I create founder experiences that scale your impact
From targeted events to full-scale accelerators, I design and deliver programs that accelerate entrepreneurs and strengthen your startup community.
I’m an entrepreneurial ecosystem builder focused on the design and delivery of experiences that move founders forward.
Over the past decade, I’ve played a number of roles within the startup community — from founder to mentor to ecosystem convener. I’ve built workshops, bootcamps, accelerators, and conferences for early-stage and idea-stage entrepreneurs, always with a focus on supporting founders and their growth. My strength lies not only in program strategy and design, but also in leveraging a deep network of mentors, coaches, and investors to enrich every founder experience.
Whether it’s shaping a meetup, a workshop, or an accelerator, I bring a balance of strategic insight and ecosystem connectivity that will help you feel confident, effective, and impactful in your work with founders.
Ready to level up your founder programs? Let’s chat.
About Tim Scales
Workshops & Facilitation
I've been the first-time founder. Uncertain, overwhelmed, and hungry for practical guidance and supportive community.
That experience shapes every workshop I run. I don't teach theory; I focus on foundational skills that can be implemented immediately. This is what actually moves early-stage founders forward.
Whether you need a single session or a multi-workshop series, I offer a library of ready-to-run workshops on core topics for prospective and early-stage entrepreneurs — each designed to fit your program and give founders something they can put to work right away.
What do your founders need to move forward?
Program Design & Delivery
I've spent the last decade building programs for founders. I know what it takes to design something founders actually show up for — and how to execute it.
I work directly with entrepreneurship support organizations as a hands-on partner, from curriculum design and speaker recruitment to program marketing and operational logistics.
Engagements range from a single event to a full accelerator program. If you have founders to serve and need someone to build and run the experience, let's talk.
Ready to build something worth your founders' time?
Here’s what people say about working with me:
“Tim balances big picture strategy with in-the-weeds details to build a curated and impactful program experience for founders.”
Magalie Yacinthe
Forward Cities
“Tim is a connector in every sense of the word. His ability to create connections and drive meaningful collaboration across the startup community makes him an invaluable resource for anyone building in the Triangle (and beyond).”
Haley Huie
NC State Entrepreneurship
“Tim leverages his own startup experience to build programs that truly resonate with founders and meet their real-time needs. Through thoughtful workshops and meaningful connections, he creates space for founders to learn, grow, and support each other.”
Laura Zabinski
American Underground
Some organizations that I’ve worked with:
Insights & Ideas
Let’s have a conversation
Interested in working together? Send me a note and we can schedule an intro call.
Not sure where to start?
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