Investor Happy Hour
CED is creating a space for you to build your peer network without distraction. This private event is for investors and is invite only. If you would like to learn more about investor partnership with CED and be considered for this invitation list, please email Hunter at hyoung@cednc.org or Yash at ymehta@cednc.org.
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.