TT Calling all Black tech leaders and visionaries! Are you looking to spur future collaborations, discover new business and career opportunities, and invest in this community? Join us for T.H.E. State of the Black Tech Summit on June 5 and 6 in Downtown Durham. This summit is the premiere gathering place for founders, engineers, creatives, educators, investors, [...]
On Friday, June 5 from 12-1 ET, join I&E Director Jon Fjeld for a conversation and Q/A with Alana Beard about purpose and team. Alana is a Senior Associate at Silicon Valley Bank Capital, an ESPN/ACC Network Women’s College Basketball analyst, and a recently retired professional basketball player of the WNBA Los Angeles Sparks. The [...]
Velocity is a 9-week accelerator designed for the creative entrepreneur. Velocity delivers online and in-person skill development with cohort members and mentors. Through a high impact, startup success curriculum, teams gain the knowledge and tools to better think, create, tell and run their businesses. Up to 10 teams will participate in the 2020 Velocity Accelerator [...]
Hear from communication experts about how the Carolina energy industry is responding and adapting to the COVID-19 crisis. Energy will be a key element of the post-COVID-19 and how energy service and product providers stay connected now will shape how the energy industry supports a vibrant U.S. economic recovery. Hear from the Carolina energy industry’s [...]
You’ve read the research. You’re aware that diverse workplaces are the most successful in reaching organizational goals. But how do you ensure your business is powerfully inclusive? This timely program covers topics that will arm organizations of all sizes with the tools necessary to create a culture of belonging and maximize employee satisfaction. Content will [...]
Is it possible to build and scale a business while fighting for a cause? We’ve compiled a panel of entrepreneurial visionaries who believe in the ability of a business to be successful while also creating major societal impact. Entrepreneurs are resilient and creative by nature, but what they can accomplish when motivated by their belief [...]