by Isaac Deel | Aug 22, 2025 | Blog, Startup Advice
The Difference in Appalachian Founders Watching Johnson City’s startup scene explode over the past few years and gain recognition as a hub for entrepreneurship in the southeast has been truly inspiring. It’s a testament to the founders building incredible businesses...
by Isaac Deel | Apr 15, 2025 | Blog
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 posed the question. This was...
by David Nelson | Mar 9, 2024 | Blog, Startup Advice
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 is conduct elevator pitches, compete in pitch competitions, and pitch...
by David Nelson | Nov 30, 2022 | Blog
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 help you evaluate and choose the best conferences to attend in 2023. ...
by David Nelson | Oct 1, 2022 | Blog
Looking back on my life I can pinpoint several key moments that put me on the path that led me to where I am now. One of these moments in my past centers around an incredible customer service experience that set my career as a tech entrepreneur in motion. This all...
by David Nelson | Aug 30, 2022 | Blog
Venture Capital is Broken Too often the dialog from entrepreneurs is that there simply are not enough investors, and the ones they do meet won’t invest in them. They often complain that investors are too late stage focused and not willing to invest in truly early...
