41 posts tagged “The Founder Factor”
David Setzer on Living With Purpose in Entrepreneurship
Written by Dan Gower, Sep 28, 2023
Experienced entrepreneur David Seltzer shares insights about how to stay focused in the pursuit of your goals.
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Shaler Houser on The Highs and Lows of Entrepreneurship
Written by Dan Gower, Aug 18, 2023
Like many entrepreneurs, Shaler Houser spent years chasing something he couldn't catch. Then he refocused on building something meaningful.
Geoff Wasserman On Identity, Investing In People, And Doing What You Love
Written by Katie Iannace, Jul 12, 2023
Geoff Wasserman, Founder and CEO of the Brand Leader, discusses in an interview how to grow a business by identifying passion and skill.
Marty Osborn on Creating a Company You, and Others, Want to Work For
Written by Caroline Jennings, Jun 15, 2023
Marty Osborn, Greenville SC business leader with Advoco Inc, gives perspective on building a positive company culture and a motivated team.
Brandy Amidon on Evolving from Employee to Executive
Written by Caroline Jennings, May 4, 2023
Brandy Amidon runs Brains on Fire, as well as serving as Traveler's Rest mayor. Read her business insights on the Designli blog.
Scott Pancoast on Establishing Startups That Will Last
Written by Katie Iannace, Apr 13, 2023
As a board member of a dozen different startups, Pancoast has formed a keen eye for what it takes to keep a company afloat.
Robyn Grable on Advocating for Veterans and Disadvantaged Talents
Written by Katie Iannace, Mar 21, 2023
Robyn Grable broke barriers in her transition from military to career life and is using this experience to help other veterans do the same.
Tina Zwolinski on Being Mission-Driven to Reach Underserved Youth Through Gaming
Written by Katie Iannace, Mar 7, 2023
Stepping into the world of gaming to help the younger generation, Tina Zwolinski has broken the barriers of career awareness and access.
Matt Vaadi on a Creating a Culture that Leads to Powerful Impact
Written by Katie Iannace, Feb 22, 2023
Matt Vaadi has navigated the challenges of building a software company while maintaining his convictions and creating an impactful culture
Passion and Focus: Nicole Johnson on Staying Ahead of the Competition
Written by Katie Iannace, Feb 6, 2023
Passion has always driven Nicole Johnson. Her determination and savvy business focus fuel year-over-year growth at her company, Boyd Cycling.
Gary Shiffman On Using Innovation to Pursue Work That Matters
Written by Katie Iannace, Jan 26, 2023
A student of human behavior, Shiffman uses his passion for people and his knack for innovation to push industry technology forward.
Didi Caldwell on How Radical Optimism Helps a Global Business Leader
Written by Katie Iannace, Jan 5, 2023
A self-proclaimed “accidental entrepreneur,” Didi Caldwell successfully scaled her company by tapping into her natural optimism and saying yes
Chuck Wilson on the Importance of Asking Questions
Written by Katie Iannace, Dec 27, 2022
A seasoned entrepreneur, Wilson's strength lies in his ability to cast vision, ask tough questions, and consistently look for ways to improve.
Kenzie Biggins on Owning Who You Are and Defining Strong Work Culture
Written by Katie Iannace, Dec 7, 2022
Kenzie Biggins was able to launch and scale her business by knowing exactly who she is and building a strong work culture around her values.
Joanna Reese on Breaking the Mold and Building a Life of Impact
Written by Katie Iannace, Sep 23, 2022
After leaving a highly successful corporate career to pursue her passion, Joanna Reese built a successful agency driven by purpose.
Greenville Serial Entrepreneur, Michael Mino, on The Art of The Exit
Written by Caroline Jennings, Sep 21, 2022
Serial Entrepreneur and One Million Cups Organizer Michael Mino Shares Tips on When, Why, and How to Sell Your Business. Interview by Designli.
Greenville Entrepreneur Paige McPheely on Raising a $2.6MM Seed Round
Written by Caroline Jennings, Aug 31, 2022
Greenville, South Carolina entrepreneur Paige McPheely raised $2.6 Million for her startup, Base. Learn about Paige's story on Designli.co.
Shontavia Johnson Follows Her Calling and Disrupts Outdated Norms
Written by Katie Iannace, Aug 15, 2022
Shontavia Johnson is an attorney, academic, and entrepreneur who is making her mark on the entrepreneurial landscape.
Scott Millwood on The Hidden Value of Prototypes
Written by Caroline Jennings, Aug 10, 2022
Scott Millwood, Greenville entrepreneur and founder of Yesflow, gives perspective on the value of software prototypes.
Erin Mehagan on Market Gaps and Life Passion
Written by Katie Iannace, Jul 25, 2022
An unexpected discovery of a gap in the market sparked a passion in Erin Mehagan that led to a rapidly growing online intimate apparel brand
6AM City Co-Founders on Mastering the Science of Growth
Written by Caroline Jennings, Jul 20, 2022
Founders of 6AM City describe their successful ways to scale a business and achieve rapid, expansive, and sustainable growth.
