About HackGreenville

History

Our journey began as a humble Slack chat group back in March 2015, thanks to the efforts of Andrew Orr (@Soulfire86) and Dave Brothers (@davebrothers).

In Nov. 2023, HackGreenville established a relationship with RefactorGVL, a local 501(c)(3) non-profit, to further their mission of elevating the tech community in the Upstate. This collaboration provides infrastructure, fiscal sponsorship, and other support to HackGreenville and the local tech workforce.

Initiatives

HG Slack

Our Slack community continues to be a vibrant hub for insightful conversations and discovery.

HG Nights

Since 2023, we host a quarterly-ish HackGreenville Nights gathering with socialing, good food, and optional short talks to bridge the gap between our monthly meetups and our annual conferences.

HG Labs

This website, the Organizations API, and Events API, are developed and supported by HackGreenville Labs to promote discovery of our local, non-commercial orgs and events.

The HackGreenville.com website was initially brought to life by the SC Codes pilot program, and was later nurtured and expanded by Code For Greenville.

Why HG?

Here's a snapshot of our community's purpose, mission, vision, culture, and principles:

Our Purpose

We are here to nurture personal growth among the vibrant community of "hackers" in Greenville, SC and the surrounding Upstate area.

Our Mission

Through our online community and discovery tools, we aim to spotlight local, non-commercial tech opportunities for learning, sharing, and connecting.

Our Vision

We aspire to be the first point of call -the GO TO- for tech enthusiasts exploring the area's vibrant "hacker" culture and opportunities.

Our Culture and Guiding Principles

  • We expect everyone to abide by the Code of Conduct within our Slack and at in-person events.
  • We exist to nurture personal growth, not to bring people down. Constructive debate, even "Tabs" or "Spaces", is welcome, but please do not harrass or provoke.
  • We welcome all hackers, makers, and tinker types. Our community extends beyond just software.
  • Be respectful. Egos and biases have no place here.
  • Pay it forward. Remember, your knowledge comes from others.
  • Give more than you take. This isn't a community for selfish pursuits.

Committee

Our committee members help with strategic priorities and decisions across HackGreenville's initiatives.