it-ology summit on information technology: regional impact and issues in sc midlands

The (Tech) Startup SceneIn Soda City

Greg HiltonDirector, Tminus6 Accelerator

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What We (Have Been) Known For

InsuranceBanking

HealthcareHigher Education

GovernmentMilitary

Real Estate

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What You Might Not KnowTech Innovation is Alive and Well

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There’s Momentum Building...Investments, Acquisitions & Scalability

“Accenture Completes Acquisition of Duck Creek Technologies” - July, 2011

“All-In-One Backup Provider Unitrends Acquired By Insight Venture Partners” - October, 2013

“EarthLink announces the acquisition of local Columbia, South Carolina based company, Business Vitals.” - August, 2011

“ARES Security Acquires Majority Ownership of The Mariner Group” - September, 2013

“A3 Communications Named One of America’s Fastest-Growing Companies Through Inc. 5000 List” - October, 2013

“LED manufacturer Sensor Electronics Technology expands in Richland County, adding 150 jobs - September, 2012

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...and A (New) EcosystemCreatives + Techies + Entrepreneurs + Capital

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But, We’re Still StrugglingStuff Standing in our Way

Plain Old History

Entrepreneurial Culture Critical Mass + Collaboration

Tech + Startup Talent

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...So, Let’s Start Today

“Escape Velocity” Tminus6 Accelerator Demo Day 2014

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