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FutureX Cohort 2 is HERE 🚀  We’re thrilled to welcome the founders in our second FutureX cohort and celebrate the bold i...
06/04/2026

FutureX Cohort 2 is HERE 🚀 
 
We’re thrilled to welcome the founders in our second FutureX cohort and celebrate the bold ideas they’re building right here in Greenville. 
 
FutureX is designed for early-stage founders ready to move beyond the bootcamp stage and start building real traction through mentorship, leadership development, investor readiness, and connections across Greenville’s growing startup ecosystem. 
 
Meet the founders:  
⚡ Performance Enhanced Delivery – Rich Johnston 
⚡ Builder Rocket – Doug Henjes 
⚡ StopLyte – Barrett Wood 
⚡ AspireVue – Dr. Larry Kuhn & Denise Kuhn 
 
Welcome to FutureX Cohort 2. Let’s get to work! 
 
Interested in building what’s next? Apply through the link in our bio!

Congratulations to our graduates!🎓✨ This spring, we celebrated 36 graduates across our programs, and we are SO proud of ...
06/02/2026

Congratulations to our graduates!🎓✨

This spring, we celebrated 36 graduates across our programs, and we are SO proud of each and every one of them!

As these talented graduates step into their next chapter, we’re especially excited to see many choosing to plant their roots right here in Greenville, SC.

That’s more than a personal milestone, it’s an investment in our community. Every entrepreneurially-minded graduate who chooses to stay, build, and grow here strengthens our regional economy, expands our talent pipeline, and helps shape the future of the Upstate.

Greenville is only as strong as the people who choose to invest in it, and this incredible group is doing exactly that.

Meet a few members of the Class of 2026 calling Greenville home and follow along as they write their next chapter.

Know a Hill Institute graduate? Send this their way and help us celebrate them 🎓✨

Congratulations to our graduates! 🎓👏  This spring, we celebrated 36 graduates across our programs, and we are SO proud o...
06/02/2026

Congratulations to our graduates! 🎓👏 
 
This spring, we celebrated 36 graduates across our programs, and we are SO proud of each and every one of them! 
 
As these talented graduates step into their next chapter, we’re especially excited to see many choosing to plant their roots right here in Greenville, SC. 
 
That’s more than a personal milestone, it’s an investment in our community. Every entrepreneurially-minded graduate who chooses to stay, build, and grow here strengthens our regional economy, expands our talent pipeline, and helps shape the future of the Upstate. 
 
Greenville is only as strong as the people who choose to invest in it, and this incredible group is doing exactly that.  
 
Meet a few members of the Class of 2026 calling Greenville home and follow along as they write their next chapter. 
 
Know a Hill Institute graduate? Send this their way and help us celebrate them 🎓✨

05/22/2026

Momentum. Easy to name. Not so easy to build or sustain.

This semester at The Hill Institute, we saw what it looks like when momentum starts to compound. Not as a collection of isolated programs, but as a connected ecosystem where students, alumni, mentors, and partners are actively building alongside one another.

From the energy inside a newly renovated Timmons Arena at the Rinker Paladin Pitch Competition, to the creativity on display across the Dins Student Marketplace, to students stepping into real-world innovation challenges through initiatives like BMW’s Next BIG Idea hackathon and VentureSouth engagements, the pattern was consistent: early ideas turning into real traction, and students rising to meet the moment.

We also saw continued depth in our fellowship programs, where students moved beyond learning into doing, analyzing real ventures, engaging with investors, and beginning to see themselves as part of the broader startup and venture ecosystem. Across every touchpoint, mentorship, access, and opportunity weren’t separate inputs, they were the infrastructure.

None of this happens in isolation. It happens through investment, trust, and a shared belief in what students can become when they’re given the room to build.

This is what a growing ecosystem looks like. And as one semester closes, the next begins not from zero, but from everything already in motion.

If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, this is YOUR sign.

Be part of it in the upcoming semester with The Hill Institute!

