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SUMMARY:Biotech Investor Reverse Pitch
DESCRIPTION:Hear from a few of our most engaged life sciences investors about their investment focus. These firms provide much needed funding and expertise to life sciences companies\, propelling their missions to improve global healthcare outcomes. \nThank you\, Deloitte\, for sponsoring this event.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/biotech-investor-reverse-pitch-vc26/
LOCATION:DPAC President’s Club\, 123 William V Bill Bell Wy\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 26
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SUMMARY:Ask Me Anything: Go-To-Market
DESCRIPTION:Kelly Breslin Wright returns to the stage for a live GTM Ask Me Anything following her Supercharge GTM session. This open Q&A gives founders and operators the chance to go deeper on go to market strategy\, hiring\, culture\, scaling revenue\, and the real impact of AI on sales. Bring your toughest questions.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/kelly-wright-gtm-qa-vc26-day2/
LOCATION:DPAC President’s Club\, 123 William V Bill Bell Wy\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 26
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SUMMARY:From Lean Startup to the One Person Unicorn
DESCRIPTION:Most founders think “lean” means hiring slowly and using ChatGPT on the side. That’s outdated. \nAt Ariso\, Erkang Zheng works with two “teammates” every day: Ari\, an AI operating partner who handles the busywork and helps them grow\, and Ivan\, an AI engineering partner that ships code while we sleep. Together\, they let them do what used to require multiple managers\, analysts\, and engineers—without the overhead\, politics\, or burnout. \nIn this talk\, he’ll share how we’re redefining the lean startup: running like a future unicorn with a tiny team by treating AI not as a tool\, but as real operating leverage.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/erkang-zheng-vc26/
LOCATION:DPAC President’s Club\, 123 William V Bill Bell Wy\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 26
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SUMMARY:KPMG & Launch Chapel Hill Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Launch Chapel Hill Powered by KPMG presents a live showcase of its inaugural cohort\, featuring ten early stage AI and deeptech startups building technical\, high impact solutions. Founders take the stage back to back in a fast moving session that offers a clear look at emerging technologies\, bold ideas\, and the next generation of companies coming out of the Triangle. \nThank you\, KPMG\, for sponsoring this event.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/kpmg-showcase-vc26/
LOCATION:DPAC President’s Club\, 123 William V Bill Bell Wy\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 26
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SUMMARY:How Fundraising Actually Works
DESCRIPTION:Most founders think fundraising is a pitch contest. It isn’t. It’s a structured process driven by preparation\, evidence\, and investor psychology. In this talk\, Lesley Ross shares the playbook founders can use to navigate venture fundraising and significantly improve their odds of success.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/fundraising-is-much-more-than-a-pitch-deck/
LOCATION:DPAC President’s Club\, 123 William V Bill Bell Wy\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 26
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SUMMARY:Student & Startup Talent Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:An informal\, high-energy meet-up designed to connect students\, startups\, and university partners in one room. Whether you’re a founder looking for sharp summer talent or a student seeking a hands-on internship for Summer 2026\, this session creates space for real conversations and meaningful connections. Come ready to introduce yourself\, explore opportunities\, and spark the next great fit.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/student-startup-talent-meet-up-day-2/
LOCATION:DPAC President’s Club\, 123 William V Bill Bell Wy\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 26
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SUMMARY:Early Exits & Transaction Ready
DESCRIPTION:Given the long roadmaps\, most life science companies are going to exit well before revenue and some exit much earlier than originally planned. How did these opportunities unfold? How did you prepare? What do you wish you had done differently? Join us for an exciting fireside chat with exited founders sharing insights from their journeys. \nHosts will include: Kelli Luginbuhl\, Leah Townsend\, & Giles Shih.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/early-exits-transaction-ready-vc26/
LOCATION:DPAC President’s Club\, 123 William V Bill Bell Wy\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 26
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SUMMARY:Presentation Session | Early-Stage Technology Companies
DESCRIPTION:In addition to the DPAC Stage presentations\, Venture Connect features a dynamic lightning round where emerging technology companies present rapid-fire pitches.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/early-stage-tech-vc26-day1/
LOCATION:DPAC President’s Club\, 123 William V Bill Bell Wy\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 26
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SUMMARY:From Scale to Sale: Building Leverage Before You Need It
DESCRIPTION:Transaction readiness isn’t a last-minute sprint—it’s the result of disciplined decisions made years earlier. In this session\, Tyson Nargassans\, CED Founder in Residence and CEO of Slope Software\, shares hard-won lessons on how to structure your company so you can move quickly\, command stronger valuations\, and stay in control when investors or acquirers come calling. Learn what sophisticated buyers look for\, where founders unintentionally invite retrades or lose leverage\, and what you can implement now to avoid painful surprises later.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/from-scale-to-sale-vc26/
LOCATION:DPAC President’s Club\, 123 William V Bill Bell Wy\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 26
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T110500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T120000
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CREATED:20260220T181626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T181851Z
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SUMMARY:Presentation Session | Early-Stage Life Science Companies
DESCRIPTION:In addition to the DPAC Stage presentations\, Venture Connect features a dynamic lightning round where emerging life science companies present rapid-fire pitches.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/early-stage-ls-pitches-day1-vc26/
LOCATION:DPAC President’s Club\, 123 William V Bill Bell Wy\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 26
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SUMMARY:Presentation Session | Early-Stage Technology Companies
DESCRIPTION:In addition to the DPAC Stage presentations\, Venture Connect features a dynamic lightning round where emerging technology companies present rapid-fire pitches.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/presentation-session-early-stage-tech-companies-vc26day1/
LOCATION:DPAC President’s Club\, 123 William V Bill Bell Wy\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 26
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