American Underground

?? We’re excited to invite you to a Lunch & Learn Panel Discussion, “Beating Burnout: Thriving Through 4th Quarter & Seasonal Blues” on Wednesday, October 23rd from 12:00-1:00 PM with lunch provided! ?? Join us as we tackle the realities of 4th quarter burnout and the seasonal mental challenges that often accompany the colder months. You’ll hear from both mental health professionals and founders who will share actionable steps and practical tools to help you stay mentally healthy and strong closing out the year! ?? Panelists Erikka Daniene Taylor?— Psychiatrist & Partner,?Catalyst Therapeutic Services Doug Kaufman, PhD- CEO & Founder, Belongly ?? Moderated by Kamala Uzzell, PhD, LCMHCS, LPC- Founder/ Psychotherapist/Consultant, SOLAY Counseling & Consulting ?? Wednesday, October 23rd 12:00-1:00pm? ??: https://lu.ma/i4zwlmse ?? American Underground: 201 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701, USA

American Underground field trip to Fidelity with the FCAT Fellows!

Yes, Yes, Yes!!! We did it #FCAT ?? Launching the #Fellowship program in the US with our amazing partners American Underground has been an aspiration of mine for some time ???? I have made it my personal mission to engage impactful #founders at the start of their journey with the aim to disrupt & unravel tomorrow’s challenges. This would not be possible without the great support of Fidelity Center for Applied Technology?(FCAT) leadership and the amazing colleagues that we get to work with ?? Founders: we are here to learn with you, grow with you, and solve with you. Join us in North Carolina when we’re there, watch out for new launches in other states throughout 2025, and reach out to Fidelity Investments associates to ask how we can help ?? @fidelityassociate #FCAT #impact #founders #startups #ecosystem Thom Ruhe NC IDEA Joe Colopy ?? GrepBeat Scot Wingo Triangle Tweener Fund Kelly Rowell CED (Council for Entrepreneurial Development) Jay Bigelow Tom Snyder Talib Graves-Manns Haley Huie Jamie N Jones Duke Innovation and Entrepreneurship NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship 2ndF Derek Rhodes John Landers Bull City Venture Partners Jason Caplain First Flight Venture Center Krista Covey NCInnovation J. Bennet Waters Brooks Raiford North Carolina Technology Association (NC TECH) Jud Bowman Scott Levitan Leslie Lillard Walden Tony Parham Jamie Barras Erich Umar Richard Murphy Seth Brooks Justin Frye Kristen Craft Michael Sherry

This year's College Night in partnership with Duke Innovation and Entrepreneurship was nothing short of amazing! Students from UNC, NC State, Duke, and Central poured into the Bullpen for a night of networking with startup professionals, making connections across campuses, and finding inspiration for their entrepreneurial journeys. Students also got to enjoy a fun mix of activities, including a hands-on mocktail-making class, capture memories at a photo booth courtesy of Destiny Alexander,?eat tasty food, listen to great music, and receive professional headshots to elevate their LinkedIn profiles! We're all about bringing brilliant minds together, and this event definitely sparked new ideas and connections. Thank you to Josh Cohen, Anna Jacobs, and our friends at Duke Innovation and Entrepreneurship for your partnership in helping us plan another successful event!

We’re excited to announce the inaugural U.S. cohort for the FCAT Fellowship — a select group of tech-driven startup leaders poised to drive innovation and transform how we work and live. The #FCAT team looks forward to kicking off initial programming in collaboration with American Underground next month and helping participants advance their vision as they receive access to cutting-edge resources, expert mentorship, and a supportive community of likeminded innovators. Meet the founders: https://lnkd.in/gT-7AZpb

We're thrilled to announce the inaugural cohort of the FCAT Fellowship! The Fellowship — made possible by Fidelity Center for Applied Technology?(FCAT) — features a select group of tech-driven startups poised to drive innovation in North Carolina and beyond. Meet the founders: - Aaron Huslage // Celestic - Charith Wickrema // Focus Cubes - Dana Spano // Entreprana - Jahmir Hamilton // IX Studio (Infinite XPerience) - Jason Brown // Deliveri - Jonathan Mason // Jentry Search - Matt Fisher, PhD // Gridspot - Michael Halpert // Ver Coaching - Naresh Vyas // Twocents.ai - Paola A. // Trayecto - Parag Sharma // Unplex - Rachel Cash // ELROI - Runbin Dong // Scale Social AI - Victoria Fritz, MD // BabyBumps - Wanda Eugene, PhD // KidzHack Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gT-7AZpb

?? Durham-based founders! I'm teaching an in-person 4-week Introduction to Mindfulness for Founders at American Underground starting October 23. As entrepreneurs, we often find ourselves juggling the never-ending demands of running a business—feeling pulled in every direction while trying to keep our vision alive. The stress can be overwhelming, leaving little room for ourselves. Mindfulness meditation and other simple wellness practices pulled me back from the brink as a founder, and that's why I’m thrilled to announce my Mindfulness for Founders workshop series, designed specifically for YOU. In this 4-week series, we will explore practical mindfulness tools to help you: ? Reduce stress and prevent burnout ? Increase focus and productivity ? Cultivate resilience and mental clarity ? Restore balance and reconnect with your purpose This class is tailored for entrepreneurs ready to find a sense of calm amidst the chaos. ?? When: Next cohort starts Wednesday, October 23, runs 4 weeks from 12-1 ?? Where: American Underground @ Main in Durham ?? Learn more and sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gHSX9F4c Online course coming later this year for those further afield.

It's events season at the AU!

Honestly, this office has been consistently filled by a series of interesting startups for years. Magic has been made in this bathroom-adjacent nook.

Next month at American Underground!