Venture Connect culminates with an exciting Celebration featuring live music, delicious food, and a lively atmosphere to celebrate the community and the innovation that has been showcased over the two days.
Your startup’s success isn’t just about your idea—it’s about the people you surround yourself with. The right co-founders, advisors, investors, and peers can accelerate your growth, open doors, and challenge your thinking. But how do you find them? And just as importantly, how do you know when to cut ties? This interactive panel and discussion […]
Join us for the Spring 2025 Startup TNT Graduation Showcase, where our 8 talented Associates will present their innovative projects and share their experiences from the 12-week program. This event is an exclusive opportunity to celebrate the next wave of entrepreneurs from Duke, NC Central, NC State, and UNC Chapel Hill. Don’t miss your chance […]
Building a strong, supportive network of like-minded entrepreneurs is essential for navigating the highs and lows of launching and scaling your startup. FORGE Networking is a private, invite-only event where you can connect with fellow founders and operators who are on a similar journey. At this quarterly gathering, you’ll have the chance to share experiences, gain […]
CED is creating a space for you to build your peer network without distraction. This private event is for investors and is invite only. If you would like to learn more about investor partnership with CED and be considered for this invitation list, please email Hunter at hyoung@cednc.org or Yash at ymehta@cednc.org.
In 2024, CED stepped boldly into a new chapter. We clarified our purpose, centered founders, and we are building systems that scale. We launched new communities—FORGE, ACCELERATE, and CONNECT—to ensure every startup, investor, and partner knows how to engage and where to grow. And we did it all with one shared goal: to unlock $20 […]
We’re bringing the community together for a feel-good evening of connection, conversation, and celebration. Show up, share stories, and build something real: relationships, opportunities, and maybe even a few fresh headshots. (Let’s be honest... when’s the last time you updated your LinkedIn photo?) Please Note: This event is exclusive to our Strength in Members list, […]
Join us for an evening celebrating the Spring 2025 GRO Incubator cohort, sponsored by Wells Fargo, 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! Please Note: RSVP required. No cost to attend.
We hold casual monthly meet-ups for members of Strength in Numbers — a growing network of female-identifying founders, operators, investors, and ecosystem champions building meaningful connections and sharing candid conversations. This event is for members only. If you're not yet a member but are interested in joining, visit our Strength in Numbers member page to […]
This quarterly gathering is exclusively for members of FORGE — a peer community of growth-stage founders and operators navigating the unique challenges of scaling a company. You must be a FORGE member to attend. If you’re interested in learning more, visit our FORGE membership page: https://cednc.org/forge/
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/
An invite-only gathering for local investor friends of CED — a relaxed setting to connect with peers and stay engaged with the region’s startup community. Attendance is invite-only. To learn more about our ACCELERATE community, visit: https://cednc.org/accelerate/