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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