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Monday Mix: RIoT Demo Night, Pitch Please, and One Million Cups
Posted Today tl;dr Start your week with the Monday Mix from The GrepBeat Podcast, which shares news and stories about North Carolina's tech communities. Check out events like the RIoT Demo Night and Pitch, Please! Competition in Raleigh, or One Million Cups in Wilmington. Subscribe to the podcast for updates and use their community calendar to stay informed about more events. |
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GrepBeat Goes To The Beach For A Happy Hour In Wilmington
Posted Friday tl;dr Team GrepBeat and Team Primordial went to Wilmington for a fun fall event at Wilmington Brewing Company, where they enjoyed pumpkin beer and treated guests to drinks thanks to sponsors Aprio and Michael Best. Nearly 60 people came to meet, network, and learn more about GrepBeat, along with some friendly dogs hanging out by the bar. The teams are excited for future events in Wilmington and shared some photos from this happy hour. |
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Friday Fix: Business of Software, FYTT, and Essential Personnel
Posted Friday tl;dr GrepBeat.com shares stories about startups and tech, and each Friday, David Schwartz helps you catch up on the week's news with the "Friday Fix." This week, they talked about a company called FYTT, tips on fundraising, and stories from Ardis Kadiu about growing his business. They also featured a company in Wilmington and recapped a big software conference in Raleigh. |
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Business of Software (BoS) Conference’s Third Year In Raleigh
Posted Thursday tl;dr The Business of Software Conference was held in Raleigh for the third year, moving to a new location at The StateView Hotel. The event brought together tech experts from around the world, offering talks on topics like AI, leadership, and business growth, and included fun activities like tasting hot peppers. Local founders received scholarships to attend, and the conference emphasized networking and sharing ideas, even among local attendees. |
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Exit Stories: Growing and Scaling in EdTech with Element451
Posted Thursday tl;dr Welcome to the sixth episode of Exit Stories! In this episode, host Kevin Mosley talks with Ardis Kadiu about Element 451, a platform that helps colleges connect with students using AI. Ardis shares his experiences with growing his company and partnering with a growth equity firm, and the show is sponsored by Robinson Bradshaw. |
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Wilmington’s Essential Personnel Provides Smarter Systems For Public Safety
Posted Wednesday tl;dr Firefighters Scott Monroe and Preston Stackhouse created a company called Essential Personnel to develop software that helps police, fire, and emergency departments manage their staff better than traditional HR systems. Their software tracks important data like equipment, certifications, and wellness to ensure public safety workers are prepared and supported, focusing on both performance and mental health. Since starting in 2020, Essential Personnel has grown and now works with many agencies across the U.S., aiming to continue expanding and supporting public safety professionals. |
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In The Soup: Taking a Capital Light Approach to Fundraising
Posted Wednesday tl;dr In this episode of "Happy In The Soup," hosts Jenn Summe and Melissa Crosby talk about their weekend watching the new Taylor Swift movie and welcome guests Jeff Soplop and Adam Schultz. Jeff and Adam share tips on fundraising for startups using a capital light approach, drawing from their experiences with their own companies. The episode is sponsored by Curious Ant, and listeners are encouraged to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast. |
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Cary’s FYTT Brings Innovative Sports Science Software To Athletics
Posted October 7, 2025 tl;dr Until 2017, Ernie Rimer used Excel to track athletic performance data, but he wanted a better way to handle all the information. He partnered with Todd Miller to create FYTT, a software that helps coaches build training programs, track athlete performance, and manage data more efficiently. FYTT is easy to use and offers different plans for sports teams and organizations, aiming to improve athlete training and attract more customers. |
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Monday Mix: Wilmington Happy Hour, Business of Software, and Triangle Tech Night
Posted October 6, 2025 tl;dr Start your week with the Monday Mix, a podcast from GrepBeat that shares news and stories about North Carolina's tech communities. You can find events like the Business of Software Conference and Triangle Tech Night in the Triangle area, and One Million Cups and a Happy Hour in Wilmington. For more events, check out the community calendar, and don't forget to subscribe to get updates every Monday! |
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Friday Fix: DEXIT, Business of Software, and Podcasting
Posted October 3, 2025 tl;dr Every week, GrepBeat.com shares news about startups and technology, and on the Friday Fix, David Schwartz recaps these stories. This week, he talked about Raleigh's Business of Software conference, finding the right revenue model in "In The Soup," and interviewed founders from NeedsList in "Exit Stories." There was also a feature on Charlotte-based DEXIT, and you can listen to more by subscribing to The GrepBeat Podcast. |
