Innovation Unleashed: Celebrating Pioneers with KickStart/Innovate Carolina

Join us for an engaging panel discussion cohosted by Innovate Carolina and KickStart Venture Services, moderated by Dr. Mireya McKee, director of KickStart Venture Services. This event will highlight innovators at every stage of the commercialization journey. Speakers will include people that have participated in the NSF I-Corps program, those in the pre-conception of a venture, the early stages of a startup, and veteran innovators.

Hosted at the Innovate Carolina Junction, this panel will showcase the remarkable strides in entrepreneurship and innovation taking place at the university and beyond. Whether you're exploring an idea, launching a venture, or looking to connect with like-minded innovators, this is a night for idea-sharing, inspiration, and collaboration!

Featured speakers:

• Brianna Vickerman (Eshelman Innovation)
• Erin Carey (SmartWand/Violet Medical)
• Katie Warner (Ribometrix)
• Moderator: Mireya McKee (KickStart Venture Services)

Host or Publisher Innovate Carolina