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Join us in welcoming our new President, Mike Schmid, and get a behind the scenes look at how he’s putting founders first with every step the organization takes this year.

At Winston Starts, founders are using AI to automate customer communication and organize massive datasets while others are using it as acting strategic thought partners and operational infrastructure. Our founders aren’t replacing the human touch in their business, but reducing friction so they can focus their energy on creativity and growth.

From agriculture to postpartum care to authentic culinary experiences each of the Winston Starts founders we interviewed are creating businesses that are reshaping the communities they feel called to serve.

We sat down with one of our Winston Starts Founder, Jessica Bruno, Clinical Director of Mental Rest to unpack stress patterns in entrepreneurship and how founders can better support their mental health while building something meaningful.

For today’s founders, the question isn’t if you need funding, it’s “which path to funding aligns with your current stage, your goals and the direction you want to grow your business?”