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Chucktown Rundown - November 3, 2025 (Part 1 of 2)

Mon, November 03, 2025 1:30 PM | Toby Palmer (Administrator)

 Promoting, supporting & connecting Charleston's entrepreneurial community

Five Community Members Among 10 Finalists for $1 Million Catalyst by Beemok Competition

Chucktown U Virtual Event: Introduction to Charleston SCORE, Wednesday November 5 from Noon - 12:45

  • RegisterOnline Webinar presented by William Englehaupt
  • Mentorship Resources: Introduction to Charleston SCORE. Serving Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester, Counties + nearby towns, SCORE Mentors are experienced entrepreneurs & professionals who volunteer their experience & knowledge to help small business professionals start & grow businesses. They offer free, confidential business advice, low-cost or no-cost business training, and numerous business templates & tools.
  • Chucktown U: First Wednesday of Every Month

Upcoming Happy Hour at Over the Horizon Brewery: Tuesday, November 11 (Veterans Day) from 5-7PM

RSVP

Chucktown Demo Days: A Deep Dive into the Pollen Social Platform, Wednesday, November 19 from Noon to 1:00PM

  • A Deep Dive into the Pollen Social Platform: Pollen provides a comprehensive campaign management platform that fundamentally shifts how marketing teams operate. A single platform for all social channels!
  • Wednesday, November 19 from Noon to 1:00 PM
  • Registration Link Coming Soon!
  • Chucktown Demo Days: Third Wednesday of Every Month
  • December Demo Day: Tikvah Health and Wellness
    • Wednesday, December 17 from Noon to 1:00PM
  • If you'd like to schedule your demo day, please reach out!

Inaugural "Meet the Founders" Event Recap

  • The first hour featured our version of the Happy Hour/Mini-Expo: Combining the relaxing, informal networking of a traditional happy hour with more targeted conversations driven by the mini expo stations manned by each founder. 

Community KPIs

New Community Members


Member Profile Spotlight

OhmIQFrederique Pirenne (CEO)

OhmIQ is advancing scalable and sustainable energy solutions built on centuries-old electrical principles. Backed by IAG Capital Partners, OhmIQ holds over 135 global patents and is paving the way for cleaner, more reliable energy across industries.

OhmIQ catalyzes businesses seeking enhanced performance and efficiency through sustainable energy solutions. Its patented Ohmic Array Technology (OAT) offers a unique method of heating liquids with intelligent controls and adjustable electrode arrays that respond to a liquid’s properties and environment. This enables faster, cleaner, and more consistent thermal performance while reducing buildup, wear, and maintenance needs.

Based in Charleston, South Carolina, OhmIQ supports food and beverage processing, real estate, water treatment, pools and spas, and industrial applications. The system integrates seamlessly with other products and can be licensed globally.

One of OhmIQ’s leading innovations, InstIQ, is revolutionizing hot liquid systems. Intelligent automation delivers immediate thermal performance while avoiding inefficiencies of conventional systems. A zero-scaling design ensures consistent functionality and long-term reliability. The compact structure allows for easier integration and cost-effective deployment.

As it grows, OhmIQ is creating high-skilled jobs and boosting Charleston’s economy while positioning the city as a clean tech hub.

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toby@chucktownstartups.com
Charleston, SC 29403

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