Events that Inspire
and Connect
At Vision to Venture, our events are more than just gatherings—they’re launchpads for innovation and connection. These events are crucial for building social capital, as they provide vital opportunities for networking, knowledge exchange, and collaboration within our entrepreneurial community. We focus on top-of-funnel activities like startup weekends, pitch competitions, and workshops, giving aspiring entrepreneurs multiple entry points into the ecosystem.
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These gatherings are where ideas ignite and ventures take shape. By emphasizing diversity and inclusion, we ensure our programs engage a broad range of participants, reflecting the community we serve. Bringing together people from diverse backgrounds fosters innovation, fresh perspectives, and collective success.
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Our events aren’t just about networking—they’re about cultivating a thriving ecosystem that supports founders at every stage. They offer a chance to connect, celebrate achievements, and recharge for the journey ahead.
We have produced and supported several impactful events including:
Techstars Startup Weekend
Winston-Salem 2024
44 innovators came together for 54 transformative hours at the Techstars Startup Weekend Winston-Salem 2024. This event was a catalyst for abstract thinking, collaboration, and entrepreneurial spirit. Whether participants were seeking co-founders, meeting influential mentors, receiving feedback on a business idea, challenging their ability to be a founder, or engaging with ecosystem leaders, this weekend proved to be life-changing—a quintessential top-of-the-funnel event.
For 54 intense hours, we watched ideas take shape. Guided by our exceptional facilitator, Ilene Marcus, and a diverse array of mentors, teams embarked on a transformative journey of ideation and creation.
Kami Leslie to Co-chair the REACH Women’s Network Conference
The REACH Women's Conference inspires working women to REACH UP in their careers, REACH OVER to each other, and REACH BACK to champion the next generation of women in the workplace.
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The fifth annual REACH Conference will occur on
April 23, 2025, at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem, NC. We're excited to announce that Kami Leslie, Director of Community Development and Events at Vision to Venture, is the co-chair for
the 2025 conference!
Winston Starts
Community Events
Vision to Venture was proud to support several impactful community events in partnership with Winston Starts, including French Night, Investor Forum, International Night, and the Founders Forum. These events were more than just gatherings—they served as vital platforms for fostering innovation, connecting entrepreneurs, and celebrating diverse perspectives.
We were honored to collaborate with an organization like Winston Starts, which has been deeply committed to nurturing entrepreneurship and driving economic growth in our community.
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