Quarterly workshops are open to all entrepreneurs and prospective entrepreneurs on a space available basis. To attend, stay tuned to the CED Web Calendar for details and an online registration form. Participants are referred to Expert Teams by the CED Capital Connection Team or by a CED partner organization, such as a Triangle research university. FastTrac Tech is a two-pronged program that includes lectures, discussion groups and workshops designed to assist entrepreneurs in business planning. Tech is designed for companies whose business models project rapid growth and the need for equity capital.
Participation is based on an application and review process.
Participants in FastTrac Tech - Plan must be referred by one of these two parties. Once the Capital Connection Team refers a company to Streak , a team consisting of an angel, a venture capitalist, an attorney, an accountant, and a venture-backed entrepreneur is formed to mentor the company. The company supplies the team with a business plan and meets with them at least twice, delivering a 10-minute investment pitch each time. At the first meeting, the team helps the company develop a game plan to address red flags and other emergent issues. At the second meeting, the team offers advice to the company on next steps, potential partners, etc.