The Seed List & GrepBeat College Night: RDSW Partner Event
Connect. Build. Grow.
🚀 GrepBeat’s College Night is BACK!
This spring edition is happening in collaboration with The Seed List and Raleigh/Durham Startup Week — bringing together the next generation of founders with the people building the Triangle’s startup ecosystem.
Students. Founders. Investors. Ecosystem leaders.
All in one room.
NC startup enthusiasts, this is your moment.
You’re not in Kansas anymore…
You’re in North Carolina’s startup ecosystem. 🌟
Come meet the builders, the dreamers, and the people turning big ideas into real companies.
Join us Thursday April 23rd at Boxyard RTP for an evening of connecting with other student startup entrepreneurs and networking with startup ecosystem members, including founders who are living and growing their startups right here in the Triangle.
College Night is your chance to step outside your campus bubble and into the broader Triangle startup ecosystem.
What to Expect
We're bringing together students from Duke, UNC, NC State, Meredith, Elon, NCCU, and Campbell with Triangle founders and startup leaders during Raleigh Durham Startup Week.
6:30-7:00 PM | Ecosystem Introductions
Meet local founders and ecosystem members, and learn how to get involved beyond your campus.
7:00-8:30 PM | Networking
Grab refreshments and connect! You'll get a color-coded name tag:
🟢 Green: Looking for opportunities (internships, jobs, co-founders)
🔵 Blue: Hiring or mentoring
🟡 Yellow: Here to network
Throughout the evening, we'll prompt connection-making to help you meet people outside your usual circles.
8:30 PM | Raffle Drawing
Win mentorship sessions, swag, and more!
Why Attend?
✨ Meet student entrepreneurs from other Triangle universities
🤝 Connect with founders building successful startups in RTP, Durham, Raleigh, and Chapel Hill
💡 Discover opportunities for internships, jobs, freelance work, and co-founders
🏙️ See the Triangle differently — as a place to build your career, not just earn your degree
Who Should Come?
Students: Building a startup? Curious about entrepreneurship? Want to work at a startup? Involved in campus innovation? This is for you.
Founders & Ecosystem Members: Attending RDSW and want to meet talented students? Looking to hire interns or early employees? Passionate about supporting the next generation? Join us.
And anyone else who wants more snacks and networking opportunities after RDSW sessions.
Getting Here
Boxyard RTP is centrally located and easily accessible from all Triangle campuses.
Hosted by The Seed List and GrepBeat in partnership with Raleigh Durham Startup Week
This event is part of Raleigh-Durham Startup Week, a community-driven conference that supports founders and celebrates entrepreneurship across the region. Learn more at raleighdurhamstartupweek.com.
Made possible by a NC IDEA ENGAGE Grant 🙏
Questions? Email [email protected]