Forge
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Girls In Tech RDU: Women In Tech Networking Event
East Bower Cider Company 2020 Progress Ct Suite 160, Raleigh, NC, United StatesQuarterly 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 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 […]