Strength in Numbers Monthly Meet-up (Members Only)

We hold casual monthly meet-ups for members of Strength in Numbers — a growing network of female-identifying founders, operators, investors, and ecosystem champions building meaningful connections and sharing candid conversations. This event is for members only. If you're not yet a member but are interested in joining, visit our Strength in Numbers member page to […]

Quarterly FORGE Networking (Members Only)

This quarterly gathering is exclusively for members of FORGE — a peer community of growth-stage founders and operators navigating the unique challenges of scaling a company. You must be a FORGE member to attend. If you’re interested in learning more, visit our FORGE membership page: https://cednc.org/forge/

FORGE CEO Dinner (Invite Only)

An evening designed exclusively for FORGE founders and CEOs—starting with a casual networking hour, followed by facilitated roundtable discussions in industry-specific groups. Attendance is invite-only and limited. To learn more about FORGE, visit: https://cednc.org/forge/

Quarterly Investor Happy Hour (Invite Only)

An invite-only gathering for local investor friends of CED — a relaxed setting to connect with peers and stay engaged with the region’s startup community. Attendance is invite-only. To learn more about our ACCELERATE community, visit: https://cednc.org/accelerate/

Investor Fly-In (Invite Only)

The Investor Fly-In is our annual, invite-only event designed to give investors an insider’s view of the Triangle’s innovation ecosystem. This two-day experience brings together a curated group of VCs, angels, and ecosystem leaders to meet high-growth startups, build meaningful investor connections, and explore opportunities across the region. Attendance is invite-only. To learn more about […]