Client in the news
Get the inside scoop on our clients' latest accomplishments below.
- 30 Capital. Was recognized among CRE’s ‘Best Places to Work 2023’ in the March-April 2023 issue and on GlobeSt.com. GlobeSt. identified CRE’s most respected and rewarding workplaces by evaluating feedback and data collected from the viewpoints of their employees. Read more here.
- Autosled. Co-Founder Dan Sperau recently did a Q&A where he talked about his experience with Autosled and shared advice for future entrepreneurs. Read it here.
- Eventconnect. Announced a new long-term partnership with Athletx Sports Group, one of the most prominent organizers of youth baseball/softball leagues and tournaments in the U.S. Read the press release here.
- flyExclusive. Jim Segrave, Founder, Chairman, and CEO, spoke to Editor-at-Large Jarrett Banks about flyExclusive’s going-public transaction with EG Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: EGGF), the company’s fleet of nearly 100 planes, expansion plans, and much more. Watch the interview here.
- Lumo. CEO Devon Wright sat down with Agri Business Review to reveal how their all-in-one smart valve system gives growers unprecedented visibility into their irrigation system. Read more here.
- PetScreening. Congratulations, as CEO John Bradford was named an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Southeast finalist! He was also included on Business North Carolina’s Power List 2023 as one of the most influential private-sector leaders in North Carolina for Information Technology.
- Abound Health Group. Congratulations, as CEO Dennis Lally and President Jenna Whigham were also named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Southeast finalists!
- Phase3D. Announced a new research collaboration initiative with DMG MORI aimed at advancing additive manufacturing technology. The collaboration initiative brings together expertise in industrial manufacturing and in-situ inspection to reach data-driven reliability for Additive Manufacturing at scale. Read the press release here. They were also awarded the SBIR/STTR Phase I Matching Program from the Illinois Department of Commerce. This award matches funding from the United States Air Force, allowing us to drive our their technology forward. Read more.
- RealResponse. Founder and CEO, David Chadwick, featured his article in Sports Business Journal talking about issues they're currently seeing across athletes and athletic organizations. Chadwick discusses how can athletic organizations better support and listen to their athletes, how addressing concerns early on can mitigate the escalation of greater issues, and why it's important for organizations to be able to aggregate player feedback and communication. Read the article here.
- Society 54. Congratulations to Heather McCullough as she was selected as a Legal Innovator in the ALM / Law.com 2023 Southeastern Legal Awards for her work on INform, Society 54’s proprietary software for attorneys and legal MBD teams. Read more here.
- Stimulus. Founder & CEO, Tiffanie Stanard, was recognized by AFROTECH™ as ‘Founder of the Year’ alongside other amazing founders on their Future 50 List, which honors outstanding achievements in technology and innovation. See the full list here.
- VitalSource. Announced an exclusive partnership with Supadu for VitalSource to power Supadu’s new SupaCart solution, a global eCommerce offering. Supadu is the leading provider of web design, eCommerce, and data solutions for trade publishers, university presses, journals & educational publishers. Read more.
- Wray Ward. President and CEO, Kent Panther, was named to the Business North Carolina 2023 Power List. The annual list reports on the state's most influential leaders across 18 different categories and highlights their ability to affect economic change. Read more here.
In The Community
Welcome, Mike Dennis
We're happy to announce Mike Dennis has joined our team as Director of Enterprise Growth.
Mike has over 25 years of experience in Sales and Sales Management at some of the world’s leading software companies including Oracle, SoftwareAG, SAP, and Charles River Development. He excels in providing tailored solutions that enable his clients to drive strategic outcomes. Mike was also part of the executive team at Springboard Retail. As the Vice President of Revenue, he built out the Sales, Pre-sales Engineering, Business Operations, and Business Development teams. Their revenue growth contributed to the sale of the business to a Fortune 500 company. Throughout his career, he’s signed numerous multi-million-dollar contracts with high-profile businesses in industries including Banking, Biotech, Consumer Products, Financial Services, Insurance, and Retail. He’s a graduate of Babson College and lives outside Boston Massachusetts with his wife Barri and their three children.
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Southeast finalists
Congratulations to Ben Gilman, Daniel DelaCruz, and Todd Buelow for being named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 Southeast finalists! Their entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth, and impact have been truly inspiring. We are proud to be a part of their journey.
NEXT Tech Awards NC
We're delighted to share that our team member, Michelle Coviello, has been named a winner of the inaugural #NEXTTECHAwardsNC. This award recognizes her exceptional performance and contributions to the growth of the tech industry in North Carolina. Congratulations Michelle on this well-deserved honor! Read more.
Upcity Local Excellence Winners
Congratulations to our team for being recognized as UpCity's Local Excellence winners! 🚀 We are honored to receive this award and grateful for our clients who have recommended us. Our team is committed to helping businesses succeed! Read more about the award here.
Community Engagement
These are some of the events we attended this month: ACG Charlottes 2023 Tech Panel, Business Legends podcast, LaunchCLT's Monthly Mentor meeting, Georgia State University's Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund selection process, Davidson Entrepreneurs Network 1st Unconference 2023, TER's April meetup, North Carolina Technology Association (NC TECH) Government Vendor Network Session, Atlanta Tech Village Mentor and Advisor Happy Hour Celebration, Strive Networking Event, April's House of Genius session, Angel Lounge at ATDC, Raleigh-Durham Startup Week, Punchbowl News Event, Small Business, America's Future, Charlotte Venture Challenge at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Elizabeth Dole Foundation's inaugural National Cabinet, Take Aim fundraising event for Apparo - Business and Tech Solutions for Nonprofits, Innovation Breakfast, GrepBeat Happy Hour, and more.
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