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Friday Fix: Announcing our Executive Director, NEW's BUZZ IN, and More!
Posted Friday 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!
Posted Monday 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!
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!
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.
Friday Fix: Koolbridge Energy, Path Intelligence, The Download, and More!
Posted August 28, 2026 on The GrepBeat Podcast
tl;dr This week's GrepBeat podcast recapped several exciting startup stories while the team attended the Converge South conference in Winston-Salem. Highlights included Coolbridge Energy's smart breaker box that efficiently manages solar, battery, and grid power, Path Intelligence's shift from virtual real estate tours to an AI tool that helps sell homes, and Readalot.ai, a reading platform created by a young Charlotte founder to make personalized storybooks for kids. The episode also featured "The Download" interview series, this time spotlighting tech entrepreneur Erkong Zheng and his approach to AI through his company Eriso.
Monday Mix: NC IDEA Deadlines, ConvergeSouth, NEW's AI Roundtable, and More!
Posted August 24, 2026 on The GrepBeat Podcast
tl;dr This podcast episode from GrepBeat shares a weekly roundup of important startup and entrepreneurship events happening across North Carolina, including grant application deadlines from NC IDEA (offering $10,000 to $50,000 to help small businesses grow) and a training program for new entrepreneurs. Throughout the week, there are also networking events like a student showcase in Durham, an AI discussion panel in Wilmington, a climate technology gathering, and a large startup conference in Winston-Salem called Converge South. The episode encourages listeners to get involved, attend these events, and sign up for GrepBeat's newsletter to stay updated on local tech news.
Friday Fix: Giving Week, RCOAST, XTND, and Much More!
Posted August 21, 2026 on The GrepBeat Podcast
tl;dr This week on the GrepBeat Podcast, the host recapped a busy week of tech news, covering stories like Arcoast, a startup using drone technology to study coastal erosion, and Milk Diary, an app designed to help new mothers manage breastfeeding. Other highlights included a recap of the Andrews Launch Accelerator Demo Day, where 10 new startups presented their ideas, and news about Xtend, a Wilmington startup that partnered with legal AI leader Clio. The host wrapped up by thanking listeners for their support and encouraging them to check out GrepBeat.com for full articles and to subscribe for weekly updates on local tech news.
Monday Mix: PitchBreakfast, First Flight's Itineraries, Free Coworking, and More!
Posted August 17, 2026 on The GrepBeat Podcast
tl;dr This week's GrepBeat podcast highlights several tech and business networking events happening across North Carolina's Triangle and Charlotte areas, including AI strategy Q&A sessions, startup networking lunches, and investor pitch workshops. Throughout the week, entrepreneurs and community members can attend free coworking days in Raleigh and Durham, complete with breakfast, networking events, and expert office hours. The host also thanked everyone who supported GrepBeat's recent "week of giving" campaign before wrapping up the episode.
Friday Fix: GrepBeat's Week of Giving, Ensembled, PitchMap, Utilyst, and Theralinq
Posted August 14, 2026 on The GrepBeat Podcast
tl;dr This week's GrepBeat podcast highlighted four startups: Ensembled, which helps sorority sisters share and borrow outfits for events; PitchMap, a new networking app that connects entrepreneurs based on shared goals rather than resumes; Utilus, which uses AI to help utility companies like water and electric providers make smarter decisions; and Theralink, a platform that brings pediatric therapy sessions into families' homes. The host also reminded listeners that it's the final day of GrepBeat's first-ever giving week, encouraging supporters to donate through the website for a chance to win prizes. Overall, it was a busy week of covering local startups making a difference in different industries.
Monday Mix: Week of Giving, AI Implementation with Offline, CO.STARTERS Application, and More!
Posted August 10, 2026 on The GrepBeat Podcast
tl;dr This week's GrepBeat podcast highlights exciting startup and tech events happening across North Carolina, including talks on AI, networking happy hours, and community pitch competitions in cities like Raleigh, Wilmington, and Chapel Hill. It also mentions that applications are open for the Launch Charlotte Co-Starter program, which helps entrepreneurs get mentorship starting September 15th. The host also reminds listeners that GrepBeat relies on community donations to keep their independent news coverage of local entrepreneurs going strong.

 

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