Winston Starts

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Winston Starts! ?? We’re grateful for our founders, alumni, mentors, strategic partners, sponsors, donors, and funders—you’re the ones who keep this ship sailing. Here’s to building businesses, chasing dreams, and maybe sneaking that second helping of pie today. Thank you for being part of this incredible community—let’s keep making our city a better place to live, work, and play! #WinstonStarts #Thanksgiving #Gratitude #Entrepreneurship

Thanks to Ed Brenegar for giving me a chance to talk about Winston Starts and how we are helping founders start and scale up their businesses. Greater Winston-Salem Inc. NC IDEA VisionToVenture.org Mandez Douthit

Great job by startup founder and Wake Forest University student athlete Walker Ferguson talking about how the Ascend Meditations app creates personalized meditations to help users live their best lives. Greater Winston-Salem Inc. W Michael Buckovich Steve Lineberger Winston-Salem Partners Roundtable (WSPR) Fund Winston Starts Hal Eason Roberts Bass Malay Shah

Congratulations to Kelly Clark Maxey and Riley Bolton, founders of Mom League on their very special $10,000 win at the Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP Pitch event at Winston Starts. Center for Creative Economy is so proud of Mom League, a successful alumni and winner of our Kinetic Boot Camp. Go Kelly and Riley!

Here’s a feast of updates from Winston Starts to keep you inspired: ??Founder Spotlight:?Shoutout to Q. Nicole Vanderhorst of WH Farms Co. for representing at NC IDEA’s Entrepreneur Spotlight! ???Welcome, Rick & Julia Harrison:?The Farm Trader is now part of Winston Starts. Excited to see them grow! ???P3 Pitch Practice:?Instant feedback + refined pitches = next-level success. Founders, don’t miss this opportunity. ???Holiday Gift Guide:?Submit your company’s product or service by November 30th to get featured! ???ASCENT Achievement:?Congrats to Leah Wyrick of Three Strands Recovery Wear Corporation for leveling up! Catch all the details in the full newsletter: https://lnkd.in/d5inpUrU #WinstonStarts #Entrepreneurship #Networking #Innovation #Community

We worked with Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP to host their first-ever Pitch Tank—and our founders seized the moment. Congratulations to our winners: 1st Place: The Mom League (Kelly Clark Maxey & Riley Bolton) 2nd Place: Elemance, LLC (Joel Stitzel) 3rd Place: Nighthawk Pro (Uly Grisette) This is what innovation looks like when a community believes in its entrepreneurs. Winston-Salem is where growth starts. Watch the recap here: https://lnkd.in/d2K7BRs6????????????????????????????????? #pitch #entrepreneurs #founder #support #community #wsnc #winstonsalem

Winston Starts mentor Bobbie Shrivastav, MBA, PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM Shrivastav, along with her co-auther, Dr. Renu Ann Joseph, have recently launched a book series! The first edition is titled "Momentum: Makers and Builders."?Check it out and spread the word!?https://lnkd.in/eAyurU6E

We figured you could use some good news! Here’s the latest from Winston Starts: ??Congrats to Pitch Tank Winners:?Shoutout to Mom League, Elegance, and Nighthawk Pro for taking the top three spots in the Kilpatrick Pitch Tank! ???Founders Forum Recap:?jenni hopkins inspired us with her journey—thanks to everyone who joined. Founders Forum will be back in 2025! ????Holiday Party:?December 5th! Join us for drinks, food, and good times. RSVP now to secure your spot. ???New Founder Spotlight:?Meet Jessica Rak Bruno, founder of Mental Rest—a platform connecting counseling interns with underserved communities. ???New Book Alert:?Winston Starts mentor Bobbie Shrivastav, MBA, PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM just launched a new book, “Momentum: Makers and Builders.” Check it out! ???Podcast Recommendation:?Listen to Leah Wyrick on NC IDEA’s podcast to learn how she’s transforming women’s healthcare. Catch all the details in the full newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e_Kmxmjf

It was great to hear from jenni hopkins at the Founders Forum at Winston Starts. She shared her journey from starting out with the Center for Creative Economy's Velocity accelerator and now launching many new products and partnering with other major brands. Bravo Jenni!

What an inspiring #founder talk with CEO jenni hopkins of Jenni Earle! As a #creative in business, I found her insights truly empowering. Here are some key takeaways: ? "Keep the people close who get you." Surround yourself with those who understand and support your vision. ?? "Trust yourself." Believe in your intuition and the unique path you're on. ?? "Protect the creative time because that’s the juice." Your creativity is the lifeblood of your work—nurture it. ?? "You need the trophy in business because these build confidence." Celebrate your milestones to fuel further achievements. ?? "Always put yourself out there - you never know who’s listening." Opportunities often come from unexpected places. Thank you Theodore ("Ted") Bernstein, JD/MBA/MPH, Ty Daurity, and Stan Parker for the great conversation. #ceo #lowcode #entrepreneur #leadership Winston Starts Greater Winston-Salem Inc. Flow Motors, Inc. Josh Schuminsky