Amanda Stockwell is building the bridge between Triangle students and startups

Amanda Stockwell is solving a critical gap in the Raleigh-Durham startup ecosystem: connecting talented Triangle students to early-stage companies that need them. As founder of The Seed List, a nonprofit dedicated to creating equitable access to startup opportunities, Amanda is building the bridge between university talent and the innovation economy right here in the Research Triangle.In this episode, you'll hear about:How a simple "can you help me hire a student?" conversation turned into a full nonprofit organizationWhy diversity in startup spaces lags behind what we see in Triangle classrooms—and what The Seed List is doing about itThe summer internship program pairing students with startups, plus training and mentorship through a partnership with Leadership TriangleAmanda's vision for keeping brilliant students in the Triangle after graduationHer take on what our ecosystem needs: better resource coordination and intentional collaboration (and why she and Tim have debated this)Why Raleigh-Durham Startup Week is the "concentrated area of really smart, motivated people" you need to meetAbout Amanda: Amanda Stockwell brings 10+ years of UX consulting experience, teaches at Duke's Design and Technology Innovation Program, and has created 17 courses on LinkedIn Learning. She's also the networking co-captain for Raleigh-Durham Startup Week and a connector who believes the Triangle's collaborative spirit is our superpower.Build What Matters is the official podcast of Raleigh-Durham Startup Co. Subscribe wherever you listen and visit raleighdurhamstartup.co to get involved.