In the third edition of our #BYBB in Charleston series, PowerHouse Tech Founder and CEO, Carolyn Finch joins Eric to discuss the diversity issue currently experienced in the tech space. Carolyn details a new type of pipeline, bringing in individuals from different backgrounds and experiences to create “rockstar developers” and lasting tech talent for local companies and how businesses can cultivate a culture of diversity in their own offices.

Charleston. Atlanta. Nashville. These cities of the South are certainly no “Silicon Valley 2.0” nor should they aspire to be. Each location, both North and South, offers different benefits depending on the startup. But one question Harbor Entrepreneur Center Founder, John Osborne says all startups need to answer is: Does the market care as much about your product or service as you do? During this live show from Charleston, South Carolina, Eric and John discuss the benefits of life in the South and what startups need to do to attract investors. 

Team and focus. Micah Laughlin, CEO of CanvasIT knows how important these two key elements are to growth and success in business. On this episode of BYBB, Micah shares how knowing when to pivot, when to say ‘no’ and an emphasis on work/life balance for employees helps make them a top-notch outsourced IT firm.