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FROM BEHIND THE BAR TO BEHIND THE LINE: WELCOME TO THE MAGIC KITCHEN
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Meet the Founder Fixing Construction’s Biggest Problem
Edwin Williams, never planned to be an entrepreneur. With a background in biology and mechanical engineering, he was used to strict protocols that made experiments repeatable and predictable. But...
How One Tennessee Founder Stitched Together Her Startup Journey
At 18, Kingsport native Lauren Glass-Mullins walked into her parents’ kitchen and confidently announced she was starting a nonprofit. At the time, she had no business experience, no roadmap, and...
How Bing Fueled the Startup Mountain Summit
Every startup event I’ve ever attended runs on one thing: caffeine. The Startup Mountain Summit is no different, and it's rare to see founders walking around without a cup of coffee or an energy...
The Hottest Startup Conferences in the Southeast 2025
Every year, new startup conferences pop up across the southeast, offering founders an excellent opportunity to network with investors, grow their startup, and secure funding for their business. To...
Managing Imposter Syndrome as a Founder
Last year, at the Startup Mountain Summit, we took a moment on stage to ask a room full of founders and entrepreneurs about experiencing imposter syndrome. Astonishingly, every hand went up after we...
Bridging the Rural Founder Gap
Rural communities often lack the resources, access to capital, and support that larger business ecosystems provide. Founders in these areas are given an ultimatum—migrate to other communities in...
What Is With All the Pitching?
If you follow the world of Entrepreneurship and Startups, then you have likely seen countless discussions on the art of the Startup pitch. It might even seem like the only thing Startups actually do...
Great Events Move Your Startup Forward
As a Founder, time is the most valuable asset you have. Attending great startup events and conferences can propel you forward, but attending the wrong one will waste your time. Here is a guide to...
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