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Friday Fix: Solvata, Kinove Lab, RCOAST, and More!
Posted Yesterday tl;dr GrepBeat.com is a website that shares news about startups and technology, and each week David Schwartz records a short podcast called the Friday Fix to help people catch up on everything they might have missed. This week, he recapped stories about three companies—Solvata in Raleigh, Kinove Lab in RTP, and RCOAST in Wilmington—plus reminded listeners that early bird tickets for the 2026 Startups to Watch event are now on sale. You can listen to the full podcast recap and subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast to stay updated on local tech news. |
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Kinove Lab Pioneers New Solutions for Hand Pain Relief
Posted Thursday tl;dr Saba Kamal, a hand therapist with over 30 years of experience, started her own company called Kinove Lab after suffering severe thumb pain following the birth of her twins and finding that existing treatments didn't help. Her startup creates special braces and devices, like the ThumbCore, that not only ease hand pain but also help patients do the exercises they need to recover properly. Kamal hopes to eventually add a smart app to track patients' progress and plans to bring her products to hand therapy clinics across the U.S. with the help of her professional connections. |
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Monday Mix: Claude Meetup, Test Flight Pitch Practice, One Million Cups, and More!
Posted Monday tl;dr This week's Monday Mix is packed with cool events for people interested in business and technology! There are meetups where entrepreneurs can practice pitching their ideas, grab coffee while learning about new companies, and even connect with others who use an AI tool called Claude. If you're curious about video games, there's also a chance to learn how to build one using AI, plus a fun after-work hangout with free beer instead of sitting in traffic! |
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How Raleigh’s Solvata is Modernizing Agriculture for Farmers
Posted July 31, 2026 tl;dr Guilherme Tejada, who unexpectedly started working in agriculture after college, noticed that farmers still relied on old-fashioned clipboards to record important field observations, even though other farming tools had become high-tech. To fix this, he co-founded a startup called Solvata, which uses artificial intelligence to let agronomists simply speak their observations aloud while walking through fields, instantly turning their words into organized reports and helpful recommendations. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and built after years of research and interviews with farming professionals, Solvata aims to save workers time on paperwork so they can focus on what matters most—helping crops grow successfully. |
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Friday Fix: Kathedra, The Alchemy Lab, Climbit, and More!
Posted July 31, 2026 tl;dr GrepBeat.com shares lots of news about startups and technology, and their "Friday Fix" segment with David Schwartz helps readers catch up on anything they missed during the week. This week's recap included features on three companies: Kathedra, The Alchemy Lab, and Climbit. It also reminded people that nominations for the 2026 Startups to Watch are closing soon and that tickets for the event are now available. |
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Climbit Safely: Raleigh Startup Helps Climbers Map & Monitor Ideal Conditions
Posted July 30, 2026 tl;dr Kyle Tomek, a Ph.D. student and mountain climber in North Carolina, got tired of bad weather ruining climbing trips, so he built a spreadsheet to predict conditions and eventually turned it into a startup called Climbit in 2024. The app helps climbers decide when and where to safely climb by giving each location a "Climbit Score" based on weather, terrain, shade, and sun angle, without relying heavily on AI since many climbers prefer a more natural approach. Climbit has grown to over 6,000 monthly users and partnered with climbing organizations, and Tomek hopes to eventually expand the tool to other outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and skiing. |
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The Alchemy Lab is a Durham Startup Built to Help Your Organization Mature
Posted July 28, 2026 tl;dr Two doctors started a company called The Alchemy Lab that helps business leaders figure out what their teams are doing well and what needs improvement, using a system similar to the periodic table in chemistry. Their AI tool, called Aurum, studies how a leader rates different parts of their organization and then creates a personalized year-long plan with specific steps to help them improve. The company is just getting started with about 70 users, but they hope to eventually help leaders everywhere measure their progress instead of just guessing based on experience. |
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Kathedra’s Innovative Approach to Upholstery Automation
Posted July 27, 2026 tl;dr Kathedra is a startup in North Carolina that builds robots to handle the painful, repetitive parts of upholstery work, like stapling fabric, so human workers avoid injuries like back pain and carpal tunnel. Founder David Faes started the company because many experienced upholsterers are retiring and young people don't want to join the industry due to the physical toll, risking the loss of valuable craft knowledge. Kathedra has already won startup competitions and landed a $235,000 pilot deal with a major furniture company, hoping to preserve the art of upholstery by combining it with helpful new technology. |
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Monday Mix: Startups to Watch Nominations, LAUNCH/KPMG, LaunchCLT, and More!
Posted July 27, 2026 tl;dr This week's Monday Mix has a bunch of deadlines and events for people involved in startups. There's a big energy conference happening Monday and Tuesday, plus a Wednesday session about how AI can (and can't) be used in legal work. On top of that, there are three important deadlines this week—two program applications due by Wednesday and Friday, and a chance to nominate a startup for a special award by Friday at midnight. |
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Friday Fix: Amissa, Insight Twin, LiLa’s Anniversary, and More!
Posted July 24, 2026 tl;dr GrepBeat.com shares news about startups and technology, and every Friday, David Schwartz gives a quick podcast recap called the "Friday Fix" to help people catch up. This week's recap covered stories about Amissa Health, LiLa's 2nd anniversary event, Insight Twin, and a fun new movie experience from Pickford.ai. It also reminded listeners that applications for the 2026 Startups to Watch list are due by July 31st, so be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss anything! |
