Entrepreneur Minute – Kimberly Rickman, Venture X- Downtown Columbia
September 23, 2026
The Who’s on the Move Entrepreneur Minute is an interview series exploring how South Carolina businesses and organizations are innovating to stay competitive in a rapidly changing world. Each episode features leaders from a wide range of industries—including private companies, nonprofits, education, healthcare and manufacturing—who are embracing new ideas, technologies and strategies to drive growth and create lasting impact. In 2026, innovation is no longer optional. Organizations that fail to adapt risk becoming irrelevant, while those that innovate are shaping the future of their industries and communities.
We would like to thank our sponsors of this video series:
Kimberly Rickman, Chief eXperience Officer, Venture X- Downtown Columbia, SC
Kimberly Rickman, co-owner of Venture X – Downtown Columbia, is helping bring a new approach to flexible workspace to the heart of Columbia. Kimberly and her husband, Jason Rickman, are experienced small business entrepreneurs with backgrounds in finance, real estate and construction management.
Venture X is an award-winning provider of flexible workspace solutions, offering private offices, conference rooms, virtual offices and a community lounge and café area. With 47 coworking locations across the United States, including locations in Charleston, Greenville and Fort Mill, Venture X serves freelancers, entrepreneurs, small businesses and enterprise corporations.
Located at 1901 Main Street, a 17-story Class A office complex in downtown Columbia, Venture X – Downtown Columbia combines private office suites with upscale amenities and the latest technology. The Rickmans saw a need for more flexible coworking options in Columbia and set out to create a premium workspace designed for the needs of an evolving workforce.
