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A Giant Grepmalgamation of RDSW Recaps and Insights
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Ashe County’s HiveTracks: From Beekeeping to Environmental Monitoring
Posted Today tl;dr Max Rünzel and Dr. James Wilkes created HiveTracks, a platform originally designed to help beekeepers track hive health, which evolved into a tool for broader environmental monitoring. HiveTracks uses a mobile app for beekeepers to log inspections and a web platform for analyzing data, helping users track hive health and allowing companies to collect environmental data more efficiently. The platform is expanding globally, aiming to offer more features like AI tools and to engage more people interested in pollinator health. |
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The Side Quest: Paul Rava of Roboro
Posted Today tl;dr In this episode of "The Side Quest" by GrepBeat, hosts Joe Colopy and Sonali Sanjay talk with Paul Rava from Roboro about the company's growth and how they're preparing for the future with AI. Paul explains how AI makes complex ideas easier to understand and also shares about his personal project as an author. The episode features a unique theme song created with AI, and listeners are encouraged to watch or listen to the show and subscribe for more episodes. |
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Charlotte’s StreetFair Announces Acquisition by Thumbtack
Posted Tuesday tl;dr StreetFair, a startup from Charlotte, is joining Thumbtack, a big company in San Francisco that helps with home improvement. The CEO of StreetFair, Teddy Fitzgibbons, said it was a fun and challenging journey to get to this point and that working with Thumbtack will help them reach more people faster. StreetFair's users will see improvements as their features are added to Thumbtack's app, and although there will be a short disruption, the overall experience will be better for everyone. |
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Chapel Hill’s Truentity Health Closes Oversubscribed $3.5M Series A
Posted Tuesday tl;dr Truentity Health, a startup in Chapel Hill, raised $3.5 million to help pharmacies provide better care for people with chronic diseases. The company uses technology to make pharmacies more like mini-clinics, allowing them to offer more services without adding extra work. With the new funding, they plan to expand their pharmacy network, improve their technology, and offer more services, especially for chronic conditions. |
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In The Soup: How Much Product Research Do You Really Need to Do?
Posted Tuesday tl;dr In today's episode of "Happy In The Soup," hosts Jenn Summe and Melissa Crosby talk to Rob Cooley Jr. and Jonathan Rollman about how much product research you should do and when to stop asking customers and start taking action. They share different opinions and expert advice on the topic. The episode is sponsored by Curious Ant, and you can listen and subscribe to "The GrepBeat Podcast" for more updates. |
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Monday Mix: Grep-a-Palooza Early Bird Deadline, Post-RDSW Open Space, and More!
Posted Monday tl;dr Start your week by listening to the Monday Mix, a part of The GrepBeat Podcast, which shares stories and news about the North Carolina tech community. There are fun events happening, like the Post-RDSW Open Space and 1 Million Cups in different cities, and Greensboro Startup Week is packed with over 40 sessions. Don't forget, Thursday is the last day for discounted Grep-a-Palooza 2026 tickets, and you can always check the community calendar for more events! |
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GrepBeat and The Seed List Host “College Night” During RDSW
Posted April 24, 2026 tl;dr On Thursday night, there was a fun event called "College Night" at Boxyard RTP during Raleigh-Durham Startup Week, where college students interested in starting businesses could meet and make connections with professionals. The event was supported by an NC IDEA Engage grant, and students from many local universities like Duke, UNC, and NC State attended. It was mainly about networking, with brief introductions and a raffle, and everyone enjoyed it so much that they'll likely do it again. |
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Friday Fix: RDSW Happy Hour, Side Quest Season 2, and Much More!
Posted April 24, 2026 tl;dr Every week, GrepBeat.com shares stories about startups and technology, and if you miss anything, the Friday Fix helps you catch up. This week included stories about OneCare in Raleigh, Swarm in Chapel Hill, and Carolina Instruments, plus a fun podcast on product feedback. They also talked about a special event called the Raleigh-Durham Startup Week Happy Hour and started a new season of their podcast, "The Side Quest." |
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Carolina In My Eyes: Chapel Hill Startup Revolutionizes Eye-Tracking Technology
Posted April 23, 2026 tl;dr Carolina Instruments is a startup from UNC that creates a special type of glasses to track eye movement and pupil size, using light instead of cameras to save battery and gather data faster. The co-founders, including CEO Ellora McTaggart, developed this technology to help scientists and others understand things like attention and stress. McTaggart, recognized for her leadership, is navigating the startup world and gaining support to expand their innovative technology. |
