Create founder experiences that scale your impact
Deliver events and programs that accelerate entrepreneurs and strengthen your startup community
I’m an entrepreneurial ecosystem builder, with a focus 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
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Plan and facilitate high-impact events that connect and showcase your startup community
Design and deliver professionally designed events — from meetups to demo days — aligned with your goals
Ignite meaningful relationships to grow and strengthen your startup community
Showcase your community to media, sponsors, and other stakeholders
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Off-the-shelf or custom workshops that fast-track your founders’ growth
Provide focused education on key startup concepts with off-the-shelf or custom programs
Ensure smooth delivery with expert facilitation and curated speaker recruitment
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Custom cohort programs designed to accelerate your founders’ momentum
Receive a custom accelerator playbook designed for your founders and local ecosystem
Choose the right level of support — from curriculum design to full program delivery
Strengthen founder outcomes with structured learning, cohort community building, and ecosystem integration
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Your strategic partner for stronger, smarter programs
Gain expert guidance on your startup programs and events strategy
Align programs with founder needs, ecosystem opportunities, and industry trends
Benefit from a trusted partner who keeps your programs connected and impactful
Let’s craft impactful experiences that connect, educate, and inspire the founders in your community.
Not sure where to start?
Download my free Startup Program Readiness Checklist to assess your program’s design and impact, and identify potential gaps.
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
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Let’s have a conversation
Interested in working together? Send me a note and we can schedule an intro call.