AU at ATC incoming…
The team behind the scenes is working hard on getting our new space ready, and we couldn’t be more excited to show you a sneak peek. Stay tuned for more behind the scenes content 👀
New year, new vibes, new space loading… ✨🎉
As we kick off the year, our excitement for our new home at ATC (coming in 2026 aka THIS YEAR!) is officially at an all-time high. The countdown to move-in day is on, and the team is ready!
Today, we’re passing the mic to Amanda. She’s sharing the space she’s most excited for, the neighbors she can’t wait to be next to, and the song that’s setting the tone for this next chapter 🎶
Same community we love, just a brand-new address.
Here’s to new beginnings and what’s ahead 🥂✨
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#americanunderground #officespace #coworkingspace #eventspaces #durham #downtowndurham #raleigh #entrepreneurship #startup #bigmove #newyear
Yesterday marked Laura Zabinski’s official final day as our Executive Director, and we’re feeling all the things 💙 ✨
To close out this chapter, we’re sharing one final (and very fitting) video of Laura talking about the space she’s most excited for at our new home, the neighbors she can’t wait to be next to, and the song that perfectly captures what this next era holds 🎶
We’re endlessly grateful for Laura’s heartwork, leadership, creative mind, and vision. She helped dream, shape, and bring our new home to life. This space carries her fingerprints in all the best ways, and this next chapter simply wouldn’t exist without her!
Friendsgiving at @amerunderground was such a vibe! 🤎✨ It was the perfect day to dig into some holiday staples, share laughs, and you know your girl came prepared with the Tupperware. 😆
I was so impressed with all the dishes folks brought — everything from the holiday classics to creative dishes like ramen Mac & cheese 🔥
I didn’t get to bring a dish this time, but I did contribute canned goods for the community food drive with @porchdurham . 🥫💛 Love seeing community show up in so many different ways. Grateful for the fellowship and the opportunity to meet some incredible creatives in Bull City.
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✨ Big visions & big stacks (of waffles) 🧇 ✨
This week, we invited our community members to come hungry and curious as we unveiled the brand-new renderings for our new location!
We’re so incredibly happy and proud to share this vision with our AU community and give everyone a first look at what they can look forward to as our new space takes shape under construction at the @americantobaccocampus 🏗️✨
A huge thank you to the brilliant team at @littleonline_ for joining us and spending meaningful one-on-one time with our members to talk through the design and vision behind our reimagined space. It was such a treat to share the future of AU together, over waffles and coffee.
The future is bright, and we can’t wait to bring this vision to life. 💙
Coworking athletes in training 🏋️♂️😂 Just stretching out those hammies before the BIG leagues (aka…kickball). We’re so excited for this weeks 2nd Annual Kickball Tournament! Catch our team and AU members on the field as we go head to head with the Google Fiber team.
AU members go grab your friends, family, and best game-day energy. Snacks, music, and questionable athleticism provided. 🎶🍪🏆
Meet Amanda (not Carla 😉)! While she might not open the vault, she can book you with 25% off meeting rooms, happening now! 🎉 Book today using the link in our bio!
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While our brand-new location is in the works over at @americantobaccocampus , you can now officially sign up to be part of it from the very beginning!
Whether you’re dreaming of a private office, craving a dedicated desk, or ready to plug into a coworking membership, this is your chance to snag a spot in AU’s next home for innovators, creators, and changemakers.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of our newest chapter. Join the waitlist today and claim your future work home! Click the link in our bio to signup today 💙
#americanunderground #coworkingspace #coworkingoffice #entrepreneurship #startupbusiness #downtowndurham #officespace #bignews #fypage #chapelhill #carync #rtp
💡Got an idea for a business but not sure where to start? Come get the support you need!
Applications are NOW OPEN for Idea to Entrepreneur (I2E), a FREE program designed to take your idea from “seed” to “startup”!
Whether you’re dreaming up your first venture or just testing out an idea, I2E gives you the mindset, tools, and network to make it real. No prior experience is needed; just your idea and the motivation to build something great. 💪
✨ What’s included:
✅ Kickoff bootcamp with your cohort + startup experts
✅ Access to workshops, office hours, and networking opportunities
✅ Regular conversations with experienced founders + business pros
✅ Final Founder Showcase on Nov. 13, pitch your idea to the community!
🏆 Winners get legal support from Hutchison PLLC + 3 months of coworking at AU!
👉 Applications are officially OPEN. Don’t wait, apply today and take your first step toward entrepreneurship! Click the link in our bio to learn more and apply
We cannot close out the month without saying congratulations to our 2025 FCAT Fellows for wrapping up 8 weeks of hard work, growth, and bold innovation with phenomenal pitches at this year’s FCAT Fellowship Demo Day 🎉
We couldn’t be prouder of this cohort! Their grit, creativity, and unstoppable energy lit up the room and reminded us why early-stage founders are the heartbeat of innovation.
A huge congratulations to Taylor Casey for taking home the top spot and to founders Adam Schultz, Dirk Nicol, Chris Flora, and Mark Felice, who poured their hearts into this journey. You all did a fantastic job, and the future looks very bright.
A big thank you to Fidelity Center for Applied Technology®(FCAT®), our incredible mentors, investors, community partners, and everyone who came out to cheer these founders on. Durham and the Triangle startup community continues to show up and shine.
Here’s to bold ideas, fearless founders, and the future they’re building right here in the Bull City!
🚀 Innovation takes the stage at the 2025 FCAT Fellowship Demo Day 🚀
Join us and Fidelity Center for Applied Technology®(FCAT®) on Wednesday, August 20th, from 2:30–5:30 PM at Motorco Music Hall for the 2nd Annual FCAT Fellowship Demo Day.
Over the past eight weeks, our founders have been building, testing, and scaling bold ideas. Now, it’s time to showcase their progress and celebrate what’s next in tech and entrepreneurship.
🎤 What to Expect:
✅ Dynamic startup pitches
✅ A vibrant audience of investors, mentors, and community leaders
✅ A Bull City-style reception with light bites and great conversation
Join us in celebrating the power of the Triangle's innovation ecosystem
🎟️ RSVP now, click the link in our bio!
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