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	Charlotte Startup Aims to Cut Recycling Waste With the Topper Stopper™ Posted Yesterday tl;dr Genesis 1 Technologies, a startup in Charlotte, created the Topper Stopper™ to improve recycling by preventing contamination using barcode scanning and sensors. The system ensures only recyclable items are placed in bins, tracks data, and rewards users with points for recycling, which can be exchanged for prizes. They are testing this innovative system at places like the University of South Carolina Upstate and hope to expand it to more locations and larger public spaces.
	Introducing the “Startup Bazaar,” a New Feature for Grep-a-Palooza 2026 Posted Tuesday tl;dr Grep-a-Palooza 2026 is happening on June 4th at the Durham Convention Center, and registration is open. This year, they're introducing the "Startup Bazaar," an interactive area where people can see and try out cool new tech from startups in North Carolina. There will be live demos, games, and opportunities to meet founders, making it a fun way to learn about new technology.
	In The Soup: How to Manage Building a Team and Your Family Posted Tuesday tl;dr In this episode, Jenn Summe and Melissa Crosby talk with Runbin Dong and David Baxter about balancing building a company with family life. They discuss how startups can take up a lot of time and share advice on staying present as a parent. The episode is sponsored by Curious Ant, and they encourage listeners to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast.
	Monday Mix: IDEAFest, Duke Startup Showcase, Test Flight Pitch Practice, and More! Posted Monday tl;dr Start your week with the Monday Mix show from The GrepBeat Podcast, which shares news and stories about North Carolina's tech scene. This week, there are events like pitch practices, meetups, and competitions happening in places like Raleigh and Durham. If you want more events, check out their community calendar or subscribe to the podcast for updates every Monday.
	Friday Fix: DayOf, GlamourBae, and In The Soup! Posted April 3, 2026 tl;dr GrepBeat.com shares news about startups and technology, and each week David Schwartz recaps the latest stories, podcasts, and events on the "Friday Fix" show. This week, they talked about a happy hour event, a feature on a company called GlamourBae, and a fun April Fools’ episode with bloopers. They also highlighted a company called DayOf.
	Durham’s DayOf Aims to Transform the Conference Experience Posted April 2, 2026 tl;dr Marc Eder, co-founder of DayOf, started a company to help people attending conferences explore the area more easily by offering curated options for events and dining. Launched in 2025 with Mykhailo Shvets, DayOf partners with local businesses to increase revenue by attracting conference attendees. The startup has already been tested in several locations and aims to expand its platform for future events, like the FISU World University Games in 2029.
	In The Soup: April Fools! Building Your Early Team…Again? Posted April 1, 2026 tl;dr "In The Soup" is back for its Spring 2026 season and will now air on Tuesday mornings instead of Wednesdays. Hosts Jenn and Melissa are joined by Brandon and James to discuss building an early team, revisiting a popular topic with new insights. Be sure to listen for funny bloopers and subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast to stay updated!
	Raleigh’s GlamourBae Offers Users “Beauty Made Effortless” Posted March 31, 2026 tl;dr Kaylan Joseph, who goes by IAMEGYPT as an actress and singer, created an app called GlamourBae to help people find beauty products easily because she found it hard to shop for haircare essentials while in college. GlamourBae is an AI-powered beauty subscription service, offering personalized recommendations and convenient delivery, especially catering to Black and Brown women. The app, which has already gained a lot of interest, will officially launch in April 2026, and Joseph plans to expand it nationwide and internationally.
	GrepBeat’s Venture Connect ’26 After-Party in Photos Posted March 30, 2026 tl;dr GrepBeat hosted a fun after-party with over 200 people at Tobacco Road Sports Café after the Venture Connect 2026 event. They thanked their sponsors and had a photographer, Corey Truesdale, take great pictures. The main goal of their post was to share those event photos with everyone.
	Monday Mix: Grep-a-Palooza Very Early Bird Tickets, Andrews Launch Accelerator, and More! Posted March 30, 2026 tl;dr Start your week by listening to the Monday Mix from The GrepBeat Podcast, which shares news and stories about tech in North Carolina. They also provide a list of tech events and deadlines happening in areas like the Triangle, Wilmington, and Charlotte. If you want to know about more events, there's a community calendar, and you can subscribe to the podcast for updates every Monday.

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