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🎉 Welcome to Day 3 of Techstars Startup Weekend AI and Life Sciences Winston Salem 2025! 🎉 The energy from the first two days has been phenomenal, and we're ready to keep the momentum going! Today is all about finalizing your projects and preparing for the big presentations. Here's the exciting schedule for Day 3: 🌟 Schedule for Today: 9:00 AM - 9:40 AM: Breakfast & Morning Workshop 9:40 AM - 12:30 PM: Teamwork 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch & Pitch Coach Workshop 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Mentors Orientation 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Teams Final Work - Pitch Practice 4:00 PM: Mentoring Sessions 5:00 PM: Rehearsal and Final Team Check-in 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Final Team Decks Due 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Final Presentations - Judging - Awards 8:30 PM onwards: After Party / Networking Event 💡 Today, you'll have the opportunity to polish your ideas, get last-minute feedback from mentors, and perfect your pitch. Make the most of the workshops and mentorship sessions to gain insights and guidance. Remember, this is a collaborative journey, so don't hesitate to reach out to fellow participants and mentors for support. Let's keep the momentum going and turn our innovative ideas into reality! 🌟 Presented by @Innovation Quarter 🌟  ⚡ Powered by @Vision to Venture ⚡  📍 Location: @Sparq at Bailey Power Plant-Innovation Quarter - 486 N. Patterson Ave 2nd Floor, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Don't forget to share your experiences and tag us! #tswWS25 Good luck, and let's make Day 3 amazing! 🚀

🎉 Day 2 Recap! 🎉 What an amazing continuation of Techstars Startup Weekend AI and Life Sciences Winston Salem 2025! 🤖🧠🌱 Here's a quick look back at all the incredible moments from today: 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: We started the day with a delicious breakfast and an engaging morning workshop, setting the tone for a productive day. 9:30 AM - 11:45 AM: Teams got down to business, working diligently on their projects and making significant progress. 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM: All teams gathered in the main room to share updates and get ready for the next sessions. 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: Lunch was served alongside an insightful MVP workshop, providing valuable tips on building a Minimum Viable Product. 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM: A panel of experts shared their experiences and answered questions, offering inspiration and guidance. 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Mentors were welcomed and oriented, ready to assist teams with their expertise. 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Mentoring sessions took place, with teams receiving personalized advice and feedback. 1:30 PM - 6:30 PM: Teams continued their hard work, integrating feedback and refining their ideas. 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM: Dinner and evening activities provided a much-needed break and a chance to recharge. 7:15 PM - 9:00 PM: Teams resumed their work, pushing forward with their projects and preparing for the final day. ⭐ Today was filled with creativity, collaboration, and learning. We can't wait to see how the 8 teams will bring their ideas to life tomorrow! 📢 Don't forget to share your experiences and tag us! #tswWS25 🌟 Presented by Innovation Quarter 🌟  ⚡ Powered by VisionToVenture.org ⚡  📍 Location: Sparq Coworking at Bailey Power Plant-Innovation Quarter - 486 N. Patterson Ave 2nd Floor, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Let's keep the momentum going and make the final day just as fantastic! 🚀 #StartupWeekend #Techstars #Innovation #AI #LifeSciences #WinstonSalem #day2recap #innovationquarter #visiontoventure #TechInnovation

🌟 The Grand Finale is Here! 🌟 Join us tomorrow for the highlight of Techstars Startup Weekend AI and Life Sciences Winston Salem 2025! 🤖🧠🌱 📅 Sunday Schedule: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Final Presentations, Judging, & Awards 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM: After Party / Networking Event 🎉 Get ready to be blown away by the innovative ideas and hard work of our 8 incredible teams during the final presentations. This is the moment they've all been working towards, and you won't want to miss the creativity and innovation on display. ⭐ Our esteemed judges will be evaluating each pitch, and we'll be announcing the winners who will take home the top honors! After the excitement of the awards, join us for an unforgettable after-party and networking event. This is your chance to celebrate, connect with fellow innovators, and reflect on an amazing weekend of collaboration and learning.  Enjoy great food, drinks, and music as we toast to the success of all the participants. 😋 📢 Share your experiences and tag us! #tswWS25 #StartupWeekend #Techstars #Innovation #AI #LifeSciences #WinstonSalem #SundayPitch #AfterParty #innovationquarter #visiontoventure #TechInnovation Let's make the final day unforgettable! 🚀

