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The GrepBeat Podcast

Welcome to The GrepBeat Podcast, where we share the latest and greatest stories, advice, and news for the tech startup communities of the Triangle, Wilmington, and Charlotte. 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.

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    Monday Mix: AI-First Startups, Brews and Bytes, an Agent AMA, and More!

    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 North Carolina ecosystem! This week of July 13th, host Katelyn Crespo is bringing you the latest and greatest with the Monday Mix.

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    Friday Fix: Fixxr, Looks AI, and RoboLeanX

    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!

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    Monday Mix: AI Unfiltered, PitchBreakfast, NC TECH Awards, and Much More!

    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 North Carolina ecosystem! This week of July 6th, host Katelyn Crespo is bringing you the latest and greatest with the Monday Mix.

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    Friday Fix: GRO11, SPRTN Technologies, ChampOS, 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. We here at Team GrepBeat also wanted to wish you a happy 4th of July! Be safe and celebrate well! 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!

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    Monday Mix: NC TECH Awards, AI Lunch and Learn, One Million Cups, and More!

    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 North Carolina ecosystem! This week of June 29th, host Katelyn Crespo is bringing you the latest and greatest with the Monday Mix.

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    Friday Fix: Sensible, SenterME, RIoT's RAP XXII, and GRO11

    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!

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    The Side Quest: Bill Spruill of 2ndF

    Welcome back to GrepBeat’s “The Side Quest!” Our show hosted by the GrepBeat Godfather Joe Colopy. This week for the finale episode of our Spring 2026 season we sat down with Bill Spruill of 2ndF. They talk all things from how capital in the Triangle and North Carolina can be better deployed to help our early stage startups to Bill's early days in business development. They dive deep into Bill's expertise from decades in the Triangle community paired with his passion for travel and learning across the globe, making for a great episode you won't want to miss. Thank you for joining us for this episode of The Side Quest. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss out when a new podcast drops!

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    Monday Mix: GRO11, RIoT Founder Showcase, Insights for Climate Innovators, and More!

    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 North Carolina ecosystem! This week, host Katelyn Crespo is bringing you the latest and greatest. 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.

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    Friday Fix: FIG Conference, SteadyTrail, RDU Labs, 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!

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    The Side Quest: Jeff Welch of Duke New Ventures

    Welcome back to GrepBeat’s “The Side Quest!” Our show hosted by the GrepBeat Godfather Joe Colopy. This week we sat down with Jeff Welch of Duke New Ventures, an organization dedicated to helping those who want to form, manage, and fund their startups. The pair discuss everything from North Carolina becoming Stanley Cup champs (woohoo!) to how Jeff started in Colorado and wound up growing our ecosystem here in North Carolina.  Thank you for joining us for this episode of The Side Quest. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss out when a new podcast drops!

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    Monday Mix: Juneteenth at Code the Dream, One Million Cups, and More

    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.

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    Friday Fix: Our Grep-a-Palooza Recap, AI for Women Conference, 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!

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    The Side Quest: Erik Troan of Pendo

    Welcome back to GrepBeat’s “The Side Quest!” Our show hosted by the GrepBeat Godfather Joe Colopy. For this weeks' episode our host sat down with Erik Troan of Pendo, where he has been CTO for over a decade. He talks about his journey entering the Triangle startup scene in the 90's and seeing the vision of Pendo early in its inception. It is a great episode, from conversation around diving to conversation about how to find the right cofounder! You won't want to miss it. 🤿 Thank you for joining us for this episode of The Side Quest. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss out when a new podcast drops!

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    Monday Mix: Charlotte Fintech Week, One Million Cups, and More!

    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! Also, we at our team want to thank everyone for attending Grep-a-Palooza 2026 last week! 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.

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    Friday Fix: Grep-a-Palooza 2026, "In The Soup" Finale, and Much 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. We at Team GrepBeat also want to take a moment to thank everyone who came to Grep-a-Palooza 2026, each and every one of you make up an ecosystem we are proud to support and uplift every day. So give yourself a round of applause! 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!

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    The Side Quest: All Things Grep-a-Palooza 2026!

