Holly O’Brien, founder and CEO of Skillzilla, is revolutionizing the way we learn life skills through her innovative web application. With a unique approach that combines the thrill of gaming with the necessity of real-life preparation, Holly is gearing up to showcase Skillzilla at the upcoming Make Startups Demo Day. Here's a closer look at how her journey began and what makes Skillzilla a standout in the world of educational technology.
Read MoreSa'de Williams, the Founder, and CEO of Golden Lotus Properties, LLC, was looking for a change in her career when she stumbled upon the Make Startups…
Read MoreIn 2019, Tonia Gibbons left a comfortable check and a steady job as director of community relations and engagement in the City of Augusta mayor’s office. Her plan? To open her own PR consulting business. The COVID happened…
Read MoreWhen Cynwave Solutions was looking to move from its home-based office in Augusta, it didn’t have to look far. The government facilities and cybersecurity training provider already knew about theClubhou.se from the best referral sources: companies, like IntelliGenesis, that were already coworking members.
Read MoreCatherine Bichard stumbled upon the Make Startups program as she searched for ways to utilize her skills and create a sustainable career. Inspired by the idea of starting her own business, she poured into the program, drawing upon the skills she had developed from her previous jobs. With the help of the Make Startups team, she transformed her passion into a reality.
Read MoreKevin knew that the lessons from Make Startups would be the foundation for his path forward as a business founder when he presented to a potential customer and the client secured his services to develop a quarterly community-wide event starting in October 2023.
Read MoreCoworking is big business—just ask Ad hoc Research, which last year was able to win several multimillion dollar contracts facilitated by theClubhou.se.
Read More“I give theClubhou.se credit for making my dream a reality,” says Cobb. “I knew I had a love for children, but I didn’t know all the paperwork necessary or the attitude I had to have going in to talk to people. It helped me realize it can be a career.”
Read More“There’s a direct connection between a healthy nutritious diet and school performance,” says Ebony Tree Farms’ Frederick Griffin. Find out how his startup plans to use the power of food to improve physical health and financial and socioeconomic wellbeing.
Read MoreFind out why Augusta Prep head of school Derrick Willard says, “theClubhou.se is really the only innovation incubator in town”—and why Augusta Prep is modeling its new W. Rodger Giles Institute for Inquiry after theClubhou.se. Read our latest blog here!
Read MoreA place to be creative, to play and learn, experiment with new tools and new ideas without the pressure of serious competition beyond the friendly attempts to show off a new trick in front of your friends.
Read MoreWith a pandemic in full swing there are some clear concerns with trying to host a job fair. This gave birth to the idea of hosting one virtually, so the Code Boot Camp students created a Job Fair App for themselves.
Read MoreWhen it's time for a new computer, how much do you think about what happens to your old one? Richard Green set up shop in downtown Augusta to specialize in electronics recycling and the sale of computer components for older computers that are still in use.
Read MoreA little bit of intrigue can go a long way. With an inclination to design, building, and mathematics, Dion Collier began his career as an industrial electronics technician and is now a Senior Cyber Software Developer for Parsons’ Augusta office.
Read MoreCyber Mavens originally began in Augusta, Ga in 2005 as a one-man consulting shop operated by Mark Barkley. Nearly 15 years later, Mark has added expert partners and moved the office to theClubhou.se in the Georgia Cyber Center.
In teaching code boot camp, we strive to build a culture of accountability and going the extra mile to help students not only find jobs, but excel in their new careers. The 7th cohort of of Code Boot Camp at theClubhou.se (CBC7) is a stellar example of this approach to going above and beyond.
Read MoreMorgan Smith recently began her new role as the Instructor of theClubhou.se Code Boot Camp (CBC), a 12-week, full-stack web developer course. One does not simply begin teaching a subject, so learn more about Morgan’s journey as a developer, and maker in general.
Read MoreDee Taylor loves people. Her life and career are focused by helping others, through servant leadership. As a young child, Dee recalls her grandmother selling produce from the roadside of her grandparents’ farm in rural Aiken, S.C. The early experience of selling and talking to customers, started Dee on her path; as a result, she says, “I’ve always been in sales of some kind.” Dee is now the Market Account Manager for Uniti Fiber, from Appling to Aiken, where she sells commercial internet, dark fiber and communication solutions.
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