CED (Council for Entrepreneurial Development)

A glimpse into the future of sustainability! Today, a few members of the CED (Council for Entrepreneurial Development) team visited Keel Labs to witness the innovation behind Kelsun™ fiber, crafted from a seaweed biopolymer. This regeneratively grown and renewably sourced fiber showcases a commitment to environmental preservation. Keel Labs is undoubtedly a company to keep an eye on in the #Triangle area. Special thanks to Aleks Gosiewski, Alisha Spradlin, and Mary Catherine Ingalls for the enlightening tour, samples, and insights shared. Yash M., Preet Mankad (aka Dr. Preet), and Hunter Young, Kelly Rowell , Elaina Bade , Brennan Barber ,JP Maloney #Sustainability #Innovation #FutureForward #TriangleBusinesses

🎉 Today is the last day to apply for #GRO8, the next cohort of the #GROIncubator! 🚀 Are you a high-growth tech or life sciences/biotech company looking to scale your business? Do you want to connect with a cohort of founders, receive support from experienced coaches, and learn from industry-leading speakers? If so, GRO is for you! Don’t miss this opportunity to accelerate your growth and take your business to the next level. 👉 Learn more and apply today: https://cednc.org/get/gro/

Show Her The Money is a story that’s never been told. The film demystifies venture capital and addresses why women get less than 2% of VC funding. Featuring rock-star female investors who invest in diverse women entrepreneurs with innovations that will change the world, Show Her The Money reminds us that money is power and women need it to achieve true equality. Join us and xElle Ventures in supporting female founders with a screening of Show Her The Money on August 28th from 6:00 - 9:00pm. RSVP through the link! https://lnkd.in/gSKkZFPD #cednc #xelleventures #showherthemoney #femalefounders #angelinvesting

🚀 Are you ready to take your company to the next level with the support of a strong community, comprehensive curriculum, and dedicated coaches? Now's your chance to apply for the next GRO Incubator Cohort! 🚀 If you're a driven entrepreneur in the #tech, #lifescience or #biotech space with a vision for innovation, we encourage you to apply. Join a network of ambitious startups, gain access to essential resources, and receive expert guidance to help your business thrive. 📅 Deadline: This Friday, July 12th https://cednc.org/get/gro/

🎉 Congratulations to our GRO7 Cohort! 🎉 We've just wrapped up our seventh cohort of the GRO Incubator and are excited to celebrate the 14 companies that participated in this cohort. The founders and participating team members' hard work, innovation, and dedication have been truly impressive. Over the past few months, we learned about important lean startup principles, came together to support one another as a cohort, and did a whole lot of customer discovery - some even pivoting their business models along the way! A huge thank you to our coaches, speakers, and community for their contribution towards making the cohort a success. 🚀 Are you also looking to grow your company with the support of a strong community, comprehensive curriculum, and dedicated coaches? Now's your chance to apply for the next GRO Incubator Cohort! 🚀 If you're a driven entrepreneur in the #tech or #biotech space with a vision for innovation, we encourage you to apply. Join a network of ambitious startups, gain access to essential resources, and receive expert guidance to help your business thrive. 📅 Deadline: This Friday, July 12th 🔗 Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/gjGiWfBd CED (Council for Entrepreneurial Development), Theralinq, Thryv AI, Sales, Zymeron Corporation, IngateyGen LLC, Texture Tech, Treat Biosciences, Autobotit, WikiELN, TruPacta, Epistamai, Celestic, Oracon Technologies, Benevolist.org, Pathstitch #entrepreneurship #startup #tech #demoday

🚀 Join Our Team as a Business Development Associate! 🚀 We're looking for a dynamic and driven Business Development Associate who will play a critical role in expanding our affiliate marketing program - designed to foster mutually beneficial partnerships with corporate entities. Our program aims to drive customer acquisition and revenue growth for our partners while enhancing CED’s network and support for high-growth startups in the Triangle area. As an essential member of our team, you will be on the front lines of entrepreneurial innovation, playing a key role in shaping a supportive ecosystem for high-growth startups. This is an unparalleled opportunity to make a significant, lasting impact on the future of entrepreneurship in North Carolina, facilitating the exchange of expertise and resources among the state’s most promising business minds. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gWsU2xJZ #BusinessDevelopment #AffiliateMarketing #Entrepreneurship #HighGrowthStartups #JoinOurTeam #CEDNC #NorthCarolina

Great job last night Preet Mankad and the entire CED (Council for Entrepreneurial Development) team. This recent cohort was nothing short of stunning. While they were all awesome the one that took the cake for me in terms of potential impact was Celestic. Reliable communications are quickly becoming an essential for modern daily life along with food and water. Texture Tech is one that hits close to home when you talk about women literally spending hours with their hair 😅. Another really interesting company was https://www.epistam.ai/. When you are randomly chatting with the founder before the presentations and he's like "so when I was working at the Fed I saw something and thought, hmm I think I can do something about that" your curiosity is definitely piqued. A big congrats to Joseph Hardin and WikiELN. Joseph and I chatted during the middle of the program and I was so happy to give him a little guidance based on my experiences and also pay it forward by getting him connected with a few more experts for voice of customer sessions. With the current trajectory of these cohorts I suspect some of us from last year are going to look back and be like "wow, can you believe they let us sneak into this thing 😏". Am I right Tim Jones? If you want to know more about the amazing companies in this cohort, here's a link. https://lnkd.in/gbym_2ka Here's a link to all the companies that have been through the program, even my little one. https://cednc.org/get/gro/ I think the applications for the next cohort are closing soon so hurry up and apply if you are on the fence.

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🎬 Join Us for an Exclusive Screening: Show Her The Money Documentary 🎬 SHOW HER THE MONEY addresses the critical issue of women receiving less than 2% of venture capital funding and demystifies the venture capital process. Featuring rock-star female investors who support diverse women entrepreneurs with world-changing innovations, this documentary reminds us that money is power and that women need it to achieve true equality. We’re excited to partner with xElle Ventures in support of female founders to bring you a Triangle screening of this incredible film! We'll kick off the event with a networking session and conclude with a panel discussion. Save your seat here: https://lnkd.in/gSKkZFPD

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