My name is Patrick Shampine and I have a passion for the startup community, not only to help it grow, but to build lasting relationships. I am a graduate of East Carolina University with a B.S. in Applied Economics, a former Raleigh-Durham inhabitant, living in Los Angeles.
Join Us For Startup and Play, a community science-fair style social featuring: Awesome people (that’s you!), Cool – local consumer ventures, Beer. Come celebrate entrepreneurship and kick off Triangle Entrepreneurship Week! Meet cool startup ventures in the Triangle (including, consumer-facing companies, non-profits and community organizations) talk with the inspiring founders, play with interesting products or services and embrace the many… Read more →
Right on schedule Startup and Play was graciously allowed to take over LocalSense’s office for an evening. 271 RSVPs for the second edition of the event kept the house packed for the end of summer social. Participating companies included Offline Media, CompostNow, Lumina Clothing, Cornhole Express, InRFood, LiveGumption, Nello’s Sauce, The Art of Cool Project, Symbology Clothing, StockOfU, Freshly Given,… Read more →
Startup and Play held its first edition at Flying Saucer Raleigh on May 30, 2012. With 10 participating companies and 195 RSVPs it was a packed house and a great kick-off event. Participating companes included Yardsprout, LoveIt? Promote It!, Noodleshare, Phream, Schmap, Spark Plug Games, Feelgoodz, PintLabs, Berst, and Argyle Social. The event was held at Flying Saucer Raleigh and was… Read more →
