1. The (Tech)
Startup Scene
In Soda City
Greg Hilton
Director, Tminus6 Accelerator
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2. tminus6.co
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3. What We (Have Been) Known For
Insurance
Banking
Healthcare
Higher Education
Government
Military
Real Estate
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4. What You Might Not Know
Tech Innovation is Alive and Well
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5. 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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6. ...and A (New) Ecosystem
Creatives + Techies + Entrepreneurs + Capital
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7. But, We’re Still Struggling
Stuff Standing in our Way
Plain Old History
Entrepreneurial Culture Critical Mass + Collaboration
Tech + Startup Talent
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8. ...So, Let’s Start Today
“Escape Velocity”
Tminus6 Accelerator Demo Day 2014
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