# Event Details - **Event Name**: CBEX 2026 Speaker Series: The Founder's Journey - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 am – Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for breakfast and a candid CBEX panel conversation on starting, growing, leading, learning, and building something that lasts.About this EventAbout This EventEvery founder has a story. The best ones are not just about success – they are about courage, risk, resilience, mistakes, growth, and lessons learned the hard way.Join the Charlotte Business Exchange for The Founder’s Journey: Lessons from Building a Business, a candid panel conversation with founders and entrepreneurs who have lived the highs, lows, risks, decisions, and lessons that come with building something from the ground up.This will not be a polished highlight reel. It will be a real and raw conversation about the founder experience: the early idea, the leap of faith, the obstacles, the people decisions, the moments of doubt, the lessons learned, and the wisdom gained along the way.Whether you are a business owner, entrepreneur, executive, emerging leader, or trusted advisor to business owners, this conversation will give you practical insight into what it really takes to start, lead, and grow a business.Come ready to learn, connect, and leave with perspective you can apply to your own work, clients, team, or business.What Attendees Will LearnThis panel will explore:Why the founders started their businessesWhat problem they set out to solveWhat the early days were really likeWhat surprised them most about entrepreneurshipHow they handled risk, uncertainty, and setbacksWhat key decisions shaped the businessHow they built the right team around themWhat they had to learn as leadersWhat mistakes became valuable lessonsWhat they would do differently with hindsightWhat advice they would give to founders, owners, and business leaders todayWhy AttendThis event is designed for people who want the real story behind entrepreneurship.You should attend if you want to:Learn from founders who have built real businessesHear practical lessons from the entrepreneurial journeyUnderstand the risks, tradeoffs, and decisions behind building a companyGain insight you can apply to your own business, clients, or leadership roleConnect with growth-minded business leaders in CharlotteBring a guest who would benefit from a candid conversation about business ownershipWho Should AttendThis event is ideal for:Business ownersFoundersEntrepreneursCEOs and presidentsExecutive leadersEmerging business leadersFamily business leadersTrusted advisors to business ownersProfessionals who serve privately held companiesTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR:Brandy Milazzo with Summit Law https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/f53c1e10-a476-11f1-8345-8160f1306c66-rimg-w987-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/cbex-2026-speaker-series-the-founders-journey/100001997644270789 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Suffolk Punch Brewing - SouthPark - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 35, max: 35, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Charlotte - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: Suffolk Punch Brewing - SouthPark - **lat**: 35.15352399999999 - **long**: -80.8333317 - **full address**: Suffolk Punch Brewing - SouthPark, 4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: CBEX 2026 Speaker Series: The Founder's Journey - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5cc9cd19d1f4ddb5ed73764f813acc52c7b5a0364ae912c4a7588afbbd67774a-rimg-w1200-h900-dc282828-gmir.jpg?v=1787266871 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is CBEX 2026 Speaker Series: The Founder's Journey being held? - **A:** CBEX 2026 Speaker Series: The Founder's Journey takes place on Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 am to Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am at Suffolk Punch Brewing - SouthPark, 4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing CBEX 2026 Speaker Series: The Founder's Journey? - **A:** CBEX 2026 Speaker Series: The Founder's Journey is organized by Charlotte Business Exchange (CBEX). - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** CBEX 2026 Speaker Series: The Founder's Journey is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Charlotte, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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