The Investor Fly-In is our annual, invite-only event designed to give investors an insider’s view of the Triangle’s innovation ecosystem. This two-day experience brings together a curated group of VCs, angels, […]
Join fellow medtech founders, investors, and innovators for a relaxed evening of drinks, conversation, and community! Thank you to our event sponsor, Cooley.
While the potential of Artificial Intelligence is vast, successfully implementing it requires a solid, strategic foundation. In this educational session, we will break down the complexities of Gen AI into a practical, high-level playbook designed for startups and growing organizations. Rather than a deep-dive coding workshop, we will explore the core infrastructure components necessary to […]
Join us for our Connect to Capital "Ask Me Anything," where you can ask your most pressing fundraising questions. RSVP link coming soon. Please Note: This session is built exclusively for our FORGE members.
Choosing commercial space is a major business decision, and signing a lease is only the beginning. Join CED, PMIL Construction, and a commercial real estate partner for a founder-focused conversation on finding a space that fits your business today, planning for what comes next, and preparing for a successful buildout. Whether you are moving out […]
Join us for our Connect to Capital "Ask Me Anything," where you can ask your most pressing fundraising questions. RSVP link coming soon. Please Note: This session is built exclusively for our FORGE members.
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 FORGE, visit: https://cednc.org/forge/
Save the Date for our next Strength in Numbers Members Coffee coming up in November! Members can be on the lookout for a formal invitation to their emails. Interested in […]
Startups often under-plan talent because they are focused on funding, product, customers, and near-term execution. But as the company grows, talent gaps become business constraints. The goal of talent planning is not simply to decide who to hire next. It is to determine what capabilities, leadership structure, and operating model the company will need to […]
Join us for our Connect to Capital "Ask Me Anything," where you can ask your most pressing fundraising questions. RSVP link coming soon. Please Note: This session is built exclusively for our FORGE members.
Join us for an evening celebrating the Fall 2026 GRO Incubator cohort, as founders pitch their startups. Connect with investors, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem partners while enjoying food, drinks, and great […]
Office Hours with Sarah Katherine Schmidt, following her "People and HR Workshop". RSVP link and more information coming soon. Please Note: This session is built with FORGE founders and operators in mind.