by Jeff Kaplan | Sep 3, 2015 | Happenings
Let’s face it, many of us dread going to networking events. They’re awful. Let’s get rid of the aimless wandering and missed opportunities at your next professional networking event. Anthroware’s Coeo app helps you identify and connect with...
by Jeff Kaplan | Sep 3, 2015 | Happenings
CED’s Tech Venture event Sept. 15-16 already has commitments from over 50 venture capital, angel groups and investors looking for high potential startups to fund. The six Asheville startups selected to participate will gain exposure to an investor community...
by Jeff Kaplan | Sep 3, 2015 | Happenings
Since doubling his original Kickstarter goal for GoKnuckles a year ago, GoWorx founder Ryan Klinger, who designs mounts for GoPro® Hero products, recently launched his latest invention on Kickstarter – the FreeRide Smartphone Mount. From your handlebars to your drone...
by Jeff Kaplan | Aug 28, 2015 | Happenings
Is your tech startup facing a funding gap before you can access venture capital? NC IDEA has infused seed money into nearly 100 NC-based companies that have gone on to raise $70M in equity funding. Become the first AVL startup to win up to a $50,000 grant. (Tech...
by Jeff Kaplan | Aug 27, 2015 | Happenings
One year ago, 1 Million Cups AVL was a caffeinated experiment to bring entrepreneurs together in Asheville. Now a thriving hub for our startup community, 1MC has hosted more than 40 startup presentations and three even launched their products there – MobRocket,...
by Jeff Kaplan | Aug 26, 2015 | Happenings
The 25-year-old small business lending and coaching non-profit Mountain BizWorks, whose clients include LaZoom Tours, The Organic Mechanic, FLS Energy and French Broad Chocolates, is coming back stronger after overcoming funding struggles. With $1 million lent to...