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!
Food Sponsor: reach out to sponsor the monthly meetup ($200-300)
Space Sponsor: https://www.raleighfounded.com/ - The coworking space built for you
Meetup.com Sponsor: https://www.triumphinteractive.com/ - Replace a pile of SaaS with a custom solution that scales.
Upcoming events
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AI and Building Companies: Fireside Chat with Eric Boduch
Raleigh Founded, 509 W North St Suite 224, Raleigh, NC, USAI has made it faster and cheaper to build than ever. The hard part is knowing what to build, how to focus, and what actually creates durable companies.
Join us for an extended fireside chat with Eric Boduch, co-founder of Pendo and founder of 24 and Up Venture Studio. Eric will share candid insights from building one of the Triangle’s most successful software companies and from working hands-on with early-stage teams today through his venture studio.
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: https://veroa.ai/ - The talent infrastructure for the AI-native era.
Space Sponsor: https://www.raleighfounded.com/ - The coworking space built for you
Meetup.com Sponsor: https://www.triumphinteractive.com/ - Replace a pile of SaaS with a custom solution that scales.
What to Expect
- Extended fireside chat focused on AI and how it impacts building companies
- Open Q&A
- Networking before and after
This is an intimate, high-value space with only 100 seats. Food and drinks will be provided.
Who This Is For
- All founders
- Tech or tech-enabled startups
- Operators and builders who want real, practical perspective
Why Attend
You’ll leave with:- Direct insight from someone who has scaled a major Triangle company and is actively building new ones
- Practical takeaways on where AI helps (and where it doesn’t) when building
- A stronger local founder network
Reserve your spot 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
98 attendees
December 2026 Triangle Startup Collective Event with Chris Heivly
Raleigh Founded, 509 W North St Suite 224, Raleigh, NC, USJoin us for the December meeting of the Triangle Startup Collective - the Triangle's monthly meetup for startups.
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
Meetup.com Sponsor: https://www.triumphinteractive.com/ - Replace a pile of SaaS with a custom solution that scales.
What to Expect:
1. Founder Stories
Featured guests, a mix of founders, operators, and investors, will share short, raw stories from their early journey with tactical advise. (Not the polished version.)
2. Tactical Hot-Seat Q&A
Entrepreneurs in the audience will step into the “hot seat” to bring REAL questions about their company. Our panel will respond with direct, practical insight based on their own experience so attendees walk away with tangible, founder-tested advice they can apply immediately.
3. 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
7 attendees
January 2027 Triangle Startup Collective Event
Raleigh Founded, 509 W North St Suite 224, Raleigh, NC, USJoin us for the January meeting of the Triangle Startup Collective - the Triangle's monthly meetup for startups.
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
Meetup.com Sponsor: https://www.triumphinteractive.com/ - Replace a pile of SaaS with a custom solution that scales.
What to Expect:
1. Founder Stories
Featured guests, a mix of founders, operators, and investors, will share short, raw stories from their early journey with tactical advise. (Not the polished version.)
2. Tactical Hot-Seat Q&A
Entrepreneurs in the audience will step into the “hot seat” to bring REAL questions about their company. Our panel will respond with direct, practical insight based on their own experience so attendees walk away with tangible, founder-tested advice they can apply immediately.
3. 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
2 attendees
February 2027 Triangle Startup Collective Event
Raleigh Founded, 509 W North St Suite 224, Raleigh, NC, USJoin us for the February meeting of the Triangle Startup Collective - the Triangle's monthly meetup for startups.
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
Meetup.com Sponsor: https://www.triumphinteractive.com/ - Replace a pile of SaaS with a custom solution that scales.
What to Expect:
1. Founder Stories
Featured guests, a mix of founders, operators, and investors, will share short, raw stories from their early journey with tactical advise. (Not the polished version.)
2. Tactical Hot-Seat Q&A
Entrepreneurs in the audience will step into the “hot seat” to bring REAL questions about their company. Our panel will respond with direct, practical insight based on their own experience so attendees walk away with tangible, founder-tested advice they can apply immediately.
3. 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
2 attendees
Past events
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