At The Hill Institute, we develop entrepreneurial leaders through education, mentorship, and hands-on experience. Our programs serve Furman students, high school students, and community founders by nurturing creativity, strengthening entrepreneurial thinking, and helping innovative ideas become real-world ventures. Through initiatives such as Furman’s Next Big Idea, the Rinker Paladin Pitch Competition, GVL Starts, the Clemens Angel Analyst Fellowship, and the Innovation Academy, we support entrepreneurs from ideation to launch. We host forums, pitch competitions, and community events that foster connection, expand learning, and strengthen Greenville’s innovation ecosystem.