Solomon Valentine

Senior Program Coordinator @Duke Innovation And Entrepreneurship

Durham, NC, US

Lead Duke’s student-facing innovation portfolio, overseeing engagement initiatives that include startup funding, advising student orgs, and producing flagship events.• Advise multiple student organizations (e.g, The Cube LLC, HackDuke, Duke Business of Retail Society, Creator Lab) on growth strategy, funding, and event planning.• Coordinate high-impact events such as Startup Fest, student office hours with VCs and founders, and global venture workshops.• Manage Duke Student Startup Support Funding, supporting students through funding cycles and aligning venture progress with Duke I&E’s strategic goals.• Recruit and manage a team of Student Ambassadors to support campus-wide and international outreach.• Track program metrics and produce stakeholder reports to improve transparency and outcomes across initiatives.