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?? A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors for making the Techstars Startup Weekend AI & Life Sciences in Winston-Salem, NC 2025 a resounding success! Your support and generosity have been instrumental in fostering innovation and collaboration. We couldn't have done it without you! ?? Platinum Sponsors: NC IDEA Foundation, LongRun Solutions, PENTAX Medical, Aidoc, Wexford Science & Technology, LLC, CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen), YohDev, InfoPathways Inc., EOS Worldwide Gold Sponsors: Winston Starts, The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP Silver Sponsors: Stryker, Wing Me, Allegacy Federal Credit Union, Greater Winston-Salem Inc., Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP, Front Street Capital, North Carolina Biotechnology Center (NCBiotech), Ricoh USA, Inc. Your contributions have provided the resources and support needed to bring together brilliant minds and foster groundbreaking ideas. Thanks to you, participants could collaborate, innovate, and push the boundaries of AI and Life Sciences. Your commitment to our community and the future of technology is truly inspiring. Let's continue to drive positive change and create a future filled with endless possibilities. Together, we can achieve greatness! ?? ?? Presented by Innovation Quarter ??? ? Powered by VisionToVenture.org ? #Techstars #StartupWeekend #ThankYouSponsors #Innovation #LifeSciences #AI #WinstonSalem #Gratitude #CommunitySupport #innovationquarter #visiontoventure #tswWS25

?? Big news from the Techstars Startup Weekend AI & Life Sciences in Winston-Salem, NC 2025!? ?? A huge shoutout to the team “Sousie” for taking 3rd place and winning pro bono services from our in-kind sponsors!? ?? During an intense 54-hour journey, the Sousie team displayed outstanding dedication and creativity. Their relentless efforts, late-night brainstorming sessions, and innovative solutions truly made a mark. By introducing your AI sous chef, tailored for home chefs, you have made healthy eating easier. With the ability to seamlessly track calories and nutrients using computer vision from just a photo or video, you have revolutionized meal tracking. Your achievements are incredibly inspiring. Here's to many more victories! ?? Celebrating the achievements of this weekend, let's use this inspiration to drive us forward. With creativity as our compass and teamwork as our engine, we can continue to innovate, challenge norms, and make a meaningful impact in our communities and beyond. Together, we can build a future rich with endless opportunities. ?? Connect with the team members!? Mame Ndiaye Diarra Emily Wolf Gabriella Czerveny Takoda M. Stephen Schaefer ?? Presented by Innovation Quarter ??? ? Powered by VisionToVenture.org ? #Techstars #StartupWeekend #Innovation #LifeSciences #AI #WinstonSalem #HardWorkPaysOff #VisionToVenture #InnovationQuarter #Sparq #tswWS25

?? Exciting news from the Techstars Startup Weekend AI & Life Sciences in Winston-Salem, NC 2025!? ??Congratulations to the team “Breath Diagnostics” for securing 2nd place and winning pro bono services from our in-kind sponsors! ?? Throughout an intense 54-hour sprint, the Breath Diagnostics team demonstrated remarkable dedication and creativity. Their tireless efforts and innovative problem-solving truly shone through. By developing a breathalyzer for influenza detection that is non-invasive, allows for early detection, and predicts severe reactions, they have made a significant breakthrough in healthcare with a potential impact on the $89.70 billion diagnostics industry. Your achievements are truly inspiring. Here's to many more successes! ?? As we look back on the remarkable successes of this weekend, let's harness that momentum to propel us forward. Guided by innovation and fueled by collaboration, we can continue to break new ground, defy expectations, and foster positive change within our communities and beyond.? Together, we have the power to shape a future brimming with limitless opportunities. ?? ?? Presented by Innovation Quarter ?? ?? Powered by VisionToVenture.org ? Connect with the team members!? Justin Campbell Sarah Spigelmyer Philip Brown Adam Kanowitz Pierson Norris #Techstars #StartupWeekend #Innovation #LifeSciences #AI #WinstonSalem #HardWorkPaysOff #VisionToVenture #InnovationQuarter #Sparq #tswWS25

?? Exciting news from the Techstars Startup Weekend AI & Life Sciences in Winston-Salem, NC 2025!? ?? Congratulations to the team “Arterial” for clinching 1st place and winning pro bono services from our in-kind sponsors! ?? Over an intense 54-hour marathon, the Arterial team showcased incredible dedication and innovation. Their hard work, sleepless nights, and relentless problem-solving truly paid off. By incorporating AI-driven computer vision in custom dash cameras to automate the process of road hazard detection for local and state-level municipalities, they have set a new standard in safety and efficiency. Your innovation is truly inspiring. Here's to many more breakthroughs! ?? As we reflect on the triumph of this remarkable weekend, let's harness its energy to propel us forward. With innovation as our compass and collaboration as our fuel, let's continue to push boundaries, challenge norms, and drive positive change in our communities and beyond. Together, we can shape a future defined by limitless possibilities. ?? Connect with the team members - some of whom came all the way from Denver!? Callianna Priebe https://lnkd.in/eeir_EK5 Wade Turner https://lnkd.in/eV55MpBp Kyle Wandishin https://lnkd.in/ebqbpKty Andres Marquez ?? Presented by Innovation Quarter ??? ? Powered by VisionToVenture.org ? #Techstars #StartupWeekend #LifeSciences #AI #WinstonSalem #HardWorkPaysOff #winner #visiontoventure #innovationquarter #sparq #tswWS25

?? Big win! Congratulation Winston Starts and Stan Parker for all you do to support startups! Thank you Thom Ruhe & NC IDEA for your trust and ongoing support! Let's keep our #Ecosysteming efforts, united! #Winstonstarts #NCIdea #Ecosysteming #startup #visiontoventure

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Thank you Fadi Jawdat Hindi Jawdat Hindi for wearing so mny hats to support this community at large event. You leadership and “give first” attitude makes all the difference in the world! Your takeaways are on point and reminds of that we do this for the founders, the individuals that believe they can change the world with their ideas! The fruits of this collaborative efforts will feed our communities for the better! ??

