American Underground

06/26/2023

Calling Black founders in the US!

Are you working in cybersecurity or AI? Apply for the Google for Startups Black Founders Exchange, a one-week immersion program designed to help you build your startup and your network. Hosted by American Underground in Durham, NC.

Learn more and apply by July 16 at BlackFounders.co

01/04/2023

Mark your calendars! Here’s the upcoming events for January! We can’t wait to see you all there and reconnect in the new year 🎉📅

12/21/2022

Here’s our holiday updates and adjustments as we take some time with our loved ones! Have a happy holiday!

10/05/2022

08/22/2022

2Gether-International (2GI) with support from Comcast is looking for startups led by BIPOC Founders with Disabilities ready to solve the biggest challenges we face today.

The accelerator includes 1:1 mentorship and workshops focused on product design, business growth, customer acquisition, and leadership development. If that sounds like you (or someone you know!), apply for the upcoming 2GI BIPOC Cohort today → https://lnkd.in/daq_99d4

08/19/2022

Need $10K to test a new business idea? Further along and need $50K to advance your growth-oriented startup to gain customers or attract investment? Learn more about NC IDEA grant opportunities and apply by 8/29 at 5pm at

Fall 2022 Grant Cycle APPLY NOW through August 29th at 5:00pm Apply Now Whether you have just launched a startup or are looking to grow and scale your company, NC IDEA has resources that can help in the success of your journey when and where you need it most. Early stage, growth-oriented companies c...

08/12/2022

Lastnight, we had our friends over from at the AU for a special happy hour - convening local artists, as well as highlighting our newly installed murals by & - they both are beautiful and speak to our community so well!

It was great to connect and meet so many new faces in the arts scene!

08/09/2022

After running a successful coffee shop for 10 years and even expanding into a new location, Beyu Caffe's Dorian Bolden decided it was time to expand even further. He decided to raise capital but he knew that he was seen differently than the white founders raising as well.

Tune in to hear Dorian's journey and from co-founder and managing partner at Resilient Ventures, Keith Daniel on American Underground and The Diversity Movement's on ultimately raising capital and his advice who are navigating the same path!

Check it out here: http://ow.ly/7Mmv50KgakK

08/05/2022

Calling all Duke Alumni!

Join the 39th Triangle area Duke Global Entrepreneurship Network (DukeGEN) networking event for entrepreneurial-minded Duke alumni and friends. There will be a panel discussion with Brennan Barber from Council for Entrepreneurial Development and Tim Scales from American Underground, folllowed by Q&A session moderated by Sergey Khusnetdinov.

After the panel, participants are invited to American Underground patio for networking!

First DukeGEN in person event for Durham since November 2019 with updates from Duke Angel Network & American Underground

08/02/2022

We're excited to be partnering with Triangle Artworks next Thursday, August 11th for a social happy hour! From 4:00-5:30, we’ll celebrate our new murals by artists Candy Carver and Sean Kernick as we mingle and network!

Pleas RSVP here to attend >

Join us as we celebrate local artists!

07/26/2022

We're hiring at the AU and need your support amplifying through your networks! 🎉

We're looking for a part-time Operations and Events Assistant to help support our busy fall season. This will be a hands-on, energetic position that will work closely with the whole AU team to maintain our spaces and deliver successful events.

More info and application: https://lnkd.in/ghSFnY6r

07/18/2022

LAST CALL: Applications for the 7th Annual Black Founders Exchange program closes TODAY, 7/18!

Get the tools you need to successfully build your startup and your network - apply now at blackfounders.co 🎉