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	🎁 GrepBeat’s 2025 Holiday Gift Guide! 🎁 Posted Tuesday 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.
	With “Airsenz,” Durham’s Intellicair Makes HVAC Smarter and More Transparent Posted Tuesday 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.
	First Flight Venture Center Celebrates Entrepreneurs at Awards Luncheon Posted Monday 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.
	Venture135: Pitches, an Accelerator Showcase, and a Carolina Panthers Great Posted Monday 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.
	Monday Mix: One Million Cups, GrepBeat Updates, and Thanksgiving! Posted Monday tl;dr Start your week by listening to the Monday Mix, part of The GrepBeat Podcast, which shares stories and news about North Carolina tech communities. GrepBeat wishes everyone a happy Thanksgiving and will take a short break but return next week with more updates. Also, check out events like One Million Cups in Wilmington and use their community calendar to stay informed about local happenings.
	Friday Fix: NC IDEA Summit, Asobo Education, and RO-bot Posted November 21, 2025 tl;dr GrepBeat.com shares lots of news about startups and tech, and if you miss anything, the Friday Fix with David Schwartz can help you catch up. This week, they talked about stories on Asobo Education, RO-bots, and FlashPath, and recapped an event called NC IDEA’s Ecosystem Summit. You can listen to more details on The GrepBeat Podcast and keep up with local tech news.
	NC IDEA Ecosystem Summit Celebrates 20 Years Of “This Thing Of Ours” Posted November 20, 2025 tl;dr **
	Durham-Based FlashPath Analyzes Toxicology Data For Pharmaceuticals Posted November 20, 2025 tl;dr FlashPath, founded by Sara Selitsky, is a company that helps drug developers predict the toxicity of chemicals by organizing and analyzing various datasets, including those from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. By using AI models, FlashPath aims to save companies money and time by providing accurate toxicity predictions before costly trials. The platform is designed for pharmaceutical companies but can also be used in other fields like agriculture and artificial intelligence.
	Chapel Hill’s RO-bot is Changing the Game for Automotive Technicians Posted November 18, 2025 tl;dr Dave Sonders started a company called RO-bot to help car technicians with the tedious task of writing warranty claims by using AI technology that converts spoken words into formatted documents. This tool not only makes it easier for technicians to focus on repairs but also reduces claim denials and improves communication with customers by using voice and video features. RO-bot is growing, with plans to expand and help more shops across the country, while technicians like "Bobby" in North Carolina are already benefiting from the software.
	Raleigh’s Asobo Uses AI to Personalize Learning Modules For K-12 Students Posted November 17, 2025 tl;dr Austin Ketola started a company called Tutorsmith to help students and parents with education, which later evolved into a new platform named Asobo. Asobo uses AI to create personalized learning experiences, focusing on subjects like math and English, and adjusts to students' needs, including those with learning disabilities. The platform, which has a fun space theme, offers different plans for families and teachers and has won a grant to help it grow and improve.

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