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The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: Grep-a-Palooza, Optionnaire, and Launch/KPMGWe cover as much startup- and tech-related content as we can here at GrepBeat—but we know you can’t always catch it all in the course of your week. On the Friday Fix, David Schwartz is here to help you catch up by briefly recapping the stories, podcasts, and events we cover each week. Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!
2026-03-1304 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastThe Side Quest: Nick Jordan of Smashing BoxesWelcome back to GrepBeat’s “The Side Quest!” Our brand new series hosted by the GrepBeat Godfather Joe Colopy and Sonali Sanjay of Primordial Ventures. This show chats all things NC Tech, and each week features a guest who dives deep into their very own side quest (startup or otherwise!) For this weeks' episode our hosts sat down with guest Nick Jordan of Smashing Boxes! He chats about all things from how he integrated AI into his business in a way that felt human-first to the pros of e-biking here in Durham. He...
2026-03-1229 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: Plantd, Momnt, and Eventure MapWe cover as much startup- and tech-related content as we can here at GrepBeat—but we know you can’t always catch it all in the course of your week. On the Friday Fix, David Schwartz is here to help you catch up by briefly recapping the stories, podcasts, and events we cover each week. Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!
2026-03-0604 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastThe Side Quest: Pete McEntegart AKA Pete SmackWelcome back to GrepBeat’s “The Side Quest!” Our brand new series hosted by the GrepBeat Godfather Joe Colopy and Sonali Sanjay of Primordial Ventures. This show chats all things NC Tech, and each week features a guest who dives deep into their very own side quest (startup or otherwise!) This weeks episode features a face we've missed around here at GrepBeat HQ, former co-host of "The Friday Nooner," Pete McEntegart! Pete joins us today to talk about his journey from investment banker all the way to a comedian. He covers all things from his Pa...
2026-03-0535 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: The Download, Rewarded Interest, and Smashing BoxesWe cover as much startup- and tech-related content as we can here at GrepBeat—but we know you can’t always catch it all in the course of your week. On the Friday Fix, David Schwartz is here to help you catch up by briefly recapping the stories, podcasts, and events we cover each week. Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!
2026-02-2704 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastThe Side Quest: Krista Covey of First Flight Venture CenterWelcome back to GrepBeat’s “The Side Quest!” Our brand new series hosted by the GrepBeat Godfather Joe Colopy and Sonali Sanjay of Primordial Ventures. This show chats all things NC Tech, and each week features a guest who dives deep into their very own side quest (startup or otherwise!) This weeks episode features Krista Covey of First Flight Venture Center. Krista chats all about things from what's new at the FFVC to hustling in her early days. It's a great episode you won't want to miss, so be sure to tune in! Thank...
2026-02-2633 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: Anumá Aerospace, BEAMRaiL, and CuboWe cover as much startup- and tech-related content as we can here at GrepBeat—but we know you can’t always catch it all in the course of your week. On the Friday Fix, David Schwartz is here to help you catch up by briefly recapping the stories, podcasts, and events we cover each week. Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!
2026-02-2004 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastThe Side Quest: Business Perspectives and Puppy Pandemonium with Tim McLoughlinWelcome back to GrepBeat’s “The Side Quest!” Our brand new series hosted by the GrepBeat Godfather Joe Colopy and Sonali Sanjay of Primordial Ventures. This show chats all things NC Tech, and each week features a guest who dives deep into their very own side quest (startup or otherwise!) This weeks episode features Tim McLoughlin of Cofounders Capital. This episode, our hosts talk about Tim's history with hockey and Harvard, his brand new puppy, and what's been happening in his latest round of funding. Be sure not to miss Tim's updates and...
2026-02-1933 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: Voice Back, Trinitite, Fractional AI, and PodcastingWe cover as much startup- and tech-related content as we can here at GrepBeat—but we know you can’t always catch it all in the course of your week. On the Friday Fix, David Schwartz is here to help you catch up by briefly recapping the stories, podcasts, and events we cover each week. Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!
2026-02-1304 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: Rising Stars, AxNano Investment, Frolly, and Home DockWe cover as much startup- and tech-related content as we can here at GrepBeat—but we know you can’t always catch it all in the course of your week. On the Friday Fix, David Schwartz is here to help you catch up by briefly recapping the stories, podcasts, and events we cover each week. Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!
2026-02-0605 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastThe Side Quest: Growing (and Snowing!) in Durham with Jason CaplainWelcome back to GrepBeat’s “The Side Quest!” Our brand new series hosted by the GrepBeat Godfather Joe Colopy and Sonali Sanjay of Primordial Ventures. This show chats all things NC Tech, and each week features a guest who dives deep into their very own side quest (startup or otherwise!) This weeks episode features Jason Caplain of Bull City Venture Partners. The crew discusses how they survived all this cold weather (spoiler alert: having experience up North helps!) and how Jason is thriving with his newly expanded team at BCVP. It's an episode y...
2026-02-0533 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: Founder Readiness Institute, Windlift Catch-Up, and New PodcastsWe cover as much startup- and tech-related content as we can here at GrepBeat—but we know you can’t always catch it all in the course of your week. On the Friday Fix, David Schwartz is here to help you catch up by briefly recapping the stories, podcasts, and events we cover each week. Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!
2026-01-3003 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastThe Side Quest: Strengthening Safety Nets and Going Analog with Ryan O'Donnell of SunlightWelcome back to GrepBeat’s “The Side Quest!” Our brand new series hosted by the GrepBeat Godfather Joe Colopy and Sonali Sanjay of Primordial Ventures. This show chats all things NC Tech, and each week features a guest who dives deep into their very own side quest (startup or otherwise!) This weeks episode features Ryan O'Donnell of Sunlight. They chat about everything from the resurgence of analog technology to if you'd get into a Waymo (this one was contentious.) Ryan then dives into his personal experience that led him to found Sunlight and...
