ABOUT US

Why Founded?

Founded Communities is on a mission to foster inclusive communities of entrepreneurs who create lasting social and economic impact.

Ten Years of Impact

Raleigh Founded is a coworking and office space built for business owners to start and grow their companies. We have an extensive network of industry experts, angel investors, and a collaborative community where you can grow your personal and professional connections. Check out one of our upcoming events or visit our jobs board to see new opportunities in the business ecosystem.

Hear from Mayor Baldwin, Tom Miller of NC State University, and more on the impact that Raleigh Founded has had over the past 10 years!

Founded's Core Values

Leave the World Better than You Found It

Be Authentic

Embrace Diversity

Think Big

Empower Others

Drive Forward
with Purpose

Get plugged in to the Raleigh Entreprenurial Ecosystem

We were founded to bridge the gap for all entrepreneurs to get access to the resources needed to start and grow a business. Our network spans from accelerator programs, accountants, attorneys, marketing professionals, and so much more.

Please contact us below to ask any questions you may have about start ups and small businesses!

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Meet the Team

Lauren Romer

Executive Director of Founded Communities

Bekah Gregg

Cary Founded Director

Jordan Wise

Raleigh Leasing Manager

Saraiya Mills

Founded Communities Marketing Manager

Isabella Dearr

Raleigh Events Coordinator

Gianna D'Auria

Founded Communities Operations Manager

Dayanna Gutierrez

Raleigh Community Coordinator

Meet the Founders

Jason Widen

Founder in Residence

Brooks Bell

Founding Partner

Christopher Gergen

Founding Partner

Jes Lipson

Founding Partner

Meet the Team

Lauren Romer

Executive Director of Founded Communities

Lauren has been a part of the Raleigh Founded team since 2018 and now serves as Raleigh Founded’s Director.

Bekah Gregg

Cary Founded Director

Bekah joined Raleigh Founded in 2021 and currently serves as our Events and Marketing Manager.

Jordan Wise

Raleigh Leasing Manager

Jordan joined the Raleigh Founded team in 2022 and currently serves as our Leasing Manager.

Saraiya Mills

Founded Communities Marketing Manager

Jason Widen

Founder in Residence

Jason is a serial entrepreneur who leverages his knowledge and network to grow the next generation of entrepreneurs. Stay tuned for an announcement on his next big thing!

Brooks Bell

Founding Partner

Brooks Bell is an established leader in the emerging industry of conversion optimization.

Isabella Dearr

Raleigh Events Coordinator

Christopher Gergen

Founding Partner

Christopher Gergen is the co-founder and CEO of Forward Cities, which aims to create more inclusive entrepreneurial economies. He also co-launched InnovateNC, a similar initiative in North Carolina.

Jes Lipson

Founding Partner

Jesse Lipson is a self-taught software developer and became a full-time entrepreneur at age 23.

Gianna D'Auria

Founded Communities Operations Manager

Dayanna Gutierrez

Raleigh Community Coordinator

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