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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T093000
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SUMMARY:Strength in Numbers: Curate Your Digital Presence (Ticket Required)
DESCRIPTION:Consider this Part 2 of our June Strength in Numbers workshop\, where we dove into refreshing your personal brand. This interactive session is for founders and professionals ready to build a digital presence with intention and minimum viable effort. We’ll use LinkedIn as our lens\, but the thinking applies everywhere — audit what you have\, clarify how you want to be positioned\, and leave with one concrete fix. \nStrength in Numbers is CED’s community for female-identifying founders\, operators\, investors\, and ecosystem champions — and whether you’re a seasoned member or joining us for the first time\, this is a great chance to give your digital presence a mid-summer refresh. \nAbout Your Facilitator\nRachel Thompson is the Founder & CEO of Daring Studios\, a strategic creative studio helping solopreneurs\, freelancers\, and creatives build with clarity and intention. \nHow do you get an invite? Great question! We have two options: \n\nStrength in Numbers members: FREE. Your Strength in Numbers membership includes complimentary access to this quarterly event. RSVP below.\nNon-members: $25. Open to female-identifying founders\, operators\, investors\, and ecosystem champions. Purchase your ticket below\, or become a Strength in Numbers member for $49/month to unlock your complimentary access!
URL:https://cednc.org/event/strength-in-numbers-july-2026/
LOCATION:Fullsteam ATC\, 320 Blackwell St #101\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Connect,Forge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T113000
DTSTAMP:20260627T170231
CREATED:20260626T173332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T174555Z
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SUMMARY:Build an AI Agent with Mark Hinkle
DESCRIPTION:Build working AI agents wired into your real work — in one session. Come with a laptop and tasks you want off your plate. Leave with agents already running. \nPlease Note: This session is built with FORGE founders and operators in mind.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/build-an-ai-agent-with-mark-hinkle/
CATEGORIES:Forge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T110000
DTSTAMP:20260627T170231
CREATED:20260626T173652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T174608Z
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SUMMARY:From Positioning to Pipeline: Know Your Customer\, Craft Your Message
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease Note: This session is built with FORGE founders and operators in mind.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/positioning-to-pipeline-july-2026/
CATEGORIES:Forge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T103000
DTSTAMP:20260627T170231
CREATED:20260626T174012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T174624Z
UID:10000997-1785402000-1785407400@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Marketing AMA (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Virtual marketing AMA following our “From Positioning to Pipeline” workshop. \nPlease Note: This session is built with FORGE founders and operators in mind.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/marketing-ama-july-2026/
CATEGORIES:Forge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T140000
DTSTAMP:20260627T170231
CREATED:20260626T175905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T175905Z
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SUMMARY:Connect to Capital AMA (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Connect to Capital “Ask Me Anything\,” where you can ask your most pressing fundraising questions. \nPlease Note: This session is built exclusively for our FORGE members.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/c2c-ama-july-2026/
CATEGORIES:Forge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T103000
DTSTAMP:20260627T170231
CREATED:20260626T174348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T174634Z
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SUMMARY:Internal Expansion with EDPNC
DESCRIPTION:Internal expansion workshop with EDPNC. RSVP link and more information coming soon. \nPlease Note: This session is built with FORGE founders and operators in mind.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/internal-expansion-edpnc/
CATEGORIES:Forge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T120000
DTSTAMP:20260627T170231
CREATED:20260626T175020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T175020Z
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SUMMARY:From Concept to Clinic: A Medtech Development Workshop
DESCRIPTION:From Concept to Clinic: A Medtech Development Workshop with Adam Saltman from NAMSA. RSVP link and more information coming soon. \nPlease Note: This session is built with FORGE founders and operators in mind.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/medtech-development-workshop-aug-2026/
CATEGORIES:Forge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T210000
DTSTAMP:20260627T170231
CREATED:20260508T201148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T180252Z
UID:10000637-1786471200-1786482000@cednc.org
SUMMARY:FORGE CEO Dinner (Invite Only)
DESCRIPTION:An evening designed exclusively for FORGE founders and CEOs—starting with a casual networking hour\, followed by facilitated roundtable discussions in industry-specific groups. \nAttendance is invite-only and limited. To learn more about FORGE\, visit: https://cednc.org/forge/
URL:https://cednc.org/event/forge-ceo-dinner-aug-2026/
LOCATION:Mez Contemporary Mexican\, 5410 Page Road\, Durham\, 27703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T103000
DTSTAMP:20260627T170231
CREATED:20260626T174543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T174543Z
UID:10000999-1787216400-1787221800@cednc.org
SUMMARY:AMA with EDPNC (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Virtual AMA with EDPNC\, following our “Internal Expansion with EDPNC” workshop. RSVP link and more information coming soon. \nPlease Note: This session is built with FORGE founders and operators in mind.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/edpnc-ama-august-2026/
CATEGORIES:Forge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T170000
DTSTAMP:20260627T170231
CREATED:20260611T190001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T180719Z
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SUMMARY:Strength in Numbers: Making It Without Losing It
DESCRIPTION: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 female-identifying founders\, operators\, investors\, and ecosystem champions.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/strength-in-numbers-sept-2026/
LOCATION:Junction West\, 310 S West St Ste 110\, Raleigh\, 27603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Connect,Forge
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTSTAMP:20260627T170231
CREATED:20260609T165137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T172830Z
UID:10000987-1789516800-1789689599@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Investor Fly-In (Invite Only)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis year\, we will be hosting a private dinner to kick off the Investor Fly-In on September 16th. On September 17th\, programming will include company updates and networking\, along with food and drinks. \nPlease Note: Attendance is invite-only. Thank you for your understanding.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/ced-investor-fly-in-sept-2026/
