Summer Business & Innovation Boot Camp Graduation

On August 10th – the culmination of weeks of hard work, dedication, and innovation, we celebrated the remarkable achievements of 15 Furman Students as they graduated from The Hill Institute Summer Business and Innovation Boot Camp! 🚀



With a shared commitment to learning, growth, and entrepreneurship, our graduates have immersed themselves in a dynamic program that has challenged their perspectives, refined their skills, and equipped them with the tools to navigate the ever-evolving business landscape.

From intensive workshops led by industry trailblazers to collaborative projects that encouraged creative problem-solving, these aspiring entrepreneurs have honed their talents and uncovered their potential.

The graduation marks the transition from learners to leaders, from ideas to impactful ventures. As they step into the next chapter of their entrepreneurial journeys, we commend their resilience, determination, and the bold spirit that sets them apart.

Check out their experience here!

GVL Starts 5th Cohort Kicks Off

On August 24th we had an electrifying start as we launched the 5th cohort of GVL Starts. 🎉

This kickoff marks the beginning of an immersive experience that will empower participants to turn their ideas into thriving ventures.



From groundbreaking workshops by industry experts to personalized mentoring sessions, the GVL Starts kickoff is the ignition point for sparking creativity, fostering resilience, and connecting with a network of like-minded changemakers. This is the moment when dreams take shape, and innovation takes flight.

Here's to new beginnings, bold ideas, and the limitless potential within each entrepreneur.

Stay tuned to hear more stories about the growth of these founders through this experience!

New Furman Entrepreneurship Faculty: Steve Stewart, Ph.D.

We are thrilled to welcome Steve Stewart! He joins the Furman Business and Accounting department as their newest Associate Professor. His distinguished background and impressive achievements in the field of entrepreneurship have already made a difference, and we are eager to witness the impact he will undoubtedly make here at Furman.

Learn more about Dr. Stewart here.

2023 Paladin Pitch Winner, Spencer Tate '24, Launches Venture, dotflo.

On August 30th, Spencer Tate '24, launched his company, dotflo. Dotflo aims to help non-profits identify the right donors. Focused primarily on non-profits, he and his co-founder, Nemath Ahmad, have identified key pain points and are creating a product meant to solve them.

They have a number of interested beta users they who will be using their product starting next week. Please join us in congratulating Spencer on this milestone achievement and thank you to our generous Paladin Pitch Award donor Johnny Flynn '69 in funding Spencer's launch.

Learn more about dotflo here.