2026-01-2928 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: Ariso, Bull City Venture Partners, and Podcast Pandemonium!We cover as much startup- and tech-related content as we can here at GrepBeat—but we know you can’t always catch it all in the course of your week. On the Friday Fix, David Schwartz is here to help you catch up by briefly recapping the stories, podcasts, and events we cover each week. This week Team GrepBeat is on break for the new year, so enjoy this special episode all about our new year traditions! Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com. And be sure to subscribe to The G...
2026-01-2304 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastThe Side Quest: Building Your Brand and Boosting Small Businesses with Complete BreakfastWelcome back to GrepBeat’s “The Side Quest!” Our brand new series hosted by the GrepBeat Godfather Joe Colopy and Sonali Sanjay of Primordial Ventures. This show chats all things NC Tech, and each week features a guest who dives deep into their very own side quest (startup or otherwise!) This weeks episode features Andy Ives and Cayley Pater of Complete Breakfast. They talk all things from the joys of the Pacific Northwest (or PNW, if you're hip...) to what it takes to run a successful e-commerce agency. The pair origina...
2026-01-2233 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: The Side Quest's First Episode, The Download, and Complete BreakfastWe cover as much startup- and tech-related content as we can here at GrepBeat—but we know you can’t always catch it all in the course of your week. On the Friday Fix, David Schwartz is here to help you catch up by briefly recapping the stories, podcasts, and events we cover each week. This week Team GrepBeat is on break for the new year, so enjoy this special episode all about our new year traditions! Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com. And be sure to subscribe to The G...
2026-01-1604 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastThe Side Quest: Claw Machines and Business Beginnings with Chris GeissWelcome to the first ever episode of GrepBeat's "The Side Quest!" Our brand new series hosted by the GrepBeat Godfather Joe Colopy and Sonali Sanjay of Primordial Ventures. This show chats all things NC Tech, and each week features a guest who dives deep into their very own side quest (startup or otherwise!) This weeks episode features Chris Geiss of Seguno. He chats about how he found his way into the North Carolina startup world (spoiler alert: Joe's company Bronto had a little something to do with it!), what he's up...
2026-01-1533 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: A Scale Social Catch-Up, STEMZ, and In The Soup's Winter SeasonWe cover as much startup- and tech-related content as we can here at GrepBeat—but we know you can’t always catch it all in the course of your week. On the Friday Fix, David Schwartz is here to help you catch up by briefly recapping the stories, podcasts, and events we cover each week. This week Team GrepBeat is on break for the new year, so enjoy this special episode all about our new year traditions! Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com. And be sure to subscribe to The G...
2026-01-0903 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: New Years Traditions with GrepBeatWe cover as much startup- and tech-related content as we can here at GrepBeat—but we know you can’t always catch it all in the course of your week. On the Friday Fix, David Schwartz is here to help you catch up by briefly recapping the stories, podcasts, and events we cover each week. This week Team GrepBeat is on break for the new year, so enjoy this special episode all about our new year traditions! Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com. And be sure to subscribe to The G...
2026-01-0204 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastMonday Mix: Happy (Almost) New Year from GrepBeat!We all know that nothing ever really slows down for startups, and in these particular days, it can be even harder to keep up with important deadlines and events in our fast-moving Triangle, Wilmington, and Charlotte ecosystems! That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own Monday Mix: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and North Carolina's tech communities. This week our team is on break, but we wanted to wish you a positive end to your 2025. We'll be back next week!
2025-12-2901 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: Holiday Traditions with GrepBeatWe cover as much startup- and tech-related content as we can here at GrepBeat—but we know you can’t always catch it all in the course of your week. On the Friday Fix, David Schwartz is here to help you catch up by briefly recapping the stories, podcasts, and events we cover each week. This week Team GrepBeat is on break for the holidays, so enjoy this special episode all about our holiday traditions! Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podca...
2025-12-2604 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastMonday Mix: Happy Holidays From GrepBeat!We all know that nothing ever really slows down for startups, and in these particular days, it can be even harder to keep up with important deadlines and events in our fast-moving Triangle, Wilmington, and Charlotte ecosystems! That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own Monday Mix: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and North Carolina's tech communities.
2025-12-2203 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: Majentics, Gamrly, GrepBeat's Top Stories, and More!We cover as much startup- and tech-related content as we can here at GrepBeat—but we know you can’t always catch it all in the course of your week. On the Friday Fix, David Schwartz is here to help you catch up by briefly recapping the stories, podcasts, and events we cover each week. Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!
2025-12-1904 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: Opine, NC TECH Awards, LiLa with Kahmino, and More!We cover as much startup- and tech-related content as we can here at GrepBeat—but we know you can’t always catch it all in the course of your week. On the Friday Fix, David Schwartz is here to help you catch up by briefly recapping the stories, podcasts, and events we cover each week. Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!
2025-12-1204 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastMonday Mix: NC Tech Awards, a NEW DEEEEEP Dive, and GrepBeat Book ClubWe all know that nothing ever really slows down for startups, and in these particular days, it can be even harder to keep up with important deadlines and events in our fast-moving Triangle, Wilmington, and Charlotte ecosystems! That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own Monday Mix: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and North Carolina's tech communities.
2025-12-0804 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: The Horse Concierge, APPROVE, Shuttlebee and Our Holiday Happy HourWe cover as much startup- and tech-related content as we can here at GrepBeat—but we know you can’t always catch it all in the course of your week. On the Friday Fix, David Schwartz is here to help you catch up by briefly recapping the stories, podcasts, and events we cover each week. Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!