    Welcome back to GrepBeat’s “The Side Quest!” Our show hosted by the GrepBeat Godfather Joe Colopy. 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 we're breaking our formula a little bit to provide a deep dive on our yearly conference Grep-a-Palooza! If you're reading this the day it is released, then it means we are currently conferencing it up. Tune into this episode to hear about everything we have in store from our very own Managing Editor David Schwartz. From our startup bazaar featuring companies from across North Carolina to our exciting panels and fireside chats, there's something for everyone. Thank you for joining us for this episode of The Side Quest, a show under The GrepBeat Podcast, be sure to subscribe so you never miss out when a new podcast drops!

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    In The Soup: Lessons From Launch

    Happy In The Soup 🍲 Tuesday! Today, hosts Jenn Summe and Melissa Crosby are joined by Emil Runge of Launch Chapel Hill and Jordan McAlister of KPMG for their Spring finale episode! On this live finale our hosts sit down with the team behind the Launch/KPMG Accelerator Program to talk about what they've learned as they guide companies in building their strategy and pitch. They get to work with founders from across the country to refine their messaging and want to share everything they've learned along the way, from mistakes they see to patterns in presenting, to you! It is an awesome finale, so be sure to check it out! 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, is proudly sponsored by Curious Ant.

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    Monday Mix: Grep-a-Palooza 2026, LiLa, and More!

    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! We'd also be remiss to mention this week is Grep-a-Palooza! Be sure to grab your ticket for Thursday, we can't wait to see you there! 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.

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    Friday Fix: Grep-a-Palooza's 2026 Lineup, Seed the South, 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. We're gearing up for Grep-a-Palooza 2026 here at GrepBeat HQ, so be sure to grab your tickets here and we'll see you there next 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!

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    The Side Quest: Byron Revels of Abra

    Welcome back to GrepBeat’s “The Side Quest!” Our show 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 Byron Revels of Abra, who chats about his journey in the world of sales that led him to founding Abra. He tells us all about how his expertise allowed him to see a gap in the procurement process he was able to build his company to fix. You won't want to miss this great episode that covers everything from startup to adventures at the mall! Thank you for joining us for this episode of The Side Quest, a show under The GrepBeat Podcast, be sure to subscribe so you never miss out when a new podcast drops!

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    In The Soup: SEO in a World of AI

    Happy In The Soup 🍲 Tuesday! Today, hosts Jenn Summe and Melissa Crosby are joined by Robert Birnbach of Curious Ant (our awesome sponsor!) and Christina Marie Noel of Noel & Co. They are giving their insight into how to approach SEO in the world of AI. The landscape is always changing, and rapidly so. How can you keep up and make sure your business is being marketed the right way? And, how do you know when that "human touch" is needed and when you can automate? Our awesome guests answer these questions and more on today's episode. They're both pro marketers whose insight you won't want to miss! 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, is proudly sponsored by Curious Ant.

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    Monday Mix: LiLa AMA, Re-Activate EdTech, and 1 Million Cups

    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.

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    Friday Fix: Grep-a-Palooza's Pitching Companies, GrepBeat Downstairs, and Much 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!

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    The Side Quest: Amanda Stockwell of The Seed List

    Welcome back to GrepBeat’s “The Side Quest!” Our show 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 Amanda Stockwell of The Seed List. She talks about her experience getting connected to startups in her UX career that sparked a lifelong passion for helping others find their place in the startup world. Be sure to tune in to hear about how she's built The Seed List and continued to help college students and others in their early career journey. She is passionate about helping others build and thrive in North Carolina, a mission very similar to ours! It's a great episode, which you can watch or listen to below. We'd also be remiss not to mention the official The Side Quest song! Created with AI tools by the Godfather himself, we're excited to introduce our theme to you. Check it out here. Thank you for joining us for this episode of The Side Quest, a show under The GrepBeat Podcast, be sure to subscribe so you never miss out when a new podcast drops!

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    In The Soup: Our Guide to Applying for Grants

    Happy In The Soup 🍲 Tuesday! Today, hosts Jenn Summe and Melissa Crosby are joined by Scott McQuiggan of Social Cascade and Ellie McTaggart of Carolina Instruments. They're speaking on a topic we often hear questions about in our community from founders of all backgrounds: how do you successfully apply for grants? We've brought these founders on to speak about the resources available to those in North Carolina, big and small. Be sure to tune in to get our best tips from those who have done it themselves! 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, is proudly sponsored by Curious Ant.

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    Monday Mix: GrepBeat Downstairs, Seed the South, and More!

    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.

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    Friday Fix: GrepBeat is Hiring, NALA Membranes, NC Tech, 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!

