies\nInvestment firms from across the Southeast\n\nNow in its 10th year\, ConvergeSouth has grown to be one of the largest expositions of scalable\, investable startups in the Southeast. This year\, the conference is organized into three primary market vertical tracks\, each with two days of programming\, including demo tables in the Expo Halls\, pitch stages\, keynotes\, and workshops led by industry thought leaders: \n\nTrack 1 – HealthTech/ BioTech\nTrack 2 – Artificial intelligence / B2B Saas\nTrack 3 -Food / Beverage/ Agtech\n\n  \nMore than 500 founders\, investors\, and regional entrepreneurship leaders will convene over two days\, highlighting emerging innovation in the Carolinas and Southeast Region and focusing future deal flow for investors with market vertical focus. \nThe primary venues will be Biotech Place and Bailey Power Plant in the Innovation Quarter\, the largest master-planned\, central business district research park in the US\, and 500 West 5th\, a downtown tower building vertically stacked with entrepreneurship support resources and home of the Flywheel Foundation.
URL:https://startupgvl.com/event/convergesouth-conference/
LOCATION:Downtown Winston-Salem\, 4th St\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Innovation,Networking,Pitching,Talent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T203000
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SUMMARY:StartupGVL Drive Night
DESCRIPTION:Join StartupGVL at Fluor Field for an evening of baseball\, networking\, and connecting with fellow entrepreneurs and ecosystem partners.
URL:https://startupgvl.com/event/startupgvl-night-at-the-drive/
LOCATION:Fluor Field\, 945 S Main St.\, Greenville\, 29601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Innovation,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T103000
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UID:7955-1788431400-1788451200@startupgvl.com
SUMMARY:Fundraising Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This Fundraising Workshop is a unique opportunity for founders to dig into their current business challenges alongside other founders and subject-matter experts to move their startup to its next milestone. This is a founder-only event. Ready to raise capital and grow your venture? \nJoin our upcoming Fundraising Workshop that we are packing all into ONE DAY! These sessions are designed to demystify the process and set you up for success. We’ll cover everything from understanding different types of investments and preparing to fundraise\, to hearing real-world strategies from a founder who’s been there. Plus\, get a crash course on term sheets and valuation to navigate investor conversations with confidence. Come learn from Cliff Holekamp (Cultivation Capital)\, Matt Bell\, Luke Doty (ChiroHD) and Paul Clark (VentureSouth)! \nLunch will be provided so please register so we have a headcount. \nTentative Schedule\n10:30am-11:30am Types of Financing (Cliff Holekamp)\n11:30am-12:30pm Getting Ready To Fundraise (Matt Bell)\n12:30pm-1:30pm Lunch\n1:30pm-3:00pm Intro to Term Sheets and Valuation (Paul Clark)\n3:00pm-4:00pm Fundraising Tips & Strategy from a Founder (Luke Doty)
URL:https://startupgvl.com/event/fundraising-workshop/
LOCATION:NEXT Innovation Center\, 411 University Ridge\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Innovation,Talent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T130000
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SUMMARY:Flywheel Catalyzer
DESCRIPTION:Catalyzer tackles the challenge of scaling professional service businesses from a solo founder to a growing team. \n\n\n\n\nPresenter: Andrew Gissal – EOS Worldwide \nModule 3: Your Operating System \n\nExploration of the Entrepreneurship Operating System and how it applies to service firms\n\nCatalyzer focuses on the challenge of scaling up a professional service business from one (the founder) to many employees\, and how to scale up a firm. \nThis is a quarterly event with monthly meet-ups in between. The quarterly events will be facilitated by professional firm leaders who have successfully scaled\, and topics will include sales and marketing automation\, avoiding the feast/famine loop\, 1099s vs FTEs\, productivity tools\, and relevant legal and HR dos and don’ts.
