Lauren has been a part of the Raleigh Founded team since 2018 and now serves as Raleigh Founded’s Executive Director. She is passionate about Raleigh’s growth and continuing to foster an inclusive community in our ecosystem. Lauren would love to talk to you about starting a business, getting connected to resources in the area, or recommending great dinner spots in downtown Raleigh.

Lauren Romer

Executive Director
Team Members
Bekah Gregg
Bekah Gregg
Bekah joined Raleigh Founded in 2021 and currently serves as our Events and Marketing Manager.
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JP Maloney
JP Maloney
JP Maloney, a Dallas native, is a Brand Strategist who founded Music Is Our Weapon, a non-profit that uses music as healthcare for Alzheimer's and Dementia.
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Jordan Wise
Jordan Wise
Jordan joined the Raleigh Founded team in 2022 and currently serves as our Leasing Manager.
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Jason Widen
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!
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Brooks Bell
Brooks Bell
Brooks Bell is an established leader in the emerging industry of conversion optimization.
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Christopher Gergen
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.
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Jes Lipson
Jes Lipson
Jesse Lipson is a self-taught software developer and became a full-time entrepreneur at age 23.
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