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Robbie Hillis of ARK Labs and Platt Boyd of Branch Technology

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Robbie Hillis // ARK Labs Facebook Linkedin Twitter 

Platt Boyd // Branch Technology Facebook Linkedin Twitter 
What goes on in an accelerator program is often a little blurry when it comes down to the details. Do you ever wonder if an accelerator program actually helps grow and improve a business?   

We are pleased to have Robbie Hillis of ARK Labs and Platt Boyd of 3D Ops providing their unique experiences through Chattanooga’s GIGTank accelerator program. 

If there is anything you are questioning, just take the advice of Robbie and Platt:“Taking the step to apply is the most important step you can take, because if you are questioning whether or not you are ready, you probably are!” – Robbie Hillis  “For any accelerator program, anyone that has got the seed of an idea is the perfect candidate. You’re coming out of the process ready to build a business and begin the investment process.” -Platt Boyd 

Listen now to our interview during Startup Week Chattanooga 2016!

Butch and Rooster from The West Texas Investors Club at 36/86 Conference 2016

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“Butch” Gilliam and “Rooster” McConaughey // The West Texas Investors Club 

Self-made millionaires Mike “Rooster” McConaughey — brother of Oscar-winning actor Matthew — and Wayne “Butch” Gilliam made their fortunes deep in the heart of Texas. Now, they’re looking to share their wealth with other entrepreneurs by investing in their companies. Along with close friend Gil Prather, the investors invite ambitious entrepreneurs from across America to come to West Texas to make their case to secure funding for their ventures. Think of it as “Shark Tank” with cowboy hats instead of tailored suits. What the hopefuls don’t realize, though, is that a good product and a positive balance sheet aren’t enough to get an investment from McConaughey and Gilliam; the guys only make a deal after getting a true measure of an entrepreneur’s character.

Phil Shmerling CEO at InCrowd Capital

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Phil Shmerling // InCrowd Capital, LLC 

InCrowd’s platform was developed to make anyone feel comfortable investing in startups. Our web-based, local investment platform provides angels with access to investment opportunities from accelerator, incubator and university programs across the Southeast and Midwest.

With our low minimum investments and access to a co-investment pool, investors are able to build portfolios of startups without having to invest large amounts of money in one particular investment.

You can contact Phil by emailing him at pshmerling@incrowdcapital.com