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,...
by Jeff Kaplan | Sep 20, 2017 | Resources: Events
At PitchBreakfast, 2 to 4 companies present to the audience and panelists. Pitching companies have 5 minutes (with slides) to present their ideas followed by 10 minutes of feedback from our expert panelists, and time permitting, some Q+A with the audience....
by Jeff Kaplan | Sep 19, 2017 | Resources: Co-Working
Focal Point provides businesses with the tools and knowledge they need to grow into their full potential and beyond. Our vision is to build a community that empowers people, businesses, and the city. Focal Point’s initiative is to provide:Inspiring...
by Jeff Kaplan | Sep 19, 2017 | Resources: Co-Working
Hatchworks is a coworking and meeting space in downtown Asheville, North Carolina. Hatchworks offers coworking desks, private offices, and conference rooms. We are located in the Hatch building on South French Broad Ave. which is home to several tech-related companies...
by Jeff Kaplan | Jul 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
Venture Asheville was recently awarded an NC Idea Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Grant to enrich and expand our Elevate mentor program for local entrepreneurs who are building high-growth ventures. Two years ago, we spent 3 intimidating, yet energizing days on MIT’s...
by Jeff Kaplan | Apr 21, 2017 | Ventures
CharGrow Founder: Jon Nilsson Site: CharGrow The Lowdown: Carbon-based inoculants for soil Awesomeness: Refines ancient tech for modern day use CharGrow takes the waste from local sawmills and transforms it into high-value, carbon-based inoculants to help build the...
