When Greenville-based startup Pixlmob took the stage at Venture Atlanta 2025, founder Moses Nickerson had just three minutes to make his pitch count. He did exactly that—walking away with the title of Winner for the Early Stage Pitch Competition, chosen by a panel of investors. It was a moment that validated not just the product, but the years of collaboration, experimentation, and relentless iteration that got the team there.
Pixlmob’s story starts with two founders from different sides of the creative world. Moses came from the national real estate space, where he worked as a coach and consultant....
The Lantern Project: Lighting the Way to Safety and Hope
The Lantern Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to ending human trafficking, enslavement, and exploitation, celebrates its fifth year of service in 2025. With a mission rooted in education, identification, restoration, and community empowerment, the organization continues to illuminate a path toward safety and healing for survivors.
Empowering Through Education and Action
In a rapidly evolving digital world, The Lantern Project equips families and communities with the knowledge to stay safe online. Through free training sessions,...
Empowering Communities Through Literacy
NC EmpowerUp is on a mission to uplift individuals in underserved communities by providing educational programs, skill-building opportunities, and access to vital resources. At the helm of this initiative is the organization’s Founding Executive Director, Angela Huntley, a Winston-Salem native whose career journey has taken her from media to marketing and, ultimately, to her true passion—educaiton and development.
Angela’s background is in the marketing space. From television and radio to owning her own firm where she spent a decade helping clients tell...
Here at Flywheel Coworking, we have the privilege of hosting some of the brightest minds and most dedicated community builders. Among them is Susan Jones, a familiar face from the Greater Charlotte office of NC Biotechnology Center.
Susan’s passion lies in nurturing biotech startups, a role she has fulfilled with unwavering dedication for over a decade. Her presence on the Cabarrus Center’s Entrepreneurship Council underscores her commitment to fostering innovation and growth within our community. Having grown up in Concord, Susan’s roots run deep in the area, and her enthusiasm for seeing it...
For anyone who has ever paid a visit to Flywheel, there is a very likely chance that you’ve struck up a conversation with Dave Goren. While he is certainly a friendly and familiar face around the office, he would also be recognized by most Winston natives who have tuned into WXII-TV where he spent over 20 years in sports broadcasting. Goren continues his long-standing career and lasting legacy through his role as the Executive Director of the National Sports Media Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to helping students and young professionals in their path to success while...
At Flywheel, we believe in recognizing the outstanding contributions of our members who go above and beyond to make a positive impact in their communities. This month, we are thrilled to shine the spotlight on Nick Newman, a dedicated pastor at Propel Church in Mt. Pleasant, NC and Founder of Selah Fly Fishing.
Nick’s passion for serving his community is truly inspiring. As a pastor at Propel Church, he is deeply committed to nurturing spiritual growth and creating a welcoming space for all. Most notably as of late, the church has experienced remarkable growth, and they are now on the...
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