URL:https://startupgvl.com/event/flywheel-catalyzer/
LOCATION:Flywheel Coworking Greenville\, 101 N Main Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260917
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CREATED:20260707T154909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T154909Z
UID:7946-1789430400-1789603199@startupgvl.com
SUMMARY:Next Venture Summit
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this chance to meet with investors\, founders\, and ecosystem supporters at our 11th annual Summit. More details to come! \nOver 2 days\, you have the chance to: \n\nPitch your business in front of investors from this region and beyond at Match Day (remember\, you have to apply to get in).\nLearn from subject matter experts how to level up your business whether you are looking for risk capital or just want to scale.\nConnect with over 200 industry leaders\, innovators\, and other founders.
URL:https://startupgvl.com/event/next-venture-summit-2/
LOCATION:Events at Judson Mill\, 701 Easley Bridge Road Suite 4010\, Greenville\, SC\, 29611\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI Education,Community,Innovation,Networking,Professional Development,Talent
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260717T080506
CREATED:20260713T170226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T170226Z
UID:7957-1789862400-1790553599@startupgvl.com
SUMMARY:Tech Week Greenville
DESCRIPTION:Tech Week Greenville is a high-energy\, week-long celebration of innovation\, technology\, and community. From Workshops and keynotes to block parties and fireside chats — we bring together Creatives\, developers\, designers\, founders\, and tech enthusiasts to connect\, create\, and level up across the Upstate.
URL:https://startupgvl.com/event/tech-week-greenville/
LOCATION:SC
CATEGORIES:Community,Innovation,Networking,Talent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T200000
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CREATED:20260713T170647Z
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SUMMARY:Tech Week Greenville - Opening Social Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Kick off Tech Week with an unforgettable opening experience designed to spark connections and set the tone for the days ahead. The Level-Up Launch is where the community comes together—founders\, creatives\, tech professionals\, and curious minds—to begin the journey. Enjoy a high-energy atmosphere featuring a kickoff video\, live panel discussions with professionals in tech\, and your first opportunity to network with attendees from across the ecosystem.
URL:https://startupgvl.com/event/tech-week-greenville-opening-social-mixer/
LOCATION:Yee-Haw Brewing\, 307 E McBee Ave. Ste c\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Innovation,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T113000
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CREATED:20260713T171313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T171347Z
UID:7963-1789984800-1789990200@startupgvl.com
SUMMARY:Tech Week Greenville - Conversation & Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Start your day with intentional conversations and meaningful connections. Founders Fuel is a relaxed\, open-format gathering where entrepreneurs\, builders\, and tech enthusiasts come together over coffee to exchange ideas\, share challenges\, and talk through what’s next in tech.
URL:https://startupgvl.com/event/conversation-coffee/
LOCATION:Starbucks
CATEGORIES:Community,Innovation,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T200000
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CREATED:20260713T171646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T172340Z
UID:7968-1790011800-1790020800@startupgvl.com
SUMMARY:Tech Week Greenville - Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Step into a curated\, high-energy environment where innovation takes center stage. Hosted inside a theater setting\, this event reimagines the traditional pitch competition with a more immersive and elevated experience. Watch founders present their ideas live for a chance to win the Tech Innovation Grant.
URL:https://startupgvl.com/event/tech-week-greenville-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:Camelot Theater\, 48 E Antrim Dr\, Greenville\, SC\, 29607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Innovation,Networking,Pitching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T200000
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CREATED:20260713T172135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T173048Z
UID:7971-1790098200-1790107200@startupgvl.com
SUMMARY:Tech Week Greenville - Tech & Brews
DESCRIPTION:Where conversations turn into opportunities. Deal Flow & Connections Night is designed to bring founders\, investors\, operators\, and professionals into one room to build real relationships and explore what’s next. This experience goes beyond traditional networking—creating an environment where ideas are exchanged\, partnerships are formed\, and deals begin to take shape.
URL:https://startupgvl.com/event/tech-week-greenville-deal-flow-connections/
LOCATION:SC
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Innovation,Networking,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T203000
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CREATED:20260713T173449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T173449Z
UID:7977-1790184600-1790195400@startupgvl.com
SUMMARY:Tech Week Greenville - Tech Connect
DESCRIPTION:Tech Connect is where the broader community comes together. Designed for all levels—from students to seasoned professionals—this event highlights opportunities in STEM\, showcases local tech companies\, and creates space to discover who’s who in the ecosystem.
