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Friday Fix: Opine, NC TECH Awards, LiLa with Kahmino, and More!
Posted Friday tl;dr GrepBeat.com shares lots of stories about startups and technology, and "The Friday Fix" helps you catch up on what you might have missed. This week, they talked about LiLa’s "Deal or No Deal" session, Opine’s big $5 million funding news, a holiday episode of "In The Soup," the 2025 NC TECH awards, and an interview with Ethan Floyd from RegEd. To stay updated, you can listen to their podcast and subscribe. |
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The Download: Ethan Floyd, Chief Product Officer, RegEd
Posted Thursday tl;dr Ethan Floyd is the chief product officer at RegEd, a company that helps financial firms manage complex regulations using technology. He joined RegEd in 2003 and has played a big role in its growth, helping to modernize products and keep strong relationships with clients. Recently, RegEd has been focusing on using AI to make compliance easier and introducing a virtual assistant named Eddie to help their customers. |
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2025 NC TECH Awards Finalists and Winners Celebrated in Raleigh
Posted Wednesday tl;dr NC TECH held its annual awards gala to celebrate technology and innovation in North Carolina, even after a last-minute venue change due to a fire. The event featured networking, speeches, and awards for various tech achievements, including innovations in biotech, cybersecurity, and fintech. Notable winners included Artemis Immersive for healthcare innovation and Apparo for supporting nonprofits with technology resources. |
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In The Soup: How do you Recharge During the Holiday Break?
Posted Wednesday tl;dr Hosts Jenn Summe and Melissa Crosby are doing a holiday special to help people learn how to relax during the end-of-year break. They're talking with guests about their favorite ways to take a break from busy lives. The episode is sponsored by Curious Ant, and you can listen and subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast to stay updated. |
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Durham’s Opine Secures $5M Seed Round Led By S3 Ventures
Posted Tuesday tl;dr Opine, a company based in Durham, has raised $5 million to help build an AI workspace for complex business-to-business sales, aiming to support pre-sales engineers by gathering data and communication in one place. The company was started by three co-founders who previously worked at JupiterOne and initially received $2 million in funding to develop their product. With this new funding, Opine plans to hire more engineers and improve their product, hoping to become a leader in helping companies sell complex software solutions. |
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LiLa Hosts ‘Deal or No Deal’ Event with Kahmino
Posted Monday tl;dr Last Thursday, the LiLa group met to hear a pitch from Taylor Casey about Kahmino, a company that helps people find homes using AI to filter neighborhoods based on preferences like walkability or historic charm. A panel of investors and entrepreneurs, including experts like Robbie Hardy and Molly McKinley, gave feedback to help improve the pitch. The event ended with feedback from attendees and networking opportunities, creating a learning experience for everyone involved. |
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Monday Mix: NC Tech Awards, a NEW DEEEEEP Dive, and GrepBeat Book Club
Posted December 8, 2025 tl;dr Start your week by listening to the Monday Mix, a podcast that shares news and stories about tech in North Carolina. Some events this week include the NC Tech Awards in Raleigh, a book club in Durham, and entrepreneur sessions in Wilmington. If you want to find more events, check out their community calendar or subscribe to the podcast for updates. |
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GrepBeat Holiday Happy Hour: Photos And Your Thoughts On Holiday Topics
Posted December 5, 2025 tl;dr Team GrepBeat hosted a fun Holiday Happy Hour in Durham, where attendees enjoyed drinks, music, and festive activities sponsored by Fourscore Business Law. Guests answered holiday-themed questions, which served as raffle entries for prizes like GrepBeat Socks-‘n-Mug Combo Packs. Popular topics included favorite holiday treats, movies, and traditions, sparking lively discussions and diverse opinions. |
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Friday Fix: The Horse Concierge, APPROVE, Shuttlebee and Our Holiday Happy Hour
Posted December 5, 2025 tl;dr GrepBeat.com shares a lot of news about startups and technology, but it can be hard to keep up with everything. On the Friday Fix, David Schwartz helps by summarizing stories, podcasts, and events each week. This week, he talked about The Horse Concierge, APPROVE, Shuttlebee, and a holiday happy hour at Crank Arm. |
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Asheville’s Shuttlebee Boosts School Transport With Tech and Insurance
Posted December 4, 2025 tl;dr Kristina Fahl started her career in marketing and insurance, becoming a Vice President at Bank of America, but left to create a transportation company called Shuttlebee to help parents with school transportation issues. Shuttlebee uses new technology to improve safety and provide better insurance for small transportation providers, focusing on helping schools and parents connect for student transport. They are also developing services for special needs students and summer camps, with plans to expand their business through innovative insurance models. |