2025-12-0504 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastMonday Mix: GrepBeat's Holiday Happy Hour, LiLa, and an AI Launchpad EventWe all know that nothing ever really slows down for startups, and in these particular days, it can be even harder to keep up with important deadlines and events in our fast-moving Triangle, Wilmington, and Charlotte ecosystems! That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own Monday Mix: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and North Carolina's tech communities.
2025-12-0103 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastMonday Mix: One Million Cups, GrepBeat Updates, and Thanksgiving!We all know that nothing ever really slows down for startups, and in these particular days, it can be even harder to keep up with important deadlines and events in our fast-moving Triangle, Wilmington, and Charlotte ecosystems! That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own Monday Mix: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and North Carolina's tech communities.
2025-11-2402 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: NC IDEA Summit, Asobo Education, and RO-botWe cover as much startup- and tech-related content as we can here at GrepBeat—but we know you can’t always catch it all in the course of your week. On the Friday Fix, David Schwartz is here to help you catch up by briefly recapping the stories, podcasts, and events we cover each week. Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!
2025-11-2104 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: GRO10 Demo Day, Roam, BearBull and FlashPathWe cover as much startup- and tech-related content as we can here at GrepBeat—but we know you can’t always catch it all in the course of your week. On the Friday Fix, David Schwartz is here to help you catch up by briefly recapping the stories, podcasts, and events we cover each week. Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!
2025-11-1404 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: Atlantic Fish Co., Vega Health, and DocuLingoWe cover as much startup- and tech-related content as we can here at GrepBeat—but we know you can’t always catch it all in the course of your week. On the Friday Fix, David Schwartz is here to help you catch up by briefly recapping the stories, podcasts, and events we cover each week. Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!
2025-11-0705 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: Grep-o-Ween, VRV Athletics, and Podcasts Galore!We cover as much startup- and tech-related content as we can here at GrepBeat—but we know you can’t always catch it all in the course of your week. On the Friday Fix, David Schwartz is here to help you catch up by briefly recapping the stories, podcasts, and events we cover each week. Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!
2025-10-3103 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: Botsi, Launch KPMG, and MindRevWe cover as much startup- and tech-related content as we can here at GrepBeat—but we know you can’t always catch it all in the course of your week. On the Friday Fix, David Schwartz is here to help you catch up by briefly recapping the stories, podcasts, and events we cover each week. Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!
2025-10-2403 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: RIoT Demo Night, Students Who Sit, and The DownloadWe cover as much startup- and tech-related content as we can here at GrepBeat—but we know you can’t always catch it all in the course of your week. On the Friday Fix, David Schwartz is here to help you catch up by briefly recapping the stories, podcasts, and events we cover each week. Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!
2025-10-1704 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: Business of Software, FYTT, and Essential PersonnelWe cover as much startup- and tech-related content as we can here at GrepBeat—but we know you can’t always catch it all in the course of your week. On the Friday Fix, David Schwartz is here to help you catch up by briefly recapping the stories, podcasts, and events we cover each week. Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!
2025-10-1004 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: DEXIT, Business of Software, and PodcastingWe cover as much startup- and tech-related content as we can here at GrepBeat—but we know you can’t always catch it all in the course of your week. On the Friday Fix, David Schwartz is here to help you catch up by briefly recapping the stories, podcasts, and events we cover each week. Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!
2025-10-0303 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: Book Launch Recap, Clara Copilot, and FranzyWe cover as much startup- and tech-related content as we can here at GrepBeat—but we know you can’t always catch it all in the course of your week. On the Friday Fix, David Schwartz is here to help you catch up by briefly recapping the stories, podcasts, and events we cover each week. Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!
2025-09-2603 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: Hive Science, Msg2AI, and UltisimWe cover as much startup- and tech-related content as we can here at GrepBeat—but we know you can’t always catch it all in the course of your week. On the Friday Fix, David Schwartz is here to help you catch up by briefly recapping the stories, podcasts, and events we cover each week. Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!
2025-09-1904 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: Nonprofit Announcement, College Night, and Much More!Welcome to The GrepBeat Podcast, where we share the latest and greatest stories, advice, and news for the tech startup communities of North Carolina. The podcast includes several of our shows every week. Not sure what they are? Give it a listen and find out for yourself. We think they’re all great – but hey – the quality is in the ears of the beholder! Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com.
2025-09-1205 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: Sideline Education, Placeable, and Bionic HealthWelcome to The GrepBeat Podcast, where we share the latest and greatest stories, advice, and news for the tech startup communities of North Carolina. The podcast includes several of our shows every week. Not sure what they are? Give it a listen and find out for yourself. We think they’re all great – but hey – the quality is in the ears of the beholder! Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com.
2025-09-0504 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: The Download, Zinnia, and Just Her RideshareWelcome to The GrepBeat Podcast, where we share the latest and greatest stories, advice, and news for the tech startup communities of North Carolina. The podcast includes several of our shows every week. Not sure what they are? Give it a listen and find out for yourself. We think they’re all great – but hey – the quality is in the ears of the beholder! Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com.
2025-08-2903 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: Demo Days, Capwave, WeGo Golf, and In The Soup: ReheatedWelcome to The GrepBeat Podcast, where we share the latest and greatest stories, advice, and news for the tech startup communities of North Carolina. The podcast includes several of our shows every week. Not sure what they are? Give it a listen and find out for yourself. We think they’re all great – but hey – the quality is in the ears of the beholder! Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com.
2025-08-2204 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: BrightView Technologies, Squadies, STEM PLUG, and Summer SanityWelcome to The GrepBeat Podcast, where we share the latest and greatest stories, advice, and news for the tech startup communities of North Carolina. The podcast includes several of our shows every week. Not sure what they are? Give it a listen and find out for yourself. We think they’re all great – but hey – the quality is in the ears of the beholder! Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com.
