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	San Francisco’s Fractional AI Launches Health-Focused Division in The Triangle Posted Friday tl;dr Fractional AI Health, a new division of Fractional AI, launched in the Triangle area to expand its applied AI services, focusing on healthcare. The company was originally founded to help businesses implement AI by providing engineering talent and building practical solutions. With the new branch, they aim to tackle non-clinical healthcare challenges first, like automating administrative tasks, before moving into more complex clinical applications.
	Friday Fix: Voice Back, Trinitite, Fractional AI, and Podcasting Posted Friday tl;dr GrepBeat.com shares a lot of news about startups and technology, and the "Friday Fix" helps people catch up on stories they might have missed. This week, they talked about Duke University's Voice Back, an episode of "In The Soup" about managing international teams, and features on companies like Trintite and Fractional AI. You can listen to the full details on The GrepBeat Podcast to stay updated.
	Trinitite Helps Enterprises Deploying AI Agents “Move Fast and Prove It” Posted Thursday tl;dr Dustin Allen and Hearsch Jariwala, the founders of Caffeine, have shifted their focus to a new company called Trinitite, which aims to improve AI safety by providing clear, reliable oversight of AI actions. Trinitite offers a "Glass Box" solution that ensures AI systems are safe and their actions can be fully traced, unlike the unpredictable "Black Box" systems. They are getting ready to expand their team and work with big companies, using new funding to grow and make AI safer for businesses.
	In The Soup: Going Global! Managing a Transnational Team Posted Wednesday tl;dr This week on "In The Soup," hosts Jenn Summe and Melissa Crosby talk with Susan Wall and Robin Crorie about managing teams from different countries. They discuss challenges like cultural and time differences but believe that these teams can achieve amazing things. The episode is sponsored by Curious Ant, and you can listen to it on The GrepBeat Podcast.
	Duke Founder Riya Jain Gives People With Speech Loss Their “Voice Back” Posted February 10, 2026 tl;dr When Riya Jain's grandmother lost her ability to speak due to ALS, Riya created "Voice Back," an AI tool that replicates a person’s natural voice from a short clip. This app helps people with speech-impacting conditions communicate in their own voice, and since its launch in 2025, it has partnered with over 30 clinics and gained 30,000 sign-ups. Riya, a Duke University student, aims to expand the app to include more languages like Spanish and continues to seek funding to grow her team and improve the app.
	Monday Mix: Triangle Startup Collective, Outlook for Tech, and More! Posted February 9, 2026 tl;dr Start your week by listening to the Monday Mix from The GrepBeat Podcast, which shares news and stories about North Carolina's tech community. This week, there are events like the Triangle Startup Collective Kickoff and the Young Tech Professionals Network Launch Mixer. For more events and updates, you can check their community calendar or subscribe to the podcast for weekly notifications.
	GrepBeat’s Second Annual “Rising Stars” Event Celebrates 10 Honorees For 2026 Posted February 6, 2026 tl;dr GrepBeat hosted its second annual "Rising Stars" event to honor people who support tech startups in North Carolina. The event, held at 21c Museum Hotel in Durham, featured nominees from across the state, recognized for their work behind the scenes to help startups grow. Key figures like Venus Liles and Caleb Thornton were celebrated for their contributions, such as providing legal services and fostering founder-investor relationships.
	Friday Fix: Rising Stars, AxNano Investment, Frolly, and Home Dock Posted February 6, 2026 tl;dr GrepBeat.com shares news about startups and tech, and every Friday, David Schwartz helps you catch up with a show called the Friday Fix. This week, they talked about investments in Durham’s AxNano, a dog-themed dating app called Frolly, and a discussion about AI in company branding. They also introduced a new podcast called "The Side Quest" and revealed their 2026 Rising Stars honorees.
	Raleigh’s Home Dock Streamlines Home Maintenance With AI Posted February 5, 2026 tl;dr Home Dock is a new company founded by Andrew Katz and Joseph Yelle to help homeowners easily manage home repairs using artificial intelligence. Homeowners can upload videos of areas needing repair, and the AI provides a price estimate, connecting them with trusted service providers. This platform also benefits real estate agents by keeping them connected with homeowners and helps service providers by charging fees only when jobs are completed.
	The Side Quest: Growing (and Snowing!) in Durham with Jason Caplain Posted February 5, 2026 tl;dr Welcome back to "The Side Quest," a show about North Carolina tech hosted by Joe Colopy and Sonali Sanjay. This week's episode features Jason Caplain from Bull City Venture Partners, who talks about surviving cold weather and his growing team. You can listen or watch the episode online and subscribe to never miss a new one!

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