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Developing Innovative and Entrepreneurially Minded Leaders - We Help You Launch!

10/27/2026

⚡️ GREENVILLE, IT’S TIME TO SHIFT. 🎉

Big ideas. New connections. Real people making things happen.

On November 5, SHIFT brings Greenville’s entrepreneurial community together for a night of founder stories, fresh ideas, unexpected connections, and a whole lot of energy. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a student, an investor, a business leader, or simply curious about entrepreneurship in Greenville, there’s a place for you here.

Because building a stronger entrepreneurial community starts with showing up. 🤝

📍 Crescent Innovation District | Greenville, SC
📅 November 5 | 6:30–9:30 PM

Come for the energy. Stay for the connections. Leave part of something bigger.

⚡️ Ready to be part of the SHIFT? RSVP with the link in our bio!

10/26/2026

FURMAN, LET’S HEAR IT FOR JACOB!

Big congratulations to Jacob Hanson, whose venture, Scholarship Speed System, has officially made the Top 8 finalists of the 2026 Palmetto Pitch Competition! 🏆

Next stop: the finals in Columbia, SC, on November 12. Let’s go, Jacob! 🏈🎉

10/21/2026

We are so proud of our Executive Director, Bryan Davis 🎉

10/14/2026

It’s time to SHIFT⚡

Come celebrate the launch of Greenville’s newest ventures with music, food, drinks, and a room full of people building what’s next.

📍 Crescent Innovation District 📅 November 5 | 6:30–9:30 PM
🎟️ Free + open to the public.

RSVP now with the link on our bio and come be part of the shift!

10/02/2026

What happens when you bring the people building what’s next together with the community that can help them get there?

You get SHIFT⚡️

Come meet the founders. Experience what they’re building. Make a connection that could help move an idea forward.

And no… it won’t be boring.

📅 November 5, 2026 | 6:30–9:30 PM  📍 Crescent Innovation District | Greenville, SC  🎟️ Free & open to the Greenville community

RSVP now with the link in our bio.

09/30/2026

⚡️ SHIFT IS HERE.

Greenville’s founders have spent nine weeks building, testing, listening and learning. On November 5, we’re throwing them a launch party.

And this isn’t your typical pitch event.

🎯 Meet the founders behind Greenville’s newest ventures  💡 Experience their products and ideas firsthand  🤝 Make connections, share expertise, and spark new opportunities  🚀 Support founders as they take their next steps  🎶 Enjoy music, food, drinks, and a few unexpected moments along the way

Come ready to explore, connect, try something new, and meet the people building what’s next in Greenville.

Sign up with the link in our bio.

09/24/2026

Could your idea be Furman’s Next Big Idea? 💡

At FNBI, your major isn’t what matters — your perspective is. Bring your ideas, collaborate with students from across Furman and industry professionals, and take on a real-world challenge from BMW.

Different perspectives lead to different possibilities. Come see what you can create.

📅 October 2, 2026 ⏰ 2–8 PM 📍 Furman Innovation Lab

🚨 Applications are closing soon, and spots are filling quickly.

Don’t wait — apply NOW through the link in our bio!

09/24/2026

Something is shifting in Greenville. ⚡️

This November, GVL Starts is trading the traditional pitch night for something different.

Introducing SHIFT: a new kind of founder experience where you can meet the people building Greenville’s next ventures, experience what they’re creating, make real connections, and celebrate everything they’ve built over nine weeks.

No rows of chairs.
 No standing on the sidelines.
 Just founders, ideas, conversations, connections, and a party to celebrate what comes next.

📍Flywheel Coworking 📅 November 5, 2026 ⏰ 6:30–9:30 PM 🎟️ Free + open to the public

Register now with the link in our bio to be part of it!

09/23/2026

💡 GOT A BUSINESS IDEA? IT’S TIME TO PITCH IT.

Palmetto Pitch is South Carolina’s only statewide, intercollegiate pitch competition—and applications are open… but not for long! The deadline to submit your application video is OCTOBER 2ND!

🚀 Compete against student entrepreneurs from across South Carolina

💰 Compete for $10,000+ in prizes
🤝 Gain access to mentorships and valuable services
🎤 Take the stage at the Finals on November 12 at Columbia International University

Think your idea has what it takes? Apply now for Palmetto Pitch and put your idea in the spotlight.

Sign up with the link in our bio 🔗

09/22/2026

⚡ Don’t just scroll past this. Spots are filling FAST.

You’ve seen FNBI posters all around campus and now is your time to act!

Only 10 spots left to work with BMW, solve real-world challenges, and pitch your ideas to industry leaders. This isn’t just another program: it’s your shot to step up, stand out, and make an impact.

📅 October 2, 2026
⏰ 2–8 PM
📍 Furman Innovation Lab

Apply right now through the link in our bio before you miss your chance!

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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