AI and Building Companies: Fireside Chat with Eric Boduch

About this event

AI has made it faster and cheaper to build than ever. The hard part is knowing what to build, how to focus, and what actually creates durable companies.

Join us for an extended fireside chat with Eric Boduch, co-founder of Pendo and founder of 24 and Up Venture Studio . Eric will share candid insights from building one of the Triangle’s most successful software companies and from working hands-on with early-stage teams today through his venture studio.

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.

Food Sponsor: https://veroa.ai/ - The talent infrastructure for the AI-native era.

Space Sponsor: https://www.raleighfounded.com/ - The coworking space built for you

Meetup.com Sponsor: https://www.triumphinteractive.com/ - Replace a pile of SaaS with a custom solution that scales.

What to Expect

• Extended fireside chat focused on AI and how it impacts building companies

• Open Q&A

• Networking before and after

This is an intimate, high-value space with only 100 seats. Food and drinks will be provided.

Who This Is For

• All founders

• Tech or tech-enabled startups

• Operators and builders who want real, practical perspective

Why Attend You’ll leave with:

• Direct insight from someone who has scaled a major Triangle company and is actively building new ones

• Practical takeaways on where AI helps (and where it doesn’t) when building

• A stronger local founder network

Reserve your spot 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

From Triangle Startup Collective