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    The Side Quest: Zack Mansfield of Conductor Capital

    Welcome back to GrepBeat’s “The Side Quest!” Our show 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 Zack Mansfield of Conductor Capital. They chat about his journey through the world of banking and how it has shaped his unique worldview that has helped build Conductor Capital. He, much like our team, is incredibly passionate about the one-of-a-kind ecosystems in North Carolina and beyond! Be sure to join us for this great conversation spanning across decades (and apparently...not many Durham Bulls games?) You won't want to miss it! We'd also be remiss not to mention the official The Side Quest song! Created with AI tools by the Godfather himself, we're excited to introduce our theme to you. Check it out here. Thank you for joining us for this episode of The Side Quest, a show under The GrepBeat Podcast, be sure to subscribe so you never miss out when a new podcast drops!

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    In The Soup: What Fundraising Can do to Your Cap Table

    Happy In The Soup 🍲 Tuesday! Today, hosts Jenn Summe and Melissa Crosby are joined by Anna Tharrington of Hutchison Law and Nathan Snell of Intuit Mailchimp (formerly Raleon before acquisition). They're chatting about a topic near and dear to our hosts, especially Jenn: fundraising! How does it change your cap table and what should you be prepared for? We wanted to provide perspective from both a lawyer and a founder for this one, to cover a full scope of experience. It's a great episode with even greater advice, so be sure to check it out! 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, is proudly sponsored by Curious Ant.

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    Monday Mix: TechFest NC, AI Innovation Symposium, and UNCW's Innovate & Elevate

    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.

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    Friday Fix: Beakpoint, Challenging Forces, Swik AI, 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!

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    The Side Quest: Eric Boduch of 24 and Up

    Welcome back to GrepBeat’s “The Side Quest!” Our show 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 Eric Boduch of 24 and Up. They talk about his experience helping Pendo, now one of North Carolina's tech giants, build. This experience sparked a desire to want to help others scale their startup into the next industry behemoth, resulting in his founding of venture studio 24 and Up. He is on the cutting edge of emerging AI technologies, and on the ground every day helping founders build. He gives a lot of great insights into his experience, it's an episode you definitely won't want to miss! We'd also be remiss not to mention the official The Side Quest song! Created with AI tools by the Godfather himself, we're excited to introduce our theme to you. Check it out here. Thank you for joining us for this episode of The Side Quest, a show under The GrepBeat Podcast, be sure to subscribe so you never miss out when a new podcast drops!

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    In The Soup: Getting Plugged in With a New Ecosystem

    Happy In The Soup 🍲 Tuesday! Today, hosts Jenn Summe and Melissa Crosby are joined by Juan Garzón of Innovate Charlotte and Chip Kennedy of CivicReach. They are chatting about the ways they plugged into their ecosystems when they were brand new, how they built, and how they thrived! Listeners are encouraged to interact as much as possible with their North Carolina ecosystem and get involved. It's a great episode you won't want to miss, so be sure to tune in! 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, is proudly sponsored by Curious Ant.

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    Monday Mix: Grep-a-Palooza Pitch Deadline, Knox Street May Sessions, and More!

    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.

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    Friday Fix: Truentity Health's $3.5M, StreetFair's Acquisition, HiveTracks 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!

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    The Side Quest: Paul Rava of Roboro

    Welcome back to GrepBeat’s “The Side Quest!” Our show 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 Paul Rava of Roboro. They chat about the growth of Roboro and his experience with the company and how they are preparing for an AI-led future. He talks about how AI can break down complex concepts into simple, easier to understand bites. Along with this Paul spoke about his own personal side quest as an author! Be sure to check out the video to get a look at his book.  We'd also be remiss not to mention the official The Side Quest song! Created with AI tools by the Godfather himself, we're excited to introduce our theme to you. Check it out here. Thank you for joining us for this episode of The Side Quest, a show under The GrepBeat Podcast, be sure to subscribe so you never miss out when a new podcast drops!

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    In The Soup: How Much Product Research Do You Really Need to Do?

    Happy In The Soup 🍲 Tuesday! Today, hosts Jenn Summe and Melissa Crosby are  joined by Rob Cooley Jr. of Nuream and Jonathan Rollman of Beam Dynamics. They are presenting their perspectives on how much product research you should really do? When do you know that it's time to stop asking the customer and start doing? We have a great episode full of opposing thoughts, expert advice, and more. Be sure to check it out! 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, is proudly sponsored by Curious Ant.

