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	Chapel Hill’s RO-bot is Changing the Game for Automotive Technicians Posted Yesterday tl;dr Dave Sonders started a company called RO-bot to help car technicians with the tedious task of writing warranty claims by using AI technology that converts spoken words into formatted documents. This tool not only makes it easier for technicians to focus on repairs but also reduces claim denials and improves communication with customers by using voice and video features. RO-bot is growing, with plans to expand and help more shops across the country, while technicians like "Bobby" in North Carolina are already benefiting from the software.
	Raleigh’s Asobo Uses AI to Personalize Learning Modules For K-12 Students Posted Monday tl;dr Austin Ketola started a company called Tutorsmith to help students and parents with education, which later evolved into a new platform named Asobo. Asobo uses AI to create personalized learning experiences, focusing on subjects like math and English, and adjusts to students' needs, including those with learning disabilities. The platform, which has a fun space theme, offers different plans for families and teachers and has won a grant to help it grow and improve.
	Monday Mix: NC IDEA Summit, Recipe For the Raise, and Venture135 Posted Monday tl;dr Start your week by listening to the Monday Mix on The GrepBeat Podcast for news and stories about North Carolina tech communities. This week is Global Entrepreneurship Week, with events like the NC IDEA Ecosystem Summit and the Venture135 Conference happening around the region. You can also check out their community calendar for more events, and subscribe to get updates every Monday!
	CED Holds Demo Day For “GRO10” Cohort At Raleigh Founded Posted Friday tl;dr The Center for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) celebrated the 10th group of its GRO Incubator program, which helps new tech and life sciences companies grow, with a special "Demo Day" event. Five startups presented their innovative ideas, including clean restroom ratings, home repair platforms, gamified stock trading, AI-based toxicology predictions, and smart HVAC systems. Former program participants shared advice, emphasizing the importance of patience, customer care, and taking action, highlighting the supportive community at the heart of the program.
	Friday Fix: GRO10 Demo Day, Roam, BearBull and FlashPath Posted Friday tl;dr GrepBeat.com shares lots of news about startups and technology, but if you miss anything, the "Friday Fix" with David Schwartz helps you catch up. This week, they talked about UNC’s Roam, Raleigh’s BearBull, GRO10’s demo day, and Durham’s FlashPath. You can listen to the full show and subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast for all the latest updates.
	With Raleigh’s BearBull, You Can Treat Stock Trading Like Fantasy Sports Posted November 12, 2025 tl;dr BearBull is a new game created by Cameron Joyner that combines the fun of fantasy sports with the stock market, where players pick stocks like they pick sports teams. Players compete by choosing stocks to "play" or "bench," and they can win based on how well the stocks perform over different time periods. The game can be played for free or with paid options, and it offers a social and competitive way to learn about and engage with the stock market.
	UNC Graduate’s Roam Uses AI and Social Curation To Help People Find Their Style Posted November 11, 2025 tl;dr Cole Vita, a UNC graduate, started Roam to make online shopping easier by helping people discover their personal style using AI technology. Roam is an app and website that combines social discovery with shopping, allowing users to find and save clothing items in one place instead of using multiple tabs. Vita and his team are working to improve the platform with features like wardrobe management and hope to become a major player in the fashion industry.
	Monday Mix: gWEN Beyond VC Grants, LiLa, Seed2Grow, and More! Posted November 10, 2025 tl;dr Start your week with the Monday Mix from The GrepBeat Podcast, which shares stories and news about tech in North Carolina. You can check out events like pitch competitions and seminars happening in places like Raleigh, Wilmington, and Charlotte. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and check their community calendar for more events and updates!
	Friday Fix: Atlantic Fish Co., Vega Health, and DocuLingo Posted November 7, 2025 tl;dr GrepBeat.com shares lots of news about startups and technology, and the "Friday Fix" helps you catch up on stories, podcasts, and events each week. This week, they talked about Vega Health in Durham, Atlantic Fish Co. in the Triangle, and had their final episodes of "In The Soup" and "Exit Stories." They also recapped SEA Change’s demo day and featured Raleigh-based Docu-Lingo.
	SEA Change Accelerator Showcases Social Entrepreneurs At AU Posted November 6, 2025 tl;dr On Wednesday night, SEA Change celebrated its first North Carolina group of entrepreneurs with an event in Durham, marking 10 years of helping early-stage businesses. The program, led by people like Larry Long Jr. and Lauren Edwards, featured presentations from six startups focused on social impact, like The Seed List, which connects students with local startups, and Keep Good, which turns food surpluses into ready-to-eat meals. After the presentations, The Seed List was voted the audience favorite, and all companies received cash prizes.

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