Winston-Salem has an ever-growing network of opportunities for startups, small businesses, students, investors, freelancers, and achievers from every walk of life. Browse the calendar to find a multitude of events and programs specifically focused on entrepreneurs.
Community Day is an opportunity for non-members to switch up their routine for the day, explore our space, make valuable connections, and still get work done. It is also a great opportunity for our Flywheel members to network and get to know these guests for a day. Every fourth Wednesday of the month.
Idea stage entrepreneurs of all stripes in the community present their project/idea and get friendly feedback from the attending audience. Third Thursday of the month, quarterly by market.
October 2, 2024 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM EDT 500 W. 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC >> Register for this event
Pitch-Space Live
A chance to pitch to investors.
Pitch-Space Live is an event featuring pitches from companies in the Early, Seed, and Growth stages of development with feedback from a panel of investors. Second Tuesday of the month, quarterly by market. Can’t watch it live? Grab a virtual ticket!
May 14, 2024 | 5:00 – 6:30 PM EDT 500 W. 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC >> Register for this Event
June 11, 2024 | 5:00 – 6:30 PM EDT 101 North Main Street, Greenville, SC >> Register for this Event
Techstars Startup Weekend
Event presented by Vision to Venture and hosted by Flywheel Coworking Learn how to Think, Work, and Build like a startup in 54 thrilling hours. Techstars Startup Weekend is an exciting and immersive foray into the world of startups. From students to lifelong entrepreneurs, this is the perfect event for individuals of all ages looking to start a new business or learn more about the process of getting a startup off the ground. Over an action-packed three days, you’ll meet the very best mentors, investors, co-founders, and sponsors to show you how to get more done faster — and maybe even start that Business.
ConvergeSouth is a two-day annual event full of entrepreneurial programming. The two-day event features multi-track educational programming led by national and regional experts, a Startup Demo Expo, an opportunity to mingle with investors from throughout the Southeast, and a chance to watch founders pitch their ideas.