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Calling all marketing and business professionals in the Triangle! Join Brasco /// on March 6th from 4-6 PM for an an evening of networking, expert insights, and actionable strategies to stay ahead in 2025. Here are the details ?? ?? Speakers: - Brandon Ives, CEO, Brasco - Kristen Taber, Senior Director of Account Services, Brasco ?? What to Expect: - A panel discussion on marketing trends and strategy - High-impact networking with industry professionals - Interactive breakout sessions - Actionable takeaways to enhance your marketing efforts This event is perfect for business owners, entrepreneurs, marketers, and agencies looking to expand their network and gain fresh insights. Spots are limited, register now! ?

Calling all AI practitioners and users! All Things Open AI is a first-year AI Conference coming to the Triangle March 17th - 18th. From AI Technologists to professionals seeking to integrate AI into their workflows, the AI Conference will have something for everyone! Attend AIOS AI SuperUser Bootcamp?or GenAI RAG Workshop (reach out to our team to snag a limited free workshop ticket if you're a Founded member) and then follow along on the AI Builders, AI Engineers, and AI Users tracks. Learn more and grab your ticket using the link below! ?? https://allthingsopen.ai/

Applications to pitch are still open for The Launch Place's 10th Annual IDEAFest, an exciting, fast-paced business pitch competition where 20 finalists pitch an original business?idea?to a panel of expert judges and a live audience and compete for $10,000 in prize money. Learn more and submit your application by March 1st! ???? https://lnkd.in/ek-xyzck

Calling all early stage startups! ??? The Triangle Tweener Fund is bringing the ultimate startup showdown to the Triangle with Tweener Madness, a March Madness-inspired competition for pre-seed startups! Eight early stage startups will battle it out in a bracket-style competition, with one emerging as the first-ever Tweener Madness Champion and securing a $25K investment from the Tweener Fund.??? But this isn’t just a contest, it’s an inside look at the Triangle startup ecosystem. Tweener Talks will feature every step of the journey via video and audio podcasts, including: ??Founders pitching their startups ??Selection committee votes & insights ??A deep dive into the decision-making process Want to get involved? If you or someone who know has an idea, MVP, or are pre-funding, apply here! ?? https://lnkd.in/e5T4f9Nj

Wednesday was an incredible gathering of innovators, leaders, and tech enthusiasts, all coming together to explore the future of our region. A huge shoutout to Tom Snyder?and the RIoT - Internet of Things?team for curating such an insightful event! As a proud partner of RIoT, we’re always inspired by their impact on the?IoT landscape?and beyond. Excited to see how they continue shaping the future!?Until next year!???

It's always a delight seeing so many of our team members, community members, partners, and friends across the ecosystem celebrated. Congratulations to all of this year's GrepBeat Rising Stars!

Raleigh-Durham Sales Network: Join me and Will Barfield next Thursday for a Sales Networking Happy Hour at HQ Raleigh on North Street! https://lnkd.in/d7i-_vCv 2/13 : 5pm - 7:30pm : 509 W North Street, Suite 224 Food, wine, and beverages provided by The Wine Feed and Whiskey Kitchen. Thank you Isabella Dearr and Raleigh Founded for hosting! This is a great opportunity to hang out, meet new people, catch up with old colleagues and friends, and to celebrate 2025 and the positive developments we are all seeing. RSVP via the link and see you next Thursday!

It isn't too late to join Raleigh Founded + RIoT - Internet of Things for a free day of coworking and State of the Region today (2/5) at North Street! Here are the deets: ? Start your day with a drink from Bad Brain Coffee, sponsored by RIoT! ?? Work in our coworking space for free during the day! ?? Join Carson Clark for an Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) Lunch & Learn that will help your entrepreneurial organization clarify, simplify, and achieve its vision. ?? Hear from RIoT's Executive Director Tom Snyder as he explores our region's current standing, our future, and how you can contribute to the conversation on where we go next. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eC6yNveZ

??Fall 2024 NC State B Corp Clinic Recap - Driving Impact with Purpose?? ??This past semester, the B Corp Clinic at the NC State Poole College of Management brought together 12 talented students, 7 dedicated coaches, and 3 purpose-driven companies to drive meaningful progress in the B Corp Certification process. ? Milestone Moment: the B Corp Clinic team worked alongside Emily Yeston and the team at DORé, a French skincare brand, to successfully complete and submit their B Impact Assessment (BIA)—a key step toward certification. ?? Local Impact: We were also proud to support Stephanie Lowe and Tina Prevatte Levy of Firsthand Foods, as well as Lauren Romer and Shire Thompson of Raleigh Founded, in their B Corp recertification journeys—reinforcing their commitment to sustainability and social impact. ?? The Fall 2024 cohort exemplified the power of collaboration—students, businesses, and mentors working together to create meaningful change. We can’t wait to see what’s next! ?? Read more from Rachel Haynes, MBA about this semester’s impactful journey at https://lnkd.in/dGT6GDKA. #NCState #BCorp #BusinessSustainability #BusinessAsAForceForGood #ThinkAndDo

Raleigh Founded is a home for entrepreneurship - and on?North Carolina State University's Centennial Campus, it’s a community for student entrepreneurs and highly established businesses alike! Interested in connecting with a community of entrepreneurs, taking advantage of meeting rooms, tapping into business resources and discounts, and more? Visit us at raleighfounded.com to book a tour!