North Carolina's Triangle is a haven for entrepreneurs and, in this episode, Pam talks with Tim Scales, the executive director of Durham's American Underground (AU) startup hub. With a mission of bringing together a community of innovators, Pam and Tim talk about the key resources and experiences that AU offers to help entrepreneurs grow their ideas into successful ventures and how they're advocating for equity in startup spaces.

Stepping Up STEM is hosted by Dr. Pamela McCauley and is a production of Earfluence.