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Friday Fix: Sideline Education, Placeable, Podcast Returns, and Bionic Health
Posted Yesterday tl;dr GrepBeat.com shares news about startups and tech, and if you miss anything, the "Friday Fix" helps you catch up with a recap of the week's stories, podcasts, and events. This week, they talked about startups like Sideline Education and Placeable, and introduced new podcast episodes discussing angel investors and important tips for startup founders. They also covered the acquisition of Bionic Health by Thrive. |
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Bionic Health Acquired By Thrive: Robbie Allen On The Merger And What’s Next
Posted Thursday tl;dr Bionic Health, a company from Durham that uses AI for preventive health care, was started by Robbie Allen and Dr. Jared Pelo in 2022 and has been bought by a telehealth company called Thrive. This merger will help Bionic Health reach more people, especially through fitness clubs, while continuing to provide personalized health plans. Dr. Pelo will remain as CEO, and Allen will pursue new projects in AI. |
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Exit Stories: Live! What Matters Most on a Path to Exit
Posted Thursday tl;dr In the first episode of the new season of Exit Stories, host Kevin Mosley talks with Michael Purcell, the CFO of Inn-Flow, about giving financial advice to companies planning to exit. Recorded live at Grep-a-Palooza 2025, Purcell shares tips on using your legal team, maintaining corporate health, and understanding the role of company size and AI in the process. The episode is sponsored by Robinson Bradshaw, and listeners are encouraged to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast for more updates. |
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Raleigh’s Placeable Develops Affordable Modular Homes With AI And Robotics
Posted Thursday tl;dr Ed Holloway, a software entrepreneur, started a company called Placeable to help solve housing problems in the U.S. by creating modular homes that are cheaper and faster to build. These homes are made in factories using advanced technology, like AI and robotics, to reduce waste and improve quality. Placeable’s first product is a small, affordable home that can be quickly assembled and is much cheaper than traditional homes, aiming to help increase housing supply and decrease costs. |
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In The Soup: Individual Angels and What They Look For
Posted Wednesday tl;dr Jenn Summe and Melissa Crosby are excited to start the Fall 2025 season of their show, "In The Soup," where they discuss important topics for startups every Wednesday. In this episode, they talk with Jan Davis and Stephanie Simon about what investors look for in new businesses. The episode is sponsored by Curious Ant, and listeners are encouraged to subscribe to "The GrepBeat Podcast" to stay updated. |
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Charlotte’s Sideline Education Offers “Game-First” Education For Kids
Posted Tuesday tl;dr Chris Valada, who has worked in educational technology for 20 years, started a company called Sideline Education in 2024 after getting the idea to teach math using sports examples while helping his son with homework. Sideline Math is an interactive game where players create sports teams and complete math challenges to earn tokens and advance in the game, with motivational messages from athletes. The game focuses on making learning fun by integrating math problems directly into sports-themed mini-games, and future updates will include more sports options and personalized difficulty levels. |
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Monday Mix: LiLa, ConvergeSouth, and a Product Jam
Posted Monday tl;dr Every Monday, you can listen to the "Monday Mix" on The GrepBeat Podcast to learn about tech news and events in North Carolina. This week, their podcasts “In The Soup” and “Exit Stories” are back, so make sure to subscribe to catch every episode. There are also important events and deadlines happening in the area, like the LiLa event on September 4th and the ConvergeSouth Conference on September 4th and 5th. |
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Friday Fix: The Download, Zinnia, and Just Her Rideshare
Posted August 29, 2025 tl;dr GrepBeat.com shares news about startups and tech, and their "Friday Fix" helps you catch up on stories, podcasts, and events from the week. This week's highlights include a book club meeting about "Likeable Badass," features on Charlotte-based startups Zinnia and Just Her Rideshare, and an interview with Adam Smith of Wrangle. You can listen to more details and subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast to stay updated. |
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Charlotte’s Just Her Rideshare Provides Safe Rides and Community for Women
Posted August 28, 2025 tl;dr Kimberly Evans started Just Her Rideshare to provide a safer ridesharing option with female drivers for female passengers, after noticing safety concerns with traditional rideshare apps. Just Her Rideshare focuses on community building, offering a forum for users to connect and support one another, and partners with nonprofits to help people in need. The app, currently available in several North Carolina cities, is expanding to South Carolina, aiming to be more than just a transportation service by creating a supportive community. |
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The Download: Adam Smith, Co-Founder and CEO, Wrangle
Posted August 27, 2025 tl;dr Adam Smith co-founded Wrangle.io, a company that uses AI to help organize work and answer requests in Slack. Before Wrangle, he worked at Automated Insights, turning data into stories, and held important roles at Square 1 Bank and the Center for Entrepreneurial Development. Wrangle aims to make work easier by embedding ticketing systems in places like Slack and using AI to help teams handle requests efficiently. |
