Elaina Bade is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in customer experience, public relations, and program coordination, primarily within entrepreneurial and technology sectors. Currently serving as the Customer Experience Lead at the Council for Entrepreneurial Development since July 2022, Elaina facilitates connections for regional entrepreneurs seeking essential resources. Prior experience includes roles at Harvard Business School as a Program Coordinator and Conference and Event Associate, where Elaina supported entrepreneurship initiatives for students and alumni. Additionally, Elaina has held positions at firms such as fama PR, Racepoint Global, and Two Ten Footwear Foundation, focusing on client relationship management and communication strategies. Elaina holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Strategic Communication with a minor in Marketing from American University.
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CED (Council for Entrepreneurial Development)
CED connects entrepreneurial companies with high-value resources to accelerate business growth. CED services and programs (including Connections to Capital, GRO Incubator and Founder Mentoring) empower partner companies to go further faster. Partners of CED are fueling tomorrow’s success stories by investing in today’s ecosystem. With over 400 active partners, CED is the largest and longest-running network for entrepreneurs in the country. CED’s network includes a wide range of entrepreneurial companies, maturing enterprises, corporate partners, investors, academics, service providers and other organizations interested in entrepreneurship. Take some time to meet a few of the stars of our network, and be sure to check out our newsfeed for the latest industry developments. As a leading data collector of entrepreneurial activity in the US, CED identifies trends, presents findings, and maps North Carolina’s flourishing ecosystem through the CED Innovators Report. CED was founded in 1984, and later incorporated as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.