Home inspection startup PunchListUSA raises $39 million in Series A

Charleston, South Carolina-based real estate tech firm PunchListUSA, which calls itself the first platform digitizing national home inspection data, closed on a $39 million Series A funding round this week. PunchListUSA has now raised more than $49 million in equity capital since its inception in 2018. Read more:

Charleston Digital Corridor Announces Charleston Apple Museum

The Charleston Digital Corridor (CDC) is pleased to announce the launch of the Charleston Apple Museum, the first and only in the southeast US. The cultural vibrancy of our community has been and always will be important to the foundation of the CDC. We are pleased to invest further in the support of that culture with this broad collection of Apple products.

The Charleston Apple Museum, anchored by items from the Noah and Jan Schiffman Collection, represents devices and related exhibits exclusively from the 40+ years of Apple's amazingly innovative product history. The collection, currently comprised of approximately 75 exhibits from 1979 forward, includes computers, personal digital assistants, cameras, scanners, printers, wireless routers, music players, and more.

"We are passionate about supporting our tech community and the Charleston Apple Museum is a great new way of doing just that," said CDC Director, Ernest Andrade. "Anyone is welcome to visit of course, but we're especially looking forward to hosting students and school-age visitors." Andrade added, "We owe a big thank you to Noah and Jan Schiffman, brothers and technologists, who have entrusted us with his valuable and unique collection."

The Charleston Apple Museum, located in the Flagship at the Charleston Tech Center (997 Morrison Drive, 2nd floor), is open to the public Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm, or by special appointment. Although there is no charge to visit the museum, donations are welcome.

"What an inspiring way to celebrate over 40 years of technology evolution," said Blackbaud CIO and CDC board member, Todd Lant. "The Charleston Apple Museum will challenge our local tech community to create and innovate for the future."

You can get involved with the Charleston Apple Museum in two ways: donating Apple products or other Apple-specific material; or by becoming a Friend of the Charleston Apple Museum, allowing for the ongoing upkeep, promotion, and expansion of the museum.

Newly Combined Institute Looks To Take Health Care Improvements From Concept To Reality More Quickly

A tiny baby with a brain injury unable to breastfeed properly. A frustrated surgeon having to stop operating momentarily to unclog a suction device. A rare and largely mysterious bone cancer robbing a child of precious life.

These are just a few examples of health care challenges that now have solutions – either through research or technology – thanks to two entities at the Medical University of South Carolina: the Zucker Institute for Applied Neuroscience (ZIAN) and the Foundation for Research Development (FRD). Read more:

CDC Tech Life Podcast Episode 8 features Tom Wilson, Founder and CEO of Hyper63

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Episode 8 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Tom Wilson, Founder and CEO of Charleston Technology startup Hyper63. Tom shares his thoughts on the importance of the Chief Technology Officer role in a startup and how Hyper63 reflects his passion for "helping developers focus on solving problems."

This episode is sponsored by the Charleston Open Source.

Zucker Institute For Applied Neuroscience And Musc Foundation For Research Development Announce Consolidation

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Zucker Institute for Applied Neuroscience (ZIAN) and MUSC Foundation for Research Development (FRD) have announced they will be joining forces and will begin collectively doing business as the "Zucker Institute for Innovation Commercialization" effective immediately. Read more:

CDC Tech Life Podcast Episode 7 features Ben Ellsworth, Founder and Chairman of Gigpro

Episode 7 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Ben Ellsworth, Founder and Chairman of Charleston, SC Food and Bev Tech Startup Gigpro. Ben shares how his experiences as a Chef led to the idea behind Gigpro and how they are helping restaurants across the Southeast thrive in a challenging labor market.

This episode is sponsored by the City of Charleston.

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