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GrepBeat’s Top Stories Of 2025
Posted Today tl;dr GrepBeat shared their top stories of 2025, with highlights like AI helping insurance claims, their transition to a nonprofit, and a startup improving sleep with tech fabrics. They used a new formula to pick stories based on how quickly they became popular and how long they stayed interesting. Readers from around the world, including India, the UK, and Canada, enjoyed these stories, and the site's viewership increased compared to last year. |
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Durham’s Majentics Guides Businesses Through An AI-Powered Internet
Posted Yesterday tl;dr Majentics is a startup from Durham that helps businesses adapt to changes in how search engines work due to artificial intelligence. Founded by Dirk Nicol, the platform shifts focus from traditional Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to AI Engine Optimization (AEO) by analyzing websites and giving recommendations to improve visibility in AI-driven searches. The company is working on a paid version of its platform and aims to help marketing agencies and businesses adjust to new search behaviors as AI continues to change how people find information online. |
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Charlotte’s Gamrly Turns Esports Players’ Hobbies Into Careers
Posted Tuesday tl;dr Travis Mason and Jonathan Gargoshian, who have experience in competitive esports, created a platform called Gamrly to help gamers showcase their skills and connect with teams and coaches. Gamrly allows players to create profiles similar to LinkedIn, specifically for esports, so they can highlight their gaming achievements and find career opportunities. The platform, launching in 2026, will be free but offers a paid subscription for extra features, and users can earn points for rewards by helping improve the platform. |
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Book Club Review: “But What If We’re Wrong?” by Chuck Klosterman
Posted Monday tl;dr Last Friday, the GrepBeat Book Club met at Yonderlust Café for their ninth and final 2025 gathering to discuss "But What If We’re Wrong?" by Chuck Klosterman. The book explores the idea that what we believe to be true today might not be seen the same way in the future, using thought experiments across different topics like music, science, and TV. The club found the book thought-provoking and witty, though sometimes a bit rambling, and rated it 4 out of 5 stars. |
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Monday Mix: RTP EdTech Meetup, Founders Local Pitch Practice, and One Million Cups
Posted Monday tl;dr Start your week by checking out the Monday Mix, a show that shares news and advice about the tech community in North Carolina. They mention events like the RTP EdTech Meetup, Founders Pitch Night, and more happening in places like Raleigh and Wilmington. If you want to stay updated on all the events, there's a community calendar and you can also listen to their podcast every Monday. |
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Friday Fix: Opine, NC TECH Awards, LiLa with Kahmino, and More!
Posted December 12, 2025 tl;dr GrepBeat.com shares lots of stories about startups and technology, and "The Friday Fix" helps you catch up on what you might have missed. This week, they talked about LiLa’s "Deal or No Deal" session, Opine’s big $5 million funding news, a holiday episode of "In The Soup," the 2025 NC TECH awards, and an interview with Ethan Floyd from RegEd. To stay updated, you can listen to their podcast and subscribe. |
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The Download: Ethan Floyd, Chief Product Officer, RegEd
Posted December 11, 2025 tl;dr Ethan Floyd is the chief product officer at RegEd, a company that helps financial firms manage complex regulations using technology. He joined RegEd in 2003 and has played a big role in its growth, helping to modernize products and keep strong relationships with clients. Recently, RegEd has been focusing on using AI to make compliance easier and introducing a virtual assistant named Eddie to help their customers. |
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2025 NC TECH Awards Finalists and Winners Celebrated in Raleigh
Posted December 10, 2025 tl;dr NC TECH held its annual awards gala to celebrate technology and innovation in North Carolina, even after a last-minute venue change due to a fire. The event featured networking, speeches, and awards for various tech achievements, including innovations in biotech, cybersecurity, and fintech. Notable winners included Artemis Immersive for healthcare innovation and Apparo for supporting nonprofits with technology resources. |
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In The Soup: How do you Recharge During the Holiday Break?
Posted December 10, 2025 tl;dr Hosts Jenn Summe and Melissa Crosby are doing a holiday special to help people learn how to relax during the end-of-year break. They're talking with guests about their favorite ways to take a break from busy lives. The episode is sponsored by Curious Ant, and you can listen and subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast to stay updated. |
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Durham’s Opine Secures $5M Seed Round Led By S3 Ventures
Posted December 9, 2025 tl;dr Opine, a company based in Durham, has raised $5 million to help build an AI workspace for complex business-to-business sales, aiming to support pre-sales engineers by gathering data and communication in one place. The company was started by three co-founders who previously worked at JupiterOne and initially received $2 million in funding to develop their product. With this new funding, Opine plans to hire more engineers and improve their product, hoping to become a leader in helping companies sell complex software solutions. |
