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SUMMARY:New Orleans Entrepreneur Week
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URL:https://cednc.org/event/new-orleans-entrepreneur-week-2/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Forge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T070000
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SUMMARY:Day Two | Doors Open & Morning Welcome
DESCRIPTION:Start your second day at VC25 with registration and a light continental breakfast. Grab a coffee\, reconnect with fellow attendees\, and get ready for another day of impactful conversations and game-changing connections. Doors open early—let’s dive back in!
URL:https://cednc.org/event/breakfast-all-2/
LOCATION:Memorial Auditorium\, 2 East South Street\, Raleigh\, NC - North Carolina\, 27601
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T070000
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SUMMARY:Partnering & Investor Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Looking to accelerate your business growth? Bookable meeting spaces are available for one-on-one conversations with investors\, partners\, and key ecosystem resources. Whether you’re seeking capital\, strategic guidance\, or industry connections\, this is your chance to forge valuable relationships that drive your startup forward. Schedule your meetings and make every moment count!
URL:https://cednc.org/event/founder-investor-meeting-30m-space-2/
LOCATION:Carolina Room\, 2 East South Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T083000
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SUMMARY:DAY TWO KICKOFF | The Power of Ownership: Equity\, Exits & Startup Trends
DESCRIPTION:When Bill Spruill sold Global Data Consortium to the London Stock Exchange in 2022\, 21 employees became millionaires. His philosophy? Shared equity drives better alignment—and benefits the entire community. \nJoin Bill and Peter Walker\, Head of Insights at Carta\, as they break down the latest trends shaping startups and venture capital. Backed by Carta’s data from 45\,000+ companies\, they’ll dive into fundraising\, valuations\, and the evolving dynamics of ownership. Don’t miss this data-driven discussion on building wealth through equity.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/day-two-kickoff/
LOCATION:Memorial Auditorium\, 2 East South Street\, Raleigh\, NC - North Carolina\, 27601
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T111500
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CREATED:20250212T210741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T163807Z
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SUMMARY:Pitch Session | Pre-Clinical & Biotech Platforms
DESCRIPTION:75 minute pitch session featuring 8 companies. More information to come.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/pitch-session-11/
LOCATION:Memorial Auditorium\, 2 East South Street\, Raleigh\, NC - North Carolina\, 27601
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T111500
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CREATED:20250212T210754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T163829Z
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SUMMARY:Pitch Session | AI & Machine Learning
DESCRIPTION:75 minute pitch session featuring 9 companies. More information to come.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/pitch-session-12/
LOCATION:Fletcher Opera Theater\, 2 E South St\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T130000
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CREATED:20250225T220454Z
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SUMMARY:Founder Lounge
DESCRIPTION:Join us in our a Private AMA (Ask Me Anything) Lounge – a space designed just for founders to connect\, ask candid questions\, and get real-time advice from experienced founders + operators.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/founder-lounge-2/
LOCATION:Lounge\, 2 E South St\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T120000
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CREATED:20250212T211121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T185819Z
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SUMMARY:Early Stage Investor Reverse Pitch
DESCRIPTION:Early-stage startups navigate some of the most uncertain waters\, in search of their true north star of innovation. Let’s hear it from a few of the best groups to see if they’d be a great partner for startups building in these early innings.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/reverse-pitch-3/
LOCATION:Memorial Auditorium\, 2 East South Street\, Raleigh\, NC - North Carolina\, 27601
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T183329Z
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SUMMARY:NC School of Science & Math Pitches
DESCRIPTION:In this session you will hear from our area’s youngest entrepreneurs who are designing solutions to tackle global challenges.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/north-carolina-school-of-science-and-mathematics-student-pitches/
LOCATION:Fletcher Opera Theater\, 2 E South St\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T130000
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SUMMARY:Tech Investor Lunch
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to host an invite-only Tech Investor Lunch during Venture Connect. This is a unique opportunity to network with fellow tech investors over lunch and engage in insightful conversations. \nThank you to Rockefeller Capital Management for sponsoring this lunch!
URL:https://cednc.org/event/tech-investor-lunch/
LOCATION:Meymandi Lower Lobby\, 2 E South St\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T185907Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch Break: Connect & Recharge
DESCRIPTION:Take a break\, grab a bite\, and connect organically with fellow attendees. This unscripted\, unstructured lunch is your time to step outside\, spark new conversations\, and build relationships in a relaxed setting. Whether you’re diving into a deep discussion or simply recharging for the afternoon sessions\, this is your opportunity to network\, unwind\, and fuel up for what’s next.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/lunch-all-2/
LOCATION:Meymandi Upper Lobby\, 2 E South St\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T075612
CREATED:20250314T154515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T154515Z
UID:10000241-1743080400-1743087600@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Founder Lounge
DESCRIPTION:Join us in our a Private AMA (Ask Me Anything) Lounge – a space designed just for founders to connect\, ask candid questions\, and get real-time advice from experienced founders + operators.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/founder-lounge-3/
LOCATION:Lounge\, 2 E South St\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T142000
DTSTAMP:20260410T075612
CREATED:20250212T210629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T163900Z
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SUMMARY:Pitch Session | Diagnostics\, Tools & Platforms
DESCRIPTION:65 minute pitch session featuring 8 companies. More information to come.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/pitch-session-8/
LOCATION:Memorial Auditorium\, 2 East South Street\, Raleigh\, NC - North Carolina\, 27601
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T142000
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CREATED:20250212T210644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T163914Z
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SUMMARY:Pitch Session | Growth Software
DESCRIPTION:65 minute pitch session featuring 8 companies. More information to come.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/pitch-session-9/
LOCATION:Fletcher Opera Theater\, 2 E South St\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T143500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T154000
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CREATED:20250212T210601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T163940Z
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SUMMARY:Pitch Session | Healthtech
DESCRIPTION:65 minute pitch session featuring 8 companies. More information to come.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/pitch-session-7/
LOCATION:Memorial Auditorium\, 2 East South Street\, Raleigh\, NC - North Carolina\, 27601
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T143500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T154000
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CREATED:20250212T210657Z
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SUMMARY:Pitch Session | Marketplaces & Platform Innovation
DESCRIPTION:65 minute pitch session featuring 8 companies. More information to come.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/pitch-session-10/
LOCATION:Fletcher Opera Theater\, 2 E South St\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T163000
DTSTAMP:20260410T075612
CREATED:20250212T210928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T190406Z
UID:10000222-1743091200-1743093000@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Biotech Investor Reverse Pitch
DESCRIPTION:Hear from a few of our most engaged life sciences investors about their investment focus. These firms provide much needed funding and expertise to life sciences companies\, propelling their missions to improve global healthcare outcomes.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/reverse-pitch-2/
LOCATION:Memorial Auditorium\, 2 East South Street\, Raleigh\, NC - North Carolina\, 27601
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T075612
CREATED:20250212T211215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T190428Z
UID:10000224-1743093000-1743103800@cednc.org
SUMMARY:CELEBRATION
DESCRIPTION:Venture Connect culminates with an exciting Celebration featuring live music\, delicious food\, and a lively atmosphere to celebrate the community and the innovation that has been showcased over the two days.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/celebration/
LOCATION:Plaza\, 2 E South St\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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