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Member Spotlight: Vance Faulkner

Written by Becca Schumann on . Posted in Member Q&A.

What do you do? I run Blackbird Studios, a consultancy that helps companies build new software products. Blackbird is a remote company composed of software engineers spread across the US. We work with a lot of startups to build their MVP or larger companies looking to launch new, innovative products. Blackbird has been around for ten years, but I only recently became the CEO in November. The old founder/CEO was ready for a break, and I was interested in starting a similar company of my own, so we agreed on a plan for me to take over. Since then, my focus has changed from engineering to actually...

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You're So Fly: Jill Atherton

You’re So Fly: Jill Atherton

Written by Andrea Howell on . Posted in Member Q&A.

At the heart of Flywheel is our ongoing celebration and support of the entrepreneurial spirit. Through our commitment to hyperlocal programming, we’ve discovered new and innovative ways to uplift entrepreneurs in communities across the Carolinas. Whether it’s supporting startups or small businesses, our mission is to fuel the innovators behind the ideas. None of this would be possible without the dedication of the Flywheel Foundation, led by Executive Director Jill Atherton. Can you share a bit about your role and how you ended up with the foundation? I manage the operations of the...

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ConvergeSouth 2023 Is Coming to the Greater Charlotte Region

Written by Andrea Howell on . Posted in Uncategorized.

Concord, NC – August 22, 2023— ConvergeSouth 2023, a two-day Expo and Conference featuring founders, entrepreneurs, and investors coming together from across the Southeast, will be held for the first time in the Greater Charlotte Region on October 5th and 6th in downtown Concord, NC. The event is open to the public who are encouraged to attend. For registration and complete information on the conference go to www.convergesouth.com. “This is one of the largest gatherings of startups in the Southeast”, said Peter Marsh, a partner in Flywheel and a founding Director of the Flywheel Foundation....

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