

Coworking is a shared work environment where entrepreneurs can build a social and collaborative community. Getting out of your home office or local coffee shop and into a coworking environment can offer powerful support, and the connections you form can lead to productive brainstorming sessions, new perspectives, and even partnerships. Coworking spaces like HUB Raleigh also offer great opportunities for frequent social events, programming and trainings. If you are a startup or established business, give coworking a try! Need one more incentive? HUB Raleigh offers members free coffee and beer!

Brooks is the founder and CEO of Brooks Bell, the leading independent conversion optimization firm in the U.S, and is highly involved in Raleigh’s entrepreneurial community.

Jesse founded ShareFile which he sold to Citrix in 2011. Jesse now serves as the VP & GM of Data Sharing at Citrix, where he is responsible for the vision, market direction and product strategy behind the company's data platform. A self-taught software programmer, Jesse has launched and led multiple cloud and e-commerce businesses since the age of 23.

Christopher is the founding Executive Director of Bull City Forward, an adjunct faculty member at Duke University, and the co-author of Life Entrepreneurs: Ordinary People Creating Extraordinary Lives.

Jason brings an extensive background in property management and entrepreneurship to his role at HUB Raleigh. Some of his ventures include a real estate investment firm, an award winning wine cafe & gallery, and Leadership exCHANGE, a global student leadership organization.

Liz brings international experience in community development and public outreach to her role as Community Manager. She ran a nationally-recognized jewelry business and arts-based learning camps for kids. Liz manages HUB Raleigh membership services, events, programming, and anything else that gets thrown her way!

Rebekah is a graduate of NC State’s School of Design and is working on her own arts-based entrepreneurial ventures. She also assists with marketing, member outreach, and daily operations at the HUB.

After graduating from UNC’s School of Journalism, Allyson spent a year and a half in small business management and marketing. She now assists with communications, event management, and daily operations at the HUB.

Keegan graduated from NC State’s Poole College of Management in December. He recently founded Collegiate Skate Tour, the nation’s first ever contest series for college skateboarders, and is interested in learning more about entrepreneurship while interning at the HUB.

Kevin is finishing his last semester in International Studies and Entrepreneurship at NC State. After working with the Unreasonable Institute in Boulder and non-profits in Latin America, Kevin hopes to further his interest in social entrepreneurship through his involvement with the HUB.
