Workshop for early-stage founders covering how to define positioning, sharpen messaging, and build a marketing strategy that converts — because building the product is only step one. Please Note: This session is built with FORGE founders and operators in mind.
Virtual marketing AMA following our "From Positioning to Pipeline" workshop. Please Note: This session is built with FORGE founders and operators in mind.
Join us for our Connect to Capital "Ask Me Anything," where you can ask your most pressing fundraising questions. Please Note: This session is built exclusively for our FORGE members.
In this half-day, interactive session, NAMSA's regulatory, preclinical, and entrepreneurship consultants join CED to work directly with founders on the real challenges facing their companies right now. Please Note: This session is built with FORGE founders and operators in mind.
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/
International growth can be one of the most significant drivers of long-term business growth, but sustainable success requires thoughtful planning, informed decision-making, and a long-term commitment to developing new markets. This interactive workshop provides business leaders with a practical introduction to international growth and the resources available to help companies make more informed international growth […]
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.
Virtual AMA with EDPNC, following our "Internal Expansion with EDPNC" workshop. Please Note: This session is built with FORGE founders and operators in mind.
Join us on September 2 for an afternoon with Forbes Top Rated Speaker and bestselling author Jess Ekstrom — featuring a keynote on building lasting motivation, facilitated breakout conversations, and a book signing. Every ticket includes a copy of Making it Without Losing it. This event is part of CED's Strength in Numbers community for […]
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, and ecosystem leaders to meet high-growth startups, build meaningful investor connections, and explore opportunities across the region. This year, we will be hosting a private […]
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 […]