HUSTLE Raleigh Entrepreneur Networking

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NOTE: The venue is a smart-wear (no hoodies or tracksuits), over-21 venue and ID must be shown. Venue management have the right to refuse entry even with a ticket if these rules are not followed.

HUSTLE Raleigh Entrepreneur Networking — Pro Active Networking Events

HUSTLE Raleigh’s Most Action-Oriented Networking for Ambitious Founders & Entrepreneurs

Your next co-founder. Your first investor. Your biggest client.

They could all be at this event.

If you're building a business — or ready to start one — HUSTLE Raleigh is where high-energy entrepreneurs connect, collaborate, and create real opportunities. No fluff. No awkward small talk. Just meaningful connections that move the needle.

Whether you're launching a startup, scaling a side hustle, or raising your first round, this is your chance to meet mentors, investors, future team members, and fellow go-getters who can help you accelerate faster.

Why You Should Come:

• Meet founders, freelancers and innovators who are doing the work — not just talking about it
• Share ideas, get feedback on your MVP, or find your next business partner
• Discover investor leads, pilot customers, or early adopters for your product
• Walk away with 3–5 valuable new connections (we make sure you actually talk to people)

Perfect For:

Startup founders | Aspiring entrepreneurs | Solopreneurs | Side-hustlers | Freelancers | Investors | Innovators

This is NOT your average “handshake and hope” networking event. We keep it fast-paced, inclusive and founder-focused — with structured mingling to help you actually meet the right people.

It’s FREE to attend — but space is limited and there is the expectation you buy a full priced drink at the bar.

Grab your ticket now before we sell out — again.

Where: High Rail Raleigh, 11 Seaboard Avenue, #7th Floor Raleigh, NC, 27604

Bring: Your business cards, your energy, and what you’re working on

About the venue

A rooftop lounge and restaurant rated 4.2 from around 320 reviews, mid-priced, open 4pm to 11pm Monday to Wednesday and to midnight on Thursday. Reviewers consistently praise the rooftop view over downtown and the cocktails, while food and service reviews are more mixed. As a hotel venue it is set up for functions and has a late-night menu.

Getting there

The venue is on the seventh floor of the Hyatt House at Seaboard Station, just north of downtown Raleigh, and is reached by lift rather than a street entrance. There is no rail transit, so arrival is by car or rideshare, with hotel and street parking on site. The Glenwood South bar district is roughly a ten-minute walk away.

Doors 5pm. Don’t just network. Make things happen.

Join Raleigh’s most proactive entrepreneurial community.

Your next breakthrough connection starts here.