January 2020
CHARLOTTE ANGEL FUND
Charlotte Angel Fund (CAF) invests in early stage companies throughout North Carolina and contiguous states. CAF members are individuals who are residents of or have interests in the Charlotte area, and who wish to invest at an early stage in promising companies with strong management teams and compelling business opportunities in large markets. CAF meetings are open to everyone (even if you are not an investor in the fund). Davidson students are highly encouraged to attend - and learn more…
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It's not a sales pitch, and it's not an investor pitch.The goal is to have people understand what you do and some of the challenges you have had in building your business. Come to enjoy fresh coffee while you watch exciting presentations by fellow entrepreneurs followed by an open discussion/forum.
Find out more »INDEAVOR LUNCH
Join us for lunch + networking, featuring Tom O'Malley, founder of Frozen Pii. Bring guests, share resources and help each other grow, learn and develop our businesses. All are welcome (including students!).
Find out more »SKILLPOP: PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS
Get ready for crisp, frame-worthy photos! Stacey Lanier, local photographer and owner of Stacey Lanier Photography will give you a jumpstart into the world of photography as she guides you through the fundamentals. You'll gain an understanding of how to find the right lighting, composition techniques, shutter speed, and much more. Plan to put your new knowledge into action as we wrap up with some guided on-site shooting, and leave feeling more confident and equipped to continue practicing and refining…
Find out more »SKILLPOP: CHOCOLATE TASTING BASICS
Calling all chocolate lovers! If you think you’re a fan of chocolate now, just wait until you learn how to enjoy it to the fullest. In this class, local Chocolatier Ana Vazquez of Davidson Chocolate Co. will provide instruction filled with sweet chocolate knowledge sure to satisfy both your mind and your tastebuds. We’ll learn where chocolate comes from, how it’s made, and how to taste it and build your own list of favorites.
Find out more »LAUNCHLKN JANUARY SOCIAL
Join us as we kick off our Year of Health! Our time together will be full of industry experts from DHIT and Healthtech Women, health tech enthusiasts, curious conversation, and craft beer (of course!). Learn more about how Charlotte and the Carolinas are shaping and impacting health technologies. We look forward to toasting a healthy new year with you!
Find out more »TECHSTARS STARTUP WEEKEND
Do you have an idea you'd like to pursue or a problem you'd like to solve but don't know where to start or who to start with? Techstars Startup Weekend is the place to look for a team, create a prototype of your idea, validate your business idea, and receive feedback from experienced entrepreneurs, all in one weekend. Read more and register to attend!
Find out more »February 2020
STARTUP LEGAL MATTERS
Startup Legal Matters offers an introduction into legal, accounting, regulatory and risk management topics that are critical to startup success. This course is offered in four weekly evening sessions.
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It's not a sales pitch, and it's not an investor pitch.The goal is to have people understand what you do and some of the challenges you have had in building your business. Come to enjoy fresh coffee while you watch exciting presentations by fellow entrepreneurs followed by an open discussion/forum.
Find out more »LEAN STARTUP PRACTICES
The Lean Startup approach to starting a company will likely flip your assumptions on their head. Rather than writing a lengthy business plan, building a product, and then trying to find customers, the Lean Startup approach positions a startup concept as a hypothesis you’re trying to test. It involves gathering early feedback, improving or altogether changing your product, and then scaling, so that you improve your odds of success and don’t waste your time, money or resources. Not only will…
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