Darren Dahl, Entrepreneurial Writer

Darren Dahl loves telling stories about entrepreneurs who turn life’s barriers into opportunities and world-changing outcomes. As a contributing editor at Inc. Magazine since 2007 and frequent contributor to The New York Times (and numerous other national media...

Jeremiah Smith, Tech Sales

It requires unique skills to lead sales teams for tech companies. Maintaining motivation and morale is a given. Presenting tech-laden value propositions in clear, concise, and compelling terms is crucial. Asheville-based Jeremiah Smith has led sales teams for...

Jake Sorofman, Digital Marketing

Every startup needs a marketing maven who can take “the big idea” and position it for rapid market expansion. Jake Sorofman has played that senior marketing role for six software startups who collectively have raised over $200 million in venture capital. Jake is an...

Craig McAnsh, Branding Expert

You may know him as the Founder of Mojo Coworking, but for Craig McAnsh, creating a co-working space for Asheville’s entrepreneurs is just one aspect of his business acumen. A highly sought after advertising, marketing and branding expert, Craig has worked with...

Chad Martin, Internet Marketing & Real Estate

Sometimes business growth happens at the most unlikely time. Chad Martin started his real estate internet marketing career with the world’s largest international resort developer over 10 years ago. In 2009 Chad set out to create Element-360, an internet marketing and...

No Meat Athlete

Founder: Matt Frazier Site: No Meat Athlete The Lowdown: Blogs about plant-based diets for athletes Awesomeness: Endorsed by vegan Ironman star Brendan Brazier With over 20,000 subscribers and 300,000 monthly website visitors, the No Meat Athlete offers a roadmap to...