?????? Reflecting on an incredible Techstars Startup Weekend AI & Life Sciences Weekend Winston - Salem, NC 2025! For 54 intense hours, we witnessed the power of abstract thinking, collaborative work, and relentless innovation come to life. Guided by our exceptional facilitator, Austin Lopesilvero, and a wide array of mentors, our teams embarked on a transformative journey of ideation and creation. With eager anticipation, we watched as each team showcased their groundbreaking ideas to a captivated audience of local ecosystem leaders, mentors, friends, and family.? Here are a few impressive statistics about the weekend: VisionToVenture.org & Innovation Quarter identified and removed barriers 3-days - 54hrs 75+ Registrants 33 Pitches 8 Teams 15 Mentors 6 Speakers 5 Judges 12 Universities represented 24 sponsors 5 Organizing Team Members 9 Volunteers 1 Techstars Facilitator 3 Winning Teams $22,500K of Pro-Bono services awarded While all eight pitching teams were exceptional, we had three remarkable winners:? ?? Congratulations to "Arterial," "Breath Diagnostics," and "Sousie" for clinching the coveted first, second, and third place respectively: 1st - $10,000 of in-kind awards? 2nd - $7,500 of in-kind awards 3rd - $5,000 of in-kind awards Special thanks to our sponsors for their unwavering support, without which none of this would have been possible. Your belief in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship is truly commendable. ?? A heartfelt shoutout to our incredible mentors and judges for their invaluable guidance and expertise. Your mentorship has been instrumental in shaping the success of our aspiring entrepreneurs. We extend our sincerest appreciation to all our volunteers for their tireless efforts and commitment throughout the weekend! As we reflect on the triumph of this remarkable weekend, let's harness its energy to propel us forward. With innovation as our compass and collaboration as our fuel, let's continue to push boundaries, challenge norms, and drive positive change in our communities and beyond. Together, we hold the power to shape a future defined by limitless possibilities. ?? Thank you Merle T. Murrain II for photography! Presented By Innovation Quarter Jason Kaplan, Isaac Perry, Cassandra Klebig, Lindsey Schwab, Nina Mastandrea, Jessica Aveyard, Benjamin Tingey, Santosh Mohan Powered By VisionToVenture.org W Michael Buckovich, Kami Leslie, Emily Cazarez, Anna Brayman ___________________________________________________________ Andres Marquez | LinkedIn Callianna Priebe | LinkedIn Kyle Wandishin | LinkedIn? Wade Turner | LinkedIn? Justin Campbell Sarah Spigelmyer | LinkedIn?? Philip Brown | LinkedIn?? Adam Kanowitz | LinkedIn? Pierson Norris | LinkedIn Mame Ndiaye | LinkedIn Emily Wolf | LinkedIn Gabriella Czerveny | LinkedIn?? Takoda M. | LinkedIn Stephen Schaefer | LinkedIn #tswWS25 #innovationquarter #visiontoventure #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Techstars Startup Weekend #WinstonSalem

?? Day 3 Recap of Techstars Startup Weekend AI and Life Sciences Winston Salem 2025! ?? What an incredible day it has been! The energy and enthusiasm from all the teams were truly inspiring. Here's a quick recap of the highlights from Day 3: ?? Day 3 Highlights: 9:00 AM - 9:40 AM: We kicked off the day with a delicious breakfast and an engaging morning workshop to set the tone for the final day. 9:40 AM - 12:30 PM: Teams dove into intense work sessions, refining their projects and preparing for the final presentations. 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch was accompanied by a Pitch Coach Workshop, providing valuable tips and strategies for delivering compelling pitches. 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Mentors Orientation took place, ensuring all mentors were ready to provide the best guidance. 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Teams continued their final work, focusing on pitch practice and perfecting their presentations. 4:00 PM: Mentoring sessions were in full swing, with mentors offering last-minute advice and feedback. 5:00 PM: Teams rehearsed and had their final check-ins, making sure everything was in place for the big moment. 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Final team decks were submitted, marking the culmination of all the hard work. 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM: The highlight of the day - final presentations, judging, and awards! The pitches were impressive, and the judges had a tough time selecting the winners. 8:30 PM onwards: We wrapped up the day with an after-party and networking event, celebrating the achievements and fostering new connections. ?? Today was all about collaboration, innovation, and turning ideas into reality. The dedication and creativity displayed by all participants were truly remarkable. ?? Presented by @Innovation Quarter ??? ? Powered by @Vision to Venture ? ??? Location: @Sparq at Bailey Power Plant-Innovation Quarter - 486 N. Patterson Ave 2nd Floor, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Don't forget to share your experiences and tag us! #tswWS25 Congratulations to all the teams for their hard work and amazing presentations. Let's continue to innovate and make a difference! ?? ? Winners Announcement: ? 1st place Arterial 2nd place Breath Diagnostics 3rd place Sousie Congratulations to all the winners! ?? A big thank you to all participants for their incredible efforts and contributions. Your dedication and creativity made this event truly special! #StartupWeekend #Techstars #Innovation #AI #LifeSciences #WinstonSalem? #innovationquarter #visiontoventure #TechInnovation