Isabella Dearr | Raleigh Founded

Isabella joined the Raleigh Founded team first as an intern in the Summer of 2023. She impressed the team with her passion for entrepreneurship and community development. Isabella was hired at the end of her internship to run Raleigh Founded’s events and programming. In addition to her role with Raleigh Founded she is a talented artist and runs her own company, YV Customs where she elevates her clients branding through custom murals and merchandise design.

Isabella Dearr

Raleigh Community Coordinator

Team Members

Saraiya Mills

Christopher Gergen

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.

Brooks Bell

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

Jes Lipson

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

Jason Widen

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!

Bekah Gregg

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

Jordan Wise

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

Lauren Romer

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