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Another great Tech on Tap in the books! Tyler Robertson, founder & CEO of Diesel Laptops, shared the unfiltered story of...
05/22/2026

Another great Tech on Tap in the books! Tyler Robertson, founder & CEO of Diesel Laptops, shared the unfiltered story of building a $100M company — the hard decisions, the cash struggles, and what it really takes: investing in good people, relentless focus on customers, and the courage to bet on yourself.

📸 Photos by: The Good Habit Photography @ https://www.instagram.com/thegoodhabit_photography/

From garage startup to $100M in revenue.Tyler Robertson is sharing his journey building Diesel Laptops at Tech on Tap ne...
05/14/2026

From garage startup to $100M in revenue.

Tyler Robertson is sharing his journey building Diesel Laptops at Tech on Tap next Thursday.

Join us for drinks, networking, and a successful founder story from right here in the Midlands.

Thursday, May 21 | 5-6:30pm | Boyd Innovation Center

Register Free Here: https://www.boydinnovation.org/events/tech-on-tap-may-2026

Join us for Tech Beans! Every Tuesday morning at the Boyd Innovation Center.Mark your calendar for Tuesday mornings, net...
05/13/2026

Join us for Tech Beans! Every Tuesday morning at the Boyd Innovation Center.

Mark your calendar for Tuesday mornings, networking at the BIC from 8 am - 9 am.

We’ll have the coffee ready, so you can show up, share what you’re working on, and make a new connection.

See you there ☕

https://www.boydinnovation.org/events

📣 Launchpad Summer '26 Cohort Applications Now OpenStarting June 2 at Boyd Innovation CenterLaunchpad Tech Ventures is o...
05/13/2026

📣 Launchpad Summer '26 Cohort Applications Now Open

Starting June 2 at Boyd Innovation Center

Launchpad Tech Ventures is offering a Summer 2026 Cohort of Launchpad COLA here at the BIC! This 12-week program is for early-stage founders who want to turn their idea into something real. The incubator program gives you the structure, support, and accountability to build, test, and grow your startup alongside experienced mentors and a driven founder community.

Program Details:
▪️Starts June 2
▪️Meets Tuesdays from 7-9am
▪️Hosted at the Boyd Innovation Center
▪️Fee: program fee is $750, payable to Launchpad Tech Ventures in three installments

What you get:
➡️Structured, proven curriculum and startup resources
➡️Mentorship from experienced founders and operators
➡️MVP development guidance, pitch preparation, and community showcase opportunity
➡️A growing network of Launchpad alumni across Columbia and South Carolina.
➡️The chance to compete across Launchpad cohorts for up to a $25k investment from the Launchpad Ignite Fund. Investment terms apply.

In addition, we’re providing Full BIC Membership to program participants for the duration of the program. This means you'll get access to BIC Member-only benefits such as Advisor Fridays, an additional local network of peers, and unlimited coworking access to work in Columbia's tech startup hub.

What you need:
✅A tech-related idea or business
✅Commitment to show up and do the work
✅Willingness to learn, test, and iterate quickly

Spots are limited and will be filled on a rolling basis.

Apply now to secure your seat before the cohort fills!

https://www.launchpadtv.com/locations/columbia-sc

Did you miss the re-roast? Tech Beans is back!Join us at the BIC every Tuesday morning from 8 am - 9 am. Network with ot...
05/08/2026

Did you miss the re-roast? Tech Beans is back!

Join us at the BIC every Tuesday morning from 8 am - 9 am. Network with other aspiring founders, experienced entrepreneurs, tech professionals, and community members.

Around 8:30 am everyone will have about 30 seconds to share who they are and what they’re building, share an Ask (what are you stuck on, who do you need connections too, etc), and share a Give (what can you offer in support of the community – no selling!). Then it’s back to networking. Find someone who sparked your interest and grab their info.

Register for Tuesday’s Teach Beans here: https://www.boydinnovation.org/events/tech-beans-2026-05-12

Aspiring entrepreneurs, experienced founders, side-hustlers, community builders, or just curious about what's happening ...
05/07/2026

Aspiring entrepreneurs, experienced founders, side-hustlers, community builders, or just curious about what's happening in Columbia's tech scene?

Join us for Tech on Tap on Thursday, May 21st from 5 pm - 6:30 pm at the Boyd Innovation Center in Five Points.

Tech on Tap is a monthly happy hour where you can grab a drink on us and network with other builders in the Midlands. Each month, we feature a founder who shares their entrepreneurial journey.

Learn something new and get in the room. Your future business partner, customer, investor, friend, or connector might be there.

This month's featured speaker is Tyler Robertson, founder & CEO of Diesel Laptops. Come hear how he went from garage startup to $100 million in revenue.

Register free here: https://www.boydinnovation.org/events/tech-on-tap-may-2026

Check out this week’s Advisor Friday Lineup:Lanford Holloway, Founder, HuntStand (TerraStride Inc.), 1x ExitJade Pruett,...
05/06/2026

Check out this week’s Advisor Friday Lineup:

Lanford Holloway, Founder, HuntStand (TerraStride Inc.), 1x Exit
Jade Pruett, Founder, HelloSEO

Sit down with industry experts and experienced founders to get one-on-one advice, mentorship, and support this Friday, May 8th from 10 am - 12 pm.

This event is for BIC Members only. Join our community for as low as $50/month and get access to Advisor Fridays, coworking space, startup resources and more.

➡️ https://www.boydinnovation.org/membership

May’s Tech on Tap features Midlands founder Tyler Robertson of Diesel Laptops. Come hear his founding story and how he w...
04/29/2026

May’s Tech on Tap features Midlands founder Tyler Robertson of Diesel Laptops. Come hear his founding story and how he went from garage startup to a $100M in revenue.

Tech on Tap is our monthly, happy hour where founders, tech professionals, students, aspiring entrepreneurs, and community members gather to learn from the pros and network.

Tech on Tap is for you if you are:

🟢Building, growing, or scaling a tech company.
🟢Interested in starting a tech business.
🟢A technology professional or student looking to connect with others in Columbia's tech scene.
🟢A founder, aspiring entrepreneur, or you’re just curious about what opportunities there are in the high-growth, high-tech startup world

Join us Thursday, May 21st in Five Points at the Boyd Innovation Center

Event Details:
➡️Doors (and bar) open at 5 pm
➡️Session begins at 5:30 pm
➡️Q&A and networking from 6 – 6:30 pm

Register Free Here: https://www.boydinnovation.org/events/tech-on-tap-may-2026

Tech Beans is Back!Starting Tuesday, May 5th, join us at the BIC every Tuesday morning from 8–9 am for coffee and conver...
04/28/2026

Tech Beans is Back!

Starting Tuesday, May 5th, join us at the BIC every Tuesday morning from 8–9 am for coffee and conversation centered around building scalable, high-growth startups in Columbia. Whether you're in the early stages of an idea, an experienced founder, or just curious to be around people who are building, come on out!

We’re keeping the format simple every Tuesday:
➝‬8:00 am — Doors open, coffee is ready. Jump in and start making connections.
➝‬8:20 am — Quick intro from the BIC
➝‬8:25 am — Everyone gets 30 seconds to share their ask and their offer. No selling! This is about giving first and finding the right connections.
➝‬8:40 am — Back to open networking. Find someone who sparked your interest, grab their info, and set up your next meeting with them.

Bring a friend, make a new connection, and see where things go. We hope to see you there!

Registration required: https://www.boydinnovation.org/events/tech-beans-2026-05-05

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711 Saluda Avenue
Columbia, SC
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+18035291112

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