American Underground

26/06/2023

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

04/01/2023

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 🎉📅

21/12/2022

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

05/10/2022

22/08/2022

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

19/08/2022

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...

12/08/2022

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!

09/08/2022

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

05/08/2022

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

02/08/2022

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!

26/07/2022

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

18/07/2022

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 🎉

15/07/2022

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

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

07/07/2022

Yesterday, our team spent time planning for Q3 & Q4 for our members and the goals we plan to tackle!

Thanks to for letting us use their beautiful warehouse space - we can’t wait to come back!

And, we played a little golf to end the day … Garry lost! 😅🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♀️🏌🏾

07/07/2022

APPLY NOW: Applications for the 7th annual Google for Startups Black Founders Exchange are open! Get the tools you need to successfully build your startup and your network. Apply by July 18 at BlackFounders.co

05/07/2022

Do you have a business idea kicking around? >> Take the next step with Idea to Entrepreneur at American Underground

This FREE high-impact program will help you take that idea from “seed” to “startup” and includes a free 3-month AU membership powered by Hutchison Law PLLC

Learn more and apply by July 25 at www.AmericanUnderground.com/I2E

01/07/2022

Black Founder's Exchange applications are now open! This immersion program with Google for Startups provides black founders with content, community, and connections to build a strong, revenue-producing company.

Apply by July 11 at BlackFounders.co

30/06/2022

We're excited to launch our new AU podcast, Equity Raise: Leveling the Landscape for Diverse Founders and their VCs. Each year, only a small fraction of venture capital funding is invested in startups led by founders of color and women.

On this podcast hosted by Naya F. Powell at (Utopia Spa and Global Wellness) we’ll learn from these entrepreneurs who have successfully raised venture capital despite the odds — plus the VCs who have invested in them — to understand how we can all work to improve startup funding equity. Equity Raise is sponsored by The Diversity Movement and produced by Earfluence

Check out a sneak preview here: http://ow.ly/IBsr50JLCRz

28/06/2022

Calling all Black Founders in the U.S! Applications for the seventh annual Black Founders Exchange program are now open. In partnership with Google for Startups, this immersion program is designed to meet founders where they are and to get them to the next level!

Applications due July 11th - head over to blackfounders.co

23/06/2022

This morning, we enjoyed bagels and cream cheese with our members over coffee!

is an all-new cream cheese that is lactose-free, sustainable, and cruelty-free and our members had an opportunity to try their three flavors (harissa pepper, spring onion & chive, and strawberry) - we loved them all!

Thanks to + for the yummy breakfast!

22/06/2022

Calling all Black founders in the US! Apply now 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 11 at BlackFounders.co

20/06/2022

Applications for the seventh annual Google for Startups Black Founders Exchange open today! This week-long immersion program at American Underground in Durham, NC provides Black founders with content, community, and connections to build a strong, revenue-producing company.

Apply by July 11 at BlackFounders.co

01/06/2022

Want to learn how to monetize TikTok and Instagram as a Content Creator? Join tonight's Content Creators Meetup with Mike Meza on how he uses social platforms to generate income!

Starting at 6pm at the American Underground - https://www.meetup.com/Raleigh-Podcasting-Meetup-Group/events/284103424/

Wed, Jun 1, 6:00 PM EDT: Influencer Mike Meza shows us how he monetized TikTok and Instagram. **Mike the Credit Repair Guy** 573.6K Followers 2.1M Likes https://www.tiktok.com/ M

31/05/2022

We recently held our AU Mid-Year Bash celebrating our members, whether around new funding, growing teams, or acquisitions! We wanted to take a moment to recognize these amazing accomplishments before our End of Year Bash…apparently we love to party! 😆🎉

Special thanks to the our partners at

And also to these amazing folks in Durham who contributed to making this day happen!

, , , , , , and

20/05/2022

Big congrats to AU member Noyo on closing a $45 million funding round! Read more about this great news here: http://ow.ly/tI7j50JeahM

The California-based company has developed a platform that allows insurance and benefits data to flow from point to point.

26/04/2022

This month, Anna at Wolfe Cravings, will join us for a Celebrity Chef!

Wolfe Cravings are tasty, gluten-free treats using natural ingredients for everyone to satisfy their food cravings!

16/03/2022

Tune in below!

Earfluence is so excited to be joining the Durham community with our new podcast studio in partnership with American Underground.To celebrate, we'll be recor...

15/03/2022

The next edition of the To***co Road Rivalry takes place this weekend at the DBAP as Duke squares off against UNC. Come see these teams battle it out on the diamond and enjoy the spring weather as temperatures climb into the 70s all weekend long!

Learn more and get your tickets here: http://ow.ly/UQj350Ik604