The Hive: CLT Entrepreneurs Network

Building a business is demanding. This month we’re creating space for an honest conversation around mental health, hiring, and team dynamics.

Expect thoughtful discussion around leadership, resilience, and building teams that support both performance and well-being.

Who this is for
Founders scaling teams while trying to protect their energy, focus, and mental health.

What you’ll gain
• Perspective on common leadership stress points
• Practical thinking around hiring at the right time
• Ways to set clearer expectations with people
• Tools to protect focus and decision quality

Why this month matters
Growth without sustainability is not success.

Best for you if
You’re feeling stretched or navigating people's challenges for the first time.

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The Hive is Charlotte’s relationship-first entrepreneurial community built for founders, operators, investors, and business-minded professionals who value meaningful connections and long-term growth.

This monthly meetup is designed to create real conversations, strategic relationships, and opportunities that extend well beyond the room. Whether you’re building a company, scaling a team, investing, or exploring your next move, The Hive provides an intentional environment to connect with people who are doing the work.

This is not casual networking. It’s a room built for clarity, collaboration, and momentum.

WHAT TO EXPECT
5:30 – 6:15 PM | Arrival & Open Networking
Ease into the evening with relaxed, open networking. Grab a drink, meet new people, and reconnect with familiar faces.

6:15 – 6:20 PM | Welcome & Community Intro
A brief welcome from the organizers to set expectations and outline the flow of the night.

6:20 – 6:30 PM | Live Business Pitches (3 Attendees)
Three attendees will be selected from the crowd to share a quick overview of what they’re building or working on.

6:30 – 7:00 PM | Featured Topic / Workshop / Discussion
Format varies by month and may include a speaker, facilitated discussion, or interactive segment aligned with the theme.

7:00 – 9:30 PM | Open Networking
Unstructured time to deepen conversations, make introductions, and build relationships at your own pace.

📍 EVENT LOCATION (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
Heist Brewery – Event Space
2909 N Davidson St, Suite 200
Charlotte, NC 28205

⚠️ Important Notes:
• This is NOT the Heist location on Woodward Ave
• We meet in the event space located around the side of the building, not inside the main brewery area
• Please do not go to the main bar or indoor brewery seating

We strongly encourage everyone to carefully read this section before arriving to avoid confusion.

WHAT TO BRING
• A clear introduction of what you’re building or working on
• Business cards (optional)
• A collaborative, open mindset

COMMUNITY NOTE
We host these events every first Thursday of the month (holiday adjustments may apply). Many attendees return monthly, which helps build familiarity, trust, and stronger relationships over time.

June’s meetup is all about operations, workflows, and scalability.

We’ll focus on how founders can simplify processes, improve execution, and build operational clarity as their business grows.

Perfect for operators who want to work smarter, not longer.

Who this is for
Operators and founders who want their business to run better without constant firefighting.

What you’ll gain
• Clearer workflows and handoffs
• Insight into where friction usually hides
• Ways to simplify recurring tasks
• Better control over daily execution

Why this month matters
Strong operations free you to think strategically instead of reactively.

Best for you if
Your business works, but it feels heavier than it should.

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The Hive is Charlotte’s relationship-first entrepreneurial community built for founders, operators, investors, and business-minded professionals who value meaningful connections and long-term growth.

This monthly meetup is designed to create real conversations, strategic relationships, and opportunities that extend well beyond the room. Whether you’re building a company, scaling a team, investing, or exploring your next move, The Hive provides an intentional environment to connect with people who are doing the work.

This is not casual networking. It’s a room built for clarity, collaboration, and momentum.

WHAT TO EXPECT
5:30 – 6:15 PM | Arrival & Open Networking
Ease into the evening with relaxed, open networking. Grab a drink, meet new people, and reconnect with familiar faces.

6:15 – 6:20 PM | Welcome & Community Intro
A brief welcome from the organizers to set expectations and outline the flow of the night.

6:20 – 6:30 PM | Live Business Pitches (3 Attendees)
Three attendees will be selected from the crowd to share a quick overview of what they’re building or working on.

6:30 – 7:00 PM | Featured Topic / Workshop / Discussion
Format varies by month and may include a speaker, facilitated discussion, or interactive segment aligned with the theme.

7:00 – 9:30 PM | Open Networking
Unstructured time to deepen conversations, make introductions, and build relationships at your own pace.

📍 EVENT LOCATION (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
Heist Brewery – Event Space
2909 N Davidson St, Suite 200
Charlotte, NC 28205

⚠️ Important Notes:
• This is NOT the Heist location on Woodward Ave
• We meet in the event space located around the side of the building, not inside the main brewery area
• Please do not go to the main bar or indoor brewery seating

We strongly encourage everyone to carefully read this section before arriving to avoid confusion.

WHAT TO BRING
• A clear introduction of what you’re building or working on
• Business cards (optional)
• A collaborative, open mindset

COMMUNITY NOTE
We host these events every first Thursday of the month (holiday adjustments may apply). Many attendees return monthly, which helps build familiarity, trust, and stronger relationships over time.

This is one of our most interactive events of the year.

Three attendees will volunteer to share real-time business challenges. The room will collaborate through table-level brainstorming and practical problem-solving, all in a relaxed summer setting.

Come ready to contribute, learn, and enjoy a more casual vibe.

Who this is for
Entrepreneurs who learn best through real problems and real-time feedback.

What you’ll gain
• Live feedback on real business problems
• New angles you may not have considered
• Practical suggestions from people building businesses now
• Shared learning even if you’re not in the hot seat

Why this month matters
You don’t have to solve hard problems alone.

Best for you if
You want perspective, feedback, and new approaches to a current challenge.

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The Hive is Charlotte’s relationship-first entrepreneurial community built for founders, operators, investors, and business-minded professionals who value meaningful connections and long-term growth.

This monthly meetup is designed to create real conversations, strategic relationships, and opportunities that extend well beyond the room. Whether you’re building a company, scaling a team, investing, or exploring your next move, The Hive provides an intentional environment to connect with people who are doing the work.

This is not casual networking. It’s a room built for clarity, collaboration, and momentum.

WHAT TO EXPECT
5:30 – 6:15 PM | Arrival & Open Networking
Ease into the evening with relaxed, open networking. Grab a drink, meet new people, and reconnect with familiar faces.

6:15 – 6:20 PM | Welcome & Community Intro
A brief welcome from the organizers to set expectations and outline the flow of the night.

6:20 – 6:30 PM | Live Business Pitches (3 Attendees)
Three attendees will be selected from the crowd to share a quick overview of what they’re building or working on.

6:30 – 7:00 PM | Featured Topic / Workshop / Discussion
Format varies by month and may include a speaker, facilitated discussion, or interactive segment aligned with the theme.

7:00 – 9:30 PM | Open Networking
Unstructured time to deepen conversations, make introductions, and build relationships at your own pace.

📍 EVENT LOCATION (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
Heist Brewery – Event Space
2909 N Davidson St, Suite 200
Charlotte, NC 28205

⚠️ Important Notes:
• This is NOT the Heist location on Woodward Ave
• We meet in the event space located around the side of the building, not inside the main brewery area
• Please do not go to the main bar or indoor brewery seating

We strongly encourage everyone to carefully read this section before arriving to avoid confusion.

WHAT TO BRING
• A clear introduction of what you’re building or working on
• Business cards (optional)
• A collaborative, open mindset

COMMUNITY NOTE
We host these events every first Thursday of the month (holiday adjustments may apply). Many attendees return monthly, which helps build familiarity, trust, and stronger relationships over time.

August combines personal branding with community impact.

We’ll focus on how entrepreneurs can show up more clearly and confidently in their brand while also supporting a Back-to-School community drive. Details on donations will be shared closer to the event.

A great month to attend if you care about both visibility and giving back.

Who this is for
Entrepreneurs who want to show up more clearly and confidently while making an impact beyond business.

What you’ll gain
• Clearer articulation of who you are and what you do
• Better confidence in how you show up in conversations
• A chance to contribute to a community initiative

Why this month matters
Strong brands are built on clarity and contribution.

Best for you if
You want your presence and message to better reflect what you’re building.

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The Hive is Charlotte’s relationship-first entrepreneurial community built for founders, operators, investors, and business-minded professionals who value meaningful connections and long-term growth.

This monthly meetup is designed to create real conversations, strategic relationships, and opportunities that extend well beyond the room. Whether you’re building a company, scaling a team, investing, or exploring your next move, The Hive provides an intentional environment to connect with people who are doing the work.

This is not casual networking. It’s a room built for clarity, collaboration, and momentum.

WHAT TO EXPECT
5:30 – 6:15 PM | Arrival & Open Networking
Ease into the evening with relaxed, open networking. Grab a drink, meet new people, and reconnect with familiar faces.

6:15 – 6:20 PM | Welcome & Community Intro
A brief welcome from the organizers to set expectations and outline the flow of the night.

6:20 – 6:30 PM | Live Business Pitches (3 Attendees)
Three attendees will be selected from the crowd to share a quick overview of what they’re building or working on.

6:30 – 7:00 PM | Featured Topic / Workshop / Discussion
Format varies by month and may include a speaker, facilitated discussion, or interactive segment aligned with the theme.

7:00 – 9:30 PM | Open Networking
Unstructured time to deepen conversations, make introductions, and build relationships at your own pace.

📍 EVENT LOCATION (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
Heist Brewery – Event Space
2909 N Davidson St, Suite 200
Charlotte, NC 28205

⚠️ Important Notes:
• This is NOT the Heist location on Woodward Ave
• We meet in the event space located around the side of the building, not inside the main brewery area
• Please do not go to the main bar or indoor brewery seating

We strongly encourage everyone to carefully read this section before arriving to avoid confusion.

WHAT TO BRING
• A clear introduction of what you’re building or working on
• Business cards (optional)
• A collaborative, open mindset

COMMUNITY NOTE
We host these events every first Thursday of the month (holiday adjustments may apply). Many attendees return monthly, which helps build familiarity, trust, and stronger relationships over time.