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GrepBeat Holiday Happy Hour: Photos And Your Thoughts On Holiday Topics
Posted Friday 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 Friday 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 Thursday 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. |
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How Wilmington’s APPROVE is Revolutionizing Equipment Financing
Posted Wednesday tl;dr Robert Preville has been involved in creating online marketplaces for equipment rentals and saw the need for short-term specialty equipment rentals, leading to the creation of KWIPPED. As KWIPPED grew, they developed a system called APPROVE, which helps buyers see financing options instantly when purchasing equipment, making the process faster and easier. APPROVE uses smart technology to match buyers with the best lenders and is expanding to offer more types of commercial loans. |
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Horse Care: Raeford Startup Helps Owners Manage And Care For Horses
Posted Monday tl;dr Lacey Gotshall started The Horse Concierge to help horse owners find trusted health care providers easily using an app. The app has features like searching for providers, managing horse profiles, and a marketplace to buy and sell horses, making it a one-stop solution for equestrians. Gotshall's goal is to connect horse owners with care providers and save them money by combining multiple services into one platform. |
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Monday Mix: GrepBeat’s Holiday Happy Hour, LiLa, and an AI Launchpad Event
Posted Monday tl;dr Start your week with the Monday Mix from The GrepBeat Podcast, which shares news and stories about North Carolina's tech communities. This week, there are events like the All Things AI Launchpad in Durham and GrepBeat's Holiday Happy Hour. If you want more events, check out their community calendar or subscribe to the podcast for updates every Monday. |
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🎁 GrepBeat’s 2025 Holiday Gift Guide! 🎁
Posted November 25, 2025 tl;dr It's time for the GrepBeat holiday gift guide, which highlights cool products and services from North Carolina startups. This guide includes fashion ideas like personalized style guides and sports apparel, educational items for curious kids, and unique gifts like phone accessories and sleep products. There are also options for sports and wellness lovers, holiday services, and a book list for readers. |
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With “Airsenz,” Durham’s Intellicair Makes HVAC Smarter and More Transparent
Posted November 25, 2025 tl;dr Intellicair, a startup from Durham, was founded by Bobby and Sam Ferrel to improve how heating and cooling systems are monitored using sensors and AI. Their main product, Airsenz, helps homeowners and contractors by providing real-time system insights and alerts through an app, making maintenance easier and more efficient. The company aims to expand its technology to 100,000 homes in five years and is working on getting the necessary certifications and partnerships. |
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First Flight Venture Center Celebrates Entrepreneurs at Awards Luncheon
Posted November 24, 2025 tl;dr Last Friday, the First Flight Venture Center held an event to celebrate people and companies that have contributed to science and technology in North Carolina. They gave out awards, including one to Elaine Bolle for her work with new businesses, and talked about the success of local startups supported by First Flight. The event wrapped up with GreenLight Biosciences winning the 2025 High Flyer Award. |
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Venture135: Pitches, an Accelerator Showcase, and a Carolina Panthers Great
Posted November 24, 2025 tl;dr Last Thursday and Friday, RevTech Labs hosted the Venture135 Conference in Charlotte to showcase startups from underrepresented groups to investors. The event included talks with former Carolina Panthers player Muhsin Muhammad, who now leads a private equity firm, and featured presentations from various startups, including those in fintech and insurtech. The conference concluded with workshops and a pitch competition, where Guide AI won a $200K grand prize. |
