Triangle Startup Collective – May 2026 Event (Triangle Startup Collective)

Join us for the May meeting of the Triangle Startup Collective - the Triangle's monthly meetup for startups. Hosted by Parker Mayes and James Fredley, this event brings together startup founders and teams with a panel of experts for real, practical conversations about building companies from the ground up. What to Expect: 1. Founder Stories Featured guests, a mix of founders, operators, and investors, will share short, raw stories from their early journey with tactical advise. (Not the polished version.) 2. Tactical Hot-Seat Q&A Entrepreneurs in the audience will step into the “hot seat” to bring REAL questions about their company. Our panel will respond with direct, practical insight based on their own experience so attendees walk away with tangible, founder-tested advice they can apply immediately. 3. Community + Food This is an intimate, high-value space with only 100 seats available. Food and drinks will be provided. Who This Is For: All founders Tech or tech-enabled startups Founders wanting real tactics Why Attend? You’ll leave with: Real frameworks you can use tomorrow A deeper network of local founders A space to be honest about the challenges of building Reserve your spot today and join a community of founders who are building, learning, and growing together. Parking Options near Raleigh Founded (509 W North St, Raleigh, NC 27603) for ~5:45–8:30 PM (2.5–3 hours, weekday evening). Construction on North St/Glenwood Ave (Highline tower) may limit street access/spots. Street Parking (Glenwood South district) Location: W North St, Glenwood Ave & side streets (0–2 min walk) Rate: $1.25–1.50/hr, Free after 6 PM Lane Lot (Secure Parking USA / app) Location: 313 W Lane St (~4 min walk) $6.36 if you book in advance (gives you 10 hours): https://www.parkwhiz.com/locations/62103/checkout Centerline Lot (P706, Power Parking/HONK) Location: 509 W North St (at venue, 0 min walk) Rate: $6.65 (1 hr), $10.85 (2 hr), $15.95 (3 hr) First two hours, but overage is camera enforced: https://qr.mypowerparking.com/MfiWw4 222 Glenwood Parking Deck (The Car Park) Location: 222 Glenwood Ave (~3 min walk) Rate: $4/hr ($20 daily max) 2.5–3 hr: $12 510 Glenwood Parking Deck (The Car Park) Location: 510 Glenwood Ave (~4 min walk) Rate: $4/hr ($20 daily max) 2.5–3 hr: $12