by Jeff Kaplan | Nov 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
ERC Broadband, the unsung hero of Western North Carolina, builds and manages the digital broadband infrastructure throughout our region. Why does The Collider have gig fiber? ERCB, yo! Why does Hatch have gig fiber? ERCB, yo! It was so entirely well-deserved when...
by Jeff Kaplan | Nov 23, 2017 | Uncategorized
From to tech to chocolate to meat alternatives for meat lovers, Asheville’s startup community is rapidly accelerating. A few weeks ago, we celebrated the success of Hatch This, Asheville’s homegrown take on what a localized startup weekend can and should...
by Jeff Kaplan | Nov 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
NC IDEA, a statewide private foundation supporting high-growth entrepreneurship, awarded No Evil Foods, Asheville’s local maker of ridonculously delish plant-based meats for vegetarians, flexitarians, and meaties, with a $50,000 seed grant. From a pool of 155...
by Jeff Kaplan | Nov 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
A hearty Mazel Tov to the organizers and participants who made Hatch This this an extraordinary weekend-long startup event. Nine startup teams formed Friday evening, worked all-day Saturday and Sunday, and came ready to pitch their newly hatched ventures to a panel of...
by Jeff Kaplan | Oct 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
Asheville is home to the largest cluster of outdoor industry companies east of the Mississippi. And our local scene is about to get an enormous boost. FOX, a renowned industry leader in the design and development of high-performance shock absorbers and racing...
by Jeff Kaplan | Sep 20, 2017 | Resources: Events
Hatch Pitch Parties: A monthly event allowing entrepreneurs to practice one of the most important skills an entrepreneur needs to develop: their pitch! While there are several kinds of pitches, this event is an open event for anyone to give a 1-minute pitch. Just you,...
