The Business of Software (BoS) Conference returns to Raleigh, North Carolina, October 6–8, 2025, uniting SaaS founders, CEOs, and product leaders from around the world. Over three days, attendees will hear from industry leaders including Jason Cohen, Joel Gascoigne, Chris Savage and others, and join in the “Hallway Track” conversations that move beyond surface-level advice to explore what it truly takes to build enduring, human-centered software businesses.
When BoS USA first came to Raleigh, one partnership helped make it possible and continues to fuel its success today. We’re proud to once again partner with the Center for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) for the third year running at BoS USA 2025.
About CED
The Center for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) is one of the most dynamic and innovative entrepreneurial support organizations in the United States. For more than 40 years, they’ve been at the heart of North Carolina’s startup ecosystem, accelerating the growth and success of high-growth companies across industries.
Here’s how they do it:
- Driving impact: With a bold goal of generating $20B in new enterprise value by 2034, CED is helping shape the future of entrepreneurship in North Carolina and beyond.
- Empowering founders: Through peer-driven programs, mentorship, and access to expertise, CED equips startup leaders to thrive in the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship.
- Convening ecosystems: They bring together serial founders, investors, and subject matter experts to fuel collaboration and growth.
- Championing diversity & inclusion: CED is committed to building a diverse, equitable entrepreneurial community, believing that diverse teams bring stronger ideas and broader impact.
Why This Partnership Matters
For more than 18 years, has BoS USA thrived on community and connection. It’s not just a conference where you sit and listen. It’s where you build relationships with people who understand your challenges and share the same ambition to grow responsibly.
That’s why our partnership with CED matters:
- It connects the global BoS community with Raleigh’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.
- It ensures that local founders get access to global perspectives while sharing their own stories and insights.
- It amplifies our shared mission to support founders, not with playbooks or hacks, but with truth, experience, and meaningful connections.
Last year, CED awarded scholarships for Triangle-based founders to attend BoS USA, an initiative that brought fresh voices and perspectives into the room.
We’re deeply grateful to CED for powering BoS USA 2025. Their support amplifies our shared mission, to help founders build excellent, enduring software companies.
Want to see this ecosystem come alive? Grab your ticket now: BoS USA 2025.
Quick Sidebar: What CED Does for Founders
| Program | What It Offers |
|---|---|
| Forge | Peer-driven learning for early-stage founders |
| Accelerate | Programming to connect investors and founders |
| Venture Connect | Capital summit for scaling companies |
| Mentorship & Workshops | Personalized guidance and growth tools |
Together, CED and BoS are lifting up founders, not just building companies, but building a movement toward sustainable success.