Sharon Martin, a seasoned cybersecurity expert, founded Managed Nerds with a mission to support the smallest businesses—those with 10 or fewer employees. These businesses, which comprise most small enterprises, often lack access to enterprise-grade cybersecurity and reliable IT service providers. Recognizing this critical gap, Sharon set out to address the "cybersecurity poverty line" by offering affordable, essential services tailored to these underserved businesses.

Crystal Gail Crawford, a Make Startups graduate, and founder of Hey Crystal Gail Consulting, recently had the extraordinary honor of introducing President Biden at the "Care Can't Wait" rally in Washington, DC. As the board chair of the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA), Crystal's advocacy for domestic workers' rights culminated in this significant moment. She shared her personal care story, emphasizing the vital role of care in her life and its influence on her business.

As COO of The Medicare Specialists, Brandon Riggs keeps a grueling schedule, racking up thousands of miles every year traveling to Charleston, Columbia, Birmingham and Augusta to meet potential clients ages 64 and older who are eligible for Medicare

Mellisa McDaniel, the passionate owner of Inspiring Empathy, LLC, has always loved cooking and baking. Since childhood, Mellisa found cooking fascinating, and she saw it as a form of art

Sa'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…

In 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…

When 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.

Catherine 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.

Coworking is big business—just ask Ad hoc Research, which last year was able to win several multimillion dollar contracts facilitated by theClubhou.se.

“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.”

“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.

Find 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!