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 […]
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 […]
Capital Conversations - Female Founders & Fundraising Join CED and Hutchison PLLC for an intimate, curated conversation designed to bring together female founders, investors, and ecosystem partners across the Triangle. Fundraising can feel opaque, especially when the rules of the market are changing. This conversation will bring together perspectives from founders, investors, and the legal […]
Start your morning with meaningful conversations and caffeine! Join us for a special Strength in Numbers meet-up in collaboration with Raleigh-Durham Climate Week to end off your week. Whether you’re a seasoned member, new to Strength in Numbers, or participating in Climate Week, this is a great chance to recharge, share updates, and strengthen your network […]
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 conversation. Let’s support the next generation of innovators growing in the Triangle! Save the Date! RSVP info coming soon.
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.
Celebrate three years of Strength in Numbers at our Holiday Party at RBF Champagne Bar, where our program’s name was born. Enjoy a festive holiday atmosphere, intentional networking, and delicious food and […]
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! Join CED for Venture Connect 2027, the leading conference in the Carolinas for scaling startups.