2025-08-1504 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: NeoPay, The Wall Printer, and GrepBeat Book ClubWelcome to The GrepBeat Podcast, where we share the latest and greatest stories, advice, and news for the tech startup communities of North Carolina. The podcast includes several of our shows every week. Not sure what they are? Give it a listen and find out for yourself. We think they’re all great – but hey – the quality is in the ears of the beholder! Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com.
2025-08-0803 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastMonday Mix: Test Flight Pitch Practice, Content Creators Meetup, and GrepBeat Book ClubWe all know that nothing ever really slows down for startups, and in these particular days, it can be even harder to keep up with important deadlines and events in our fast-moving Triangle, Wilmington, and now Charlotte ecosystems! That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own Monday Mix: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and the Triangle/Wilmington tech communities. You can find the links to these events every week in the "Monday Mix" article on grepbeat.com.
2025-08-0403 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: Elephants, BreakingT, and SoftsellrWelcome to The GrepBeat Podcast, where we share the latest and greatest stories, advice, and news for the tech startup communities of North Carolina. The podcast includes several of our shows every week. Not sure what they are? Give it a listen and find out for yourself. We think they’re all great – but hey – the quality is in the ears of the beholder! Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com.
2025-08-0103 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: Mindr Follow-Up, Craine Technology Labs, and TesslateWelcome to The GrepBeat Podcast, where we share the latest and greatest stories, advice, and news for the tech startup communities of North Carolina. The podcast includes several of our shows every week. Not sure what they are? Give it a listen and find out for yourself. We think they’re all great – but hey – the quality is in the ears of the beholder! Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com.
2025-07-2504 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: Previewed, Salus CM, and Startups to Watch NominationsWelcome to The GrepBeat Podcast, where we share the latest and greatest stories, advice, and news for the tech startup communities of North Carolina. The podcast includes several of our shows every week. Not sure what they are? Give it a listen and find out for yourself. We think they’re all great – but hey – the quality is in the ears of the beholder! Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com.
2025-07-1803 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: BuilderComs, The Download, and Auxiom AIWelcome to The GrepBeat Podcast, where we share the latest and greatest stories, advice, and news for the tech startup communities of North Carolina. The podcast includes several of our shows every week. Not sure what they are? Give it a listen and find out for yourself. We think they’re all great – but hey – the quality is in the ears of the beholder! Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com.
2025-07-1103 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: Startups to Watch, Carbonix AI, and PathWelcome to The GrepBeat Podcast, where we share the latest and greatest stories, advice, and news for the tech startup communities of North Carolina. The podcast includes several of our shows every week. Not sure what they are? Give it a listen and find out for yourself. We think they’re all great – but hey – the quality is in the ears of the beholder! Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com.
2025-07-0403 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: CED's GRO9, Agenda Keeper, and DruidWelcome to The GrepBeat Podcast, where we share the latest and greatest stories, advice, and news for the tech startup communities of North Carolina. The podcast includes several of our shows every week. Not sure what they are? Give it a listen and find out for yourself. We think they’re all great – but hey – the quality is in the ears of the beholder! Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com.
2025-06-2703 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: Reap, Auditrol, and a Duke Startup StandoutWelcome to The GrepBeat Podcast, where we share the latest and greatest stories, advice, and news for the tech startup communities of North Carolina. The podcast includes several of our shows every week. Not sure what they are? Give it a listen and find out for yourself. We think they’re all great – but hey – the quality is in the ears of the beholder! Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com.
2025-06-2003 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: Grep-a-Palooza, FCAT's 2025 Cohort, SWELL Systems, and MedicporterWelcome to The GrepBeat Podcast, where we share the latest and greatest stories, advice, and news for the tech startup communities of North Carolina. The podcast includes several of our shows every week. Not sure what they are? Give it a listen and find out for yourself. We think they’re all great – but hey – the quality is in the ears of the beholder! Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com.
2025-06-1303 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastMonday Mix: Networking, One Million Blue Cups, and Triangle Tech NightWe all know that nothing ever really slows down for startups, and in these particular days, it can be even harder to keep up with important deadlines and events in our fast-moving Triangle, Wilmington, and now Charlotte ecosystems! That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own Monday Mix: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and the Triangle/Wilmington tech communities. You can find the links to these events every week in the "Monday Mix" article on grepbeat.com.
2025-06-0903 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: Grep-a-Palooza, The Download, and FinplanlyWelcome to The GrepBeat Podcast, where we share the latest and greatest stories, advice, and news for the tech startup communities of North Carolina. The podcast includes several of our shows every week. Not sure what they are? Give it a listen and find out for yourself. We think they’re all great – but hey – the quality is in the ears of the beholder! Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com.
2025-06-0603 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastIn The Soup: Preparing for Grep-a-Palooza 2025Happy In The Soup 🍲 Wednesday! Hosts Jenn Summe and Melissa Crosby are here with another exciting episode all about what to know for Grep-a-Palooza 2025! Today they are joined by David Schwartz of GrepBeat, and Charles Douthitt of Virnika. Thank you for joining us for this episode of In The Soup, a show under The GrepBeat Podcast. Today’s episode, and the rest of the season, are proudly sponsored by Milan Public Relations and Aligned Technology Group.
2025-06-0419 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastMonday Mix: Grep-a-Palooza, LiLa, and Wilmington Climate TechWe all know that nothing ever really slows down for startups, and in these particular days, it can be even harder to keep up with important deadlines and events in our fast-moving Triangle, Wilmington, and now Charlotte ecosystems! That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own Monday Mix: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and the Triangle/Wilmington tech communities. You can find the links to these events every week in the "Monday Mix" article on grepbeat.com.
