by David Nelson | Sep 24, 2025 | Startup Advice
Mindset of a Serial Founder In my career, I’ve started five companies and a nonprofit. I’m now on the verge of launching my sixth Startup. As my excitement builds leading up to the launch of my new business, it has made me nostalgic as memories resurface from all the...
by David Nelson | Aug 27, 2025 | Startup Advice
What Ecosystems Get Wrong About Startups In today’s startup culture, less than 1% of founders get venture funding. In fact, the numbers say that somewhere between 0.03% and 0.05% of startups receive venture funding. This data comes from research by Haltiwanger...
by Isaac Deel | Aug 22, 2025 | Blog, Startup Advice
The Difference in Appalachian Founders Watching Johnson City’s startup scene explode over the past few years and gain recognition as a hub for entrepreneurship in the southeast has been truly inspiring. It’s a testament to the founders building incredible businesses...
by Emma Ayala | Aug 20, 2025 | Startup Advice
Trading Isn’t Just for the “Finance Bro” — Meet the Woman Leading the Change If you’re a member of Spark Plaza, you know that the first Friday of every month is reserved for one of our favorite traditions: Members-only Lunch. The workspace generously caters a...
by Emma Ayala | Jul 29, 2025 | Startup Advice
Building a Team That Feels Like Family: Lessons From The Generalist Open The Generalist’s doors and you’ll be greeted by the soft ring of a comforting bell and the warm, familiar words, “Hi, welcome in!” We know this all too well, because here at FoundersForge, we...
by Emma Ayala | Jul 15, 2025 | Startup Advice
1976 Flowers is Blooming in Downtown Johnson City When Stephanie Alexander opened 1976 Flowers at 211 W Walnut Street in November 2024, she brought more than just beautiful arrangements to downtown Johnson City, she brought three generations of floral expertise and a...
