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THE WIN REPORT! COHORT TV - Chad Hensel Interview | October 24, 2025

https://youtu.be/7EM39oQzpjg

Join Liesel Blakeborough, Community Manager of Launchpad GVL, as she sits down with Chad Hensel, Founder of Oratia, to talk about his recent win at the Greenville Starts Convention Showcase!

Chad took home the Scale Category Award in the pitch competition — a recognition of Oratia’s growth and innovation. As a graduate of the Launchpad GVL Cohort and a current member of the Launchpad GVL Ignite Program, Chad shares insights into his entrepreneurial journey, lessons from Launchpad, and what’s next for Oratia.

In this interview:

-Chad’s experience pitching at the Greenville Starts Convention

-How Launchpad GVL supported his growth as a founder

-Chad’s Experience in the Launchpad GVL Ignite program

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Chad Hensel Interview | October 24, 2025 Join Liesel Blakeborough, Community Manager of Launchpad GVL, as she sits down with Chad Hensel, Founder of Oratia, to talk about his recent win at the Green...

It's a great morning and an awesome meeting of the minds. The creativity in this room is AWESOME.

Week #3. Here. We. Go. Alan Blakeborough is in full coach mode.