Solving Startup Problems with Curiosity
In a world where everything feels generated, we’re leaning into the human, random, and curious.
We’ve gathered some of the coolest people we know in Charlotte and asked them to talk about something that keeps them up at night. Expect to leave more curious than when you walked in. And hopefully some of that newfound curiosity will help solve your most meaningful startup problem.
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Speaker Lineup
Cheryl Kellond, Founder of Play Money, serial entrepreneur and investor. On how angel investing has a gatekeeping problem: who gets to invest in startups, where capital comes from, and what happens when you open the door to more people.
Rachael Hudson, Owner and CEO at Pilot Brewing, Advanced Cicerone®, national and international beer judge, and Charlotte Craft Beer Project Manager (and our host for the night). On the science and craft of brewing.
Brad Yeckley, Executive Director at the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at UNC Charlotte, TEDx speaker, National Financial Educator of the Year, angel investor, and serial entrepreneur. Brad was recently named a 2026 Charlotte Business Journal Power 100 Visionary. On what it means to flourish and be intentional in business and life.
More speakers to come. Stay tuned!