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Virtual Workshop: Asking Powerful Questions

Seth Godin is right. If we simply move our broken meeting dynamics from in-person to online, we're missing an opportunity... an opportunity to have meaningful conversations that lead to big breakthroughs. Meaningful conversations start with powerful questions, and real investment in one another. All of us ask questions. But are you getting real power out

Advice and Insights from Investors During COVID

Attend this session to gain insight into the minds of investors. This session will highlight 3 different investors, all from different firms with different areas of focus. COVID-19 has impacted everyone in some way, including every company and investor. This panel will provide insights into how these investors are approaching and working with their companies

Luminary Talk with Alan Cline

A fireside chat series providing insights and advice to our community of entrepreneurs and leaders to help navigate these uncertain times. About this Event The Luminary Talk Series brings entrepreneurs, investors, and experts with direct ties and personal investment to the Triangle from across the country to provide insights and advice to our Community of

Creating a Space for Black Entrepreneurs

The Entrepreneurship Center at Kenan-Flagler has publicly expressed support of the Black Lives Matter movement and is committed to increase representation and inclusion. This session is an example of that and will focus on discussing the various journeys of black entrepreneurs in our ecosystem. Speakers: Amie Thompson, President and CEO, Creative Allies As the President and

Innovations and Transformations in Pharmaceutical Sciences 2020 – Virtual Conference

ITPS-Virtual: Overview to Discovery, Delivery, and Clinical Use of Drugs and Vaccines is an online 3-week course offered to learners around the world. The program will expose learners to world-class professors from the No.1-ranked school of pharmacy in the United States. Participants will explore cutting-edge research and innovative technologies as professors explore the lifecycle of

Launch Chapel Hill Application Due

Launch Chapel Hill is now accepting applications for the Fall 2020 Accelerator program through July 10th. The program, which is designed to build successful, sustainable start-ups, runs for 16 weeks -- -- it starts August 10th and ends November 23rd. In 2015, Launch was named a top 5 university business accelerator in North America by

Certificate in Innovation for the Public Good (CIPG) Virtual Info Session

The new, interdisciplinary Certificate in Innovation for the Public Good (CIPG) will be hosting a virtual info session about CIPG on Wednesday, July 22nd from 12-1 pm via Zoom. During the time together, CIPG will provide information about the application process, share more details about the certificate program, and answer questions from graduate students. We hope

Luminary Talks with Mary Grove

About this Event Our second talk highlights, Mary Grove, who brings nearly two decades of leadership experience in technology, early stage investing, and startup ecosystem growth. She began her career working on the Google IPO, and went on to lead new business development partnerships, negotiating early stage product and technology deals worldwide. Mary then served

The Lean Innovation Educators Summit

Please join from July 24th at 1pm EDT / 10am PDT for a 2-hour virtual Lean Innovation Educators Summit to discuss the learnings about Lean Launchpad education during the global pandemic. This conversation led by Steve Blank, Pete Newell, Jerry Engel, and Steve Weinstein will center around best practices in adapting Lean education within this

Office & Work Culture: Is It Truly Inclusive & Equitable?

About this Event When it comes to companies and organizations, many talk a good game of diversity, especially around hiring, but truly lack the inclusion and equity part. COVID-19 has once again called out a sore eye to American society's racial inequities class disparities, and employment needs. We must address the water cooler talk that

RIoT Accelerator Program Application Due

Startups - Are you looking for access to high quality business and technical resources and a hands-on mentorship network? Apply to the RIoT Accelerator Program to learn, collaborate, and bring new products to market! Deadline for applications is JULY 30TH. Want to learn more? RIoT is hosting virtual info sessions where you can learn more

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Entrepreneurship Education

A discussion on how entrepreneurship centers can best contribute to their campus' climate with regards to diversity, equity & inclusion. About this Event GCEC Virtual Connections Webinar Series: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Entrepreneurship Education How can entrepreneurship educators ensure that they properly engage with issues around diversity, equity, and inclusion? What are best practices