RIoT State of the Region 2026
Join RIoT for our annual State of the Region and get an inside look at the pulse of the region—where we stand now and the [...]
RIoT Foundations Program – Information Session
Are you an early-stage founder, aspiring entrepreneur, or someone with a great idea you’re finally ready to pursue? In this info session, you’ll get a [...]
Innovation Takes Center Stage in Pittsboro – RIoT’s RAP XXI Founder Showcase & Pitch Night
On Monday, October 27, the town of Pittsboro, North Carolina, buzzed with entrepreneurial energy as ten ambitious startups took the stage for RIoT’s RIoT Accelerator [...]
The Rural Tech Revolution: Where Innovation Finally Comes Home
Innovation isn’t just happening in big cities—it’s thriving in small towns across North Carolina. This week Tom highlights how rural entrepreneurship is fueling sustainable growth—turning [...]
II: Breaking Barriers & Building Deep Tech, LIVE with Krista Covey, President & CEO, First Flight Venture Center
In this special LIVE episode of the RIoT Underground, we sit down with Krista Covey, President & CEO of First Flight Venture Center—North Carolina’s oldest [...]
Bagels & Business – Grab a Bagel & Let’s Chat Business!
Did you know that roughly 3 in 5 Americans have had an idea for starting a business? But an overwhelming majority of those people—92 percent—didn’t [...]
Bagels & Business – How To Build a Go-To-Market Strategy
Did you know that roughly 3 in 5 Americans have had an idea for starting a business? But an overwhelming majority of those people—92 percent—didn't [...]
Bagels & Business – Grab a Bagel & Let’s Chat Business!
Did you know that roughly 3 in 5 Americans have had an idea for starting a business? But an overwhelming majority of those people—92 percent—didn't [...]
Bagels & Business – Grab a Bagel & Let’s Chat Business!
Join RIoT for our new monthly series - Bagels & Business - where we will discuss different topics related to starting a business, growing your existing business, expanding your knowledge base, and your network. Each month we will cover a different topic including customer discovery, MVP, sales, finances, goal planning, marketing, and more!
Bagels and Business–Come Chat about Questions Around Starting a New Business
Did you know that roughly 3 in 5 Americans have had an idea for starting a business? But an overwhelming majority of those people—92 percent—didn't [...]