Charlotte startup ecosystem connector. Ask me about Seed The South, Innovate Charlotte, and founder resources.
I'm Juan Garzón, Executive Director of Innovate Charlotte — Charlotte's hub for innovation-driven founders and startups. Our work connects founders with the relationships, resources, and research they need to build and grow.
Ask me about:
- Seed The South Capital Summit — our annual flagship event connecting Southeast founders with investors at Bank of America Stadium
- Pitching your company — from PitchBreakfast to The Big Pitch competition
- Charlotte's startup ecosystem — programs, partners, capital, and how to navigate it all
- Innovate Charlotte programs — Customer Discovery Labs, Founder Jams, and more
We're building something real here in Charlotte. Happy to help you find your place in it.