URL:https://startupgvl.com/event/tech-week-greenville-tech-connect/
LOCATION:SynergyMill\, 31 Cessna Ct Ste B\, Greenville\, SC\, 29607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Innovation,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T133000
DTSTAMP:20260717T080506
CREATED:20260713T173939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T174042Z
UID:7980-1790245800-1790256600@startupgvl.com
SUMMARY:Tech Week Greenville - Women In Tech Brunch
DESCRIPTION:An empowering and intentional space for women to connect\, share\, and grow. This brunch experience brings together women across industries to discuss how technology impacts their careers\, businesses\, and everyday lives. Expect meaningful dialogue\, authentic connection\, and a supportive environment designed to uplift and inspire.
URL:https://startupgvl.com/event/tech-week-greenville-women-in-tech/
LOCATION:Urbana Churro Cafe\, 624 Poinsett Hwy\, Greenville\, SC\, 29609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Innovation,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T210000
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CREATED:20260713T174333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T174339Z
UID:7985-1790357400-1790370000@startupgvl.com
SUMMARY:Tech Week Greenville - Awards & Keynotes
DESCRIPTION:As the week builds toward its finale\, Tech Unleashed brings energy\, music\, and celebration together. Featuring a live performance\, keynote speaker\, and Tech Week Awards\, this event is all about recognizing impact while keeping the momentum going.
URL:https://startupgvl.com/event/tech-week-greenville-awards-keynotes/
LOCATION:Flywheel Coworking Greenville\, 101 N Main Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awards,Community,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T143000
DTSTAMP:20260717T080506
CREATED:20260713T174717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T174717Z
UID:7988-1790422200-1790433000@startupgvl.com
SUMMARY:Tech Week Greenville - Working Room & Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate culture\, community\, and impact at this outdoor panel and mixer experience. Focused on excellence\, this event highlights leaders\, innovators\, and voices making a difference. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with music\, meaningful conversation\, and community recognition.
URL:https://startupgvl.com/event/tech-week-greenville-working-room-mixer/
LOCATION:K’s Bistro\, 910 Georgia St\, Fountain Inn\, SC\, 29644\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T210000
DTSTAMP:20260717T080506
CREATED:20260713T174908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T175101Z
UID:7993-1790532000-1790542800@startupgvl.com
SUMMARY:Tech Week Greenville - Closing Social Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Close out Tech Week in style. Tech on Top is a laid-back rooftop social designed to celebrate the connections\, ideas\, and energy built throughout the week. With a DJ\, giveaways\, and a relaxed vibe\, this is your final chance to connect\, unwind\, and leave inspired.
URL:https://startupgvl.com/event/tech-week-greenville-closing-social-mixer/
LOCATION:Plant Stella\, 11 Falls Park Dr\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Innovation,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T190000
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CREATED:20260609T121917Z
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UID:7804-1793293200-1793300400@startupgvl.com
SUMMARY:i4 Series: Investing In Clemson's Innovation Pipeline
DESCRIPTION:CarbonCents started inside Clemson’s Watt Family Innovation Center. It now has state funding\, private capital\, and Clemson graduates on payroll. The road from lab to revenue wasn’t short\, and it almost didn’t make it. \nOn July 9\, i4Series is sitting down with CURF\, SCRA\, and Fund That Tiger at Thornblade Club to talk about what that road actually looks like\, and what a $10M structured fund behind CURF could change for the next wave of companies coming out of Clemson research. \nIf you invest\, advise\, hire\, or just want to know what’s coming before everyone else does\, this is worth your Thursday evening.
URL:https://startupgvl.com/event/i4-series-investing-in-clemsons-innovation-pipeline/
LOCATION:Thornblade Country Club\, 1275 Thornblade Blvd\, Greenville\, SC\, 29650
CATEGORIES:Innovation,Networking
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