by Jeff Kaplan | Dec 30, 2015 | Ventures
Founder: Matt Parris Site: Roots Lowdown: Small batch vegan hummus Awesomeness: Vegan, non-GMO, and mostly organic ingredients, no preservatives The “microbrew of hummus,” Roots dishes up small batch vegan hummus from non-GMO and mainly organic ingredients...
by Jeff Kaplan | Dec 30, 2015 | FEATURED VENTURES, Ventures
President: Steve Linton Site: Deltec Homes Lowdown: Round and prefabricated home manufacturer Awesomeness: Net-zero energy homes that can withstand hurricane force winds Built to last, Deltec Homes’ high-performance and net-zero energy homes are designed for...
by Jeff Kaplan | Dec 28, 2015 | FEATURED VENTURES, Ventures
Founder: Ryan Klinger Site: GoWorx The Lowdown: Industry hub for GoPro®, drone and smartphone photography & filmmaking Awesomeness: Semi-finalist in Kauffman Foundation’s national One in a Million pitch competition GoWorx® is empowering the worldwide community of...
by Jeff Kaplan | Dec 23, 2015 | Happenings
ExitEvent highlights Asheville’s top exits, fundings & product launches of 2015 Until recently, Asheville wouldn’t have been considered a hotbed for startup activity. To outsiders, the city’s arts culture, world-class dining scene and growing roster of...
by Jeff Kaplan | Dec 22, 2015 | Happenings
Singling out U.S. cities with a strong foundation to create your next startup, Small Business Trends ranked Asheville alongside startup hubs NYC, Boulder and Austin. Why AVL you ask? “It may seem unlikely at first glance, but Asheville is becoming a nationally...
by Jeff Kaplan | Dec 18, 2015 | Happenings
2015 was an exciting year for new venture creation in Asheville. Here are the startup launches that Venture Asheville followed and who’s behind ’em: BeesWax Websites – Co-founders Annika Schauer, Raina Lee Scott, and Christopher Craig developed a...