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In The Soup: Funding Strategies from Founders
Posted Today tl;dr Hosts Jenn Summe and Melissa Crosby are back with a new episode where they talk to two founders, Charlotte Ketelaar and Brandon Kashani, about what new business founders should know before seeking funding. The show is part of the GrepBeat community events, and this episode is sponsored by Curious Ant. Don't forget to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast to stay updated on local happenings! |
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Charlotte’s Msg2AI Uses AI To Remove Friction From Event & Venue Texting
Posted Yesterday tl;dr Bart Cant, originally from Belgium, moved to the U.S. and started TYDEi Health, a blockchain consulting firm, in 2020, which led him to create an AI text-messaging assistant called Msg2Ai. Launched in 2024, Msg2Ai helps hotels and events communicate easily with guests, offering 24/7 support in 126 languages without needing extra downloads. The platform has been used in various events and aims to expand globally, with features like sentiment analysis to improve customer service. |
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Durham’s Hive Science Decodes Human Decision-Making For Business Growth
Posted Monday tl;dr Hive Science is a company started by Julie O’Brien and Steve Fogle to help businesses understand human decision-making using behavioral science and technology. They created a platform that analyzes how people make choices, helping companies solve problems by focusing on psychological insights. Big brands like Land Rover have used Hive's platform to improve sales, and the company plans to keep growing by helping solve complex global problems. |
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Monday Mix: Startups to Watch, Solopreneur Bootcamp, and a summit for Women in Tech
Posted Monday tl;dr Start your week with the Monday Mix from The GrepBeat Podcast, which shares tech news and stories from North Carolina. Don't miss the Startups to Watch event this Thursday, and check out other cool events like the Solopreneurs Bootcamp and the AI Conference. Subscribe to the podcast for updates, and use the community calendar to stay informed about more events! |
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Friday Fix: Nonprofit Announcement, College Night, and Much More!
Posted Friday tl;dr GrepBeat.com shares lots of news about startups and technology, and if you miss anything, the Friday Fix with David Schwartz helps you catch up. This week, they talked about events like ConvergeSouth 2025, featured startups like Caffeine and Brook, and announced GrepBeat's new nonprofit status. They also recapped their College Night, Wilmington’s #910 Day, and shared podcast episodes from "In The Soup" and "Exit Stories." |
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GrepBeat Is Now Officially A Nonprofit
Posted September 11, 2025 tl;dr GrepBeat, which started as a newsletter in 2018, has become a nonprofit to better support entrepreneurs and startups in North Carolina. They focus on sharing stories and news about these businesses to help them grow and succeed. With a new board of directors, GrepBeat plans to expand its impact and continue improving the entrepreneurial community. |
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NEW’s Second Annual #910 Day Packs Ironclad Brewing In Wilmington
Posted September 11, 2025 tl;dr On Wednesday evening, Jim Roberts and the Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington hosted the second annual #910 Day at Ironclad Brewery, bringing together entrepreneurs and community leaders. The event featured presentations from three local startups—Skillmaker.AI, OpiAID, and Nuream—each showcasing their innovative work, along with sessions from keynote speaker Coach Michael Burt, who talked about leadership and motivation. The gathering aimed to highlight innovation in Wilmington and inspire new leaders, drawing an engaged crowd. |
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Durham-Based Brook Provides AI Receptionists For Businesses
Posted September 11, 2025 tl;dr Brook started when the RozieAI team, a startup using AI for customer experiences, met with Michaella Blissett-Williams, the CEO of a hair salon chain, who found AI inaccessible. This meeting led to the creation of Brook, an AI-powered phone receptionist that helps businesses like beauty salons manage appointments and answer customer questions. Brook is easy to use, sounds like a real person, and has helped salons increase revenue by 12%, while the company plans to expand into more industries. |
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Exit Stories: The Radius8 Journey w/ Brendan Phelan
Posted September 11, 2025 tl;dr In this episode of Exit Stories, host Kevin Mosley talks with Brendan Phelan about his journey from co-founding Radius8 to joining Fiserv during the COVID-19 pandemic. Brendan is now the Managing Director of Gabriele Consulting Group Inc. The episode is sponsored by Robinson Bradshaw, and you can listen and subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast to stay updated. |
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Student Entrepreneurs Gather At RTP For GrepBeat’s Inaugural “College Night”
Posted September 10, 2025 tl;dr On Tuesday night, the GrepBeat team hosted "College Night" for students interested in entrepreneurship at Boxyard RTP, with support from NC IDEA Engage. Students from various colleges like NC State, Duke, and others attended, enjoying music, motivational talks, and activities to meet peers from different schools. The event aimed to help students connect, exchange ideas, and network with alumni and local business leaders, and it was a great success with about 150 attendees. |
