VentureSouth Charleston is a group of investors in and around Charleston, South Carolina who support early-stage, high-growth ventures in the Southeastern United States with capital and expertise.As an affiliated member of VentureSouth, we work closely with other established angel networks in South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and more.

Eric Thome Consulting acts as a fractional COO for small businesses and startups. We help develop and execute strategic plans, manage operations and teams, improve efficiency and productivity, raise capital, and prepare for and close exits. Our clients receive executive leadership without the cost of a full-time position.

Death Valley Ventures is a venture advisory firm and holding company. As a venture advisor, Eric acts as a consultant connecting early stage startup companies with capital.

Charles Towne Holdings, LLC (“CTH”) is a Capital Markets & Financial Advisory firm headquartered in Charleston, SC. The firm, via its wholly owned subsidiary, Charles Towne Securities, LLC provides Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Placements and other Financial Advisory services to companies located worldwide. CTH professionals bring deep industry knowledge and relationships, having experience in sectors such as Healthcare, Sports, Media & Entertainment, Financial Technology, Manufacturing & Distribution, Financial Services, Business Services, Consumer Products, Restaurants and Electronics. We have longstanding relationships with both strategic acquirers as well as with commercial lenders, mezzanine funds, private equity funds, and venture capital firms.

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Acquired Folbot, the original Folbot folding kayak manufacturer, in 2012

Provide global coordination of supply plans for new and existing products. Work closely with New Product Engineering and Development and Regional Planning teams to develop cross regional supply plans for new products, balancing service level objectives and the risk of obsolete inventory and higher manufacturing costs. Assist Sourcing in evaluating global demand for materials with constrained capacity and manage allocation of constrained materials across regions. Work with regions to propagate best practices and build planning capacities.

Work with clients through all stages of strategy-based projects to identify, clarify, and resolve complex issues critical to strategic and operating success; construct analytical frameworks resulting in strategic recommendations.