venture connect

Startup uses AI to authenticate in-demand, collectible sneakers

February 23, 2026May 10, 2024

The global secondhand apparel market is expected to balloon to more than $350 billion by 2027. But for popular and high-end items, the risk of buying a knock-off is real. Enter SneakPeek.

Good Agriculture wins over audience at Venture Connect supporting regenerative farmers

February 23, 2026April 9, 2024

Good Agriculture aims to support regenerative agriculture, an alternative approach to farming that focuses on sustainable practices that encourage native biodiversity, improve the water cycle, and sequester carbon.

Venture Connect Summit takes a customer focus in keynote speeches

February 23, 2026March 20, 2024

With keynotes featuring Jes Lipson and ShareFile SVP David Le Strat, plus the event taking place in the house that ShareFile built, this year’s event has a clear – if unofficial – mascot.

CED’s Venture Connect heads to downtown Raleigh’s Citrix Building this week

February 23, 2026March 17, 2024

Only 125 companies will be taking the stage, down from 180 companies in 2023, reflecting a focus back on “quality over quantity.”