Echo NC

Echo NC Entrepreneurs build entrepreneurs at echo. We connect Triangle founders with capital, trusted relationships, and learning that fits where they actually are.

Any age, any stage, you belong here. Your community is your capital. The Helius is bringing equity to entrepreneurship in Durham. We provide free business mentoring and resources to necessity-driven entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities within the entrepreneurship landscape, with the goal of empowering our clients to earn a fair living wage. Our vision: We see an America where everyone h

as the capability to support themselves and their families with dignity, in the face of racial, educational, and financial inequality.

What’s a Huddle? 👀Swipe through to learn how these small – group gatherings, help people connect, share ideas, and growt...
06/01/2026

What’s a Huddle? 👀

Swipe through to learn how these small – group gatherings, help people connect, share ideas, and growth together.

Best of all, huddles are free for everyone in June.

first facilitator announcement coming soon

06/01/2026

What happens when founders stop building alone? 👀

Story At Scale has been full of real growth, honest conversations, and founders stepping into their next level with the support of the echo community.

Hearing these experiences is exactly why we built this incubator. 🚀
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echo is officially opening the doors to its new home on June 25 — and everyone is welcome to celebrate.🎉Grand Opening Ce...
05/31/2026

echo is officially opening the doors to its new home on June 25 — and everyone is welcome to celebrate.🎉

Grand Opening Celebration
📅 June 25
🕒 Time: 5:30 PM- 8:00 PM
📍 404 Hunt St, Suite 500 (5th Floor) Durham, NC 27701

Come experience the space, connect with the community, and celebrate what’s ahead.

RSVP now — link in bio.

See you there.😆

05/29/2026

You don’t just get access to the space, you get a seat at the table. 👀

The Founding Circle is for people who want to help shape what echo becomes from day one.

Here’s what you get as a Founding Circle member:
🔒 Full Plus tier benefits & more at $85/month — locked in for 12 months (55% discount!)
🤝 A seat on the EBE Advisory Action Team — real input on echo’s direction
⭐ Permanent recognition in the Founding Member Registry — priority for contracts, speaking, and vendor opportunities
👥 Guest passes and shared membership access for your team
🎙️ Named sponsorship on echo’s podcast
✍️ A Founding Story feature as part of echo’s launch campaign

This isn’t open forever. Founding Circle closes June 25 and spots WILL fill up!

Get in first. Link in bio. 🚀
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Meet Rich KennyFounder of Kenny & Associates and one of the founders inside our Story at Scale Spring 2026 cohort.“At Ke...
05/28/2026

Meet Rich Kenny

Founder of Kenny & Associates and one of the founders inside our Story at Scale Spring 2026 cohort.

“At Kenny & Associates you’re a person, not a protocol.”
PT as it Should Be! ™️

Rich is focused on creating a more personal and people-centered experience through physical therapy — helping clients feel seen, supported, and cared for beyond the standard approach.

Through Story at Scale, Rich joined ready to grow his business with intention while learning how to better leverage AI tools, streamline systems, and expand his impact. His focus is on building smarter strategies that allow him to continue serving people with care, connection, and purpose.

Follow along to see his journey. ✨

Entrepreneurs building entrepreneurs. ✨Not through competition — through connection.The best part of building something ...
05/26/2026

Entrepreneurs building entrepreneurs. ✨

Not through competition — through connection.

The best part of building something isn’t just the business growth. It’s the people you meet along the way who share resources, open doors, exchange ideas, and remind you that you don’t have to figure it all out alone.

That’s what echo is about. A space where collaboration fuels creativity, relationships create opportunity, and community becomes part of the journey.

Because when one entrepreneur grows, we all grow. 🌱

Find your people. The EBE Community is free and open to all — link in bio to join.

🌟Youth Entrepreneur Highlight🌟Meet Nyla, Founder of NyNy’s Brands ✨After noticing how many tall women struggled to find ...
05/26/2026

🌟Youth Entrepreneur Highlight🌟

Meet Nyla, Founder of NyNy’s Brands ✨

After noticing how many tall women struggled to find clothes that truly fit and made them feel confident, Nyla decided to create a solution of her own. Through NyNy’s Brands, she’s building an online clothing business designed specifically for tall women—offering stylish, comfortable pieces that help women feel like their most iconic selves.

What started as recognizing a problem turned into a brand built with confidence, representation, and intention at the center.

Read the full story on our blog. Link in bio.

We’re launching the Founding Circle — echo’s first-ever membership program — and this is your invitation to be part of i...
05/26/2026

We’re launching the Founding Circle — echo’s first-ever membership program — and this is your invitation to be part of it.💌👀

Founding Circle members get full Plus tier benefits at $85/month (55% discount), locked for 12 months. But more importantly, you get a real seat at the table to help co-design what echo becomes. Your voice shapes our programming, our partnerships, and the experiences we build together.

On June 25 we’re throwing open the doors to echo’s new home at 404 Hunt St. in downtown Durham, and Founding Circle members will be at the heart of that celebration. Stay tuned for more info.

Spots are limited and will fill before June 25!

Link in bio to join and see all the other special founding circle benefits.✨🔗

05/22/2026

We grow faster when we build together. ✨

Hear from ShaRanda, founder of SHINE By ShaRanda & Office HouRs Consulting, as she shares why being part of the echo community helped her grow: not just as a business owner, but as a leader connected to other entrepreneurs making real impact. Through echo, she found support, meaningful connections, and a community that truly pours into each other.

Don’t wait and join the EBE Community for FREE. Link in bio. 🤗
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Durham, NC
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