Reflections from a visit to the NC Idea Summit

Read this post for a deep dive into the similarities and differences between the Sharks and angel investors!

Check out this blog to learn more about Winston-Salem's history as it relates to industrialization!

How global challenges are reshaping our collective approach to innovation

Matt explains his as well as Storage Scholar’s relationship to the Winston-Salem entrepreneurial ecosystem and the company’s journey starting at Wake Forest to now pitching on Shark Tank!

Dan Cohen reveals the complexities of entrepreneurship and how his experiences led him to also teaching it

Greg Brady unpacks the difficulty of starting a new business during Covid, Anchor’s community-oriented mission, and his experience running a business in Winston-Salem’s Innovation Quarter.

Roger Dioli discusses his upbringing in the food industry, the delicious Italian food his store provides, the Winston-Salem food industry, and what it takes to operate a successful small business

The Industry Hill Block Party brings locals and tourists together to celebrate the growing cluster of startups, breweries, and markets in the historic Industry Hill neighborhood of Winston-Salem.

A podcast and website dedicated to showcasing great downtown businesses!

Brad Feld discusses his theory of startup communities based on his extensive experience and history with the Boulder, CO. startup ecosystem

Tristan Walker talks about how he grew his brand of hair and beauty products and worked his way to be Proctor & Gamble’s first Black CEO