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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.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/reverse-pitch-2/
LOCATION:Memorial Auditorium\, 2 East South Street\, Raleigh\, NC - North Carolina\, 27601
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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SUMMARY:Pitch Session | Healthtech
DESCRIPTION:65 minute pitch session featuring 8 companies. More information to come.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/pitch-session-7/
LOCATION:Memorial Auditorium\, 2 East South Street\, Raleigh\, NC - North Carolina\, 27601
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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SUMMARY:Pitch Session | Diagnostics\, Tools & Platforms
DESCRIPTION:65 minute pitch session featuring 8 companies. More information to come.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/pitch-session-8/
LOCATION:Memorial Auditorium\, 2 East South Street\, Raleigh\, NC - North Carolina\, 27601
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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SUMMARY:Early Stage Investor Reverse Pitch
DESCRIPTION:Early-stage startups navigate some of the most uncertain waters\, in search of their true north star of innovation. Let’s hear it from a few of the best groups to see if they’d be a great partner for startups building in these early innings.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/reverse-pitch-3/
LOCATION:Memorial Auditorium\, 2 East South Street\, Raleigh\, NC - North Carolina\, 27601
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T100000
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SUMMARY:Pitch Session | Pre-Clinical & Biotech Platforms
DESCRIPTION:75 minute pitch session featuring 8 companies. More information to come.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/pitch-session-11/
LOCATION:Memorial Auditorium\, 2 East South Street\, Raleigh\, NC - North Carolina\, 27601
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T083000
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SUMMARY:DAY TWO KICKOFF | The Power of Ownership: Equity\, Exits & Startup Trends
DESCRIPTION:When Bill Spruill sold Global Data Consortium to the London Stock Exchange in 2022\, 21 employees became millionaires. His philosophy? Shared equity drives better alignment—and benefits the entire community. \nJoin Bill and Peter Walker\, Head of Insights at Carta\, as they break down the latest trends shaping startups and venture capital. Backed by Carta’s data from 45\,000+ companies\, they’ll dive into fundraising\, valuations\, and the evolving dynamics of ownership. Don’t miss this data-driven discussion on building wealth through equity.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/day-two-kickoff/
LOCATION:Memorial Auditorium\, 2 East South Street\, Raleigh\, NC - North Carolina\, 27601
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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SUMMARY:Day Two | Doors Open & Morning Welcome
DESCRIPTION:Start your second day at VC25 with registration and a light continental breakfast. Grab a coffee\, reconnect with fellow attendees\, and get ready for another day of impactful conversations and game-changing connections. Doors open early—let’s dive back in!
URL:https://cednc.org/event/breakfast-all-2/
LOCATION:Memorial Auditorium\, 2 East South Street\, Raleigh\, NC - North Carolina\, 27601
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat: A Bold New Vision for North Carolina’s Financial Future
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive fireside chat with Brad Briner\, North Carolina’s newly elected State Treasurer\, as he sits down with Edwin Poston\, General Partner and Co-Founder of TrueBridge Capital. In a time of rapid economic change\, Treasurer Briner is taking a fresh approach to North Carolina’s financial strategy\, with a focus on unlocking new opportunities for investment\, innovation\, and long-term economic growth. \nThis candid conversation will explore the future of the state’s financial landscape\, including what’s next for North Carolina’s Retirement System and how smarter capital allocation could impact businesses\, taxpayers\, and the broader investment community. For founders\, funders\, and financial leaders alike\, this session is a rare opportunity to gain insights from the state’s top financial decision-maker and a seasoned venture capital expert. \nDon’t miss this engaging discussion on what’s ahead for North Carolina’s economy—and how it could shape the future of high-growth startups in the region.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/nc-treasurer-interview-with-qa/
LOCATION:Memorial Auditorium\, 2 East South Street\, Raleigh\, NC - North Carolina\, 27601
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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SUMMARY:Tech Investor Reverse Pitch
DESCRIPTION:We’re turning the tables as we put our investors on the hot seat! Hear from growth stage tech investors as they walk us through their firm\, team and investment focus.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/reverse-pitch/
LOCATION:Memorial Auditorium\, 2 East South Street\, Raleigh\, NC - North Carolina\, 27601
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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SUMMARY:Pitch Session | Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:65 minute pitch session featuring 8 companies. More information to come.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/pitch-session-6/
LOCATION:Memorial Auditorium\, 2 East South Street\, Raleigh\, NC - North Carolina\, 27601
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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SUMMARY:Pitch Session | Sports\, Gaming & Education
DESCRIPTION:65 minute pitch session featuring 7 companies. More information to come.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/pitch-session-4/
LOCATION:Memorial Auditorium\, 2 East South Street\, Raleigh\, NC - North Carolina\, 27601
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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SUMMARY:Biotech Discussion / Investor Panel
DESCRIPTION:More information to come.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/biotech-discussion-investor-panel/
LOCATION:Memorial Auditorium\, 2 East South Street\, Raleigh\, NC - North Carolina\, 27601
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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SUMMARY:Pitch Session | Biotech & Pharma
DESCRIPTION:75 minute pitch session featuring 7 companies. More information to come.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/pitch-session/
LOCATION:Memorial Auditorium\, 2 East South Street\, Raleigh\, NC - North Carolina\, 27601
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T094500
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SUMMARY:Opening Session | The Power of Connection – Building the Future Together
DESCRIPTION:Venture Connect 2025 kicks off with an inspiring session featuring key voices shaping the Triangle’s innovation ecosystem. Mayor Janet Cowell joins us to kick things off\, followed by insights from CED Co-Chairs Karl Rectanus and Scott Uknes on fueling the next wave of high-growth startups.\nThey’ll moderate a Founder Panel showcasing top founders:\n\nTodd Olson\, Pendo (software & analytics)\nChris Chuang\, Relay (wearable communication)\nJustine Tiu\, The Woobles (consumer products)\nTom Adams\, Pairwise (food technology)\nDeb Bitterfield\, Lindy Biosciences (biotech)\nRamin Karimpour\, Targan (animal health)\n\nThrough powerful storytelling and data-driven insights\, we’ll explore how our interconnected community is scaling success—and how you can be part of the next decade of growth.\nThe future starts here.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/day-one-kickoff/
LOCATION:Memorial Auditorium\, 2 East South Street\, Raleigh\, NC - North Carolina\, 27601
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T070000
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CREATED:20241219T212955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T213038Z
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SUMMARY:Doors Open | Registration\, Check-In & Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Kick off your VC25 experience with registration and a light continental breakfast. Connect with fellow attendees over coffee\, fuel up for an inspiring day ahead\, and get ready to dive into the conversations that will shape the future of the Triangle’s innovation ecosystem. Doors open early—see you there!
URL:https://cednc.org/event/venture-connect-2025/
LOCATION:Memorial Auditorium\, 2 East South Street\, Raleigh\, NC - North Carolina\, 27601
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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