by Jeff Kaplan | Feb 24, 2016 | Happenings
Hoping to scale your startup with a loan? The Support Center recently announced Goldman Sachs has pledged $4 million through its 10,000 Small Businesses initiative to expand access to capital to small businesses in communities across the state of North Carolina. And...
by Jeff Kaplan | Feb 24, 2016 | Happenings
Five years ago, BRÖÖ shampoo saw an opportunity to create a unique local product using Asheville’s esteemed craft beer. Today, the startup’s founders Brad and Sarah Pearsall see much bigger potential in selling their hair product around the country. That...
by Jeff Kaplan | Feb 17, 2016 | Happenings
Looking to join an exciting, fast growing Asheville startup in medical tech and marketing? After its $65M acquisition by Everyday Health, the largest deal for any tech company in WNC, AVL-based startup DoctorDirectory.com has scaled its operations rapidly. With a...
by Jeff Kaplan | Feb 17, 2016 | Happenings
Asheville’s newest monthly startup series, Startup Grind features fireside chats with successful local founders, innovators, educators and investors who share lessons learned on the road to building great companies. On February 23, 6-9pm at the CCCD downtown,...
by Jeff Kaplan | Feb 17, 2016 | Happenings
Exit Event explores five emerging trends in startup mentoring that Venture Asheville Elevate adopted with MIT’s world-class Venture Mentoring Service program. It’s all about getting the right expertise at the right time. Read about...
by Jeff Kaplan | Feb 17, 2016 | Happenings
Asheville is home to countless food startups and success stories – and even a handful of national brands, including Buchi Kombucha, Roots, UliMana chocolates, and Lusty Monk. Much of the credit goes to Blue Ridge Food Ventures, which has helped more than 25 natural...
