Scale & Celebrate by Knox St. Studios

​Knox Street Studios and Wocstar Capital invite you to an extraordinary evening celebrating the power of inclusive entrepreneurship and community investment. Five exceptional local entrepreneurs—successful tech-focused business owners ready to scale with significant capital—will be honored as graduates of our intensive Growth Stage Incubator program.

​This isn't just a celebration; it's a $25,000 direct reinvestment into Durham's entrepreneurial ecosystem, with each participant receiving a $5,000 grant to fuel their continued growth.

​Set against the backdrop of Durham's vibrant creative energy, this elegant evening weaves together live music, visual art, and spoken word poetry with meaningful dialogue about building economic opportunity that works for everyone. Our featured fireside chat brings together Dr. Shani Daily from Duke University and Gina Loften a transformative technology executive and Fortune 100 board director for an inspiring conversation about leadership, innovation, and creating pathways to inclusive economic development.

​This is Durham at its best—where business, culture, and community converge to create something truly transformative. Join us for an evening that celebrates not just individual success, but our collective commitment to building an economy where everyone can thrive.

​Full Evening Program:

• ​6:00-6:30 PM: Welcome reception with live music

• ​6:30-6:45 PM: Grant awards ceremony

• ​6:45-7:30 PM: Fireside Chat

• ​7:30-8:30 PM: Live Music + Vocalist and Art Showcase

​With generous support from Durham County and NC IDEA

​RSVP by Thursday September 4th, 2025