Hannah Lang
Jan 25, 2023
Charlotte’s startup scene has been steadily growing for the better part of two decades: Organizations like RevTech Labs and Carolina Fintech Hub sprung up to support new businesses. Companies like LendingTree and AvidXchange proved homegrown firms could make it big.
In early January, a Charlotte reddit user with an entrepreneurial streak and software development experience was searching for a sense of community beyond the crowded tables and pastry crumbs of the local coffee shop.
“Is there any startup culture in Charlotte?” They asked via the r/Charlotte reddit thread, adding that they mostly pursued side projects while sitting at cafes. “It’s a lot of fun and fulfilling, but a bit lonely.”
Charlotte’s startup scene has been steadily growing for the better part of two decades: Organizations like RevTech Labs and Carolina Fintech Hub sprung up to support new businesses. Companies like LendingTree and AvidXchange proved homegrown firms could make it big.