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“NEXT, for me, is a hub. A great entree into the startup community, which is important to make connections not only for capital raising purposes but for consulting, manufacturers… It’s all very interconnected.”

Scott Pancoast, Founder of Zylo Therapeutics

“NEXT has been an intricate part of our success at BOYD Cycling for years now. The connections, resources and mentor support has been immeasurable. We couldn't do it without this partnership!”

— Nicole Boyd, COO of Boyd Cycling

“My business partner, Joshua Tucker, and I moved to Greenville in 2015 and immediately got involved in NEXT. When we applied to the VMS program with NEXT, we knew we would have access to some very smart and successful people, but we had no idea how much the relationships we would create there would help our business...We are better founders, and have a stronger and faster-growing organization as a result of the VMS program.”

Keith Shields, Co-founder of Designli

“I have been involved in NEXT since 2006 and am involved in their team-based mentor program. I continue to be amazed by two things with my mentors: first, how quickly they can jump into a conversation and immediately have ideas and provide valuable information very relative to the conversation or question at hand; second, how ‘invested’ I feel they are in my business.

Mark Essex, CEO of Netalytics

“The founding of NEXT was a pivotal moment in the entrepreneurial environment in the Upstate. NEXT has lowered the barriers to build, connect and grow a potentially high impact business. Prior to NEXT, each business was an island. NEXT has given our companies a voice, connected us with each other and the community and helped improve the foundation on which we are all building our businesses. ”

Andy Kurtz, CEO of Kopis USA & Vigilix

"Never ending education, interaction with local companies dealing with similar situations, and introductions to all types of resources required to grow a high growth company are the key elements that make Next an invaluable asset to Greenville."

Frank Greer, CEO of Zipit Wireless
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