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Bull City Venture Partners’ Jason Caplain Talks Expanded Team & New Office
Posted Yesterday tl;dr Bull City Venture Partners is adding two new team members, Carly Connell and Joseph Dougherty, to help support more startups and expand their efforts. They are also moving to a new office in Durham, which is bigger and better for meeting with founders. Despite these changes, their approach to helping early-stage companies will stay the same, focusing on supporting founders and their growth. |
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In The Soup: Going Viral! How Social Media Can Help Your Startup
Posted Yesterday tl;dr This week, Jenn Summe and Melissa Crosby talk with Ashlyn Greer and Kyle Mayers about their experiences with viral content on Instagram and TikTok. They discuss how to use viral moments to connect with customers. The episode is sponsored by Curious Ant, and you can listen to it and subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast to stay updated. |
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JupiterOne Founder’s Ariso Provides AI Assistant and Coach for Employees
Posted Tuesday tl;dr Erkang Zheng started a new company called Ariso, which uses AI to help employees with their daily tasks and career goals by acting like a supportive work partner. Ariso's AI agents, like Ari, assist with things like writing emails and managing calendars, while also providing coaching and guidance tailored to each employee. The AI is designed to be proactive, helping users by suggesting ways to make their work easier, and ensuring that personal data is secure and private. |
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Monday Mix: One Million Cups x2, LiLa, and NC IDEA Grant Info Sessions
Posted Monday tl;dr Start your week with the Monday Mix from GrepBeat, where you can hear about the latest news and events in North Carolina's tech communities. Don't forget, the Rising Stars event is on Thursday, February 5th, at the 21c Hotel in Durham. There are also various events happening throughout the week, and you can check the community calendar for more details. |
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Friday Fix: The Side Quest’s First Episode, The Download, and Complete Breakfast
Posted January 16, 2026 tl;dr GrepBeat.com covers a lot of news about startups and technology, and the "Friday Fix" helps you catch up on the week's stories. This week, they talked about a Chapel Hill company called Complete Breakfast, advice for participating in a business accelerator, and introduced a new podcast called "The Side Quest." You can listen to these stories on The GrepBeat Podcast to stay updated on local tech news. |
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The Side Quest: Claw Machines and Business Beginnings with Chris Geiss of Seguno
Posted January 15, 2026 tl;dr Welcome to the first episode of "The Side Quest," a new series by GrepBeat hosted by Joe Colopy and Sonali Sanjay, focusing on North Carolina's tech scene. This week, they talk with Chris Geiss from Seguno about how he got into the NC startup world and the cool features in his office. You can listen to the episode or watch it on YouTube, and make sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes! |
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The Download: Travis May, Chief Executive Officer, Shaper Capital
Posted January 14, 2026 tl;dr Travis May is the CEO of Shaper Capital, a company that helps create businesses to solve data problems, and he has successfully led major data companies like LiveRamp and Datavant. Shaper co-founds data businesses and is working on building 50 world-changing companies. Travis spends a lot of time thinking about hiring the best talent and enjoys places like La Farm bakery and Heron's for breakfast. |
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In The Soup: All About Accelerators
Posted January 14, 2026 tl;dr This week on "Happy In The Soup," hosts Jenn and Melissa talk with Haley, Steve, and Cameron about their experiences with business accelerators. They discuss how to decide if joining an accelerator is right for you and your business. If you're interested, there are upcoming programs from Launch KPMG Chapel Hill and GRO from CED, and the podcast is sponsored by Curious Ant. |
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How Chapel Hill’s Complete Breakfast Drives e-Commerce Growth
Posted January 13, 2026 tl;dr In 2018, Andy Ives and Cayley Pater started Made Trade, an online marketplace for sustainable goods, but they were disappointed with outside marketing agencies. This led them to create Complete Breakfast, a digital agency that helps e-commerce brands grow by treating their online presence as a connected system. They work closely with clients like Mike Bennett Studios to improve websites and marketing, leading to significant business growth. |
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Monday Mix: NC IDEA Grant Info Sessions, a Venture Strategy Panel, GRO Deadline, and More!
Posted January 12, 2026 tl;dr Start your week with the Monday Mix, a show from The GrepBeat Podcast that shares news and events in North Carolina's tech communities. There are many events like workshops and info sessions happening in different cities, so make sure to check them out and mark your planners. If you want more updates, you can listen to the podcast or check the community calendar for more events and deadlines. |
