About us
Most people network. We build friendships. Most events end when the venue closes. Ours keep going. Most communities optimize for reach. We optimize for depth.
DareToShift exists because the loneliness of building is real—and it doesn’t have to be.
We believe the support system is the strategy. That the right conversation at the right moment changes everything. That the person next to you at a picnic might be your next co-founder, investor, or best friend.
We’re not a conference. Not a networking group. Not a mastermind.
We’re a community of founders, funders, builders, and operators who take their work seriously and their people even more seriously. We break bread, throw parties, host game nights, do rooftops, and build real relationships that outlast any business card.
If you chose the harder, realer, more interesting path…this is your room.
Learn more and connect at DareToShift.com
Partner or sponsor: text 919.349.5408 or email shift@paradigmid.com
Upcoming events
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🎲✨ Game Night: Startups, Founders, & Investors w/ Andrew (Fin) & Sunny (Tech)
Gamers Geekery and Tavern, 107 Edinburgh South Drive, Suite 213, Cary, NC, USThey say games sharpen the mind—come put yours to the test while mingling with fellow entrepreneurial spirits. Bring your A-game, your appetite, and a friend or two for an evening of strategy, wit, and networking over some friendly competition. Food and drinks available for purchase. 🎲✨
NB: RSVP for this event on Luma: https://luma.com/mpottt2j
Not a member yet? text 919.349.5408 or apply at DareToShift.com
Please thank our community partners for helping make all this possible (text 919.349.5408 for a direct intro)!
*ParadigmID.com Brand/Product Design, Digital/Growth Mktg/PR, Websites/PitchDecks & Fundraise
- ReynaMichelleCR.com Commercial Real Estate & Real Estate Investment Coach
*Andrew Blanchard personal finance for founders, investors, & entrepreneurs - Dan Scrimenti of A&M Premier Co Roofing, Design, & Construction in NC at AMPrCo.com
*FindPetPros.com connecting pets with the pros they need most
15 attendees- ReynaMichelleCR.com Commercial Real Estate & Real Estate Investment Coach
🍻✨ Startup, Founder, & Investor Happy Hour (Public) | Rob (RE) & Sunny (Tech)
The Frontier at RTP, 800 Park Office Drive, Durham, NC, USForget awkward networking. This is where ambitious founders, rogue creatives, curious investors, and wild idea people come to let loose—and maybe meet their next cofounder, collaborator, or customer.
Go to DareToShift.com or txt 919.349.5408 if you’d like to apply to join the DareToShift Founders & Investors social club! 🚀
🍸 Real talk.
🧠 Big ideas.
🔥 Ridiculous talent.Come grab a drink (usually two included), swap stories, and vibe with the people building what’s next. Around 5:30/6pm ish we sometimes go across the parking lot to the Boxyard to continue the festivities.
⏰ No panels. No pitches. Just serendipity, good energy, and a little startup magic.
Let’s get out of office—and into orbit. 🚀
Meet your hosts:
Robert Arriaga—Serial entrepreneur, investor, & expert in all things real estate: renovations/remodeling, home-building, and more! (Learn more & connect at www.ur-nc.com)Sunny Su—Serial entrepreneur, investor, & expert in all things b2b/product/tech startups: Fractional CMO & GTM Strategist | Brand · Growth · Product (text 919.349.5408 or connect on IG/LinkedIn/portfolio site at www.solestio.com)
Browse all member exclusive offers in the DareToShift Founders Club Directory: https://directory.daretoshift.com
Please thank our community partners for helping make all this possible (text 919.349.5408 for a direct intro)!
- ParadigmID.com Brand/Product Design, Digital/Growth Mktg/PR, Websites/PitchDecks & Fundraise
- ReynaMichelleCR.com Commercial Real Estate & Real Estate Investment Coach
- Andrew Blanchard personal finance for founders, investors, & entrepreneurs
- Dan Scrimenti of A&M Premier Co Roofing, Design, & Construction in NC at AMPrCo.com
- FindPetPros.com connecting pets with the pros they need most
16 attendees
☕️✨ Coffee & Brunch w/ Startups, Founders, Investors | Reyna (RE) & Daniel (Tech
downtown raleigh, Raleigh, NC, USThey say business is best brewed over coffee—so come sip, chat, and connect with fellow entrepreneurial spirits. Bring your ideas, your appetite, and maybe a story or two to share. Let’s swap tips, spark collaborations, and turn brunch into your next big breakthrough. ☕✨
⚡ Official RSVP: Please register through Luma to confirm your spot, receive the event location and follow the DareToShift event calendar.
Luma RSVP LINK: https://luma.com/56pvz0ob
NB: Meetup RSVP alone does not confirm your registration.
Not a member yet? Text 919.349.5408 or apply at DareToShift.com 🚀
Browse member perks in the DareToShift Founders Club Directory: https://directory.daretoshift.com
Please thank our community partners for helping make all this possible (text 919.349.5408 for a direct intro)!
*ParadigmID.com Brand/Product Design, Digital/Growth Mktg/PR, Websites/PitchDecks & Fundraise
- ReynaMichelleCR.com Commercial Real Estate & Real Estate Investment Coach
*Andrew Blanchard personal finance for founders, investors, & entrepreneurs at www.connect.thrivent.com/andrew-blanchard - Dan Scrimenti of A&M Premier Co Roofing, Design, & Construction in NC at AMPrCo.com
*FindPetPros.com connecting pets with the pros they need most
9 attendees- ReynaMichelleCR.com Commercial Real Estate & Real Estate Investment Coach
✈️✨ Travel Club: Digital Nomad Night Out! | Founders & Investors | Lucia & Reyna
Raleigh, US, Raleigh, North Carolina, NC, USIt’s a NOMAD night out! Come swap languages, travel hacks, and connect with digital nomads, founders, investors, and the endlessly curious. Our members love travel, culture, food, building tiny homes, homesharing, remote work, passive income, investing, real estate, and more!
Not yet a member? text 919.349.5408 or apply at DareToShift.com 🚀
NB: This event is exclusive to DareToShift members.
The location is only visible to registered participants. Limited seats available.
RSVP early to avoid missing out: https://luma.com/5mwlg49xAlthough our meetup is mostly about travel and things associated with or that enable it, there is also another meetup at the same venue that overlaps called Bigger Pockets which is a different crowd but more focused on real estate & investing.
NOMAD (https://nomad.homes is our community expert in travel, tiny homes, & digital nomads)
Browse all member exclusive offers in the DareToShift Founders Club Directory: https://directory.daretoshift.com
5 attendees
Past events
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