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    Monday Mix: Grep-a-Palooza Early Bird Deadline, Post-RDSW Open Space, and More!

    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.

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    Friday Fix: RDSW Happy Hour, Side Quest Season 2, and Much 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!

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    The Side Quest: Chris Heivly of Build The Fort and Raleigh-Durham Startup Week

    Welcome back to GrepBeat’s “The Side Quest!” Our show hosted by the GrepBeat Godfather Joe Colopy and Sonali Sanjay of Primordial Ventures is BACK for our second season. 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 Chris Heivly in the midst of an event he helps bring to life: Raleigh-Durham Startup Week! Chris chats about how his experience both in teaching and leading in startup spaces has informed him about the gaps in our ecosystem, and how he has brought together some of the leading experts in tech, politics, sales, and more to help fill these gaps. It is a great episode, and one you won't want to miss! We'd also be remiss not to mention the official The Side Quest song! Created with AI tools by the Godfather himself, we're excited to introduce our theme to you. Check it out here. Thank you for joining us for this episode of The Side Quest, a show under The GrepBeat Podcast, be sure to subscribe so you never miss out when a new podcast drops!

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    In The Soup: All Things Product Feedback!

    Happy In The Soup 🍲 Tuesday! Today, hosts Jenn Summe and Melissa Crosby are joined by David Shaner of Offline and Ashlyn Greer of Fashivly. They are sitting down to share all of their knowledge on product feedback: how to decipher the good from the bad, how to properly take feedback and shape it for your business, and more! Especially if your brand is highly visible on social media. There's many more great insights in this episode, so be sure to tune in! 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, is proudly sponsored by Curious Ant.

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    Monday Mix: All Things RDSW

    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 is a special episode all about RDSW, we at Team GrepBeat hope to see you around this week!

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    Friday Fix: GrepBeat Giving Programs, RDSW Preview, and Lucid Bots

    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!

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    In The Soup: Navigating Expectations as a Portfolio Company

    Happy In The Soup 🍲 Tuesday! Today, hosts Jenn Summe and Melissa Crosby are joined by Dr. Shante Williams of Black Pearl Global Investments and Mahati Sridhar of Revolution Ventures. They are sitting down to chat about a topic we know is always on a new founders mind ➡️ once you've secured an investment, what is expected of you? How do you navigate being a portfolio company? These two investors offer their valuable insight into what exactly they look for in their portcos: from expectations on how often to meet to reporting earnings. It's a great episode you won't want to miss! 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, is proudly sponsored by Curious Ant.

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    Monday Mix: Startup Law 101, NC Biotech, and One Million Cups

    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.

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    Friday Fix: Grep-a-Palooza's Startup Bazaar, Topper Stopper, 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!

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    In The Soup: How to Manage Building a Team and Your Family

    Happy In The Soup 🍲 Tuesday! Today, hosts Jenn Summe and Melissa Crosby are joined by Runbin Dong of Scale Social and David Baxter of Big Pixel and Teela. They are chatting about a topic we see floating around the community often: how do you manage building a company with a family? With startups being famous for taking 100% of your brain space, how do you keep yourself available and present as a parent? Both of our guests provide their great advice for anyone to keep in mind if they're looking to build while maintaining their relationships. It's a great and useful episode, so be sure to tune in! 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, is proudly sponsored by Curious Ant.

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    Monday Mix: IDEAFest, Duke Startup Showcase, and More!

    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.

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    Friday Fix: DayOf, GlamourBae, and In The Soup!

    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!

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    In The Soup: April Fools! Building Your Early Team...Again?

    Happy In The Soup 🍲 Wednesday! We are so excited to be back for our Spring 2026 season. We are also excited to announce that this will be our last Wednesday episode for the foreseeable future, as In The Soup is moving to Tuesday mornings beginning next week! Keep an eye out in your feeds.  Today, hosts Jenn Summe and Melissa Crosby are joined by Brandon Kashani of CheQRboard and James Gieszelmann of Roboro to chat all things…building your early team? If this topic feels familiar, don’t fret! We’ve already covered it. This April Fools we’re running back a topic many in our ecosystem had things to say about! We had too much valuable insight to fit into just one episode, so we hope you enjoy. Also be sure to tune in for our hosts blooper reel, it’s pretty funny if we do say so ourselves.  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, is proudly sponsored by Curious Ant.

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