Peter Marsh Talks Flywheel, Founders, and Grit in TALK Greenville

Written by Brian Perry on November 12, 2026. Posted in Member Q&A.

Flywheel founding partner Peter Marsh is featured in the November 2026 issue of TALK Greenville, in the magazine’s “15 Minutes With” column. In a conversation with writer Leanne Cobb, Peter talked about why Flywheel was built differently from a typical coworking space, how community helps startups grow, and what he’s noticed about the founders who make it. Here are a few highlights. You can read the full interview at TALK Greenville. Why Flywheel Exists Flywheel develops, designs, and operates coworking centers, and it’s intentional about where. The model...

Flywheel Joins Hartness and Launchpad in Three-Way Partnership to Build the Southeast’s Premier Startup Ecosystem

Written by Peter Marsh on May 7, 2026. Posted in Member Q&A.

Hartness anchors the place, Launchpad runs the platform, Flywheel extends the network — together forming a connected pipeline for high-growth tech companies across the Carolinas. Greenville, SC — May 7, 2026 — Flywheel Coworking is proud to announce a three-way partnership with Hartness and Launchpad to establish a connected startup ecosystem spanning South Carolina and North Carolina. At its center: a 29,000-square-foot startup campus at Crescent One, home of the Hartness Crescent Startup Community, where Launchpad will open its headquarters and flagship Tech Village this summer alongside...

You’re So Fly: Jami Mullikin

Written by Andrea Howell on November 12, 2024. Posted in Member Q&A.

Meet Jami Mullikin! Jami is the Founder of Mullikin & Co DBA Wonder, and we asked him to tell us a bit more about himself and what inspired him to start his company! What inspired you to start Wonder? I grew up in an entrepreneurial family and started my first agency at 26. Out of my nearly 30-year career, I’ve spent over 15 years self-employed. At 50, I hit a kind of mid-life crossroads: I had a stable job but knew deep down I needed to build something new and step away from the traditional agency world. So, I gave it a shot—and, as it turns out, God had other plans. In early 2023,...

You’re So Fly: Jill Atherton

Written by Andrea Howell on October 14, 2024. Posted in Member Q&A.

At the heart of Flywheel is our ongoing celebration and support of the entrepreneurial spirit. Through our commitment to hyperlocal programming, we’ve discovered new and innovative ways to uplift entrepreneurs in communities across the Carolinas. Whether it’s supporting startups or small businesses, our mission is to fuel the innovators behind the ideas. None of this would be possible without the dedication of the Flywheel Foundation, led by Executive Director Jill Atherton. Can you share a bit about your role and how you ended up with the foundation? I manage the operations of...

You’re So Fly: Grant Colgan

Written by Andrea Howell on October 10, 2024. Posted in Member Q&A.

Get to know your fellow community members in our latest Member Q&A series! Dive into the questions asked and discover insightful answers straight from the heart of our community. Meet Grant Colgan, our Flywheel Foundation Program Manager. Who are you? My name is Grant Colgan, and I am the Program Manager for the Flywheel Foundation. I am originally from Northern Virginia but moved down to Charlotte last year after graduating from Virginia Tech in May 2023. What do you do? As the Program Manager, I oversee our Retail Lab Bootcamp Program as well as our Venture Mentoring Service. The...

You’re So Fly: Jamie Blair

Written by Andrea Howell on October 9, 2024. Posted in Member Q&A.

Meet Jamie Blair! Jamie is our resident fitness trainer and owner of Fitness with a View! At Flywheel Greenville, we have the pleasure of having this beautiful fitness center in our space, that is not only filled with top of the line equipment, but with amazing trainers as well. We asked Jamie to tell us a bit more about himself, his business, and his contributions to the Flywheel community! What inspired you to start Fitness with a View? What is your favorite part about owning your own business? “I actually had an issue with my L4 L5 that directed me back to school to learn how to take...