2025-06-0203 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: Afuse, GridSeer, and Arcet—And Under 1 Week Till Grep-a-PaloozaWelcome to The GrepBeat Podcast, where we share the latest and greatest stories, advice, and news for the tech startup communities of North Carolina. The podcast includes several of our shows every week. Not sure what they are? Give it a listen and find out for yourself. We think they’re all great – but hey – the quality is in the ears of the beholder! Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com.
2025-05-3004 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastMonday Mix: Memorial Day, Date Palindromes, an AI Summit, and Grep-a-Palooza PricingWe all know that nothing ever really slows down for startups, and in these particular days, it can be even harder to keep up with important deadlines and events in our fast-moving Triangle, Wilmington, and now Charlotte ecosystems! That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own Monday Mix: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and the Triangle/Wilmington tech communities. You can find the links to these events every week in the "Monday Mix" article on grepbeat.com.
2025-05-2603 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: Launch/KPMG at Grep-a-Palooza, a beach BUZZ IN, and Counterforce HealthWelcome to The GrepBeat Podcast, where we share the latest and greatest stories, advice, and news for the tech startup communities of North Carolina. The podcast includes several of our shows every week. Not sure what they are? Give it a listen and find out for yourself. We think they’re all great – but hey – the quality is in the ears of the beholder! Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com.
2025-05-2304 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastMonday Mix: Seed The South, Pitch Practice, Coastal Awards, And FCAT AppsWe all know that nothing ever really slows down for startups, and in these particular days, it can be even harder to keep up with important deadlines and events in our fast-moving Triangle, Wilmington, and now Charlotte ecosystems! That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own Monday Mix: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and the Triangle/Wilmington tech communities. You can find the links to these events every week in the "Monday Mix" article on grepbeat.com. Check...
2025-05-1904 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: Pitch Competition Announcement, Troodie, and Wheel PriceWelcome to The GrepBeat Podcast, where we share the latest and greatest stories, advice, and news for the tech startup communities of the Triangle and Wilmington. That’s in North Carolina for you outsiders. The podcast includes several of our shows every week. Not sure what they are? Give it a listen and find out for yourself. We think they’re all great – but hey – the quality is in the ears of the beholder! Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com.
2025-05-1604 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastMonday Mix: State of Tech, LiLa, Book Club, And A BUZZ IN At The BeachWe all know that nothing ever really slows down for startups, and in these particular days, it can be even harder to keep up with important deadlines and events in our fast-moving Triangle, Wilmington, and now Charlotte ecosystems! That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own Monday Mix: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and the Triangle/Wilmington tech communities. You can find the links to these events every week in the "Monday Mix" article on grepbeat.com. Check...
2025-05-1203 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: Beam Dynamics, The Land Of Can, And MeridianWelcome to The GrepBeat Podcast, where we share the latest and greatest stories, advice, and news for the tech startup communities of the Triangle and Wilmington. That’s in North Carolina for you outsiders. The podcast includes several of our shows every week. Not sure what they are? Give it a listen and find out for yourself. We think they’re all great – but hey – the quality is in the ears of the beholder! Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com.
2025-05-0904 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastMonday Mix: Age Of AI, Charlotte Ecosystem, & Deadlines For FCAT & Grep-a-PaloozaWe all know that nothing ever really slows down for startups, and in these particular days, it can be even harder to keep up with important deadlines and events in our fast-moving Triangle, Wilmington, and now Charlotte ecosystems! That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own Monday Mix: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and the Triangle/Wilmington tech communities. You can find the links to these events every week in the "Monday Mix" article on grepbeat.com. Check...
2025-05-0504 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: Warrant, Churn Assassin, Our Day, And Announcing CharlotteWe cover as much startup- and tech-related content as we can here at GrepBeat.com—but we know you can't always catch it all in the course of your week. On the Friday Fix, your friendly neighborhood editor David Schwartz is here to help you catch up by briefly recapping the stories, podcasts, and events we cover each week. This show is a part of The GrepBeat Podcast, where we share the latest and greatest stories, advice, and news in your region.
2025-05-0203 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastMonday Mix: Brews, Bytes, Pitches, and DeadlinesWe all know that nothing ever really slows down for startups, and in these particular days, it can be even harder to keep up with important deadlines and events in our fast-moving Triangle and fast-growing Wilmington ecosystems. That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own Monday Mix: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and the Triangle/Wilmington tech communities. You can find the links to these events every week in the "Monday Mix" article on grepbeat.com. Check out th...
2025-04-2803 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: Recapping This Week in GrepBeat (March 10-14)We cover as much startup- and tech-related content as we can here at GrepBeat.com—but we know you can't always catch it all in the course of your week. On the Friday Fix, your friendly neighborhood editor David Schwartz is here to help you catch up by briefly recapping the stories, podcasts, and events we cover each week. This show is a part of The GrepBeat Podcast, where we share the latest and greatest stories, advice, and news in your region.
2025-03-1403 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastMonday Mix: Much Happenings in GrepBeat, New Happenings RegionwideWe all know that nothing ever really slows down for startups, and in these particular days, it can be even harder to keep up with important deadlines and events in our fast-moving Triangle and fast-growing Wilmington ecosystems. That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own Monday Mix: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and the Triangle/Wilmington tech communities. You can find the links to these events every week in the "Monday Mix" article on grepbeat.com. Check out th...