🎉 Welcome to Day 2 of Techstars Startup Weekend AI and Life Sciences Winston Salem 2025! 🎉 The energy from Day 1 was incredible, and we're just getting started! Today is all about diving deeper into your projects and making significant progress. Here's the exciting schedule for Day 2: 🌟 Schedule for Today: 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Breakfast & Morning Workshop 9:30 AM - 11:45 AM: Team Work 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM: All Teams Gather in the Main Room 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: Lunch & MVP Workshop 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM: Panel 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Mentors Welcome & Orientation 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Mentoring Sessions 1:30 PM - 6:30 PM: Team Work 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM: Dinner & Evening Activities 7:15 PM - 9:00 PM: Team Work 💡 Today, you'll have the opportunity to refine your ideas, get valuable feedback from mentors, and start building your MVP (Minimum Viable Product). Make the most of the workshops and mentorship sessions to gain insights and guidance. Remember, this is a collaborative journey, so don't hesitate to reach out to fellow participants and mentors for support. Let's keep the momentum going and turn our innovative ideas into reality! 🌟 Presented by Innovation Quarter 🌟  ⚡ Powered by VisionToVenture.org ⚡  📍 Location: Sparq Coworking at Bailey Power Plant-Innovation Quarter - 486 N. Patterson Ave 2nd Floor, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Don't forget to share your experiences and tag us! #tswWS25 Let's make Day 2 just as amazing as Day 1! 🚀 #innovationquarter #visiontoventure #StartupWeekend #Techstars #AI #LifeSciences #WinstonSalem #WSNC #happeningnow

🎉 Day 1 Recap! 🎉 What an incredible start to Techstars Startup Weekend AI and Life Sciences Winston Salem 2025! 🤖🧠🌱 Here's a quick look back at all the amazing moments from today: 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM: We kicked off with Registration & Networking, where participants mingled and made new connections. 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM: The Intro to weekend activities & Fireside Chats set the stage for what's to come, with inspiring talks from industry experts. 7:15 PM - 7:45 PM: The Icebreaker session was a blast, helping everyone get to know each other and break the ice. 7:45 PM - 8:45 PM: Pitches & Voting saw some fantastic ideas being presented, and the energy in the room was electric! 8:45 PM - 9:00 PM: Teams were formed, bringing together diverse talents and perspectives. 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Teamwork began in earnest, with teams diving into brainstorming and planning their projects. ⭐Today was just the beginning of our 54-hour journey of creativity, learning, and fun. We can't wait to see how the 8 teams will bring their idea to life! 📢 Don't forget to share your experiences and tag us! #tswWS25  #StartupWeekend #Techstars #Innovation #AI #LifeSciences #WinstonSalem #day1recap #innovationquarter #visiontoventure #TechInnovation

🎉 It's Opening Day! 🎉 Welcome to Day 1 of Techstars Startup Weekend AI and Life Sciences Winston Salem 2025! 🤖🧠🌱 The excitement is in the air as we kick off this incredible journey of innovation and collaboration. 🌟Here's the schedule for today: 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Registration & Networking 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM: Intro to weekend activities & Fireside Chats 7:15 PM - 7:45 PM: Icebreaker 7:45 PM - 8:45 PM: Pitches & Voting 8:45 PM - 9:00 PM: Form Teams 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Teamwork Begins 💡 Today, you'll get to meet fellow participants, form teams, and start brainstorming groundbreaking ideas. Get ready for inspiring talks from industry experts, hands-on workshops, and the chance to dive deep into the startup ecosystem. This is just the beginning of 54 hours of creativity, learning, and fun. Let's make the most of it and turn our ideas into reality! Check out how it works: https://lnkd.in/gn2PPmJ We only have a few spots left so you are still welcome to attend! 🌐 Register NOW: https://lnkd.in/e-BHsTxB 🌟 Presented by Innovation Quarter 🌟  ⚡ Powered by VisionToVenture.org ⚡  📍 Location: Sparq Coworking at Bailey Power Plant-Innovation Quarter - 486 N. Patterson Ave 2nd Floor, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Don't forget to share your experiences and tag us! #tswWS25 #innovationquarter #visiontoventure #tswWS25  #StartupWeekend #Techstars #AI #LifeSciences #WinstonSalem #WSNC #happeningnow

