Forge
Founder’s Playbook: A Step-by-Step Look at Launching an AI Product
Thousand Hills Coffee 218 Southport Drive, Morrisville, NC, United StatesTriangle Business Journal’s Empowered Women’s Forum
The Umstead Hotel and Spa 100 Woodland Pond Dr, Cary, NC, United StatesFORGE Networking
Building a strong, supportive network of like-minded entrepreneurs is essential for navigating the highs and lows of launching and scaling your startup. FORGE Networking is a private, invite-only event where you can connect with fellow founders and operators who are on a similar journey. At this quarterly gathering, you’ll have the chance to share experiences, gain […]
Accelerate Impact Breakfast
In 2024, CED stepped boldly into a new chapter. We clarified our purpose, centered founders, and we are building systems that scale. We launched new communities—FORGE, ACCELERATE, and CONNECT—to ensure every startup, investor, and partner knows how to engage and where to grow. And we did it all with one shared goal: to unlock $20 […]
Grep-a-Palooza
Durham Convention Center 301 W Morgan St, Durham, NC, United StatesStrength in Numbers: Headshots & Happy Hour
Savills 400 Hillsborough St, 9th Floor, Raleigh, United StatesWe’re bringing the community together for a feel-good evening of connection, conversation, and celebration. Show up, share stories, and build something real: relationships, opportunities, and maybe even a few fresh headshots. (Let’s be honest... when’s the last time you updated your LinkedIn photo?) Please Note: This event is exclusive to our Strength in Members list, […]
Triangle Tech Night: Women Who Innovate (pt II)
American Underground 201 W Main St, Durham, NC, United StatesGRO Demo Day
Cary Founded 167 E Chatham St Suite 300, Cary, NC, United StatesJoin us for an evening celebrating the Spring 2025 GRO Incubator cohort, sponsored by Wells Fargo, as founders pitch their startups. Connect with investors, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem partners while enjoying food, drinks, and great conversation. Let’s support the next generation of innovators growing in the Triangle! Please Note: RSVP required. No cost to attend.