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Friday Fix: Our Startups to Watch Recap, Innovate Charlotte and LaunchCLT, Ocean Innovation, and More! Friday Fix: Our Startups to Watch Recap, Innovate Charlotte and LaunchCLT, Ocean Innovation, and More!
Posted Yesterday on The GrepBeat Podcast
tl;dr This episode of the GrepBeat podcast recaps a busy week in local tech news, starting with the 2026 Startups to Watch awards that honored 11 new companies. It also covers a feature on Revelle Media, a Charlotte startup creating immersive virtual reality experiences of weddings, and the merger of Innovate Charlotte and LaunchCLT into one organization. Finally, the host shares highlights from the Ocean Innovation Conference in Wilmington, which explored the "blue economy" and featured an adventurous keynote speaker known for deep-sea diving and swimming with whales.
Monday Mix: Ocean Innovation Conference, NC Climate Week Summit, and More! Monday Mix: Ocean Innovation Conference, NC Climate Week Summit, and More!
Posted Monday on The GrepBeat Podcast
tl;dr This week's GrepBeat podcast highlights several North Carolina events, starting with the Ocean Innovation Conference in Wilmington on Tuesday, where entrepreneurs and researchers will explore sustainable solutions for oceans and waterways. In Durham, Thursday brings the Fast Propeller Demo Day showcasing startup progress, while Friday features both the NC Climate Week Summit, focused on climate action across the state, and ECHO's Pitch and Prosper competition, where ten startups compete for $7,500 in prize money. The podcast wraps up by inviting listeners to subscribe to GrepBeat's newsletter for more local tech and startup news.
Friday Fix: Our 2026 Startups to Watch, Front Porch Venture's Survey, and More! Friday Fix: Our 2026 Startups to Watch, Front Porch Venture's Survey, and More!
Posted September 25, 2026 on The GrepBeat Podcast
tl;dr This week's GrepBeat podcast recap covered four exciting local startups: CashMap, which gamifies financial education while keeping user data private; Front Porch Venture Partners' new founder survey covering 72 entrepreneurs across nine southeastern states; Monthly, which provides CFO-like financial services for small businesses; and Microbiocal AI, which helps track and manage AI tools in biotech while considering environmental impact. The episode also celebrated the sixth annual Startups to Watch event, revealing this year's eleven nominees including Phase Shift, CivicReach, and HiveTracks. The host wrapped up by thanking listeners and encouraging them to check out the full recap and photos from the celebration on the GrepBeat website.
Monday Mix: Startups to Watch, FFVC's Propeller Demo Day, Tech Leaders Forum, and More! Monday Mix: Startups to Watch, FFVC's Propeller Demo Day, Tech Leaders Forum, and More!
Posted September 21, 2026 on The GrepBeat Podcast
tl;dr This week's GrepBeat podcast highlights several North Carolina tech and business events, including an "Ask Me Anything" session at ECHO in Durham, an AI-focused Tech Leaders Forum in Charlotte, and a startup demo day at First Flight Venture Center. GrepBeat is also hosting its own "Startups to Watch" event on Thursday to celebrate 10 promising new companies in the state. Additionally, high school students in New Hanover County have until Friday to apply for UNC Wilmington's Youth Summit Pitch competition, where finalists can win the chance to pitch their business ideas at a major entrepreneurship summit in November.
Friday Fix: Our BUZZ IN Recap, 24HRPR, Botsi, and PulseKonnect Friday Fix: Our BUZZ IN Recap, 24HRPR, Botsi, and PulseKonnect
Posted September 18, 2026 on The GrepBeat Podcast
tl;dr This week's GrepBeat Podcast recaps recent tech news and previews the upcoming "2026 Startups to Watch" event happening next Thursday in Durham, which listeners can get tickets for at grepbeat.com. The host reviewed several stories from the week, including a celebration for Wilmington's startup community, a new Charlotte startup called 24HRPR that helps entrepreneurs create and share press releases, and BATI, a company that raised money and moved to New York to offer more personalized app subscription pricing. The episode also featured Pulse Connect, a Raleigh startup helping home health agencies handle tasks like billing and hiring so workers can focus on patient care.
