Winston Starts Investor Forum

Join us in watching investment-ready founders pitch to investors. This is where startups go to scale up! The Next Era of Innovation Is Here. Meet the Companies Building It. Every year, people ask where the next wave of great companies is coming from. The honest answer is that a lot of them are right here in Winston-Salem. Our Investor Forum is where we give them the platform they deserve. On Tuesday, October 6th, founders from Winston Starts and Innovation Quarter who are actively raising capital will pitch to a room full of serious investors. These are the local companies that are reshaping our regional economy. The afternoon also brings a panel of three experts exploring where capital is moving right now and how AI is reshaping investment decisions. You'll also see a pitch showcase from Wake Forest University entrepreneurship students judged by past Investor Forum winners. We'll close with a cocktail reception to give you a chance to connect with the local talent in the room. Full agenda available below. Who should be in this room: • Investors sourcing quality deal flow in a market they may not be watching closely enough. • Founders who want to understand what investors are currently looking for. • Operators, advisors, students, and anyone in NC who wants a front-row seat to what's being built here. Winston Starts isn't watching innovation happen, we're hosting it! None of this happens without partners who put their weight behind it, and we're grateful to Bank of America for returning as our title sponsor.