2025-03-1005 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: Recapping This Week In GrepBeat (March 3-7)We cover as much startup- and tech-related content as we can here at GrepBeat.com—but we know you can't always catch it all in the course of your week. On the Friday Fix, David Schwartz is here to help you catch up by briefly recapping the stories, podcasts, and events we cover each week. This show is a part of The GrepBeat Podcast, where we share the latest and greatest stories, advice, and news in your region. This weekend's viewing recommendations from your friendly neighborhood editor are the Duke vs UNC basketball game i...
2025-03-0705 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: Recapping This Week In GrepBeat (Feb. 24-28)We cover as much startup- and tech-related content as we can here at GrepBeat.com—but we know you can't always catch it all in the course of your week. On the Friday Fix, David Schwartz is here to help you catch up by briefly recapping the stories, podcasts, and events we cover each week. This show is a part of The GrepBeat Podcast, where we share the latest and greatest stories, advice, and news in your region. This weekend's viewing recommendation from your friendly neighborhood editor was the for...
2025-02-2805 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastFriday Fix: Introducing the "Friday Fix"As startup enthusiasts, we know there is many startup and tech news on the day to day. We also know you might not always catch it all in the course of the week. That's why we're introducing The GrepBeat Podcast's newest show: the Friday Fix. Every Friday, you'll get a recap of the stories, startups, founders, and events we’ve covered on GrepBeat that week. And as a treat to launch you into your weekends, you’ll also get a specially selected TV/film recommendation from GrepBeat's friendly neighborhood editor, Da...
2025-02-2100 minThe GrepBeat Podcast
The GrepBeat PodcastIntroducing "The GrepBeat Podcast"The GrepBeat Podcast is where we share the latest and greatest stories, advice and news for the tech startup communities of the Triangle and Wilmington. That’s in North Carolina for you outsiders. The podcast includes our several shows every week – including the Monday Mix on Monday and In the Soup on Wednesday. Not sure what they are? Give it a listen and find out for yourself. Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from https://grepbeat.com.
2024-12-1800 minThe Friday Nooner
The Friday NoonerDestination Discussion Abounds As Annie Combs Talks Us Through ECPC TravelOn today’s episode of the Friday Nooner, GrepBeat Godfather Joe Colopy was back in the hosting chair alongside Melissa Crosby and new co-hosting addition Kaitlyn Dang—both of whom, to be clear, were in their own chairs. They started off with a bit of banter about Joe’s brush with death (he nearly crashed his new “GrepBeat red” vespa). Then, our trio of co-hosts welcomed this week’s guest, Annie Combs. Annie is the Co-Founder and CEO of ECPC Travel, which she describes as the “eco-friendly, socially conscious Expedia.”
2024-11-0835 minThe Friday Nooner
The Friday NoonerHeather McWhorter Joins Us To Talk About UNCW’s CIE (and Perms)On today’s edition of the Friday Nooner, GrepBeat Godfather Joe Colopy and Co-Host Extraordinaire Melissa Crosby started off with a bit of conversation about the goings-on at HQ. Specifically, this meant a brief recap of the latest GrepBeat Book Club meeting and a look ahead to some pumpkin painting. Swing by in the coming days (I guess) to see Joe’s rendition of ‘80s Melissa on a pumpkin. Last and most importantly, Joe and Melissa welcomed Heather McWhorter, who is the Director of the Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at UNC-Wilm...
2024-10-2537 minThe Friday Nooner
The Friday NoonerCED’s Jay Bigelow Joins Us Fresh Off Their 40th Birthday BashOn today’s Friday Nooner, GrepBeat Godfather Joe Colopy and his co-host Melissa Crosby (who was good enough to beam in remotely despite being on the tail end of a bout with Covid) started off by chatting a bit about the tragic vespa heist that took place outside GrepBeat HQ earlier this week. They also discussed the State Fair and the bizarrely accepted practice of spending more money to win a gigantic stuffed animal than one would buying one directly.  After that we got to the highlight of the episode as the hosts were...
2024-10-1838 minThe Friday Nooner
The Friday NoonerWilmington Entrepreneur David Reeser On All Things OpiAIDOn today’s Friday Nooner, GrepBeat Godfather Joe Colopy and his sidekick Melissa Crosby recapped the GrepBeat and Primordial teams’ Thursday excursion to Wilmington. The teams headed down to The Wine Sampler for a kickoff event where we enjoyed some networking, intros, and delicious refreshments with folks from the Wilmington ecosystem. Joe and Melissa also talked a bit about North Carolina joining a multi-state lawsuit against TikTok. Then they welcomed this week’s guest: Wilmington entrepreneur and OpiAID Founder/CEO David Reeser (who joined us at our launch event in Wilmington Thursday...
2024-10-1136 minThe Friday Nooner
The Friday NoonerLab Logs’ Daniel Summers Talks Wilmington, Free Diving, and AstrophotographyFor today’s episode of the Friday Nooner, the GrepBeat Godfather and co-hosting maestra Melissa Colopy started off with some talk about storm-ravaged Western North Carolina, and some of the ongoing relief efforts we’ve seen in the community (special shout-outs to the folks at Raleigh Founded and Greenplaces). They also spent a few moments recapping the GrepBeat Happy Hour that took place this past Wednesday at Bull McCabe’s. Then yours truly popped in with a quick update on the week at GrepBeat.com. We touched on this week’s episodes of the Monday Mix and In The Soup, r...
2024-10-0432 minThe Friday Nooner
The Friday NoonerDavid Cummings Shares His Vision For AtlantaOn today’s Friday Nooner, GrepBeat Godfather Joe Colopy and “Survivor” Melissa Crosby opened with a few words about Hurricane Helene and the storms pelting the Southeast (and the very nice but occasionally porous GrepBeat HQ). Then Melissa recapped this week’s Ladies Investing/Local Angels (LILA) meetup and Joe offered a few words on some of the latest with OpenAI. Joe and Melissa then welcomed this week’s guest: Atlanta-based David Cummings, who has founded or co-founded 10 startups, and is the CEO of Atlanta Ventures. He was also one of the first, lead angel investors in Calendly! ...