🌟 Exciting times in Winston-Salem! 🌟 Techstars Startup Weekend AI & Life Sciences Winston-Salem, NC has been featured on WXII 12 Triad CW 12!  🤖🧠🌱 📢Check out the link here for the full story:  WXII 12 Triad CW 12 News Innovators are gathering at the Techstars Startup Weekend AI & Life Sciences event in the Innovation Quarter. 🚀 From February 28 to March 2, watch as brilliant minds come together to think, work, and build like startups in just 54 thrilling hours! 💡✨ This immersive event is perfect for everyone, from students to lifelong entrepreneurs, looking to start a new business or learn more about the startup process. Over three action-packed days, participants will connect with top mentors, investors, co-founders, and sponsors, gaining invaluable insights and resources. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be part of Winston-Salem's vibrant innovation community! 🌐 ⭐ The event will be held today at Sparq Coworking in the Bailey Power Plant on North Patterson Avenue. Presented by the Innovation Quarter and powered by VisiontoVenture, this is the second year for this startup weekend-style event. North Carolina was recently named by B2B Review as the best state to start a new business, and Winston-Salem's own Greater Winston-Salem Inc. was voted the Chamber of the Year. This event is open to the community, welcoming everyone from those starting a bakery to those launching AI companies. Check out how it works: https://lnkd.in/gn2PPmJ We only have a few spots left! 🌐 Register NOW: https://lnkd.in/e-BHsTxB 🌟 Presented by Innovation Quarter 🌟  ⚡ Powered by VisionToVenture.org ⚡  📍 Location: Sparq Coworking at Bailey Power Plant-Innovation Quarter - 486 N. Patterson Ave 2nd Floor, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 #wxii12 #FadiJawdatHindi #InnovationQuarter #Techstars #StartupWeekend #WinstonSalem #AI #LifeSciences #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #StartupLife #technews #visiontoventure

🚀 Bridging Academia & the Startup World! The Techstars Startup Weekend AI & Life Sciences is bringing together an unprecedented mix of students from over 12 universities across North Carolina and beyond—including participants from as far as Arizona and Colorado! Elon University students from the Elon University - Martha and Spencer Love School of Business are returning after an amazing experience last year. This year they are coming along with students from the AI Club. What’s more, universities across the region are going all-in by covering tickets for their students. 🎉 A huge shoutout to Salem College, Elon University, and Winston-Salem State University for investing in their students' real-world learning! 🚀 This weekend isn’t just about launching startups—it’s about the fusion of ideas, the intersection of talent, and the knowledge exchange that happens when academic brilliance meets real-world entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship is not merely a profession; it is a lifestyle and a thrilling journey that awaits those who have an idea 💡 and want to bring it to life. 🧠 Students bring fresh perspectives, cutting-edge research, and boundless creativity. 💡 Industry mentors and founders bring practical experience, market insights, and the reality check every great idea needs. 🔗 Together, they fuel innovation, spark collaborations, and turn bold ideas into viable ventures. But it doesn’t stop there. This is an opportunity to: 🤝 Work alongside like-minded peers, seasoned mentors, and industry leaders 🌟 Build connections and a network that could lead to internship opportunities—or even spark your career! At Techstars Startup Weekend, we’re building more than startups—we’re forging connections between academia and the entrepreneurial ecosystem, creating a launchpad where knowledge meets execution. It’s not too late to register: https://lnkd.in/e-BHsTxB 🌟 Presented by Innovation Quarter 🌟  ⚡ Powered by VisionToVenture.org ⚡  🗓️ February 28 - March 2, 2025 📍 Sparq Coworking - Bailey Power Plant, Winston-Salem, NC #tswWS25 #innovationquarter #visiontoventure #AcademiaMeetsStartups #InnovationEcosystem #TechstarsStartupWeekend #Entrepreneurship #AI #LifeSciences #FutureFounders

