RevTech Labs

ABOUT REVTECH LABS

RevTech Labs is geared toward Charlotte’s burgeoning developer community and provides a place for tech startups to launch.

The three-month program focuses on early-stage mobile, software and web companies. RevTech Labs provides free work space, mentorship and programming all geared toward revolutionary technology startups. All companies will be required to locate within the same community space. The 4,000 square foot space, located within Packard Place, provides shared desks, break space, and casual meeting space. Mentorship from local, regional, and national tech talent will help to guide startups as they focus on building their products and defining their business models. The program will culminate in a launch day, where the startups can connect with local and regional investors and customers.

PARTNERS

A special thank you to our generous partners.

MENTORS

Dan Roselli Co-founder, Packard Place Dan Roselli is a co-founder of Packard Place, a hub for entrepreneurs in Charlotte and the home of RevTech Labs. Adam Hill Director, Packard Place Adam is the director of Packard Place, a hub for entrepeneurs and the home of RevTech Labs. Amish Shah Managing Partner, Sierra Maya Ventures Amish has been an entrepreneur since the age of 25, when he started his first company in 1998. He has a proven track record in leadership, sales, marketing, strategy and recruiting. Venture Capital firms, C-level executives, and Founders of early and mid-stage startups from around the globe call on him directly for his consultation and advisement before making major decisions that will have an impact on their bottom line. Eric Kagan Managing partner, Sierra Maya Ventures Eric has founded multiple companies with a focus on technology. His technical, operational and finance background is the perfect mix and allows him to understand all aspects of a business. In the past year, Eric has invested in several startup companies and has assisted the founders and management teams to understand what it takes to build and grow a successful company. Doug Lebda Founder and CEO of LendingTree After experiencing the frustrations and complexities of getting his first mortgage, Doug Lebda envisioned a way to empower consumers in the loan process where banks compete for the customers' business. In 1996, Doug founded LendingTree which revolutionized how consumers shop for loans and how lenders reach new customers. Paul Grim Founder/General Partner SunBridge Paul Grim is a founder/General Partner of SunBridge Partners with an investment focus in wireless communications and retail systems. Paul co-founded SunBridge Partners and its predecessor Equitek Capital, and has been actively involved in each of the firm’s investments from initial sourcing through due diligence to post-investment strategic guidance. Igor Jablokov Chief Coffee Officer Igor is an Entrepreneur in Residence for Blackstone EN, a collaboration between the region’s major universities, its entrepreneurial community and the private sector. David Jones Partner at Southern Capitol Ventures Prior to joining Southern Capitol Ventures, David was with the Deloitte Consulting practice in Washington, DC where he managed strategic technology projects for the newly formed Department of Homeland Security. Michael Praeger Co-founder, CEO of AvidXchange Since founding AvidXchange in 2000, Michael has been an active participant and speaker on "payables and payment automation" at various industry conferences and considered a thought leader within the industry in developing creative solutions and best practices for payables and payment automation. Addy Kapur Check Appointments Addy is the founder of checkappointments.com and a co-founder of mailvu.com. Brian M. Davis Attorney & Partner VLP Law Group Brian is a partner at VLP and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. John Bradberry Co-Founder ReadyFounder John Bradberry is a co-founder and leader of ReadyFounder Services, a provider of tools and services for entrepreneurs and investors. Lenore Vassil Founder of The Torch Lenore is the founder of The Torch, an online personal organizer you share with your loved ones so they can navigate your life if something happens to you. Don Minges CFO Don Minges is a fractional CFO with twenty years of leadership experience in Management and Finance at Wachovia Corporation. Andrew Sobel VP at The Brixton Group Inc. Andrew is no stranger to start-ups having been involved in three others including an IT hardware firm, an eco-friendly clothing line and a non-profit. Paolo Nagari CEO & Founder of InterCultural Group Paolo Nagari is the CEO & Founder of InterCultural Group a management consulting firm based in Charlotte, NC. David Miller Co-Founder AvidXchange David co-founded AvidXchange where he ran product strategy, and is now a mentor, coach, and advisor to startups and growth-stage companies. Kevin Garrison CPA & Co-Founder R&G, LLP Kevin co-founded R&G LLP, a full-service accounting firm providing assurance, tax and consulting services. Chris Boggiano Co-Founder Everblue Chris and his brother, Jon, are entrepreneurs who have started their own sustainable building consulting company. Jon Boggiano Co-Founder Everblue Jon and his brother, Chris, are entrepreneurs who have started their own sustainable building consulting company. Chris Williams Partner at Clairvoyant Ventures Chris has over 18 years of experience shaping strategic initiatives and building highly scalable technology platforms in global corporations and start-up companies. Lou Solomon Founder Interact, Your Authentic Learning Style Series Lou teaches an authentic approach to speaking, presenting, presence and other executive communication skills. Matthew Tyndall Partner Priceless Miscellaneous Matthew hopes to help people better connect with others through the web and help design ways for individuals to fully represent who they are online. Jeremy Olson Founder Tapity Jeremy is the founder and lead designer at Tapity, an Apple Design award-winning app company based in North Carolina, USA. Jim Van Fleet Founder of it's bspoke Jim Van Fleet has been a contract software developer for over 20 years, most recently as founder of it’s bspoke. Dan Black Client Engagement Manager at Tortal Dan intends to help businesses grow through additional perspective or by developing correct and clear messaging in order to maximize the performance of their people. Juan Garzon Branding and Messaging Strategist Juan has spent over a decade in various aspects of communications, including starting his own business and spearheading a global re-branding effort and marketing overhaul that contributed to an almost 400% revenue growth in 3 years at a previous employer. David Phillips Innovation Provocateur at Faster Glass Consulting LLC David is a creative solution finder who specializes in helping organizations apply the principles of innovation and people-centered design to their most pressing challenges. George McAllister Regional Director SBTDC George is the Regional Director of the Small Business and Technology Development Center at UNC Charlotte. Jack Woerner CEO Strategic Edge LLC Jack Woerner is a seasoned leader with extensive experience in management strategy with emphasis on “turn around” engagements and growth opportunities.

PACKARD PLACE

Packard Place is the foundation of like-minded entrepreneurs sharing skills and business opportunities in Charlotte. It serves as a community center for entrepreneurial activity in the heart of the Queen City, allowing access to technology, education and hands-on assistance to help business partners and start-ups design, build, market and deliver innovation and solutions. This is accomplished by the collaboration of key organizations in the region including entrepreneurial, industry, civic, economic and university groups that together are changing the landscape of Charlotte business.

RevTech Labs Alumni

The Second Class of RevTech Labs

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APPLY

Resident Tech company, MailVU, is providing the application process for RevTech Labs. Applications will be in the form of elevator pitches limited to two minutes or less filmed on the MailVU video platform. You can submit your video here or go to www.mailvu.com and e-mail your video to info@packardplace.us. You can also upload a pre-made video below. Again, please make sure all uploaded videos are under two minutes. Pitches must include: The basics of the idea Target Market Stage of Growth (revenue, funding, idea, etc.) Founding team (who are you and what are your backgrounds) Thank you!

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