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	Friday Fix: New Years Traditions with GrepBeat Posted Yesterday tl;dr GrepBeat.com shares a lot of news about startups and technology, and they have a weekly recap called the Friday Fix with David Schwartz. This week, the team took a break for the New Year and shared their traditions, but they'll be back with regular podcasts soon. You can listen to the full recap and subscribe to stay updated on all the latest stories and events.
	GrepBeat’s 2025 In Review Posted Thursday tl;dr In 2025, GrepBeat became a nonprofit, set up a Board of Directors, and had some staff changes, including welcoming new team members. They hosted major events like the "Rising Stars" awards and Grep-a-Palooza, and engaged with the community through gatherings and book club meetings. GrepBeat also expanded its coverage to tech news across the entire state, producing many startup features, newsletters, and podcasts.
	GrepBeat’s First (Annual?) Arguably-Way-Too-Long Year-End Poem Posted Tuesday tl;dr The text is a fun poem that looks back at 2025, celebrating startup stories, podcasts, and interviews with founders. It highlights different shows and episodes from the GrepBeat podcast, including interviews with various entrepreneurs and tech discussions. The poem also mentions many startups that were featured during the year, focusing on their unique contributions and innovations.
	Monday Mix: Happy (Almost) New Year from GrepBeat! Posted Monday tl;dr Start your week with the Monday Mix, a show from The GrepBeat Podcast that shares news and stories about North Carolina tech communities. This Monday, the team is on holiday, but they'll return in 2026. You can also check their community calendar for more events and subscribe to the show for updates every Monday!
	Friday Fix: Holiday Traditions with GrepBeat Posted December 26, 2025 tl;dr At GrepBeat.com, we share stories about startups and tech, but we know you might miss some. David Schwartz helps you catch up each week with a show called the Friday Fix. This holiday week, the team is on break, so enjoy a special episode about holiday traditions!
	Monday Mix: Happy Holidays From GrepBeat! Posted December 22, 2025 tl;dr Start your week with the Monday Mix, part of The GrepBeat Podcast, which shares news and stories about North Carolina tech communities. This week, the team is on holiday, but they'll return in 2026, and they’ve shared a list of December holidays to enjoy. You can also check their community calendar for more events, and subscribe to the podcast to get updates every Monday!
	Friday Fix: Majentics, Gamrly, GrepBeat’s Top Stories, and More! Posted December 19, 2025 tl;dr GrepBeat.com shares news about startups and tech, and their "Friday Fix" helps people catch up on the week's stories and events. This week, they talked about a book club featuring "But What If We’re Wrong?" by Chuck Klosterman, and highlighted companies like Charlotte’s Gamrly and Durham’s Majentics. They also shared their Top Stories of 2025 list, and you can listen to more by subscribing to The GrepBeat Podcast.
	GrepBeat’s Top Stories Of 2025 Posted December 18, 2025 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.
	Durham’s Majentics Guides Businesses Through An AI-Powered Internet Posted December 17, 2025 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.
	Charlotte’s Gamrly Turns Esports Players’ Hobbies Into Careers Posted December 16, 2025 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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