by Emma Ayala | Jun 9, 2025 | Startup Advice
The Taco Trek is the biggest biking event in Johnson City, TN, and now has spread across the globe. Learn about how Chad Wolfe came up with the idea and why it fit so well with Trek's mantra.
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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…
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Since opening its doors on February 20, 2023, The Moon Coffee & Tea House has quickly become a beloved staple in downtown Johnson City. With just seven tables and a capacity of 20 people, the current…
Read More: Two Founders, One Vision: The Moon Is Risingby Emma Ayala | May 20, 2025 | Startup Advice
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…
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Read More: Managing Imposter Syndrome as a Founderby Emma Ayala | May 29, 2025 | Startup Advice
Little Magic has officially expanded with the launch of The Magic Kitchen. Co-owner Sam Pennington shared in a WJHL interview that they’ve taken over the former Voodoo Chicken space and are now serving up a brand-new menu centered around gluten-free, southern-style comfort food inspired by her own family recipes.
Read More: From Behind the Bar to Behind the Line: Welcome to the Magic Kitchenby Isaac Deel | May 13, 2025 | Startup Advice
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…
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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…
Read More: Bridging the Rural Founder Gapby Emma Ayala | Jun 9, 2025 | Startup Advice
The Taco Trek is the biggest biking event in Johnson City, TN, and now has spread across the globe. Learn about how Chad Wolfe came up with the idea and why it fit so well with Trek's mantra.
Read More: The Man Behind Trek's Biggest Biking Event: Taco Trekby Emma Ayala | Jun 2, 2025 | Startup Advice
Since opening its doors on February 20, 2023, The Moon Coffee & Tea House has quickly become a beloved staple in downtown Johnson City. With just seven tables and a capacity of 20 people, the current…
Read More: Two Founders, One Vision: The Moon Is Risingby Emma Ayala | May 29, 2025 | Startup Advice
Little Magic has officially expanded with the launch of The Magic Kitchen. Co-owner Sam Pennington shared in a WJHL interview that they’ve taken over the former Voodoo Chicken space and are now serving up a brand-new menu centered around gluten-free, southern-style comfort food inspired by her own family recipes.
Read More: From Behind the Bar to Behind the Line: Welcome to the Magic Kitchenby Emma Ayala | May 27, 2025 | Startup Advice
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…
Read More: Meet the Founder Fixing Construction's Biggest Problemby Emma Ayala | May 20, 2025 | Startup Advice
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…
Read More: How One Tennessee Founder Stitched Together Her Startup Journeyby Isaac Deel | May 13, 2025 | Startup Advice
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…
Read More: How Bing Fueled the Startup Mountain Summitby Isaac Deel | Apr 15, 2025 | Startup Advice
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…
Read More: The Hottest Startup Conferences in the Southeast 2025by Isaac Deel | Apr 15, 2025 | Blog
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…
Read More: Managing Imposter Syndrome as a Founderby Isaac Deel | Apr 1, 2025 | Startup Advice
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…
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