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Book Club #3: “Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore” by Robin Sloan
Posted Yesterday tl;dr - Last Friday, a book club met in person for the third time - They read a book called "Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore" - The book is about a man who works at a bookstore that has a secret club and a mystery to solve - The book club liked the book and gave it 4 out of 5 stars, and they will be reading a new book called "Player Piano" at their next meeting on February 21st. |
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Monday Mix: NC IDEA Talks Grants, LiLa Talks Investing, and Even More Talks
Posted Yesterday tl;dr - Startups are always busy and it's even harder to keep up with important things now - We have a "Monday Mix" that tells you about events and deadlines in the Triangle and Wilmington areas - There are links to events like webinars and workshops - You can also check out a community calendar to find more events and deadlines. |
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Raleigh’s InviteJet Brings Brand Marketing Straight To Your Calendar
Posted Thursday tl;dr - A company called InviteJet helps other companies advertise their products through people's calendars - The founders of InviteJet, Paul Davis and Brian Watson, came up with the idea when they realized that emails were not a very effective way to advertise - Their idea was successful and they are now outperforming emails in terms of getting people to buy things - InviteJet is still a small company, but they are growing quickly and have even been featured on a TV show called Shark Tank. |
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Raleigh’s InviteJet Brings Brand Marketing Straight To Your Calendar
Posted Thursday tl;dr - InviteJet is a company that helps other companies reach customers through their calendars instead of email. - The founders, Paul Davis and Brian Watson, found success with this idea when they used it to sell their own product in 2019. - Their calendar invites have higher open rates and click-through rates than emails, and they are more targeted to customers' habits. - The company is growing quickly and has been recognized by business experts. |
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In The Soup: Building in Stealth vs. Building in Public
Posted January 8, 2025 tl;dr - "In The Soup" is a show about start-up companies in North Carolina. - The latest episode talks about the ways companies can start their business. - Two entrepreneurs from the Triangle area share their experiences and opinions on starting in secret or in public. - The episode is sponsored by Milan PR and you can listen to it on The GrepBeat Podcast. |
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Simplified Shipping: Cary Startup Deliveri Helps Small Businesses Ship Overseas
Posted January 7, 2025 tl;dr - Popular websites like Shopify and Etsy help small businesses sell things all over the world - A new company called Deliveri wants to help these small businesses save money on shipping and make it easier for them to sell internationally - Deliveri was started by a man named Jason Brown who saw how hard it was for small businesses to sell things overseas - Deliveri offers tools to help small businesses create their own shipping labels, track packages, and build trust with their customers |
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New Year’s Resolutions! Ecosystem Figures Weigh In With 2025 Goals
Posted January 7, 2025 tl;dr - People have different opinions on when it's too late to say "Happy New Year" - Some people are overthinking it - Some people have resolutions for the new year, like improving their work or learning new things - Everyone should have a hobby and balance their personal life, family, and work. |
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Monday Mix: A Week of New Growth for the New Year
Posted January 6, 2025 tl;dr - The GrepBeat Podcast shares stories and news from the Triangle and Wilmington tech communities - They have a weekly "Monday Mix" segment to keep people informed about upcoming events and deadlines - They have links to events happening in both the Triangle and Wilmington areas - They also have a community calendar for even more events and a song recommendation at the end of each episode. |
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Friday Nooner: An Old Friend Joins For Holiday Fun In The Nooner’s *Series* Finale
Posted December 20, 2024 tl;dr - The Friday Nooner show is back for one last episode this week. - There will be more podcast and show content in 2025, but this version of the Nooner is ending. - The final episode has holiday cheer, old friends, and trivia. - You can watch the full episode on LinkedIn, Facebook, or YouTube. |
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Get the Purrfect Smile: A Duke-Grown Startup’s Mission to Save Your Pet’s Teeth
Posted December 19, 2024 tl;dr - Dental disease is common in pets. - Many pets don't show signs of dental disease, so it's important for owners to take care of their pet's teeth. - Two friends created a product called Dr. Milou to help prevent dental disease in pets. - They also want to make an app to help pet owners take care of their pet's teeth and build a stronger bond with them. |
