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	Charlotte-Based MindRev Drives Self-Improvement With AI Posted Yesterday tl;dr Matt Zinman, a former marketing professional, started a self-improvement company called MindRev in 2025 after his earlier venture, The Internship Institute, was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. MindRev is a platform focused on teaching life skills using AI, offering workshops and personalized programs for individuals and businesses. Zinman plans to launch MindRev in January 2026 and is using his experience in communications to promote and develop the company, while seeking support from the Charlotte tech community.
	Friday Fix: Botsi, Launch KPMG, and MindRev Posted Yesterday tl;dr At GrepBeat.com, we share lots of stories about startups and technology, but it can be hard to keep up with everything. The "Friday Fix" with David Schwartz helps by summarizing the week's highlights, like stories about Botsi and MindRev in Charlotte, and useful advice from experts like John Fogg. You can listen to the full episodes and subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast to stay updated on local tech news.
	Exit Stories: Legal Advice All Founders Should Know (Part 1) Posted Thursday tl;dr In this episode of Exit Stories, host Kevin Mosley talks with John Fogg about his experiences in the tech industry from the 1990s to today. John shares important advice for startup founders on topics like intellectual property and equity to help them avoid future problems. The episode is sponsored by Robinson Bradshaw, and listeners are encouraged to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast for more insights.
	Launch/KPMG Holds Chapel Hill “Demo Day” For Second-Ever Cohort Posted Wednesday tl;dr This past summer, an event called Grep-a-Palooza hosted the "Demo Day" for the Launch Powered by KPMG accelerator, showcasing innovative startups like those in robotics, smart fabrics, and athlete training. The second cohort's Demo Day took place at Innovate Carolina Junction, where startups pitched ideas like AI solutions, stress management, and biotech innovations. After the presentations, the audience voted, and the startup Caffeine won the grand prize.
	In The Soup: Minding the Money – When Your Startup Needs a CFO Posted Wednesday tl;dr Jenn Summe and Melissa Crosby talk about when a startup needs a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), especially as the company grows and becomes more complex. They also share fun facts about October 22nd, like George Michael buying John Lennon’s piano and the first parachute jump. The hosts bring in experts to help explain how startups can decide it's time to hire financial leadership, and they even share some cute puppy stories!
	Charlotte’s Botsi Uses AI to Optimize Subscription Prices Posted Monday tl;dr Botsi is a company that helps mobile apps find the best subscription prices using AI, so more people decide to buy them. Started by Jacob Rushfinn and Jason Schubert, Botsi uses data from apps to create custom pricing models for different users, helping apps make more money. They also offer other tools for mobile apps and charge a small percentage of revenue, making it affordable for app creators.
	Monday Mix: Launch KPMG, LiLa, and WilmingtonBiz Posted Monday tl;dr Start your week with the Monday Mix from The GrepBeat Podcast, which shares news and stories about North Carolina's tech communities. Upcoming events include a Demo Day in Carolina and a Legal Due Diligence talk in Raleigh. You can find even more events on their community calendar and get updates by subscribing to the podcast.
	Friday Fix: RIoT Demo Night, Students Who Sit, and The Download Posted October 17, 2025 tl;dr GrepBeat.com shares stories and news about startups and technology, and every week, they have a show called the "Friday Fix" to help you catch up on important topics. This week's highlights include a book club recap on "Microserfs," an event at the Raleigh Convention Center, and features on student startups and successful founders. You can listen to the full podcast to stay updated on everything happening in your area.
	Exit Stories: How to Succeed in Political Tech with BallotReady Posted October 16, 2025 tl;dr In this episode of Exit Stories, host Kevin Mosley talks to Aviva Rosman about how she co-founded BallotReady, a tool to help people understand their election ballots, which grew into a national platform. Aviva explains how BallotReady started as a small side project and turned into a big success, helping millions of voters and staying nonpartisan despite challenges. She shares her experiences over the past decade and what it felt like to finally step back from the company.
	The Download: Winston Bowden, VP of Marketing, Sawmills Posted October 15, 2025 tl;dr Winston Bowden is a marketing executive with over 20 years of experience, working with both startups and big companies like Mozilla. He currently works at Sawmills.ai, a company that helps improve how businesses manage data to save money and make their apps work better. Recently, Sawmills.ai raised $10 million to grow their business and is working to become a leader in their field.

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