by Jeff Kaplan | Nov 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
ERC Broadband, the unsung hero of Western North Carolina, builds and manages the digital broadband infrastructure throughout our region. Why does The Collider have gig fiber? ERCB, yo! Why does Hatch have gig fiber? ERCB, yo! It was so entirely well-deserved when...
by Jeff Kaplan | Nov 23, 2017 | Uncategorized
From to tech to chocolate to meat alternatives for meat lovers, Asheville’s startup community is rapidly accelerating. A few weeks ago, we celebrated the success of Hatch This, Asheville’s homegrown take on what a localized startup weekend can and should...
by Jeff Kaplan | Nov 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
NC IDEA, a statewide private foundation supporting high-growth entrepreneurship, awarded No Evil Foods, Asheville’s local maker of ridonculously delish plant-based meats for vegetarians, flexitarians, and meaties, with a $50,000 seed grant. From a pool of 155...
by Jeff Kaplan | Nov 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
A hearty Mazel Tov to the organizers and participants who made Hatch This this an extraordinary weekend-long startup event. Nine startup teams formed Friday evening, worked all-day Saturday and Sunday, and came ready to pitch their newly hatched ventures to a panel of...
by Jeff Kaplan | Oct 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
Asheville is home to the largest cluster of outdoor industry companies east of the Mississippi. And our local scene is about to get an enormous boost. FOX, a renowned industry leader in the design and development of high-performance shock absorbers and racing...
by Jeff Kaplan | Jul 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
Venture Asheville was recently awarded an NC Idea Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Grant to enrich and expand our Elevate mentor program for local entrepreneurs who are building high-growth ventures. Two years ago, we spent 3 intimidating, yet energizing days on MIT’s...
