by Jeff Kaplan | Jul 13, 2016 | Happenings
As our startup community strives to be as synonymous with Asheville as our craft beer, the arts, and scenic beauty, the spotlight on our town grows brighter. Who will be the next serial entrepreneur to join our burgeoning startup scene after reading about AVL on...
by Jeff Kaplan | Jun 27, 2016 | Happenings
Venture Asheville Elevate, which launched in January with 10 startups, is adding 15 new ventures to its entrepreneurship program this July. Combining team mentorship modeled on MIT’s world-class mentor program and peer-to-peer advising delivered in partnership with...
by Jeff Kaplan | Jun 15, 2016 | Happenings
Asheville, N.C., June 14, 2016 – Asheville Angels was formed to address a critical funding gap and help local investors fund startups and high-growth companies in Asheville and across the Southeast. After just over 18 months, the group reached a major milestone by...
by Jeff Kaplan | Jun 9, 2016 | Happenings
Attracting talent is critical to building a world-class entrepreneurial ecosystem. In turn, our millennial population is growing nearly 5X faster than baby boomers and gen X’ers. That’s a fact recognized by the Matador Network, which cites our craft...
by Jeff Kaplan | May 11, 2016 | Happenings
Most early-stage ventures die in the funding graveyard that some might call the Valley of Death. It’s where the “runway” ends. Enter Venture Asheville’s Elevate program, which helps Asheville startup founders rapidly navigate the...
by Jeff Kaplan | May 11, 2016 | Happenings
Startup Grind’s fireside chat is with special guest Alex Estevez, who advises portfolio companies and identifies investment opportunities in tech companies across the eastern U.S. for Silicon Valley-based Accel Partners. Accel is a global leader in venture...
