Jay Bigelow

Dad First | Scaleup Advisor & Ecosystem Builder | Helping Founders Grow & Thrive

Role: Head of Founder Engagement at Ced Center For Entrepreneurial Development
Location: Durham, NC, US
LinkedIn followers: 500 followers

About Jay Bigelow

Jay Bigelow is the Head of Founder Engagement at CED, where he catalyzes growth in the Triangle’s entrepreneurial ecosystem by connecting successful founders and operators with emerging ventures. With more than 30 years of experience in leadership roles across two startups and three scale-ups, Jay has a proven track record in launching products, driving business development, and shaping strategic vision. His work centers on providing mentorship, guidance, and access to capital that accelerates regional innovation. A graduate of Drexel University with a B.S. in Business Administration, Jay is committed to fostering a dynamic, collaborative environment that powers North Carolina’s entrepreneurial flywheel.

Experience

Head of Founder Engagement
Ced Center For Entrepreneurial Development
Sep 2024 — Present · Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, US
the Triangle ecosystem has matured to where successful founders and operators can pay it forward to support the next generations of founders and operators and help make the flywheel bigger and spin faster.

Education

Drexel University's LeBow College of Business
BS, Marketing
1977 — 1982

Skills

Strategic Thinking
Market Planning
Digital Media
Analytics
Program Management
Direct Marketing
Marketing Communications
Early Stage Companies
Advertising
Multi-Channel Marketing
Online Marketing
Competitive Analysis
Creative Direction
Market Analysis
Email Marketing
Digital Strategy
Database Marketing
Marketing
Business Development
Digital Marketing
Relationship Marketing
Capitalization
Product Management
Lead Generation
Product Marketing
Leadership Development
Online Advertising
Customer Insight
Market Research
Strategic Partnerships
Venture Capital
Leadership
Entrepreneurship
Strategy Development
New Business Development
Corporate Governance
Interactive Marketing
Mobile Marketing
Brand Management
Marketing Strategy

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