What powers one of North Carolina’s most active startup hubs? Not money—people.

Heather McWhorter, Director of UNC Wilmington’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, explains how 200+ volunteers, mentors, and community leaders fuel programs like 1 Million Cups, mentor networks, and the Blue Economy Alliance.

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