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Four Stages. Find the One You're In.

Different founders need different rooms. Here is exactly where you start, what comes next, and who each stage is for.

Audience pathways

Who This Is for, and Where You Go.

If you're building a technology company, or a company where technology is your edge, there's a place for you here. Find where you fit.

Running a traditional, non-tech small business? You'll get more value from the SC SBDC or the Gravity Center Foundation, and we'll gladly point you their way.
The corridor

Fort Mill, Rock Hill, Indian Land, Lake Wylie, and Charlotte.

Programming moves around the region on purpose. Pop-ups build demand where founders already are; the accelerator anchors at Winthrop in Rock Hill; relationship events happen on the lake and at the ballpark.

See the calendar
Membership

Free for Founders. Always.

Two ways in for founders, both free, plus the partners and sponsors who make it possible.

Start here

CTF Community

Free

Open to every technology founder, operator and investor in the corridor.

  • Monthly events and regional pop-ups
  • The Founder Briefing
  • Member network and introductions
  • First access to programs
Join free

Founders' Forum

By invitation · apply

The vetted inner circle, confidential peer groups for committed founders.

  • Small, high-trust peer groups
  • Confidential problem-solving
  • Monthly cadence plus an annual retreat
  • By invitation, apply to start the conversation
See the criteria

You Don't Have to Build It Alone.

Start where you are, it's free to begin. Come to an event, join the community, and find the founders building alongside you.

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