Cole Dudley
Mr. Dudley’s career has involved growing companies as an entrepreneur and investor. During his ten years as a venture capitalist he started and/or funded companies in multiple industries that were acquired or went public. Next, he and a partner established a 70 person consulting firm providing due diligence and turn around services to private equity firms. Leaving consulting, he and two partners bought and turned around a manufacturing company achieving record sales and profits. Prior to SCRA, Mr. Dudley consulted on plans for an innovation district. At SCRA, he leads an Industry Solutions group which partners with corporations by providing tech scouting, matching grants and co-investment in early stage technology companies. He also focuses on identifying technology enabled growth opportunities that leverage South Carolina’s current assets.