📢 3 Days To Go! 🌟 In just 3 days, join us at the Techstars Startup Weekend AI and Life Sciences Winston Salem 2025 from February 28 - March 2. 🤖🧠🌱 The excitement is real as we put the final touches on our designs. Stay tuned for a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process that brings our vision to life! 🎨🛠️ @Zarez__Art is the designer behind the icons, social media posts, posters, postcards, swag, and other cool items! ✏️ Every detail is crafted with passion and precision, from brainstorming sessions to late-night tweaks. We can't wait to share the magic with you all.  🌟 Your support means the world to us, and we promise this event will be worth the wait! Want to help us create some hype? Here are a few ways you can join in: > Share this post with your friends and followers. > Tag us in your stories and posts about the event. > Use our event hashtag: #tswWS25 > Engage with our content by liking, commenting, and sharing your excitement. > Stay tuned for exclusive sneak peeks and updates! 🎉 Techstars Startup Weekend is an exciting and immersive foray into the world of startups! Experience the thrill of learning to Think, Work, and Build like a Startup in an action-packed 54 hours. Check out how it works :https://lnkd.in/gn2PPmJ We only have a few spots left! 🌐 Register NOW: https://lnkd.in/e-BHsTxB 🌟 Presented by Innovation Quarter 🌟  ⚡ Powered by VisionToVenture.org ⚡  📍 Location: Sparq Coworking at Bailey Power Plant-Innovation Quarter - 486 N. Patterson Ave 2nd Floor, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 #Countdown #BehindTheScenes #DesignStage #AlmostThere #CreativeJourney #PassionProject #HypeBuilding #tswWS25 #AILifeSciences #WinstonSalem #innovationquarter #visiontoventure #TechstarsStartupWeekend

🌍 Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges, and “Ecosysteming” Together! 🌍 📢The Countdown to #Ecosysteming Begins! ⭐ In only 7 days, join us at the exciting Techstars Startup Weekend AI & Life Sciences Winston Salem 2025 from February 28 - March 2  With this event, we’re not just launching startups—we’re creating access, opportunity, and cross-pollination between surrounding ecosystems. 🚀 As Thom Ruhe, President & CEO of NC IDEA, says, great innovation happens when we focus on “#Ecosysteming”—connecting diverse talent, ideas, and resources.  That’s why Innovation Quarter, in partnership with Vision to Venture, is making it possible for early-stage founders, students, and professionals—regardless of background or resources—to participate. A special shoutout to various partners for making this happen: Knox St. Studios, Forward Cities - E3 Durham, Elon University - Martha and Spencer Love School of Business We’re removing barriers by providing: ✅ Free tickets to selected founders ✅ Transportation & welcoming accommodation (HERE) for those traveling in from surrounding ecosystems ✅ A collaborative, immersive experience to turn ideas into action But this initiative needs a name!  🏆 Help us choose one that captures the spirit of exploration, breaking down barriers, and connecting ecosystems. 🚐 Which name do you love most? 🚐 🔹 Innovation Express 🚀 🔹 Ecosystems Explorer 🔹 Ecosystems Voyager 🔹 Startup Weekend Road Runner 🏃♂️ Vote below and tell us why your choice fits best! 👇 🌐 Register NOW: https://lnkd.in/e-BHsTxB 🌟 Presented by @Innovation Quarter 🌟 ⚡ Powered by @Vision to Venture ⚡ 📍 Location: Sparq Coworking at Bailey Power Plant-Innovation Quarter - 486 N. Patterson Ave 2nd Floor, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 #tswWS25 #innovationquarter #visiontoventure  #TechstarsStartupWeekend #InnovationForAll #Ecosysteming #BreakingBarriers #Entrepreneurship #AILifeSciences #WinstonSalem