Lowcountry Revolutionaries
Lowcountry Revolutionaries is the Charleston, SC entrepreneur podcast spotlighting the bold founders and innovators building the future of the Lowcountry. Each episode features raw, real conversations with Charleston’s top startup leaders, tech pioneers, and creative visionaries from the Chucktown Startups community as they share the triumphs, failures, and lessons behind turning Charleston into a global hub of ingenuity.
Hosted by Bill Billotte, founder of Veritas Exoscience and an ardent advocate for simplifying complex scientific concepts into accessible narratives that yield tangible outcomes, this Charleston-based business podcast delves into the intricacies of startup stories, local economic development, and the unwavering determination propelling the Lowcountry onto the global stage.
Whether you’re a Charleston entrepreneur, relocating to the area, or just love authentic founder stories, subscribe to Lowcountry Revolutionaries for weekly inspiration straight from South Carolina’s most revolutionary minds.
Episodes
59 episodes
Pure & Regenerative Food: Scaling White Leaf Provisions in the Lowcountry
Most baby and toddler food claims "organic" — but White Leaf Provisions goes further with certified biodynamic and regenerative farming. Co-founder Meghan Rowe sits down with Bill to unpack how she and husband Keith built a family-powered brand...
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24:54
Catch the Rising Tide: Unlocking Capital for SC Entrepreneurs with CLIMB Fund's F.A. Johnson, II
Host Bill Billotte dives deep with F.A. Johnson, II, Esq., the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of CLIMB Fund—Charleston's own powerhouse CDFI and South Carolina's #1 SBA microlender for five straight years. With more than 30 years steer...
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33:29
Healing on the Harbor: How a Navy Vet Built Charleston's First Wellness Sailing Retreat
Join host Bill Billotte for a wave-calming conversation with Holly Hillman, founder of Soothe Sailing—the Lowcountry's pioneering wellness sailing retreat launched in 2024. From her six years in the Navy and work with Warrior Surf Foundation to...
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40:50
Building Community at The Drop In
In this raw conversation, I sit down with Gillian Zettler, co-founder of The Drop In, to dive into their journey from pop-up experiences to landing their first permanent home at 1118 King Street. Gillian and her co-founder Chandler Frisbie have...
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29:34
Rie to the Rescue: Bringing Data and a Better Life to People with Autoimmune Diseases
Bill sits down with Stephen Golubieski, Founder and CEO of Olu Health, a Charleston-area wellness startup redefining daily support for autoimmune conditions. With more than 30 years in product design and health tech—including leadership roles a...
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39:42
Impactful Appreciation: How a Charleston Couple is Revolutionizing Teacher Gifts
Get ready to be inspired by a chat with Matt Grason, the founder of Level Up Video (levelupvideo.org), a creative AI-powered video tool company based in Mount Pleasant. Matt and his wife, inspired by his wife’s daily life as a teacher, teamed u...
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32:26
Giving AI the Gift of Memory and Context at Silicon Harbor Technologies
Join host Bill Billotte as he sits down with Kenny Alge and Jake Mundell, co-founders of Charleston-based Silicon Harbor Technologies, to dive deep into their company's game-changing pivot. What started as human-facing tools like DataVerse and ...
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41:58
Equipping Heroes to Save Babies: The Launch of Saving Babies LLC
Join host Bill Billotte for a powerful conversation with Lindsay Spurgeon, Founder and CEO of the NeoHERO Foundation®—a groundbreaking South Carolina-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2025, dedicated to improving neonatal health by empowerin...
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30:51
Think Different. Profit More. - Counterintuitive Strategies from Peter Ricciardi, Author of Mind Shift. Profit Lift.
What if lifting your profits started with changing how you think—not just working harder? Bill welcomes Peter Ricciardi, the Wharton-educated entrepreneur who defied the odds at every turn: youngest-ever Burger King franchisee, turnaround leade...
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50:58
Helping You Find Your Voice and Share It with the World: Tom Keppeler's Mission
Join Bill and his guest, Tom Keppeler. Tom is the founder of Obsidian Comms | Content | Coaching. Tom is a strategist, storyteller, and coach who helps leaders communicate with clarity, confidence, and consciousness. With more than 25 yea...
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32:06
Enterprise Tools for Indie Retailers: The Inventory-ease Revolution
Join Bill and his guests, Michael and Victoria Winter, They are the husband-and-wife team behind The Ease Co, a retail strategy and consulting agency, and Inventor-ease, an AI-driven inventory platform designed to eliminate manual data en...
