Partner Events

Curate Your Digital Presence

July 10

We don't usually show up in July — but this one was too good to wait until fall! Consider this Part 2 of CED's June workshop.

Your digital presence belongs to you. Learn you how to own it so you have the confidence to invite others into your virtual space. This interactive workshop is for founders and professionals who are ready to craft the foundations of your digital presence with intention and minimum viable effort.

We'll use LinkedIn as our lens, but the thinking applies everywhere. In this workshop, you'll audit what you have, clarify how you want to be positioned, and leave with one concrete and actionable fix. This is not about ongoing content creations, just a practical session that helps you build a curated digital presence across platforms.

Whether you're a seasoned member or new to Strength in Numbers, this is a great chance to give your digital presence a mid-summer refresh.

Location
Durham

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Build Your First AI Agent

July 14

Skip the theory. In one focused session, you will leave with working AI agents already wired into your real work. We cover how agents actually think, how to pick the right tasks to automate, and how to build agents that sound like you and stay out of trouble. You will use Claude, ChatGPT Agents, and Manus side by side so you can find what fits your workflow. Come with a laptop and a few tasks you want off your plate. Leave with agents running before the session is out.

Location
Triangle

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DEEEEP DIVE for Wilmington, NC Entrepreneurs

July 23

Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington (NEW)'s  DEEEEEP DIVE Series was created to give more intimate insights into solving the challenges as a founder to grow companies in NC

While Wilmington NC is a little late to most business trends, the latest investment business model has now made it to the coast.

What is a VENTURE STUDIO? And how can a Venture Studio play a role in growing the tech entrepreneur scene in Wilmington.

We have two leaders of venture studios in North Carolina who will participate in our infamous RIVERside chat format.

We will discuss their careers , insights and milestones that make them qualified in the venture studio business and investment model. And what they plan to do next.

Matt Cimino – A UNCW grad who recently sold his AMPED company to Intuit / Mailchimp, moved back to the coast and has started AMPED Ventures, a new venture studio where he is looking to invest and start new AI related companies.

Brian Ruddy – A NC State grad who went to work as an engineer at unicorn called Pendo with founder of the 24 and Up Venture Studio based in Raleigh. Brian participated in the inaugural Wilmington AI Roundtable and showed interest in coastal tech scene. Brian is on the tech and engineering side of the business.

Location
Wilmington

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Ocean Innovation Conference

September 29

Experience a high-energy day of ideas, connections, and solutions for our ocean and communities. Open to everyone, from investors and innovators to students and citizens. Learn, engage, and spark change.

Location
Wilmington

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