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	Durham Startup Helps You “RoundUp” Purchases To Support Nonprofits Posted Today tl;dr Jed Carlson, who used to lead companies like Adwerx and ReverbNation, has started a new company in Durham called RoundUp. This company helps people donate to their favorite nonprofits by rounding up their credit card purchases to the nearest dollar and donating the spare change. Carlson was inspired to create this after relying on nonprofits during his cancer journey, and now RoundUp makes donating easy and automatic for users.
	Monday Mix: March Madness, Brews & Bytes, and One Million Cups Posted Yesterday tl;dr Start your week by checking out the Monday Mix from The GrepBeat Podcast, which shares news and stories about North Carolina's tech communities. There are cool events happening, like the March Madness Open House at First Flight Venture Center and startup career talks at Duke University. You can also find more events on their community calendar or subscribe to the podcast for updates.
	Friday Fix: Grep-a-Palooza, Optionnaire, and Launch/KPMG Posted Friday tl;dr GrepBeat.com covers lots of tech and startup news, and the "Friday Fix" helps you catch up on stories and events from the week. This week, they talked about the new Grep-a-Palooza website, a kickoff event for the Launch/KPMG Accelerator, and episodes featuring Alex Bloom and Nick Jordan. They also featured a company called Optionnaire from Cary.
	Cary’s Optionnaire is Here to Help You Build Financial Know-How Posted Thursday tl;dr Yael Cardwell moved to California and faced challenges with debt and learning about finance on her own. She created Optionaire, a financial education app like Duolingo, to help people learn about investing without fear or confusion. The app will launch in June, offering free lessons and optional premium features, with plans to expand and partner with trading platforms.
	The Side Quest: Nick Jordan of Smashing Boxes Posted Thursday tl;dr "The Side Quest" is a new series by Joe Colopy and Sonali Sanjay that talks about technology in North Carolina and features different guests each week. In this episode, they talk to Nick Jordan from Smashing Boxes about using AI in a human-first way, e-biking in Durham, and his venture studio that helps founders turn ideas into products. You can listen to the episode or watch it on YouTube, and don't forget to subscribe to catch future episodes!
	In The Soup: Live! Shaping Communities as a CEO Posted March 11, 2026 tl;dr "In The Soup" wrapped up its Winter 2026 season with hosts Jenn Summe and Melissa Crosby talking to Alex Bloom, the CEO of the Center for Entrepreneurial Development. Alex shared his career journey and how he helps startups build strong communities. The show will return with a special episode on April 1st and then start airing on Tuesdays.
	Launch/KPMG Accelerator Kicks Off Third Cohort in Chapel Hill Posted March 10, 2026 tl;dr Launch Chapel Hill and KPMG have created a program to help inventors and entrepreneurs, even if they aren’t connected to UNC, by offering guidance and networking opportunities. They recently started their third group of startups, showcasing 13 companies working on diverse solutions, from AI for natural disasters to improving website privacy. The program will last a little over a month, ending with a Demo Day on April 14th.
	Monday Mix: LiLa, Seed The South, a DEEEEEP Dive, and More! Posted March 9, 2026 tl;dr Start your week by listening to the Monday Mix, a podcast that shares news and stories about tech in North Carolina. There are several events happening, like Startup Storytelling in Durham and Pitch Breakfast in Charlotte, plus others listed for Wilmington and general deadlines. You can also check out a community calendar for more events and subscribe to the podcast for updates every Monday.
	Empowering Carolina Beach Vendors with EventureMap Posted March 6, 2026 tl;dr Scott Thomas, a tech entrepreneur from Carolina Beach, created EventureMap to help connect local vendors and customers, especially in the quieter winter months. EventureMap is a digital map tool that shows local events and deals by using AI to find information from sites like Eventbrite and social media. Thomas hopes this tool will create a vibrant community by supporting local businesses, expanding its reach, and enhancing the experience for both residents and visitors.
	Friday Fix: Plantd, Momnt, and Eventure Map Posted March 6, 2026 tl;dr GrepBeat.com covers startup and tech news, and the Friday Fix helps you catch up on stories, podcasts, and events from the week. This week, it featured updates on Plantd, a podcast about splitting equity as cofounders, and stories on Duke University-based Momnt and Carolina Beach-based Eventure Map. You can listen to the full breakdown and subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast to stay updated.

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