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As the president of the Venture Café Global Institute, Travis Sheridan shares his excitement for growing it into a global network.
Community, Entrepreneurship

Top Networking Skills in Entrepreneurship

August 30, 2023
In the dynamic realm of entrepreneurship, crafting a strong professional network is a pivotal element for success. While attending networking events and employing effective strategies are crucial, mastering essential soft skills can elevate your networking abilities to new heights.  Here are five ways to build…
Aerial view of Biotech Place and 525 Vine and Night
Ecosystem, Entrepreneurship

Brinter’s 3D Bio-Implants in Winston-Salem

August 28, 2023
A ground-breaking American company with Finnish roots is revolutionizing the field of orthopedic implants—and has become a quintessential member of Innovation Quarter’s burgeoning RegenMed Hub. Brinter, originally established as a 3D printing company, has transitioned to focus on cartilage applications and aims to disrupt the…
networking
Community, Ecosystem, Entrepreneurship

5 Networking Tips For Small Business Owners

August 23, 2023
Networking plays a pivotal role in the success of small businesses and entrepreneurship. It represents a strategic endeavor focused on forging and nurturing profound connections with individuals and organizations within and beyond one's industry. Numerous networking opportunities abound; all it takes is a proactive approach…
woman working in coworking space
Entrepreneurship

4 Reasons Why Startups Should Consider Innovation Workspaces

June 22, 2023
Shared workspaces are more than a physical location for office space; they are hubs of collaboration, networking, positive morale and cost efficiencies designed to fuel startup and entrepreneurial growth. Here are four reasons why shared workspaces are an excellent choice for startup professionals: 1. Combating…
Chloe Craver teaches yoga at Sunset Salutations community event.
Entrepreneurship

Meet the Entrepreneurs Behind WS Innovation Quarter Events

June 7, 2023
Placemaking—the act of making better places and spaces for entire communities—is part science, part art. To strengthen the connection between people and the places we share here in the Innovation Quarter, we offer free "signature" events that reshape our public realm and maximize its shared…
Aerial view of Sparq's coworking community workspace in the Innovation Quarter
Entrepreneurship

Inside Entrepreneurial Coworking Spaces

May 16, 2023
There are workspaces that serve as a means for getting the job done, and there are workspaces that help professionals thrive. Before coworking spaces, entrepreneurs were often left with limited options when it came to finding suitable workspaces: Home offices lack the professional environment needed…
Desks, monitors, and and flexible work areas in Sparq coworking space
Entrepreneurship

How to Choose a Coworking Space

May 10, 2023
Whether you’re starting a new business or looking to branch out from your home office, choosing a coworking space is a big step. As of 2022, more than 6,200 coworking spaces existed in the US alone with around 933,000 people using them1. With those numbers,…

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