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In The Soup: Going Global! Managing a Transnational Team
Posted Yesterday tl;dr This week on "In The Soup," hosts Jenn Summe and Melissa Crosby talk with Susan Wall and Robin Crorie about managing teams from different countries. They discuss challenges like cultural and time differences but believe that these teams can achieve amazing things. The episode is sponsored by Curious Ant, and you can listen to it on The GrepBeat Podcast. |
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Duke Founder Riya Jain Gives People With Speech Loss Their “Voice Back”
Posted Tuesday tl;dr When Riya Jain's grandmother lost her ability to speak due to ALS, Riya created "Voice Back," an AI tool that replicates a person’s natural voice from a short clip. This app helps people with speech-impacting conditions communicate in their own voice, and since its launch in 2025, it has partnered with over 30 clinics and gained 30,000 sign-ups. Riya, a Duke University student, aims to expand the app to include more languages like Spanish and continues to seek funding to grow her team and improve the app. |
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Monday Mix: Triangle Startup Collective, Outlook for Tech, and More!
Posted Monday tl;dr Start your week by listening to the Monday Mix from The GrepBeat Podcast, which shares news and stories about North Carolina's tech community. This week, there are events like the Triangle Startup Collective Kickoff and the Young Tech Professionals Network Launch Mixer. For more events and updates, you can check their community calendar or subscribe to the podcast for weekly notifications. |
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GrepBeat’s Second Annual “Rising Stars” Event Celebrates 10 Honorees For 2026
Posted Friday tl;dr GrepBeat hosted its second annual "Rising Stars" event to honor people who support tech startups in North Carolina. The event, held at 21c Museum Hotel in Durham, featured nominees from across the state, recognized for their work behind the scenes to help startups grow. Key figures like Venus Liles and Caleb Thornton were celebrated for their contributions, such as providing legal services and fostering founder-investor relationships. |
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Friday Fix: Rising Stars, AxNano Investment, Frolly, and Home Dock
Posted February 6, 2026 tl;dr GrepBeat.com shares news about startups and tech, and every Friday, David Schwartz helps you catch up with a show called the Friday Fix. This week, they talked about investments in Durham’s AxNano, a dog-themed dating app called Frolly, and a discussion about AI in company branding. They also introduced a new podcast called "The Side Quest" and revealed their 2026 Rising Stars honorees. |
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Raleigh’s Home Dock Streamlines Home Maintenance With AI
Posted February 5, 2026 tl;dr Home Dock is a new company founded by Andrew Katz and Joseph Yelle to help homeowners easily manage home repairs using artificial intelligence. Homeowners can upload videos of areas needing repair, and the AI provides a price estimate, connecting them with trusted service providers. This platform also benefits real estate agents by keeping them connected with homeowners and helps service providers by charging fees only when jobs are completed. |
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The Side Quest: Growing (and Snowing!) in Durham with Jason Caplain
Posted February 5, 2026 tl;dr Welcome back to "The Side Quest," a show about North Carolina tech hosted by Joe Colopy and Sonali Sanjay. This week's episode features Jason Caplain from Bull City Venture Partners, who talks about surviving cold weather and his growing team. You can listen or watch the episode online and subscribe to never miss a new one! |
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In The Soup: Has AI Become a Red Flag in Company Branding?
Posted February 4, 2026 tl;dr This week on "In The Soup," hosts Jenn and Melissa talk with guests Shruti, Joe, and Mahati about how AI is changing company branding, especially for startups. They discuss what AI means for people starting new companies today. The episode is sponsored by Curious Ant, and you can listen to it on The GrepBeat Podcast. |
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Charlotte’s Frolly Takes the “Fur” Pas Out of Finding Love
Posted February 3, 2026 tl;dr Cindy Himmel, who used to own a bakery, created a dating app called Frolly for dog lovers after her daughter ended a relationship because the person didn't like dogs. Frolly, launched in 2025, helps people connect over their love for dogs and asks questions about how they live with their pets to find good matches. The app is free for new users at first and donates part of its profits to a dog rescue center, with plans to expand and partner with more animal organizations. |
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Durham’s AxNano Lands Investment From Palo Alto’s Leonid Capital Partners
Posted February 3, 2026 tl;dr Leonid Capital Partners invested in a tech startup called AxNano, which makes technology to destroy harmful chemicals known as PFAS, or "forever chemicals," that can cause serious health problems. AxNano's technology is special because it can destroy these chemicals on-site, saving time and money compared to traditional methods that require transporting waste to other places. This investment will help AxNano grow and meet increasing demand, especially from defense and industrial markets. |
