Lowcountry Revolutionaries
Lowcountry Revolutionaries is the Charleston, SC entrepreneur podcast spotlighting the raw, real journeys of bold founders and innovators shaping the future of the Lowcountry. Hosted by Bill Billotte (aka the Podfather of Chucktown Startups), founder of Veritas Exoscience LLC and Chair of ASTM F48.05, each episode dives into the triumphs, failures, and hard-won lessons from Charleston’s top startup leaders, tech pioneers, nonprofit builders, and creative visionaries.
Official LowcountryRevMerch is live! Soft tees, trucker caps, and mugs built for dock walks, King Street hustles, and the grind of building in Charleston. Every purchase supports the movement and keeps these authentic founder stories free for qualified local entrepreneurs.
Shop now: https://lowcountryrevmerch.etsy.com
Lowcountry Wisdom—the book distilling 60+ founder interviews—is available: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H2KS5S71
Interested in a custom branded episode for your brand, clients, or to amplify a Lowcountry story? Professional 20–30 minute spots start at $750 for non-local or sponsored placements. Qualified Charleston-area founders and businesses can still appear on the main show at no cost. Reach out at wbillotte@veritasexoscience.com to discuss options.
Whether you’re scaling a venture in the Lowcountry, navigating growth, considering a move to Charleston, or just love stories rooted in grit and ingenuity—subscribe for weekly conversations that challenge assumptions and spark real momentum.
Lowcountry Revolutionaries
Fuel Without the Crash: Declan Norris & Hailey Orr-Depner on Building Zips Functional Squeezie — Caffeine-Free Performance for Everyday Athletes
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Two College of Charleston sophomores from Chicago walk into the Lowcountry with a big dream: revolutionize how people fuel their bodies for training.
Declan Norris (finance & entrepreneurship) and Hailey Orr-Depner (marketing & entrepreneurship) join host Bill Billotte to share the story behind Zips Functional Squeezie — a clean, caffeine-free pre-workout squeeze packed with purpose.
Every pouch delivers organic raw unfiltered honey for steady energy, beetroot for blood flow and endurance, creatine monohydrate for strength and cognitive support, L-theanine for calm focus, Ceylon Cinnamon for antioxidant & anti-inflammatory benefits, vanilla bean antioxidants, and pink Himalayan salt for hydration. No jitters. No crashes. Just functional, nature-powered performance.
In this raw conversation, Declan and Hailey open up about launching their first company while still in the business school, the passion that drives them in the fitness and health space, and their mission to replace caffeine addiction with smarter, sustainable fuel.
Whether you're a student entrepreneur, weekend warrior, or seasoned founder, this episode is packed with lessons on staying true to your “why,” building a product that actually solves a real problem, and chasing a dream in Charleston’s supportive startup community.
Tune in for inspiration on turning classroom knowledge into a real-world product — and proof that the next generation of Lowcountry innovators is already squeezing every drop of potential out of their ideas.
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Wear the Movement
Official LowcountryRevMerch is now live on Etsy: soft tees and mugs built for dock walks, King Street hustles, and the everyday grind of building in Charleston.
Every purchase supports the Lowcountry Revolutionaries movement and helps keep these authentic founder stories free for qualified local entrepreneurs.
Wear the movement. Back the stories that matter.
👉 Shop now: https://lowcountryrevmerch.etsy.com
Also available:
Lowcountry Wisdom — the official book compiled from the best lessons on the show.
Paperback & Kindle → https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H2KS5S71
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