Monday Mix: Walking Masterminds, FFVC's Itineraries, a Venture135 Deadline, and More! Monday Mix: Walking Masterminds, FFVC's Itineraries, a Venture135 Deadline, and More!
Posted September 14, 2026 on The GrepBeat Podcast
tl;dr This podcast episode from GrepBeat shares a weekly roundup of startup and entrepreneurship events happening across North Carolina's Triangle and coastal regions. Events include networking walks, science-themed startup talks, a conference application deadline for fintech founders, "One Million Cups" showcases in Durham and Wilmington, and a workshop on using AI in healthy, balanced ways. The host encourages listeners to attend these events and subscribe to GrepBeat's newsletter for more local tech news.
Friday Fix: Announcing our Executive Director, NEW's BUZZ IN, and More! Friday Fix: Announcing our Executive Director, NEW's BUZZ IN, and More!
Posted September 11, 2026 on The GrepBeat Podcast
tl;dr This week's GrepBeat Podcast covered several updates from a busy short week, including a feature on Charlotte startup Jointly, which uses behavioral science to train and upskill company leaders through personalized programs. The team also announced Katie Breitenbach as GrepBeat's first-ever executive director, sharing an interview to help listeners learn more about her and her new role. Additionally, GrepBeat attended a well-attended entrepreneur event in Wilmington, hosting a happy hour with sponsor Apprio, and encourages listeners to check the website for full recaps.
Monday Mix: NEW's Investor BUZZ IN with Our GrepBeat Happy Hour, and Much More! Monday Mix: NEW's Investor BUZZ IN with Our GrepBeat Happy Hour, and Much More!
Posted September 7, 2026 on The GrepBeat Podcast
tl;dr This week's GrepBeat podcast highlights several startup and tech events happening across North Carolina, including a Pitch Breakfast in Charlotte, an AI Coffee and Conversation session in Chapel Hill, and a hands-on workshop on agentic workflows in Durham. Thursday features a big event in Wilmington called Investor Buzzin and 910 Day, packed with pitches, panels, and networking, followed by a GrepBeat happy hour at Flytrap Brewing. Listeners are encouraged to check out event details and sign up for GrepBeat's newsletter to stay updated on local tech news.
Friday Fix: ConvergeSouth, Fizz Studio, a QuantumBloom Catch-Up, and More! Friday Fix: ConvergeSouth, Fizz Studio, a QuantumBloom Catch-Up, and More!
Posted September 4, 2026 on The GrepBeat Podcast
tl;dr This week's GrepBeat podcast recapped a busy week of startup news, starting with the Converge South Conference in Winston-Salem, which brought together over 150 startups for pitches, speakers, and networking. The host also highlighted several innovative companies: Fizz Studio, which helps people with vision impairments understand data visualizations; Ask a Shop Owner, a platform giving small business owners industry-specific advice; and Quantum Bloom, a company that evolved from supporting women in STEM leadership to helping STEM employers with retention and AI readiness. The host wrapped up by recovering from a minor illness and looking forward to the weekend and college football season.
Monday Mix: LiLa, Strength in Numbers, Test Flight Pitch Practice, and Much More! Monday Mix: LiLa, Strength in Numbers, Test Flight Pitch Practice, and Much More!
Posted August 31, 2026 on The GrepBeat Podcast
tl;dr This week's GrepBeat podcast highlights several business and startup events happening across North Carolina, including a pitch practice session in Durham, a motivational talk by author Jess Ekstrom in Raleigh, and a pitch evaluation event in RTP featuring a mom-focused startup. There's also a rebranding celebration at Davidson's Hurt Hub and a deadline for a business development program application in Wilmington. Listeners are encouraged to attend these networking opportunities and to grab early bird tickets for an upcoming "Startups to Watch" event.

 

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