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	In The Soup: All You Need To Know Before You Go To Raleigh-Durham Startup Week Posted Yesterday
	Raleigh Startup Tarka Arms Go-to-Market Teams With AI Agents Posted Tuesday
	Monday Mix: A Shorter Week of Events Tucked In Between Two Busy Weeks Posted Monday tl;dr Start your week with the Monday Mix, a podcast that shares news and stories about the tech community in North Carolina. This week, you can check out events like the GrepBeat April Book Club and NC TECH’s Meet the Employer. If you're interested in more events, there's a community calendar available, and don't forget to listen to the song "Miracle Aligner" by The Last Shadow Puppets.
	Venture Connect 2025 — Highlights, Takeaways, And Photos Posted Friday tl;dr The Center for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) had their big meeting called Venture Connect this week in Raleigh. They usually have it at one building, but this year they had it at a different one. The first day had speeches and a panel with some successful business founders. Then, people got to pitch their business ideas. The second day had more speeches and pitch sessions, and then there was a party with food, music, and even puppies! There were also chances for people to talk and make connections throughout the two days.
	Friday Fix: Live (On Thursday) From Venture Connect! Posted Friday tl;dr This week on the Friday Fix, David Schwartz recapped the stories, podcasts, and events from GrepBeat.com. They recorded from a conference in Raleigh and talked about two startups, The Artificially Intelligent Enterprise network and Roshi. They also chatted with some people at the conference and shared a slideshow of a happy hour they hosted. Make sure to listen to the podcast to stay updated on all the exciting things happening in the startup and tech world!
	GrepBeat Gets Happy For Several Hours At Venture Connect Founder Mixer Posted March 27, 2025 tl;dr GrepBeat had a big event called Founders Happy Hour at a place called Flying Saucer in Raleigh. Lots of people came and got free drinks from our sponsors. Usually, the first day of the Summit ends with a dinner for investors, but this year, there was an event for founders and non-investors to mingle. Many people from different places came, including someone from South Carolina who was impressed by the entrepreneurial community in North Carolina. The event will continue until Thursday and you can see pictures from yesterday on the website.
	Wilmington’s Roshi Pairs College Students With Parents Seeking Instructors For Kids Posted March 26, 2025 tl;dr Nico Mancuso stayed at college over the summer to finish a second degree. He wanted to find a job in his area without making minimum wage, so he came up with an idea to help students find work as coaches for kids. He and his friend Austin Bates started a company called Roshi, which connects parents with university students who can teach their kids in different subjects. They are hoping to partner with more universities and expand to other communities in North Carolina. The company was started in 2025 and has already grown to have over 100 instructors. They are still working on making their product better and welcome feedback from anyone interested
	In The Soup – Reheated: Prepping For Conference Season (Part Two) Posted March 26, 2025 tl;dr A bunch of grown-ups are going to a special meeting called a conference. They want to make new friends and tell people about their ideas. To get ready, they can listen to a show called In The Soup. It has three episodes where experts talk about things like getting money for your business and making good connections. You can listen to the episodes and make sure to subscribe to the show to hear more!
	Cary’s “AIE” Is Designed To Inform And Train Its Users On All Things AI Posted March 25, 2025 tl;dr Mark Hinkle is a successful business person who has been working in technology for 30 years. He now wants to focus on artificial intelligence, which he thinks will have a big impact on our lives. Hinkle's company, The Artificially Intelligent Enterprise, offers newsletters, community events, and training videos to help people understand and use AI. He believes that AI will bring both disruption and increased productivity, and that we should prepare for these changes by expanding other industries and finding ways to make workers more productive with AI.
	Monday Mix: Venture Into Honest Talks, Connect Over Ideas, and Get Applying Posted March 24, 2025 tl;dr "Hey kids! Get ready to start your week with the Monday Mix on The GrepBeat Podcast. They talk about cool tech stuff happening in North Carolina. Make sure to check out the events and deadlines they mention, like the CED Venture Connect and Seed The South. Oh, and don't forget to listen to the show on Monday to hear their song pick of the week!"

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