Jenn Summe is a startup enthusiast who excels at connecting people and scaling ideas and businesses. At Primordial, she invests in early-stage tech startups within the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area of NC. Jenn is a well-known figure in the Triangle, with a robust background in entrepreneurship and marketing. She currently collaborates with Joe Co…

The Durham Art Guild (DAG), a nonprofit visual arts organization established in 1948, has been a cornerstone of the community for 75 years. Dedicated to supporting artists and the arts, DAG's mission is to enrich and unite Durham's communities by creating opportunities and providing leadership for both current and future visual artists and art enth…

Rich Belsky is a seasoned executive, entrepreneur, investor, and coach who excels in navigating complex strategic landscapes. With a unique blend of entrepreneurial, legal, and mentoring experience, he has a particular affinity for M&A, product ownership, corporate development, and venture portfolio support. Rich has a proven track record as a comp…

Tobi is a venture capitalist for Cofounders Capital, a Triangle-based VC that invests in B2B SaaS companies in early stages. Prior to Cofounders, Tobi was a cofounder of Shoeboxed, a SaaS fintech startup that empowered business owners to manage receipts, invoices and automated bookkeeping. He later moved to the Triangle to co-found Shoeboxed, a Saa…

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In this episode of The Unboxed Show, Nick and Eric sit down with the Director of Primordial, Jenn Summe. Jenn describes herself as a startup junkie that loves to connect people and bring ideas and businesses to scale. Primordial is an early stage venture fund that invests in startups in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area of NC.…

In this episode of The Unboxed Show, Nick and Eric sit down with Will McGuire, founder and CEO of Incolo. Since 2019, Incolo has helped 30+ founders grow their startups with those who believe in their vision. $10M+ has been raised by the founders who pursued investment with 55%+ coming from the crowd propelling their growth. Collectively, the found…

In this episode of The Unboxed Show, Nick Jordan and Eric Porper sit down with Tom Simon, an entrepreneur with nearly a decade of experience in the tech industry. In a preview of the upcoming special edition of The Unboxed Show, "Things Guys Measure", they unpack why venture capital deployed to our area saw a 70% decline from 2022 to 2023 and what …

In this episode of The Unboxed Show, Nick Jordan and Eric Porper sit down with Carlos O'Briant, the visionary artist, entrepreneur, and CEO of Family Bizness, hailing from Durham, North Carolina. In this enlightening conversation, Carlos shares his transformative journey from navigating the challenges of the entertainment industry to founding Ambia…