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Let's give a huge thank you to Techstars CO-Founder & CEO, David Cohen, for graciously sharing his wealth of knowledge on fundraising for Series A and beyond. And a round of applause to Chris Heivly for keeping the energy high and guiding the conversation. If you're hungry for more knowledge, don't miss out on Techstars FREE online course that demystifies venture capital. Kickoff is July 29! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/3WmjRfb #GrowCola

✅ Changing the world from Columbia, SC Thanks to support from SC Quantum, the Darla Moore School of Business, and Mayor Rickenmann's Office, the Shaw Circle roadshow is underway! The team is on a mission to promote opportunities in Columbia, engage with entrepreneurs, connect with fellow hedge fund and alternative managers, and explore innovation in quantum computing. They'll be making stops in major cities like Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and Miami, spreading the word about their innovative work while learning from others along the way. Read more in Cola Mayor's OpEd here: bit.ly/3WigyFD #GrowCola

Join us at the BIC this Wednesday for a full day of learning and networking. Kick off your morning with Tech Beans and #WorkflowWednesday before diving into the final installation of our 3-Part Fundraising Series with Techstars Co-Founder & CEO, David Cohen. Stick around for an AWS users meeting with expert Carter Edmonds at 5:30. And don't forget to mark your calendars for Silicon Swamp on Thursday evening at 6pm. See you there! #GrowCola

Led by Techstars CEO and Co-Founder, David Cohen, and moderated by Chris Heivly, Pt. 3 of our fundraising series will cover everything from: 🎤 Perfecting your pitch 🏦 Working with investors post-investment 📈 Scaling your company 💰 Securing larger investments RSVP now to secure your spot: https://lu.ma/06gq58sj. #GrowCola

Our Member Spotlight this month is on Andy Kottage! A man that we all know and love: the Wellness Circles guy, the Jenga King of the BIC, the Forging Failures Shaman! Andy is a Partner at IV Thought who brings unending positivity and dedication to the BIC community. When he's not at the BIC working, you can find him at the gym, building something cool, or playing with his pup. Andy's leadership and vision for a brighter future are truly inspiring. Please join us in celebrating Andy's impact and commitment to making the community at the BIC a better place! #GrowCola

🚀 The BIC is growing! Say goodbye to your home office and hello to a space designed for collaboration, community, and startup success. If you are a startup in Columbia looking for coworking or office space and you want to be a part of a larger community that gives back in meaningful ways, we'd love to hear from you! Secure your spot for our NEW offices by completing this form, and we'll get in touch with you ASAP! https://lnkd.in/e7BTT7bY #GrowCola

Our monthly happy hour is BACK! Join us for Third Thursday this week at 5:00 for the greatest mash up of community in five points including: 🍻 Yachtails on the house 🎶 Live music from DJ Wayne Pankey 🧑🎨 A NEW art collection curated by the fabulous Tabitha Ott of WONDER RSVP here! https://lu.ma/q5beprs1 Come early at 4pm to get your questions answered by Shondra Washington of Black@ and TBC Capital! RSVP - https://lu.ma/1uuqz64a And stick around for Five after Five to hear Nola to Cola Night with Mark Rapp and Soda City Brass Band at the Five Points Fountain! #GrowCola

Get ready for the grand finale of our 3-Part Fundraising Series! Join us for an exclusive session with David Cohen, Co-founder & CEO of Techstars and a master of securing investments! Don't let this opportunity slip away—RSVP now at lu.ma/06gq58sj #GrowCola

Join our next AMA with Shondra Washington, the powerhouse CEO of Black@ and TBC Capital. She's helped clients secure over $40M in startup capital and her expertise has been featured in top publications. Have burning questions about fundraising, web3, being a CEO, or anything in between? RSVP now for this must-attend event on July 18: https://lu.ma/1uuqz64a Be sure to stick around for Third Thursday and enjoy our monthly happy hour while mingling with tech enthusiasts. Plus, check out a stunning new art collection curated by Tabitha Ott of WONDER. Don't miss out on this double dose of inspiration and networking! RSVP here: https://lu.ma/q5beprs1 #growcola

Shoutout to Melissa Pegus for jetting over to Columbia to drop some fundraising wisdom at the BIC! Melissa spilled the tea on legal fundraising must-knows, tailoring investor strategies to your company's stage, and left us with real tactics and templates for founders to use. 🔥 Seats for Pt. 3 - Scaling & Securing Larger Investments, are going fast! We'll be back with Chris Heivly facilitating a fireside chat with our special guest who has been a part of 20+ unicorn exits. Any guesses who it is? 👀 Don't miss out—RSVP for Part 3 now at https://lu.ma/06gq58sj #GrowCola