American Underground Coverage

Tim Scales: What's next for American Underground?

The executive director of American Underground, Tim Scales, shares what's happening now, and what's next, at the startup community headquartered in Durham.

Triangle Startup Guide exclusive: Inside the American Underground

This is the second in a series of in-depth  reports about startup-focused hubs across the Triangle region. The Startup Guide is an exclusive feature from WRAL TechWire designed to help entrepreneurs launch and grow entrepreneurial companies. These reports are being written by WRAL TechWire contributor Sarah Glova.

The nation's first LGBTQ+ co-working community could soon be a reality in the Triangle

Harmony, the state's LGBT+ Allied Chamber of Commerce, will now have dual locations in Raleigh Founded and at American Underground.

Applications for American Underground’s Google for Black Founders Exchange program close July 11

Established in 2016, the week-long immersion program targets high-growth startups in software, consumer product, Internet of Things, data, and other industries.

Spiders, celebs and DPAC: Out and About at Earfluence's podcast marathon

Tarantulas, dresses made of only zip-ties and "Hamilton" were all topics during Out and About's one-hour segment during Earfluence's podcast marathon on Wednesday.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

'Podcast marathon’ featuring who’s who of Triangle startup scene launches Earfluence's new studio

Earfluence is one of the Triangle’s fastest-growing podcast production companies, offering a full range of services, from concept to marketing, recording and production. Read more here.

American Underground-based firms raise $97.4M, create 402 jobs in one year

The American Underground, a division of Capitol Broadcasting Company (as is WRAL TechWire), has shared the organization's annual report, tracking funding and job creation between Oct. 2020 and Sept. 2021.

Durham Black entrepreneurs get up to $100,000 to advance companies

The lives of several Black entrepreneurs in Durham will change soon with $100,000 going toward their companies.

Lora Lavinge, WRAL reporter

There's a new, Triangle-specific job board, thanks to collaboration of partners

Three Triangle organizations have collaborated to launch a new digital jobs platform as companies seek to attract talent to fill open roles.

Want a spot at American Underground for free? Here's your chance

Win a free 3-month coworking membership to the American Underground startup hub in downtown Durham. Access professional workspace, startup-themed networking events and a Triangle-wide community of entrepreneurs!

American Underground, Raleigh Founded team up on special offer to each other's customers

American Underground and Raleigh Founded are teaming up to allow their respective customers to utilize office space and services at the other firm's sites at little or no charge

American Underground, Momentum Learning are launching Clubhouse 'Club' for Triangle

Jessica Mitsch (Momentum Learning) and I (American Underground) are launching a new, twice monthly Club on the social platform Clubhouse focused on Raleigh/Durham startups.

Looking for work? Lots of new tech jobs are available in Triangle - check out our guide

We’re keeping you posted on the latest jobs and internships available in the Triangle. Here is what’s new on local job boards.

Job seekers: Here are latest tech & life science jobs, internships in the Triangle

We’re keeping you posted on the latest jobs and internships available in the Triangle. This roundup gathers the latest openings from local job boards, along with upcoming job fairs, resources for student jobseekers and Twitter accounts that regularly post new listings.

Steve Case, Triangle execs going to Clubhouse to discuss 'Why you should invest in Raleigh-Durham startups'

Thought leaders from the Triangle, AOL founder Steve Case amd other investors are going to the increasingly popular Clubhouse to spread the message about why venture capitalists and other investors should be investing in the region. 

Who's hiring in Triangle? Here's a look at latest job board listings, events, student info & more

We’re keeping you posted on the latest job and internship opportunities in the Triangle. This roundup includes the latest data from local job boards, student-centric resources, upcoming job fairs, Twitter accounts to follow, and more.

Looking for a job? New talent? Introducing WRAL TechWire's weekly job resource guide

Today, WRAL TechWire is introducing a new weekly feature to keep our readers posted on local job and internship opportunities. The roundup includes the latest data from local job boards, student-centric resources, upcoming job fairs, and Twitter accounts to follow.

Memo to entrepreneurs: You only get one launch - seize the moment and make it count! 

Every idea launches in the larger context of what’s happening in the world. Sometimes you find a sweet spot where your venture atunes to the zeitgeist; where the mission meets the moment.  Are you ready for yours?

Emerging companies at American Underground raise record $109M despite pandemic

 American Underground begins 2021 as strong as ever, according to figures released in its latest annual report. We've got the details.

American Underground turns 10: The evolution to Triangle treasure from trash in a basement

From a humble beginning in a basement to one of the most highly acclaimed startup centers for new company development ... The American Underground story is told by its leadership and partners who have 10 years of memories to share.

Triangle's December headliners: Previewing 59 upcoming events, webinars

Our latest exclusive events wrapup summarizes the must-attend happenings across the Triangle in December, including industry-specific meetups, informative workshops, conferences, panels, and more. Here’s the latest, adjusted for COVID-19 cancellations and changes.

American Underground, TechStars exec Chris Heivly team up for startup workshops

The American Underground is working with veteran entrepreneur and investor Chris Heivly for a workshop series helping people take their first step into entrepreneurship - from an idea to launch.

Triangle headliners: 70 webinars, events & deadlines coming up through Oct. 30

Our latest exclusive events wrapup summarizes the must-attend happenings across the Triangle in October, including industry-specific meetups, informative workshops, conferences, panels, and more. Here’s the latest, adjusted for COVID-19 cancellations and changes.

How American Underground's startup community is adapting to COVID-19

Six months in, AU's director of growth Tim Scales writes that, as a community, this second phase is about adapting to our new circumstances. We have the details.

Guest analysis: Don't count out downtowns just yet despite impact of pandemic

The rise of entrepreneurial downtowns and their startup ecosystems was no quirk. And while the pandemic has been devastating in many ways, it is not all-powerful and not unconquerable. Here's why.