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Program | 9 - 10 a.m.
Virtual Networking | 10 -10:30 a.m.

Why Raleigh?

In recent years, Raleigh has emerged as a top entrepreneurial hub – attracting large and small startup companies to establish roots in the triangle region. Raleigh’s rise as an entrepreneurial destination is partly thanks to the region’s proximity to top-tier universities and the contributions of their research, collaboration, and entrepreneurial programs that attract innovative minds.

In 2020, Raleigh ranked among the nation’s top tech cities and is home to many tech industry leaders such as IBM, SAAS, and Cisco. After ranking among the top 10 most recession-resistant cities in 2020, Raleigh scored a top spot on the nation’s list of best performing economies in 2021 (based on a set of metrics—including job creation, wage gains, and high-tech GDP growth).

So you’ve heard of some of the bigger name startups that have found great success since launching in Raleigh like Red Hat, Citrix, and Quintiles; but why do entrepreneurs and innovators continue to choose Raleigh to launch their ideas? How has Raleigh’s development contributed to the success of their business? Where do they see the future of Raleigh and its projected growth taking them? During this program, join us as we sit down with some of Raleigh’s local entrepreneurs and innovators from various industries to hear their stories, the factors that lead to their success, challenges along the way, and ultimately why Raleigh.

Speakers:

Bridget Harrington, Chief Operating Officer, Thinc Strategy Inc.
Cherith Roberson, Director StartUp Center at Wake Tech | Small Business Center Wake Technical Community College
David Shaner, Founder and CEO, Offline

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