Few students get the chance to evaluate real startups. You can be one of them.The Clemens Angel Analyst Fellowship gives...
05/18/2026

Few students get the chance to evaluate real startups. You can be one of them.

The Clemens Angel Analyst Fellowship gives you the opportunity to step into the world of angel investing and venture capital through hands-on experience, mentorship, and real startup due diligence.

In this 10-week program, you will have the opportunity of working closely with VentureSouth, one of the most active early-stage investment groups in the Southeast. You will learn how investors evaluate companies, understand venture finance, and make investment decisions, while building a powerful network along the way. For up to two Fellows, the experience can continue through a paid analyst internship with VentureSouth.

If startups, innovation, or investing spark your curiosity, this opportunity is for you.

Applications are open! Check the link in our bio.

Applications for GVL Starts are OPEN!If you have a business idea, side hustle, startup, or venture you want to launch or...
05/14/2026

Applications for GVL Starts are OPEN!

If you have a business idea, side hustle, startup, or venture you want to launch or grow, GVL Starts is the right program for you!

GVL Starts is a transformational 9-week accelerator designed for first-time founders in the Greenville community.

Through hands-on workshops, mentorship from successful entrepreneurs, coaching, networking opportunities, and pitch training, you will gain the tools, connections, and confidence needed to successfully launch or grow your venture.

Whether you’re in the “napkin phase,” building a prototype, or growing an early-stage business under 2 years old, this program is for you!

Apply now with the link in our bio to be the next venture on stage!

04/23/2026

Less than week to Dins Day! Furman University’s 24-hour celebration of giving, and one of our favorite days of the year!

At the Hill Institute, we believe that great leadership isn’t born, it’s built. Through bold ideas, real-world experience, and a community that believes in possibility. Whether you’re a Furman student dreaming big, or a Greenville founder building something new, that’s exactly the kind of leader we’re here to develop.

On April 28, join us in investing in that mission. Every gift — at any level — makes a difference.

Click the link in our bio to give to the Hill Institute on Dins Day!

Want to launch a career in angel investing, venture capital, private equity, or even raise capital for your own startup?...
04/22/2026

Want to launch a career in angel investing, venture capital, private equity, or even raise capital for your own startup? 💡🚀

The 2026 Clemens Angel Analyst Fellowship is your chance to step into the world of investing—evaluating real startups, learning how deals get done, and building skills that go way beyond the classroom.

In just 10 weeks, you’ll dive into due diligence, startup valuation, and investment strategy alongside the VentureSouth team. And yes… there’s even a chance to land a paid Analyst internship. 💼✨

Open to Furman sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a 3.0+ GPA.

Questions? Email [email protected]
Apply now and sign up with the link in our bio. 🔗

Advantage Greenville is back 🚀Join us for “Venturing Beyond Earth: The Future of Space and Entrepreneurship”—a high-ener...
04/21/2026

Advantage Greenville is back 🚀

Join us for “Venturing Beyond Earth: The Future of Space and Entrepreneurship”—a high-energy morning exploring how space is becoming the next frontier for startups, careers, and regional growth.

Listen to a dynamic panel moderated by Adam Anderson, diving into how innovation on Earth is shaping what’s next in orbit and beyond.

📍 ROAM Greenville ONE Center
🗓 April 24 | 7:30–9:30 AM
☕ Coffee, networking + light breakfast included

Sign up with the link in our bio.

What does space innovation mean for Greenville? More than you might think. Advantage Greenville presents “Venturing Beyo...
04/15/2026

What does space innovation mean for Greenville?

More than you might think. Advantage Greenville presents “Venturing Beyond Earth: The Future of Space and Entrepreneurship,” a business forum in downtown Greenville bringing together industry voices and local professionals to explore what’s next. Plus, coffee and breakfast will be provided.

Why go:

- Explore key space economy trends
- Discover startup and investment opportunities
- See how it connects to the Upstate’s business landscape

Reserve your free seat to join the conversation with the link in our bio.

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