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Former Ventureprise client and Gastonia entrepreneur shooting for the stars after achieving 1,650% growth in 3 years
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When Treven Stoddard was a freshman at Clemson University, he struggled with passing calculus.
To get through it, he leaned on a lot of external solutions. He also started to examine what topics he struggled with the most — and how technology could make the process easier and more effective.
The result of that exploration became ...
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Previous installments have described how customer discovery helps the entrepreneur develop a well-defined value proposition and business model. Today, we explore the critical enabler of effective customer interviews.
Meaningful information is generated from about 30 interviews in our experience with numerous teams. The National Science Foundation’s I-Corps program, in examining...
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U.S. Department of State selects Devin Collins as U.S. mentor in International Entrepreneurial Program
CHARLOTTE, NC- May 30, 2018- Ventureprise Associate Director Devin Collins will attend the U.S. Department of State’s 2018 Young Transatlantic Innovative Leaders Initiative (YTILI) Opening Summit in Portugal as a U.S. mentor on June 4th...
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Ventureprise Launch Alumnus featured in StartCharlotte
This for-profit, for-purpose platform is out to improve economic mobility in Charlotte
You’ve undoubtedly driven past a Home Depot and seen scores of day laborers waiting to be hired for a project. At the same time, ...
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The most important work of the startup entrepreneur is to discover the value proposition that connects your company to your customers. Without this understanding, the startup will struggle to generate revenue and, if not corrected, will fail as it burns through its available cash.
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CHARLOTTE – Thirteen of Charlotte’s best early-stage startups were on stage at the 17th annual Charlotte Venture Challenge on Tuesday pitching in three categories, each with a cash prize at stake.
From an employment platform to software, nanotechnology to a mobile app for tracking of alcohol abuse, the entrepreneurs put on a show.
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49er iChallenge Finalists to Compete at Charlotte Venture Challenge
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17th annual event will feature 13 finalists to compete in three categories
CHARLOTTE, NC- April 16, 2018- On May 1st, the Charlotte Venture Challenge will be held at the UNC Charlotte Center City building beginning at 4pm and feature 13 innovative startup finalists and award over $15,000 in cash awards. This year’s event will introduce these emerging companies to...
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Ventureprise Executive Director Paul Wetenhall Continues Customer Discovery Series with StartCharlotte.com
