Partner – CED – Council for Entrepreneurial Development

partners make an annual investment to sustain CED’s impact

CED operates as a two-sided marketplace and is funded through the investments of its partners. With these investments, we are able to provide support to over 200 companies annually by hosting educational workshops, facilitating a robust mentoring program and providing one-on-one consulting directly to each company. And guess what? We engage our network of partners to achieve it all!

As a CED partner, you not only help to sustain CED, but you drive our mission forward — connecting entrepreneurial companies with the resources that will accelerate their growth. We put your expertise to work supporting companies that are growing and scaling in our region.

understanding the difference between Premium and Strategic Partnership

Being a partner has its perks. Depending on the level of investment you choose, you will have the opportunity to share quality content through our communication channels, attend specialized events and programs, and gain access to CED’s Venture Connect Summit.

As a Premium Partner you will enjoy:

Access to four network meetups
Access to four specialized workshops
One ticket to Venture Connect
Provide partner updates as featured content in CED’s Newsletter, sent bi-monthly
Recognized in our online directory, with the option to provide a short description
Submit guest blog posts for consideration

CED’s Premium Partners invest $2,500, annually.

Strategic Partners receive all premium benefits, plus:

Access to four exclusive briefings with featured entrepreneurial partner companies
Three additional tickets to Venture Connect (total of 4)
Option to participate in CED’s pitch scrubs (skill qualifications apply)
Reverse pitch opportunity to the CED Team
Concierge service and referral support
1:3 Matching services

CED’s Strategic Partners invest $6,000, annually.

#StrategicPartner

CED is the time-tested resource for start-ups, founders, and entrepreneurs in North Carolina looking to turn their vision into a business. By offering resources, coaching, and tools, and by connecting startups with investors, CED fosters the Triangle’s successful start-up ecosystem. In my years of serving on the board of CED and as a Strategic Partner, I’ve had the privilege to see CED’s impact firsthand.”

Matthew Cooke // Partner // Davis Moore
#StrategicPartner

CED is an extraordinary asset to the local entrepreneurial ecosystem. Through their network and events, CED provides invaluable resources for companies to succeed and for our community to thrive.”

Zack Robbins // VP, Technology Banking // Pacific Western Bank
#PremiumPartner

Navigating the challenging startup terrain can be treacherous for new entrepreneurs, but CED provides fantastic support to help guide startup organizations from idea to investment. We’re proud to partner with them to foster an environment of innovation and progress here in the Triangle.”

Ben Lake // CPP, CEO & Co-Founder // AtlasHR
#StrategicPartner

I have had the good fortune of working with CED in two roles: previously with a VC-backed startup company showcasing at CED Tech Ventures, and now as a Strategic Partner representing RTI International and our global presence. In both cases, CED has enabled us to partner at an intimate level with the business, entrepreneur and investor community in the Triangle and beyond. From its flagship events, to educational workshops, to networking opportunities, CED continues to lead the way in raising up our entrepreneurial ecosystem in North Carolina.”

Vinay Tannan // Director of Commercialization // RTI International
#StrategicPartner

CED has been a valued resource in our community for 35 years! Very few organizations can boast of the powerful network that CED has developed and helped build and nourish for so many years. Now the CED network has been optimized to better serve the entrepreneurs in our ecosystem with enhanced services and offerings. We are proud to have been there at CED’s founding and look forward to continuing to partner with members of the network well into the future. ”

Mike Saber // Partner // Smith Anderson

is Partnership right for you?

We want to get to know you a little before you make that decision. Please reach out to learn more about CED, learn more about being a CED Partner, and how we can help you become a valuable resource in the Entrepreneurial Community, today.

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