Lelia King on Solving the South Carolina Tech Talent Ecosystem Puzzle
Written by Caroline Jennings, Jul 6, 2022
Lelia King saw her opportunity to create an organization that foster's South Carolina's tech industry and talent within it.
John Warner on the Secrets to Successfully Starting and Scaling a Business or Organization, no Matter the Sector
Written by Katie Iannace, Jun 9, 2022
John Warner has four decades of insight and experience in innovation & entrepreneurship. He attributes his success to radical tenacity.
Beyond the Hustle: Jenna Spencer on Lifestyle and Building a Business
Written by Caroline Jennings, Jun 7, 2022
Jenna Spencer, the Greenville SC entrepreneur behind the $5MM AssistPro brand, discusses how to build a company that suits your lifestyle.
Austin Jones on an Unconventional Path to Success as an Entrepreneur
Written by Caroline Jennings, May 19, 2022
Austin Jones, Co-Founder of Daedalus Industrial and President of Materials Management, Inc., the path to entrepreneurship was not typical.
Derek Pedersen on Committing through Uncertainty
Written by Katie Iannace, Mar 11, 2022
"In the beginning, I had a lot of doubts,” Derek Pedersen says. “I didn’t know if all my effort was for nothing. But I wasn’t willing to quit."
Shane Grivich on Pursuing a Goal with Resilience
Written by Katie Iannace, Jan 27, 2022
Scaling a healthcare company when the government forces you to adjust your product and service every year is nearly impossible, says Grivich
Frank Greer on Following Advice for Growth
Written by Katie Iannace, Dec 17, 2021
Frank Greer has learned what advice to follow and what to leave behind during his journey to be an entrepreneur and CEO.
Mark Essex on Perseverance and Problem Solving
Written by Caroline Jennings, Nov 16, 2021
Mark Essex, founder of Methasoft, describes his unprecedented path to success and the skills that define his entrepreneurial journey.
Ryan Szrama on When [Not] to Pivot
Written by Caroline Jennings, Nov 2, 2021
In scaling his company to multi-million dollar revenue, Ryan Szrama decided to stay true to his ambitions and not needlessly alter course.
Bill West on Building to Sell
Written by Caroline Jennings, Jul 30, 2021
Bill West is a successful entrepreneur in Greenville, South Carolina. In this post, we learn about his current venture.
Craig Kinley on Stepping Away from Corporate America
Written by Caroline Jennings, Jun 2, 2021
Craig Kinley, founder of Growler Haus, shares his insights gained when stepping away from Corporate America and into the world of startups.
Adaptive Clothing Trailblazer Brenda Wilton on Perfecting Your Pitch
Written by Caroline Jennings, Apr 9, 2021
Brenda Wilton, Founder of Authored Apparel, gives insight on perfecting your startup's pitch and marketing language.
Phil Yanov on Hosting 605 Tech Meetups in the Southeast
Written by Caroline Jennings, Jan 15, 2021
Phil Yanov is a professional network builder in the Southeast, the mastermind behind Tech After Five events.
Zach Eikenberry on Pursuing Radical Ideas
Written by Caroline Jennings, Dec 14, 2020
Zach Eikenberry is a founder of NEXT High School, a public charter school in Greenville SC. Learn about Zach's passion for pursuing radical ideas.
Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Builder, John Moore, on Achieving Enlightened Self-Interest
Written by Caroline Jennings, Nov 25, 2020
John Moore, an Entrepreneurship Ecosystem builder in Greenville, South Carolina, is interviewed for his thoughts on community building.
Eric Dodds Uses Data to Drive Growth, Inform Strategy, and Keep Focus
Written by Caroline Jennings, Oct 14, 2020
Eric Dodds co-founded The Iron Yard in 2012 and in five years' time, grew it to the largest in-person code school in the world.
Matt Dunbar On Investor Relationship Management
Written by Caroline Jennings, Sep 24, 2020
Matt Dunbar manages a $50MM angel investment network in the Carolinas, named VentureSouth. We hear from Matt about fundraising as a startup.
Brice Bay on the Secrets to Success in Scaling a Business
Written by Caroline Jennings, Aug 25, 2020
Brice Bay, Greenville SC entrepreneur and Founder of 10Best.com and EnVeritas Group, explains his secrets to scaling a business
How Checkeeper CEO Justin Rockwell Created a $1MM Application By Solving a Simple Problem
Written by Caroline Jennings, Aug 7, 2020
Justin Rockwell, CEO of Checkeeper, built a $1 Million business by solving a simple problem, and testing and iterating over time.
John Sterling on Going Remote
Written by Caroline Jennings, Jun 8, 2020
John Sterling is the Owner of Foxfire, a warehouse software provider and ScanSource partner. He was also a Founder at Datastream.
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