Greenville Get Ready! 🚀

The Hill Institute proudly presents the GVL Starts Venture Showcase—formerly Demo Day! We’ve given this event a fresh name because it’s more than demos. It’s about celebrating founders, spotlighting ideas, and fueling the next wave of Greenville’s entrepreneurial story.

This isn’t your typical business event. We’re bringing the energy with amazing food, cold drinks, and DJ Chief spinning live all night. Meet 36 of Greenville’s boldest founders, hear their stories, and see firsthand the ventures shaping our community’s future.

From our 8th cohort, four finalists will pitch live for three $5,000 startup grants: one High Growth/Scalable, one Legacy–Lifestyle Business, and one chosen by YOU, the audience. By showing up, you’re fueling the next wave of companies that will make Greenville stronger, smarter, and more connected.

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