WhosOnTheMove SC

The Boyd Innovation Center in Columbia, SC recently named Sam Herskovitz as its new Executive Director. With more than a decade of experience scaling enterprise SaaS products and guiding startups to successful exits, Sam brings proven leadership to Columbia’s hub for high-growth, high-tech innovation.

Efferent Labs, founded by entrepreneurs Bill Rader and Dr. Spencer Rosero, was born out of a deeply personal mission to transform medical research. The company’s groundbreaking Living Informatics platform delivers real-time, in vivo cellular data through advanced biosensors and AI-driven analytics, giving researchers unprecedented insight into drug responses as they happen.

Ethel Bunch and Allen Klump, Palmetto Nuclear Coalition by Alan Cooper

Charles & Associates, a trusted name in home repair and remodeling for more than 32 years, serves Greenwood, Greenville, and the Lakelands with licensed, bonded, and insured expertise. Recently named to the 2025 Best of South Carolina list in the Construction & Remodeling Contractors category, the company offers everything from handyman services to complete renovations. This July, Charles & Associ...

Nature at Work is a statewide platform that helps employers, educators, and communities integrate nature into the way we work, live, and lead. Founded in South Carolina, the initiative connects organizations to nature-based strategies, providers, and partnerships that support healthier people, stronger communities, and more resilient ecosystems. Learn more at www.natureatworksc.org.

global digital needs agency | gdna (often stylized “g/d/n/a”) is a fast‑growing cloud-native consultancy and AWS Premier Partner based in Charleston, SC. Founded in 2022, gdna blends human ingenuity with technical excellence to help startups, SMBs, and enterprises build scalable, secure, and cost‑effective digital solutions

Ritedose has unveiled a new 225,000-square-foot distribution and logistics center at Performance Park in Columbia, SC, boosting its capacity to handle over 2 billion doses annually. The facility is part of an $81 million investment that has already created 100 new jobs and supports the state’s thriving life sciences industry. An $11 million lab is also in the works, set to break ground in fall 202...

Based in Greenville, SC, Tindall Architecture Workshop is a husband and wife team based in Greenville, SC, focused on inspiring residential architecture and unmatched service throughout the Carolinas, Georgia, and Florida.

The mission at Data Moose is to help non-profits make the world a better place, by providing direct access to actionable data in a secure environment.

Colmbia, SC-based Qwerky.ai is a cutting-edge technology firm that's pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence and changing the way we interact with machines. Founded by Chris Thibeault and Evan Owen, Qwerky.ai is the culmination of their passion for innovation and their desire to make a meaningful impact on the world. With a strong foundation in research and development, Qwerky.ai is comm...

Legacy Digital Media, founded in 2023 by Q Moldrik, is a boutique full-service digital marketing agency based in Mount Pleasant (Greater Charleston), South Carolina with national reach . Rooted in community-driven storytelling and creative strategy, Legacy Digital specializes in holistic brand-building—from captivating content creation and social media management to paid advertising, email campaig...

Serving the Greenville, South Carolina area, Grass Nerds offers a professional, passionate approach to lawn care. The team understands that maintaining a healthy, vibrant lawn requires more than just effort—it takes expertise, consistency, and a true love for the craft. Grass Nerds is committed to delivering top-tier service and an exceptional customer experience, helping clients enjoy outdoor spa...

EdVenture children's museum in Columbia, SC is now embracing a multi-generational audience, as children who visited in the early 2000s return with kids of their own for tactile, interactive, and fun experiences. In 2025, this hands-on approach to learning is more valuable than ever. Discover what’s ahead for Columbia’s EdVenture Museum in the coming years.

This fall there will be new private school opening in Greenville, SC, King’s Classical School. King's was founded by members of St. Paul’s Anglican Church to serve the families of Greenville seeking a classical, biblically faithful education. Their mission is to provide excellence and virtue in one united learning experience.

Recognized as the Talent Retention Expert of the year by the International Association of Top Professionals, named as one of the Top 20 Business Leaders by Valiant CEO Magazine, Dr. Troy Hall is an award-winning talent retention consultant, international speaker, author of multiple bestselling books and an International Development Educator. As the founder of Cohesion Culture™, Dr. Troy has dedica...

Kim Smith is a sought-after speaker, author, with 18 years of executive leadership experience in top healthcare systems—including Duke Medicine, Tenet Healthcare, and MUSC Health. In 2023, she founded Health Evolve Technologies with a vision to help birthing women manage their heart health, diabetes, and stress with the support of a digital care team.

Cathy Rigg, founder of the Columbia-based brand marketing firm Riggs Partners, has published her debut novel, THAT WHICH BINDS US (Keylight Books, June 2025). Set in the mountains of Southwest Virginia where Rigg’s family roots run deep, the historical fiction follows five lives intertwined during the Civil War. This first novel marks a return to Rigg’s creative roots and a powerful new voice in S...

Founded in 2008 and based in Greenville, South Carolina, this award-winning PR firm has built a reputation for delivering impactful, earned media coverage across television, print, and digital platforms. Known for blending Southern hospitality with a sharp media strategy, the firm consistently secures national attention for its clients. With a focus on storytelling and journalist outreach, it cont...

Entrepreneur Minute - Sharon Tchonev, Varna International by Alan Cooper

GCM is an award-winning agency that helps businesses and organizations leverage off-the-shelf AI to save time, boost efficiency and grow revenue. Co-founded by Emma and Zach Giglio, GCM delivers hands-on training and AI integration that makes cutting-edge technology accessible and actionable. Named Summerville’s 2023 Small Business of the Year, GCM has trained and presented to thousands nationwide...

Katie Harrison, Founder & President, KVH by Alan Cooper

Jonathan Yantis, the co-founder and CEO of QuicksortRx, is a Charleston, SC native who turned his early passion for technology into a transformative career in healthcare. QuicksortRx Inc. was founded with a vision to enhance efficiency in hospital pharmacy supply chains.

Shaw Circle is a promising new fintech startup that is located at Charleston Digital’s Flagship @ Charleston Tech Center. Shaw Circle, a private institutional fund management company, was officially formed in 2021 by four recent graduates of the University of South Carolina’s prestigious Finance Scholars Program and is already turning heads.

In February, Coldwell Banker Caine announced Amanda Hamet as President. Hamet, a stalwart of one of the Upstate’s largest residential real estate firms, joined Coldwell Banker Caine in 2014 and has served as Broker in Charge for both the Greenville and Anderson offices, as well as VP and Sales leader, and as SVP of Sales. A long-standing leader in the Upstate, Coldwell Banker Caine is a division a...

After successfully founding and exiting his web and app design company, netGALAXY Studios, Larry Collett started looking for his next ventures. His new company is Automation Captain with a mission to help companies automate their internal marketing, sales and operations through the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI).He is also the owner of the AI consulting firm, Larry. Collett.com and he and h...