2024-09-2740 minThe Friday Nooner
The Friday NoonerRyan O’Donnell Brings Sunlight On A Rainy FridayToday’s Friday Nooner opened with the GrepBeat Godfather and Melissa Crosby discussing fond memories of video stores, short-versus-longer book chapters, and more. Then your friendly neighborhood editor popped in with a temperamental green-screen background and a brief update on all things GrepBeat.com. We covered the Monday Mix, our first Book Club recap, In The Soup, and, naturally, our (viral?) post on Taylor Swift update app Swift Alert. Once we wrapped up the internal recap, Joe and Melissa welcomed this week’s guest, Ryan O’Donnell. Formerly Co-Founder and CEO of EmployUs, Ryan i...
2024-09-1332 minThe Friday Nooner
The Friday NoonerA New Season Begins With Seguno CEO Chris GeissWelcome back! Today’s Friday Nooner effectively marked a season premiere, as well as the beginning of a new chapter for the show sans longtime co-host Pete McEntegart. GrepBeat Godfather Joe Colopy and Melissa Crosby of Colopy Ventures brought the show back on air, comfortably seated in front of the awesome new mural at HQ (special thanks to summer artist-in-residence Xiomara Colopy!). Joe and Melissa provided a general update on all things GrepBeat, a few takes on the news, and a bit of banter. Then they welcomed the season’s firs...
2024-09-0635 minThe Friday Nooner
The Friday NoonerSeason Finale and Pete’s GoodbyeToday’s season finale episode of the Friday Nooner was a mini-celebration of Pete on his final day with GrepBeat. The GrepBeat Godfather beamed in from the Costa Rican mist, video tributes were shown, and multiple fun rounds of trivia taught us a bit more about both Pete himself and the standup comedy world he’s diving into. For those who may not have heard, there will be a more extensive farewell party for Pete, dubbed GrepBeat Pete’s Irish Goodbye, at Bull McCabe’s Irish Pub on July 11 from 5-7pm. You can register here. In the mea...
2024-06-2838 minThe Friday Nooner
The Friday NoonerRob Creighton Explains Windlift’s Approach To Wind EnergyToday’s Friday Nooner had a little bit of a different vibe. With the GrepBeat Godfather on vacation with the GrepBeat First Family in Costa Rica, Pete was joined by first (only?)-time guest co-host, Not Joe (Kaitlyn). After a vague tease of special material on next week’s Nooner season finale (tune in!), the pair provided a rundown of new Colopy Ventures employees’ annual gifts—which, despite Kaitlyn’s admitted abuse of her new-employee gift card to the ForeverGrep store, still culminate in personalized bobbleheads after a few years. Pete and Not Joe were then joined by Rob Creighto...
2024-06-2139 minThe Friday Nooner
The Friday NoonerVince Beese Sells Us On Sales SpaceIt was a busy first segment on this week’s Friday Nooner. We heard from The Super Real Version Of GrepBeat Pete Who Has Lovely Things To Say About Joe; we got an update on Durham’s resident Vespa “gang”; and we found out that one of the chickens you may have heard about on a past episode several past episodes is, in fact, a rooster. Sadly, this means it will need to be re-homed (any takers outside the Durham city limits?). Then Joe and Pete welcomed Vince Beese, the Founder and CEO of Sales HQ. This RTP-based st...
2024-06-1439 minThe Friday Nooner
The Friday NoonerModern Ritual Health Brings Telehealth To DermatologyIt was a well-caffeinated crew on today’s Friday Nooner, which made for a bit of a roller-coaster intro. Pete tapped into his glory years as a “celebrity juror” to lend us some perspective on jury procedures, and then the GrepBeat Godfather took us through various stages and sub-stages of investment (proving that he is not, in fact, “just a pretty face riding a Vespa”). Then they welcomed Dr. Beth Goldstein and Elianna Goldstein to the show. This mother-daughter duo co-founded Modern Ritual Health, which applies a telehealth approach to dermatology. The Chapel Hill-based startup—which GrepBeat profiled earlie...
2024-05-3139 minThe Friday Nooner
The Friday NoonerDr. Rachel Draelos Shares Her Vision of AI in HealthcareFollowing a few GrepBeat updates and reminders, this week’s episode of The Friday Nooner really got going with a “reintroduction” to GrepBeat Pete—who is both definitely real and definitely the actual Pete. Please feel free to reach out to him if you’d like to learn more about the native recipes and general lore of the remote island from which he hails. Which is Long Island, by the way. Following said check-in, Joe and Pete welcomed Dr. Rachel Draelos, Duke’s first-ever dual MD/CompSci PhD and the Founder and CEO of Durham-based healthtech startup Cydoc. ...
2024-05-1037 minThe Friday Nooner
The Friday NoonerCliniSpan Health’s Dezbee McDaniel On Racial Health DisparitiesThis week’s episode had something for everyone. For viewers who tune in for the greatest hits, the GrepBeat Godfather brought up his Vespa unsolicited less than 10 seconds into the show. For those who like something new and different each week, guest Dezbee McDaniel more than fits the bill. He’s the Co-Founder and CEO of RTP-based CliniSpan Health, a 2022 GrepBeat Startups To Watch selection that we first profiled in March of the same year.