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35:20
Science Band Front Man: Dr. Bill Billotte Interviewed
We flip the script — Jon Stroud interviews the usual host.Dr. William “Bill” Billotte steps out from behind The Lowcountry Revolutionaries mic to talk about his other stage: more than 20 years leading exoskeleton development, next-genera...
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24:41
The Great Game of Real Estate: Insights from Top Realtor Jon Stroud
Join host Bill for a focused conversation with Jon Stroud, a leading real estate professional in Charleston and Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, and author of the new book The Great Game of Real Estate.An Indiana native and Purdu...
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35:21
SafeShowings: The Tech That’s Changing Real Estate Safety Forever
Join Bill with his guest, Helen Hudson. Helen is the Founder and CEO of SafeShowings, a real estate safety technology platform designed to help protect real estate professionals and homeowners. Inspired by real-world safety concerns while showi...
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21:54
Navigating Code Like a Solar System: The Story of LOOM and Silicon Harbor Technologies
Join Bill and his guests, Kenneth Alge and Jake Mundell, co-founders of Silicon Harbor Technologies (formerly Mental Alchemy IO) and LOOM.Silicon Harbor Technologies is a Charleston, South Carolina-based software development and AI consu...
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25:53
Sauce, Scents, and Second Chances: Joe Gallagher's Faith-Fueled Empire
Join Bill with his guest Joe Gallagher Jr., also known as Chef Giuseppe, the founder of Apastioli Specialty Foods and Roma Parfum. Joe is the author of From Bars to Jars: A Saucy Redemption Story and is curr...
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32:29
A Lifelong Equestrian's Tech Vision: Lindsay Lenard on Streamlining Horse Competitions
Join Bill and his guest, Lindsay Lenard. Lindsay is the Co-founder and Product Design Lead of Horse Spot, a 2× Webby Award-winning designer. She has led creative work for global advertising agencies and YC- and Techstars-backed startups, bringi...
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25:16
Building Moments That Imprint: Insights from GOODco. with Laura Kate Whitney
Join Bill and his guest, Laura Kate Whitney, as they delve into the world of GOODco., a boutique integrated marketing studio dedicated to crafting brand experiences that forge connections between people, places, and...
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28:42
How to Build Businesses That Support Your Life, Not Consume It – with Jon Clark
Come along with Bill and his guest, Jon Clark! Jon is a dad of three, husband, and entrepreneur who truly believes that businesses should be there to support life, not just compete with it. He’s the co-founder of The Optimization Specialists, w...
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28:21
Breaking Free from Emotional Eating with Shoshanna Richek
Join Bill and his guest, Shoshanna Richek. Shoshanna assists individuals and organizations in overcoming emotional eating, mitigating stress, and establishing sustainable, healthier habits. Her personal journey, coupled with her expertise in ne...
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35:05
The Life & Death Coach: Merridith Crowe
Join Bill and his guest, Merridith Crowe. Merridith is owner of The Life & Death Coach. In each of her professional capacities, Life Coach or End-of-Life Coach, her job is to help individuals live ALL the days of their life as authent...
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24:56
Building Champions On and Off the Court with Bruno Kretzschmar of Apex Volleyball
Join Bill and his guest, Bruno Kretzschmar. Bruno is the Executive Director of Apex Volleyball. Apex Volleyball offers travel club teams, technical training, and recruiting services to the Greater Charleston Area out of Apex HQ, our new, ...
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29:07
The Future of the Hourly Workforce: Inside Sprockets with AJ Richichi, Author of “Hourly"
Join Bill and his guest AJ Richichi. AJ is obsessed with the future of the hourly workforce. Through this passion he founded Sprockets, an AI-powered SaaS company that connects millions of hourly workers with the world's most iconic brand...
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27:15
Fractional Finance Revolution: How Sensible is Making CFOs and Controllers Affordable for Every Business
Join Bill and his guests, Donna and Scott Netzley, who launched Sensible CFO & Consulting in October 2023 after identifying a clear market need. Large companies can easily afford full-time CFOs and controllers, but small-to-mid-sized busine...
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27:57
Reforging Connections: Building a Thriving Offline Gaming Lounge with Chris Dugan
Join Bill and his guest Christopher Dugan. Chris is the founder and owner of Reforged Gaming Lounge in North Charleston, South Carolina. Reforged is a modern gaming and social lounge built around the idea that gaming should ...
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