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	Monday Mix: IDEAFest, Duke Startup Showcase, Test Flight Pitch Practice, and More! Posted Yesterday tl;dr Start your week with the Monday Mix show from The GrepBeat Podcast, which shares news and stories about North Carolina's tech scene. This week, there are events like pitch practices, meetups, and competitions happening in places like Raleigh and Durham. If you want more events, check out their community calendar or subscribe to the podcast for updates every Monday.
	Friday Fix: DayOf, GlamourBae, and In The Soup! Posted Friday tl;dr GrepBeat.com shares news about startups and technology, and each week David Schwartz recaps the latest stories, podcasts, and events on the "Friday Fix" show. This week, they talked about a happy hour event, a feature on a company called GlamourBae, and a fun April Fools’ episode with bloopers. They also highlighted a company called DayOf.
	Durham’s DayOf Aims to Transform the Conference Experience Posted Thursday tl;dr Marc Eder, co-founder of DayOf, started a company to help people attending conferences explore the area more easily by offering curated options for events and dining. Launched in 2025 with Mykhailo Shvets, DayOf partners with local businesses to increase revenue by attracting conference attendees. The startup has already been tested in several locations and aims to expand its platform for future events, like the FISU World University Games in 2029.
	In The Soup: April Fools! Building Your Early Team…Again? Posted Wednesday tl;dr "In The Soup" is back for its Spring 2026 season and will now air on Tuesday mornings instead of Wednesdays. Hosts Jenn and Melissa are joined by Brandon and James to discuss building an early team, revisiting a popular topic with new insights. Be sure to listen for funny bloopers and subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast to stay updated!
	Raleigh’s GlamourBae Offers Users “Beauty Made Effortless” Posted March 31, 2026 tl;dr Kaylan Joseph, who goes by IAMEGYPT as an actress and singer, created an app called GlamourBae to help people find beauty products easily because she found it hard to shop for haircare essentials while in college. GlamourBae is an AI-powered beauty subscription service, offering personalized recommendations and convenient delivery, especially catering to Black and Brown women. The app, which has already gained a lot of interest, will officially launch in April 2026, and Joseph plans to expand it nationwide and internationally.
	GrepBeat’s Venture Connect ’26 After-Party in Photos Posted March 30, 2026 tl;dr GrepBeat hosted a fun after-party with over 200 people at Tobacco Road Sports Café after the Venture Connect 2026 event. They thanked their sponsors and had a photographer, Corey Truesdale, take great pictures. The main goal of their post was to share those event photos with everyone.
	Monday Mix: Grep-a-Palooza Very Early Bird Tickets, Andrews Launch Accelerator, and More! Posted March 30, 2026 tl;dr Start your week by listening to the Monday Mix from The GrepBeat Podcast, which shares news and stories about tech in North Carolina. They also provide a list of tech events and deadlines happening in areas like the Triangle, Wilmington, and Charlotte. If you want to know about more events, there's a community calendar, and you can subscribe to the podcast for updates every Monday.
	CED’s Venture Connect 2026: Two Packed Days At DPAC Posted March 27, 2026 tl;dr **
	Friday Fix: Venture Connect 2026, Teela, Phrayz, and Serv Technologies Posted March 27, 2026 tl;dr GrepBeat.com shares news about startups and tech, and if you miss anything, the Friday Fix with David Schwartz recaps the week's stories, podcasts, and events. This week, they talked about Triangle-based Teela, Wilmington-based Phrayz, Durham-based Serv Technologies, and the Venture Connect 2026 event. You can listen to the full recap on The GrepBeat Podcast to stay updated on local tech news.
	Durham’s Serv Technologies Brings Personalization to the Drive-Thru Posted March 26, 2026 tl;dr Jasper Svenson, a Duke student, focused on using AI to improve drive-thru experiences by personalizing orders. He and his classmate Carlos Penzini created a startup called Serv Technologies, which uses technology to recognize returning customers and tailor their interactions. This personalization helps restaurants suggest items based on past orders and build customer loyalty, with pilot programs already underway in several restaurants.

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