2024-02-0940 minThe Friday Nooner
The Friday NoonerArpio's Doug Neumann on Preparing for Disaster RecoveryOn this week's Friday Nooner episode, the (post-Jackie) GrepBeat crew chatted with Doug Neumann, the Co-Founder and CEO of Arpio, a fully automated disaster recovery solution for workloads that run in AWS. The Durham-based startup was named to our 2023 GrepBeat Startups to Watch list. Before founding Arpio, Neumann previously worked for Cary-based Bandwidth and Microsoft. You can watch the full live episode on YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn.
2024-01-2639 minThe Friday Nooner
The Friday NoonerThe Future of Healthcare with CareYaya's Neal Shah, Plus Jackie's Last ShowThis week, the GrepBeat crew chatted with Neal K. Shah, the founder and CEO of CareYaya. CareYaya is a health tech and homecare company that connects pre-health university students with families for on-demand care. This show is also, sadly, Jackie (Sizing) from GrepBeat's last, as she ventures on to the next part of her career. The GrepBeat crew misses her already.
2024-01-1941 minThe Friday Nooner
The Friday NoonerThe Last Show of 2023: Holiday SpecialThe Friday Nooner closed out its 2023 programming today with a holiday special. It included the world premieres of the soon-to-be-classic song Grep The Halls; and the new GrepBeat holiday mockumentary The Making Of: A GrepMas Carol. This is definitely a show to watch visually!! The GrepBeat team put a lot of work into these and really hope you enjoy watching them as much as we enjoyed making them. Or even more! You can watch the full episode on LinkedIn here or Facebook here.
2023-12-2631 minThe Friday Nooner
The Friday NoonerKeebler Health’s Park Explains Why Our AI Summary Is WrongAre you smarter than an AI designed for a first-grader? That was (sort of) the question that today’s episode set out to answer. GrepBeat Godfather Joe Colopy has souped up a program for our internal admin site that uses ChatGPT to summarize GrepBeat stories in a few bullet points that are set at a first-grade level of reading comprehension. The results can be pretty cute. We then tried it live with the Sept. 21 profile story we wrote about Durham-based Keebler Health, the startup led by today’s guest, Isaac Park. In this case the summar...
2023-12-0836 minThe Friday Nooner
The Friday NoonerLoanWell’s Bernard Worthy On The “Squarespace For Lenders”Joe may be back down to one Vespa after selling his yellow scooter this week, but The Friday Noonermust go on. Fortunately the gang was joined by a great guest: Bernard Worthy, the CEO and Co-Founder of Durham-based fintech LoanWell, a 2022 GrepBeat Startups To Watch selection. Bernard discussed how LoanWell—which bills itself as the “Squarespace for lenders”—pivoted from its B2C roots to its current B2B SaaS solution for community-based lenders; how the startup has benefited from the support of NC IDEA and other ecosystem members; and whether he might buy GrepBeat gear from the ForeverG...
2023-12-0140 minThe Friday Nooner
The Friday Nooner"GrepBeat Wonderland" World Premiere, Plus House of BlueberryHouse of Blueberry COO Katherine G Manuel is chatting LIVE with the folks at GrepBeat this Friday. House of Blueberry, a Raleigh-based company, is the leading digital fashion house in the Metaverse. Since it began in 2012, Blueberry has grown to over 400,000 customers and sold over 20 million digital assets.
2022-12-1638 minThe Friday Nooner
The Friday NoonerHoliday Special—With Two World-Premiere FilmsJoe and Pete share "gifts" they'd like to give the Triangle tech startup ecosystem as we head into 2022 before cueing up GrepBeat's exclusive short films: It’s a Wonderful GrepBeat and ‘Twas The Night Before GrepMas.
2021-12-1731 minPete Meets...
Pete Meets...Robbie Hardy of xElle VenturesIn this episode of GrepBeat's "Pete Meets..." web series, we welcome Robbie Hardy, the Founder and Chair of xElle Ventures, thanks to our sponsor TriNet. GrepBeat's Pete McEntegart moderates. (Thus the "Pete Meets...")
2020-11-2458 minPete Meets...
Pete Meets...Pete Meets... Merrill MasonIn this episode of GrepBeat's "Pete Meets..." web series, we welcome Merrill Mason, a Partner at Smith Anderson, thanks to our sponsor TriNet. GrepBeat's Pete McEntegart moderates. (Thus the "Pete Meets...")
2020-11-1052 minPete Meets...
Pete Meets...Pete Meets... David CummingsIn this episode of GrepBeat's "Pete Meets..." web series, we welcome David Cummings, the Founder and CEO of Pardot LLC, thanks to our sponsor TriNet. GrepBeat's Pete McEntegart moderates. (Thus the "Pete Meets...")
2020-10-2758 minPete Meets...
Pete Meets...Pete Meets... Vickie Gibbs of the UNC Entrepreneurship CenterIn this episode of GrepBeat's "Pete Meets..." web series, we welcome Vickie Gibbs, the Executive Director of the UNC Entrepreneurship Center, thanks to our sponsor TriNet. GrepBeat's Pete McEntegart moderates. (Thus the "Pete Meets...")
2020-10-1353 minPete Meets...
Pete Meets...Pete Meets... Brian Handly of Reveal MobileIn this episode GrepBeat's "Pete Meets..." web series, we welcome Brian Handly, the CEO of Reveal Mobile, thanks to our sponsor TriNet. GrepBeat's Pete McEntegart moderates. (Thus the "Pete Meets...")
2020-09-2900 minPete Meets...
Pete Meets...Pete Meets... Matt Dunbar of VentureSouthIn this episode GrepBeat's "Pete Meets..." web series, we welcome Matt Dunbar, the co-Founder & Managing Director at VentureSouth, thanks to our sponsor TriNet. GrepBeat's Pete McEntegart moderates. (Thus the "Pete Meets...")
2020-09-1500 min