This annual course offered by Flywheel is part of the “How To…” series for startups. This 8-week module helps entrepreneurs understand how to solve the toughest problem startups face – how to find customers, retain customers and build a brand experience that drives loyalty and referrals. The class is designed to help active startups and curious entrepreneurs apply lessons taught by marketing professionals to their own businesses and projects. The class will cover the basic ingredients of customer discovery, customer…

Startup Financing Alternatives - Special Guests from Venture South At our next meetup we're going to focus on what every founder needs to know about financing options, setting financial milestones and attracting investor capital - if you need it for growth. Our special guests for the discussion will be Malay Shah and Matt Bailey - co-directors of Venture South: https://venturesouth.vc/ We'll discuss tips for bootstrapping and self-financing. We'll talk about managing your runway, combining revenue with additional outside capital. If…

Join us for lunch, networking and conversation featuring Lily Cochrane who runs the Business Leader Forum program at the WFU Center for Private Business. Since its launch in 2017, the  program now has over 80 participants from across NC. Network with local entrepreneurs and professionals. Bring guests, share resources and help each other grow, learn and develop our businesses. All are welcome (including students!), but please register!

FOR DAVIDSON COLLEGE STUDENTS. Come learn how you can be involved in Gig-Hub and start working directly with companies on projects. What is Gig-Hub? Gig-Hub offers students real-world experience with startup companies and other professionals who offer short-term, limited-scope projects, or “gigs,” for pay. Gig-Hub is an on-campus job, even if the company is based off-campus. Many projects are open to students with basic skills in a general area who are eager to apply those skills outside of the academic…

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! This introductory course is just where to start if you are interested in starting your own company or simply learning the basics of what it means to bring an idea to life. This 10-week course is designed for entrepreneurs at all stages (or curious minds looking to learn more)! We’ll cover the basics of formation, financing, marketing and more. Get personal attention. Focus on your idea and business model while learning how to optimize your most precious…

FOR DAVIDSON COLLEGE STUDENTS. Come learn how you can be involved in Gig-Hub and start working directly with companies on projects. What is Gig-Hub? Gig-Hub offers students real-world experience with startup companies and other professionals who offer short-term, limited-scope projects, or “gigs,” for pay. Gig-Hub is an on-campus job, even if the company is based off-campus. Many projects are open to students with basic skills in a general area who are eager to apply those skills outside of the academic…

You know that cyber threats are on the rise, and you know the business case for taking action to build a cybersecurity program. But what are the next steps? You will leave this session being confident in your ability to: Understand the various cybersecurity tools and technologies available Ask the right questions of your IT team or Managed Services Provider (MSP) Evaluate cyber insurance policies Assess your organization’s current level of cybersecurity preparedness Seating is limited! Laptop optional. Lunch will…

Pinterest is more than crafts and recipes, it's actually a visual search engine. In fact, after using the platform for planning, over 90% of Pinterest users will make a purchase. Join Pinterest Marketing Strategist and owner of Saunders Says Nicole Saunders, to learn the foundations to using Pinterest for Business. We'll learn how to set up your Pinterest for Business account, keywording and board optimization, and how to streamline your pinning schedule. You'll leave this class with a better understanding…