Spring 2022 GVL Starts Entrepreneurs

Adam Bragg & Ian Cash: Developing technology that will allow patients to own, store, and share their medical data securely from a digital health record wallet

Allan K. Symonette: Already launched Surcee.com, a virtual one-stop shop that hopes to make it as simple to support local businesses as it is to order from major online platforms

Andrew Whitmire: Developing a location-based app for people who want to become experienced investors but don’t know the process or have the resources to do so

Anthony Maboko and Chantae Wardlaw: Hoping to bring Lilikoi Boba, a shop that sells 100% fruit bubble tea drinks, to the area

Brooke Dominiak: Developing an on-campus food delivery app that is 100% student-based and corresponds with students’ meal plans

Candace Morris: Developing the Launch Ready Method that uses direct instruction, personal assessments, and practical application get 16-24 year-olds ready for the real world

Erin Mehagan: Developing bras and insert systems that are ideal for women who are unhappy with their breast size or whose breasts have changed due to pregnancy, nursing, weight fluctuation, hormones, etc.

Estefany Andrade: Selling thoughtfully-priced designer shoes for women who want to look classy in affordable heels

Heidi Blossom: Developing an online app designed to allow at-risk members of the judiciary to search and remove private information

Jessica Teruel: Producing the multi-season Jess Teruel Show that aims to tell the stories of Greenville

Jim Curtis: Creating niche products and personalized designs

Johan Jean: Producing unique and fresh t-shirt designs

Johnathan Schofield: Already launched Darkhorse Business Systems assists clients with development through proven business strategies

Karen Baker: Creating an adapter to absorb toxic fumes that come from vented gas/electric fireplaces when burned

Kendra Myrick: Building an app that designs and creates positive personalized graphic t-shirts, hoodies, and more

Laketa Melissa Norwood: Developing Mahogany’s Coffee and Moore, a mobile specialty coffee/beverage bar and catering service that delivers the bar and baristas to local and regional events

Leigh Holcomb: Already established Career Catalyst Edge provides coaching to help clients design career paths in the life sciences including pharma, biotech, and medical devices

Preston Spratt: Developing an academic learning center designed to grow confident problem solvers who can think independently

Shyla Smith: Creating products for the whole body that contain active ingredients typically found only in facial serums and moisturizers

Timothy Alan Brien: Creating pre-designed, impactful, and affordable encouragement cards

Tresa M. Lyle & Jack Lyle: Establishing a community hub that includes a grocery store and a space for community meetings and education

Tricia White-Gallimore: Providing 1:1 health coaching in the Upstate or virtually that assesses current health and helps clients create a vision, identify values, and choose a focus

Wendy Diaz: Already established, beauty-focused Luz Hair Salon