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Female Founders

Interested in starting a successful women owned business in both the US and Europe?  Check out this great event! The Triangle British American Business Council of NC (Triangle BABCNC) and the UNC Center for European Studies (CES at UNC) have organized a panel of female entrepreneurs and experts to offer their perspectives on starting their

MBA in loT – Four Part Series

Join Stafford’s Entrepreneurial Technology Community, in partnership with RIoT, for a four week educational workshop series on data driven business. COVID-19 has accelerated a technology shift towards data-driven business practices and entrepreneurs must evolve accordingly. This four week educational workshop series, focused on the Data Economy and the state of technology today, will educate small

Finding your Zone of Genius

Wednesday October 28 @ 4pm What work do you do that doesn’t seem like work? What is your zone of genius? Think through different areas of your life and unlock your highest potential with Melissa Carrier, Director of Social Innovation as she facilitates an activity around the four different zones of function that Gay Hendricks

Take Care of YOU – 1789 Community Yoga

Every entrepreneur, big or small, benefits from relaxation techniques and a focus on mental wellbeing. Yoga provides clarity of mind, promotes creativity, and builds confidence through trying something new — all of which are invaluable to entrepreneurs, whether you’re just starting out or already underway. It is also an awesome way to step away from

Launch Chapel Hill Application Deadline

The Launch Chapel Hill Spring Application is now open. The Spring Cohort Program starts January 19th and ends April 23rd. Anyone can apply to the Launch Chapel Hill accelerator program. Founders of the companies we have worked with include UNC students, UNC faculty and staff, UNC alumni, and members of the Chapel Hill and Orange

Meet the Mentors

Wednesdays at noon. September 2, September 23, October 14, November 4 • Online Do you know there are 15 mentors at 1789 ready to talk to students about ideas, help them navigate innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities on campus and guide them through building prototypes, completing secondary market research, considering social impact, incorporating, branding, visualizing data,

MBA in loT – Four Part Series

Join Stafford’s Entrepreneurial Technology Community, in partnership with RIoT, for a four week educational workshop series on data driven business. COVID-19 has accelerated a technology shift towards data-driven business practices and entrepreneurs must evolve accordingly. This four week educational workshop series, focused on the Data Economy and the state of technology today, will educate small

Pitch Party Finals!

 PITCH PARTY FINALS ·       Taking place on November 5th, from 5:00-7:00pm ·       You will be notified by November 1st, if your team has been selected pitch live during ·       Finalists will be given FIVE minutes in front of judges to pitch their startup. ·       A first place and runner-up from each category will be awarded a cash prize! ·       The top two

Take Care of YOU – 1789 Community Yoga

Every entrepreneur, big or small, benefits from relaxation techniques and a focus on mental wellbeing. Yoga provides clarity of mind, promotes creativity, and builds confidence through trying something new — all of which are invaluable to entrepreneurs, whether you’re just starting out or already underway. It is also an awesome way to step away from

Venture Summit

If you are a startup seeking early-stage funding, submit your plan for the opportunity to present at Venture Summit Virtual Connect, the premier venue connecting early-stage and emerging-growth companies with active venture capitalists, corporate VCs, angel investors, and investment firms. Presented by youngStartup Ventures, Venture Summit Virtual Connect  provides an unparalleled opportunity for startups to meet, network, and showcase