January 31, 2022
GVL Starts Gearing Up to Support and Inspire a New Crop of Entrepreneurs
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
