Newcomers Welcome

Find your first moment of belonging in the Triangle startup community.

• Find your people. Connect with fellow newcomers and experienced community navigators.
• No pitch decks. Come whether you're brand-new to entrepreneurship or just new to the region.

Founder Firesides

Small-group, unfiltered conversations with local founders who have lived the startup journey.

• Real talk about what actually happened, good and bad.
• Opportunity to connect casually with the Triangle's most successful founders and operators.

Idea to Action

Hands-on workshops to get unstuck and move your idea to the next step.

• A half-day deep dive. Bring a real idea, leave with a real next step. Map your next steps to build and test.
• Leveraging the Lean Canvas approach, pressure-test whether your idea is actually worth pursuing.

Founder Skills Workshops

Practical sessions on tangible founder skills, from AI to operations to growth.

• Taught by founders and partners who've actually done the thing, not outside consultants
• Paired with curated office hours after, for one-on-one follow-up
• Timed with free coworking days at American Underground and Raleigh Founded

Founder's Clinic

Small-group office hours with mentors and investors.

• Matched to a mentor or expert based on your specific, immediate problem
• Walk in stuck on something, walk out with a real next step
• Held twice a year, so it's worth planning around if you've got something to unblock