Meet the Finalists
This year’s No Boundaries Finalists span six regions across four Southeastern states, united by bold ideas and unstoppable drive. From reshaping healthcare and homeownership to reimagining education, gaming, and government, these founders are building the future—one breakthrough at a time.
Explore their journeys below. Each photo leads to a personal blog where you can discover what drives them, how they’re solving real-world problems, and why they’re poised to make an impact.
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Mark W. Elfers, founder of GreenCape Health, is taking the stage at No Boundaries 2025 to compete for $20K in startup funding. Learn more about their journey, their big idea, and what’s driving them to pitch in front of a live audience in Aiken, SC.
Lauren Mitchell, cofounder of WellCapped, is taking the stage at No Boundaries 2025 to compete for $20K in startup funding. Learn more about their journey, their big idea, and what’s driving them to pitch in front of a live audience in Aiken, SC.
Chuck McKee, founder of TrustVault, is taking the stage at No Boundaries 2025 to compete for $20K in startup funding. Learn more about their journey, their big idea, and what’s driving them to pitch in front of a live audience in Aiken, SC.
Michael Townsend, founder of CraftedCV, is taking the stage at No Boundaries 2025 to compete for $20K in startup funding. Learn more about their journey, their big idea, and what’s driving them to pitch in front of a live audience in Aiken, SC.
Chip Kennedy, founder of CivicReach.AI, is taking the stage at No Boundaries 2025 to compete for $20K in startup funding. Learn more about their journey, their big idea, and what’s driving them to pitch in front of a live audience in Aiken, SC.
Nicholas Swaminathan, founder of TurnUp, is taking the stage at No Boundaries 2025 to compete for $20K in startup funding. Learn more about their journey, their big idea, and what’s driving them to pitch in front of a live audience in Aiken, SC.
Garrett Stigall, founder of Pool Protection Technologies, is taking the stage at No Boundaries 2025 to compete for $20K in startup funding. Learn more about their journey, their big idea, and what’s driving them to pitch in front of a live audience in Aiken, SC.
Clem McDavid, founder of HomeLedger, is taking the stage at No Boundaries 2025 to compete for $20K in startup funding. Learn more about their journey, their big idea, and what’s driving them to pitch in front of a live audience in Aiken, SC.
Dr. Valencia Belle, founder of S.C.H.O.O.L.S., is taking the stage at No Boundaries 2025 to compete for $20K in startup funding. Learn more about their journey, their big idea, and what’s driving them to pitch in front of a live audience in Aiken, SC.
Henry Herrin, founder of Innit2winniTgaming, is taking the stage at No Boundaries 2025 to compete for $20K in startup funding. Learn more about their journey, their big idea, and what’s driving them to pitch in front of a live audience in Aiken, SC.