CATEGORIES:Accelerate
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T140000
DTSTAMP:20260627T170231
CREATED:20260626T175957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T175957Z
UID:10001005-1790686800-1790690400@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Connect to Capital AMA (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Connect to Capital “Ask Me Anything\,” where you can ask your most pressing fundraising questions. RSVP link coming soon. \nPlease Note: This session is built exclusively for our FORGE members.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/c2c-ama-sept-2026/
CATEGORIES:Forge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T103000
DTSTAMP:20260627T170231
CREATED:20260626T175148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T175148Z
UID:10001001-1791277200-1791282600@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Workshop with PMIL Construction
DESCRIPTION:Workshop with PMIL Construction. RSVP link and more information coming soon. \nPlease Note: This session is built with FORGE founders and operators in mind.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/pmil-workshop-oct-2026/
CATEGORIES:Forge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T210000
DTSTAMP:20260627T170231
CREATED:20260508T201221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T180311Z
UID:10000638-1792087200-1792098000@cednc.org
SUMMARY:FORGE CEO Dinner (Invite Only)
DESCRIPTION:An evening designed exclusively for FORGE founders and CEOs—starting with a casual networking hour\, followed by facilitated roundtable discussions in industry-specific groups. \nAttendance is invite-only and limited. To learn more about FORGE\, visit: https://cednc.org/forge/
URL:https://cednc.org/event/forge-ceo-dinner-oct-26/
LOCATION:Mez Contemporary Mexican\, 5410 Page Road\, Durham\, 27703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T140000
DTSTAMP:20260627T170231
CREATED:20260626T180035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T180035Z
UID:10001006-1792501200-1792504800@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Connect to Capital AMA (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Connect to Capital “Ask Me Anything\,” where you can ask your most pressing fundraising questions. RSVP link coming soon. \nPlease Note: This session is built exclusively for our FORGE members.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/c2c-ama-oct-2026/
CATEGORIES:Forge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T110000
DTSTAMP:20260627T170231
CREATED:20260626T152725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T180742Z
UID:10000994-1793957400-1793962800@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Strength in Numbers: Members Coffee (Invite Only)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nInterested in becoming a Strength in Numbers member? Learn more here.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/strength-in-numbers-members-coffee-nov-2026/
CATEGORIES:Forge,Accelerate,Connect
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T140000
DTSTAMP:20260627T170231
CREATED:20260626T180109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T180109Z
UID:10001007-1794315600-1794319200@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Connect to Capital AMA (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Connect to Capital “Ask Me Anything\,” where you can ask your most pressing fundraising questions. RSVP link coming soon. \nPlease Note: This session is built exclusively for our FORGE members.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/c2c-ama-nov-2026/
CATEGORIES:Forge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T103000
DTSTAMP:20260627T170231
CREATED:20260626T175253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T175253Z
UID:10001002-1794474000-1794479400@cednc.org
SUMMARY:People and HR Workshop
DESCRIPTION:People and HR Workshop with Sarah Katherine Schmidt. RSVP link and more information coming soon. \nPlease Note: This session is built with FORGE founders and operators in mind.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/people-hr-workshop-nov-2026/
CATEGORIES:Forge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260627T170231
CREATED:20260626T152940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T152940Z
UID:10000993-1794501000-1794515400@cednc.org
SUMMARY:GRO12 Demo Day
DESCRIPTION: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! \nSave the Date! RSVP info coming soon.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/gro12-demo-day/
CATEGORIES:Forge,Accelerate,Connect
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T103000
DTSTAMP:20260627T170231
CREATED:20260626T175415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T181248Z
UID:10001003-1795078800-1795084200@cednc.org
SUMMARY:AMA with Sarah Katherine Smith
DESCRIPTION:Office Hours with Sarah Katherine Schmidt\, following her “People and HR Workshop“. RSVP link and more information coming soon. \nPlease Note: This session is built with FORGE founders and operators in mind.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/people-and-hr-office-hours/
CATEGORIES:Forge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260627T170231
CREATED:20260626T180134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T180134Z
UID:10001008-1796907600-1796911200@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Connect to Capital AMA (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Connect to Capital “Ask Me Anything\,” where you can ask your most pressing fundraising questions. RSVP link coming soon. \nPlease Note: This session is built exclusively for our FORGE members.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/c2c-ama-dec-2026/
CATEGORIES:Forge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260627T170231
CREATED:20260626T151939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T180801Z
UID:10000992-1796918400-1796929200@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Strength in Numbers: Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for our Strength in Numbers Holiday Party event coming up in December! Ticket information coming soon.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/strength-in-numbers-holiday-party/
CATEGORIES:Forge,Accelerate,Connect
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260627T170231
CREATED:20260626T180343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T180343Z
UID:10001009-1797357600-1797368400@cednc.org
SUMMARY:FORGE CEO Dinner (Invite Only)
DESCRIPTION:An evening designed exclusively for FORGE founders and CEOs—starting with a casual networking hour\, followed by facilitated roundtable discussions in industry-specific groups. \nAttendance is invite-only and limited. To learn more about FORGE\, visit: https://cednc.org/forge/
URL:https://cednc.org/event/forge-ceo-dinner-dec-2026/
LOCATION:Mez Contemporary Mexican\, 5410 Page Road\, Durham\, 27703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forge
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270325
DTSTAMP:20260627T170231
CREATED:20260401T132836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T165954Z
UID:10000600-1805760000-1805932799@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Venture Connect 2027
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! Join CED for Venture Connect 2027\, the leading conference in the Carolinas for scaling startups.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/venture-connect-2027/
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Connect,Forge
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