Smiling Hara Tempeh

Smiling Hara Tempeh

Co-Founders: Chad Oliphant & Sarah Yancey Site: Smiling Hara The Lowdown: Produces organic, low- and unpasteurized, locally-sourced tempeh Awesomeness: Hempeh, the first ever hemp fortified, soy-free tempeh, was funded via a successful kickstarter campaign in 2014...
FernLeaf Interactive

FernLeaf Interactive

Founder: Jeff Hicks Site:  FernLeaf Interactive The Lowdown: Builds climate resilience software solutions Awesomeness: Partnered with NOAA and other federal agencies to spearhead the resilience component of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan FernLeaf Interactive...
Mount Inspiration

Mount Inspiration

Founder: Evans Prater Site: Mount inspiration The Lowdown: 100% organic and recycled outdoor apparel Awesomeness: 5% of profits are donated to environmental protection non-profits Born of founder Evans Prater’s 2014 Appalachian Trail thru-hike, Mount Inspiration...
Innovative Spa Management

Innovative Spa Management

Co-founders: Ilana Alberico & Christina Stratton Site:  Innovative Spa Management The Lowdown: Turnkey luxury spa management and consulting Awesomeness: Inc. 5000 fastest growing company in 2013 & 2014 Innovative Spa Management provides turnkey management...
Pro(tech)t

Pro(tech)t

Co-Founders: Madison Eddings & Ben Eisdorfer Site: Pro(tech)t The Lowdown: Created wearable technology to prevent sexual assault on college campuses Awesomeness: 3rd place in the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards Developed by students at UNC Asheville,...
Wickbox

Wickbox

Founder: Scarlett Sturgis Site: Wickbox The Lowdown: Provides a curated luxury candle subscription service Awesomeness: Watch happy customers unbox their hauls on Wickbox’s YouTube channel Adding a touch of luxury and personalized aromatherapy at home, Wickbox’s...