Why $500K Won’t Save Your Startup w/ Stan Parker | Ep. 41
Once known for tobacco and textiles, Winston-Salem is now producing founders and funders that are catching the attention of the entire nation. On Episode 41 of Ecosysteming, host Thom Ruhe ( / thomasruhe ) sits down with Stan Parker ( / stanparkerbrandpathways ) , General Partner of the Winston-Salem Partners Roundtable (WSPR) Fund (https://wsprfund.com/) and former President of Winston Starts (https://winstonstarts.com/) , for a timely conversation about how Winston-Salem is producing so much entrepreneurial talent and why founders often struggle to secure VC investment. You’ll also learn more about our ECOSYSTEM Partner, Winston Starts (https://winstonstarts.com/) , and how their work has become a cornerstone of entrepreneurial development in the Triad. Whether you’re a founder preparing to raise capital or considering growing your startup in the Triad, this episode is for you.

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