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NC IDEA is an independent private foundation committed to empowering North Carolinians to achieve their entrepreneurial potential.
09/29/2026
When the entrepreneurial ecosystem wins, we all win. ๐
This is whatโs possible when strong leaders, organizations, and communities come together to support our .
Congratulations to our partner, Knox St. Studios, on the impact of Durham Rising!
Two years ago, the City of Durham County commissioners invested $750,000 in federal American Rescue Plan funding into Knox St. Studios to help businesses hit hard by the pandemic recover and grow. By pairing capital with coaching, the program is now creating meaningful pathways forward for .
NC IDEA was proud to support Knox St. Studios through award funding helping expand access to opportunities for Durham Rising participants.
We were especially excited to see NC IDEA grantee Jessica Couch, Founder of Looks AI (formerly Looks.fit), share her powerful experience going through the Durham Rising program!
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Learn more: https://bit.ly/4xRlNgi
By: Joel Brown
ABC11 WTVD-TV
How do we make a real economic development priority?
David Cummings, one of the founders helping power โs startup ecosystem has some thoughts. ๐ โคต๏ธ
On the latest #๐๐ค๐ฐ๐ด๐บ๐ด๐ต๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ episode, Thom Ruhe sits down with David Cummings, Founder and CEO of Atlanta Ventures, Founder of Atlanta Tech Village, and Co-founder and Chairman of S**o Atlanta, LLC.
After building Pardot and exiting in 2012, David made a major bet on the City of Atlanta. They discuss what he looks for in founders and how investing in people, places, and ideas can help shape an entire startup ecosystem. ๐
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Catch new episodes of #๐๐ค๐ฐ๐ด๐บ๐ด๐ต๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ every other Tuesday on your favorite platform. ๐ค
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Why do mega deals keep overshadowing ? Elected officials, this oneโs for you. โคต๏ธ ๐ฃ
On the latest #๐๐ค๐ฐ๐ด๐บ๐ด๐ต๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ episode, Thom Ruhe sits down with David Cummings, Founder and CEO of Atlanta Ventures, Founder of Atlanta Tech Village, and Co-founder and Chairman of S**o Atlanta, LLC.
After building Pardot and exiting in 2012, David made a major bet on the City of Atlanta. They discuss what he looks for in founders and how investing in people, places, and ideas can help shape an entire startup ecosystem. ๐
๐ง๐ฅ Listen or watch: https://bit.ly/47cFm7O
Catch new episodes of #๐๐ค๐ฐ๐ด๐บ๐ด๐ต๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ every other Tuesday on your favorite platform. ๐ค
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09/28/2026
Want a behind-the-scenes look at how startup funding decisions are made? ๐
Applications are now ๐ข๐ฃ๐๐ก for NC IDEAโs 2027 Startup Analyst Associate opportunity. ๐
Associates will gain hands on experience evaluating nearly 300 startups across through an investorโs lens, conducting due diligence, making funding recommendations, and working alongside NC IDEA staff, Angel and VC investors, and startup experts.
Help evaluate and select recipients for NC IDEA , our $50K grant program for growth oriented startups. This opportunity is ideal for graduate students interested in venture capital, angel investing, , or the startup ecosystem.
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Learn more at our webinar on October 7: https://bit.ly/4dbqXMx
๐ Apply by November 13 for full consideration
๐ Apply and Learn More: https://bit.ly/46lAVqW
09/28/2026
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