In this episode of Amplified CEO, Richard Stroupe sits down with Heather McWhorter, Director of UNCW’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and a board member at NC IDEA. Heather shares her journey from Penn State to southeastern North Carolina—and how she’s helping shape Wilmington’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem.They discuss:Building momentum at CIE and supporting high-impact startupsThe value of entrepreneurial mindset educationHeather’s vision for Wilmington’s blue economy and future innovation hubsCommon founder pitfalls—and how to avoid themWhat it takes to grow an inclusive and resilient startup communityWhether you’re a student, founder, or just curious about Wilmington’s rise as a startup hub, this episode is full of thoughtful insights and actionable takeaways.https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathermcw/https://uncw.edu/research/centers/innovation-entrepreneurship/https://ncidea.org/Send us a text. Leave your phone number if you'd like a reply. Thanks!Co-Produced by Topsail Insider and Cape Fear VenturesEditor: Jim Mendes-Pouget | [email protected] To learn more about Amplified CEO, visit www.topsailinsider.com/aceoTo learn more about Topsail Insider, visit www.topsailinsider.com.To learn more about Richard Stroupe, or Cape Fear Ventures, please contact Christa at (910) 800-0111 or [email protected].

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