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	Durham’s Focus Cubes Helps Employees Build Resilience And Avoid Burnout Posted Yesterday tl;dr - A man named Charith Wickrema created a program called Focus Cubes to help people who work in call centers feel better. - Call center employees talk to angry customers every day and it can be stressful. - Focus Cubes uses technology to help employees calm down and feel better while they work. - The program will also help other types of workers in the future and was inspired by Wickrema's own journey with mindfulness.
	In The Soup: How Will AI Influence The Future of Healthcare? Posted Wednesday tl;dr - Artificial intelligence can be used to make new and helpful things. - Some people are worried about using it in healthcare because of ethical concerns and fairness. - Two healthcare technology experts talk about this on a podcast called "In The Soup." - The podcast is sponsored by a company called Milan PR, and you can listen to it to learn more.
	Durham’s IX Studio Offers Unique Gaming Experiences And Solutions Posted Tuesday tl;dr - A guy named Jahmir Hamilton and his friends made a video game called "Soul War" in 2023 - They used the money from that game to start a company called IX Studio that helps other people make games and also does digital marketing for companies - IX Studio is really good at finding cool games that are almost ready to come out, but need help with money - They also make games for something called Roblox, and they even helped a famous band called Coldplay promote their music through a game!
	Monday Mix: Books, Brunches, Beers and Business of Women Posted Monday tl;dr -We will be sharing a curated list called the Monday Mix to keep you updated on important events and news in the NC tech community. -The Monday Mix is part of The GrepBeat Podcast, where we share stories, advice, and news about the region. -This Friday, there will be a book club event at 8:30am hosted by GrepBeat. -There are also upcoming events in Triangle and Wilmington, such as a leadership luncheon and WilmingtonBiz After Hours, and a community calendar is available for more events.
	Rocky Mount Startup Helps Users Invest With (Artificial) Intelligence Posted February 13, 2025 tl;dr - Corey Nida didn't go to college, but he taught himself a lot about computers and languages. - He started a company called RevolutionAI that uses computers to help people make good decisions about money. - His company is making a special tool called Sentivest that can help anyone make smart investments. - In the future, Sentivest will also let people learn from each other and use different languages.
	Extended Reality: Wilmington Startup’s New Approach To Skilled Job Training Posted February 12, 2025 tl;dr - In 1999, three film students went looking for a scary witch and made a film that people thought was real. - One of the students, Robin Cowie, now makes something called "extended reality training" to help people learn new skills. - His company, Skillmaker.AI, uses special glasses and artificial intelligence to teach people how to do their jobs. - Skillmaker.AI is starting with training for fixing cars, but they want to expand to other jobs like construction and plumbing.
	In The Soup: New Year, New Ways to Manage Your Mental Health as a Founder Posted February 12, 2025 tl;dr - Two women who help people with their mental health were guests on a podcast called In The Soup. - They talked about how important it is to take care of your mental health, especially if you are starting a new business. - The podcast is sponsored by a company called Milan PR. - You can listen to the podcast and make sure to subscribe so you don't miss any more episodes!
	RTP’s RozieAI Puts Kindness First In Automated Customer Experience Posted February 11, 2025 tl;dr - RozieAI is a company that helps other companies talk to their customers. - The people who started RozieAI wanted to be kind to customers and remember important information about them. - They made a special computer system that can help customers and make them happy. - RozieAI has won awards and helps big companies like Air Canada with their customer service.
	Monday Mix: Get Matched With An Investor Soon and Learn More About AI Posted February 10, 2025 tl;dr - Startups are always busy, but it's even harder now with everything going on. - We can help you keep track of important events and deadlines with our Monday Mix. - There are some cool events happening in the Triangle and Wilmington this week. - If you want to know about even more events, we have a calendar for you to check out.
	GrepBeat’s Inaugural “Rising Stars” Event Celebrates 10 Honorees Posted February 7, 2025 tl;dr 1. GrepBeat hosted an event to celebrate people who are making a big impact in the startup communities of the Triangle and Wilmington. 2. 10 individuals were chosen as the first "Rising Stars" from a group of 100 nominees. 3. The event would not have been possible without support from the community and sponsors. 4. The Rising Stars are all doing amazing things like helping startups grow, empowering others, and organizing events for the startup community.

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