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SUMMARY:AI Unfiltered: Coffee Networking
DESCRIPTION:Interested in the ever-evolving world of AI? \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for AI Unfiltered\, a monthly gathering where students\, faculty\, staff\, and community members come together over coffee to explore the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence. Whether you’re deeply involved in AI or simply curious about the latest ideas\, this is a welcoming space to share insights\, ask questions\, network\, and connect through conversation about all things AI.
URL:https://junction.unc.edu/event/ai-unfiltered-coffee-networking/
LOCATION:Innovate Carolina Junction\, 136 E. Rosemary St.\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27516
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SUMMARY:October Mentor Morning
DESCRIPTION:Looking for an exciting array of office hours specialists in one place? \n\n\n\n\nMentor Morning is a casual\, high-impact networking experience designed to connect entrepreneurs\, students\, and community members with experienced mentors in an approachable and flexible format. During the event\, multiple mentors will be available at individual tables while attendees rotate through the space to ask questions\, seek advice\, explore ideas\, and build connections. Rather than scheduling formal one-on-one meetings\, participants can engage in shorter\, organic conversations with several mentors in a single visit. Hosted at The Innovate Carolina Junction in collaboration with Launch Chapel Hill\, community entrepreneurs\, coworking members\, and other attendees are encouraged to participate. \nStay tuned for a list of October’s participating Mentors!
URL:https://junction.unc.edu/event/october-mentor-morning/
LOCATION:Innovate Carolina Junction\, 136 E. Rosemary St.\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27516
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SUMMARY:Healthy AI Use: Habitual Use that Protects Thinking
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS HOSTED AT 79°West Coworking Space & Innovation Hub\nUsing AI for answers weakens skills; using it for hints and critique builds them. This module builds habits that protect your thinking.
URL:https://junction.unc.edu/event/healthy-ai-use-habitual-use-that-protects-thinking/
LOCATION:79 Degrees West\, 120 Mosaic Blvd. Suite 120\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
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SUMMARY:Launch Powered By KPMG Demo Day Showcase
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite you to our Launch Powered by KPMG Accelerator Demo Day Showcase! \n\n\n\n\nWe are delighted to invite you to our Launch Powered by KPMG Accelerator Demo Day Showcase\, featuring pitches from our ten Cohort 4 startups. Join us in celebrating the growth of our start-up cohort on October 20\, 2026 at Innovate Carolina Junction from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET. \nOur fall cohort\, consisting of 10 frontier tech start-ups innovating across a variety of industries\, has been hard at work over the past 6 weeks\, engaging in a customer discovery and enterprise readiness journey to strengthen their go‑to‑market efforts and identify initial customer pilots. This event is an opportunity to hear their pitches firsthand\, provide further mentorship and corporate/client connections\, and celebrate their achievements. Attendees will be able to meet and hear from the founders alongside KPMG\, UNC\, and other start-up ecosystem leaders. Presentations will start promptly at 6:00 p.m. \nEvent Details \n• Date: Tuesday\, April 14\, 2026 \n• Time: 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. ET \n• Location: Innovate Carolina Junction\, Chapel Hill\, NC \n•Parking Address: 125 E Rosemary Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC \n\nRegister Here
URL:https://junction.unc.edu/event/launch-powered-by-kpmg-demo-day-showcase/
LOCATION:Innovate Carolina Junction\, 136 E. Rosemary St.\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27516
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SUMMARY:October Grounds for Connection
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by Innovate Carolina\, Edward Jones and The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro \n\n\n\n\nGrounds for Connection is a recurring coffee hour held on the last Friday of every month (check modified dates for November and December!) at the Innovate Carolina Junction—bringing together local professionals\, entrepreneurs\, and community members over fresh coffee and conversation. Hosted in partnership with The Chamber\, Edward Jones\, and our local business community\, this casual gathering is designed to spark connections among small businesses\, Chamber members\, and coworking and community members. \nStop by\, grab a free cup of Meantime coffee\, and connect with others shaping our local business community. Come for the coffee—stay for the connections. \nWho Are We? \nInnovate Carolina Junction is a downtown Chapel Hill coworking and innovation space that brings together entrepreneurs\, startups\, and university resources to support collaboration and business growth. \nThe Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro has helped connect local leaders with the networks\, knowledge\, and resources they need to succeed for over 80 years. They offer personalized support to help businesses navigate challenges\, build meaningful community relationships\, and contribute to a thriving local economy. \nEdward Jones is a financial services firm that primarily serves business owners and individual investors\, focusing on long-term strategies designed to help people reach their financial and life goals. Financial Advisor Lili Engelhardt works closely with entrepreneurs and executives\, helping them with exit and succession planning\, business and personal retirement plans\, and wealth management. \nMeantime Coffee s a student-run coffee shop at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill that serves as both a café and a hands-on learning lab where students gain real-world experience in running a business while building community on campus.
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