Charlotte Alumni Chapter hosts 'Alumni Startups in Charlotte' panel

Charlotte-area alumni gathered at the Duke Mansion on Monday, April 25 to hear from four alumni about their journeys in starting their own companies

Pictured from right to left: Sarah Baucom '06, Rich Saner '97, Troy Adams '99 and Andrew Wilen '08
The Charlotte Alumni Chapter hosted its annual professional development event at the Duke Mansion on April 25, featuring a panel of four alumni to discuss the booming startup industry in Charlotte, and their own personal journeys in starting their companies.

The panel, moderated by Charlotte Alumni Chapter President Kim Leighty ’08, included: 

Troy Adams ’99
Owner, Carolina DJ Professionals

Sarah Baucom ’06
Co-Founder, Pink Social

Rich Saner ’97
Owner, RockHouse Charlotte

Andrew Wilen ’08
Owner, Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen