About us
Welcome to the Triangle Startup Collective – your hub for ambitious entrepreneurs in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area! We're dedicated to fostering connections among innovators passionate about cutting-edge technology, strategic business growth, effective pitching, and startup incubation. Whether you're a seasoned founder, aspiring entrepreneur, or curious newcomer, our dynamic meetups offer hands-on learning, idea-sharing sessions, collaborative workshops, and invaluable networking to propel your venture forward. Dive into inspiring discussions, access essential resources, and build lasting partnerships that fuel success. Join us today and let's turn bold ideas into thriving businesses – innovate, collaborate, and conquer the startup world together!
Upcoming events
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AI Implementation at Offline with Taylor Cotner
Raleigh Founded, 509 W North St Suite 224, Raleigh, NC, USThis month we’re excited to feature Taylor Cotner, VP of Product at Offline (Raleigh’s homegrown restaurant club, now live in 10+ cities). Taylor will share the AI implementations that have made the biggest difference for the business — from shipping features to 10,000+ members to the experimental pipelines running behind the scenes.
Hosted by Parker Mayes and James Fredley, this event brings together startup founders and teams with a panel of experts for real, practical conversations about building companies from the ground up.
Food Sponsor: Reach out
Space Sponsor: https://www.raleighfounded.com/ - The coworking space built for you
Expect specific tools, workflows, and real results you can take straight back to your own startup.
Taylor also co-hosts [Redacted] A NC Tweener Talks Show about what it actually looks like to run a real company with AI in 2026 and runs Loop Two Consulting, building projects and tools using agentic engineering for companies.Community + Food This is an intimate, high-value space with only 100 seats available. Food and drinks will be provided.
Who This Is For:
- All founders
- Tech or tech-enabled startups
- Founders wanting real tactics
Why Attend? You’ll leave with:
- Real frameworks you can use tomorrow
- A deeper network of local founders
- A space to be honest about the challenges of building
Reserve your spot today and join a community of founders who are building, learning, and growing together.
Parking Options near Raleigh Founded (509 W North St, Raleigh, NC 27603) for ~5:45–8:30 PM (2.5–3 hours, weekday evening). Construction on North St/Glenwood Ave (Highline tower) may limit street access/spots.
- Street Parking (Glenwood South district) Location: W North St, Glenwood Ave & side streets (0–2 min walk) Rate: $1.25–1.50/hr, Free after 6 PM
- Lane Lot (Secure Parking USA / app) Location: 313 W Lane St (~4 min walk) $6.36 if you book in advance (gives you 10 hours): https://www.parkwhiz.com/locations/62103/checkout
- Centerline Lot (P706, Power Parking/HONK) Location: 509 W North St (at venue, 0 min walk) Rate: $6.65 (1 hr), $10.85 (2 hr), $15.95 (3 hr)
First two hours, but overage is camera enforced: https://qr.mypowerparking.com/MfiWw4 - 222 Glenwood Parking Deck (The Car Park) Location: 222 Glenwood Ave (~3 min walk) Rate: $4/hr ($20 daily max) 2.5–3 hr: $12
- 510 Glenwood Parking Deck (The Car Park) Location: 510 Glenwood Ave (~4 min walk) Rate: $4/hr ($20 daily max) 2.5–3 hr: $12
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