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🎙️ 🎉 It's David Schwartz first-ever podcast appearance! And we think he did pretty good for his first go-around... 🎙️ 🎉 We at GrepBeat cover as much startup- and tech-related content as we can, but we know you can't always catch it all in the course of your week. That's why with the #FridayFix, David will be in your earbuds to help you catch up by briefly recapping the stories, podcasts, and events we cover each week. And what's a great way to satisfy your prekend-into-weekend fix? A TV/movie recommendation from your friendly neighborhood editor. Listen to what we got into at GrepBeat and David's viewing choice for the week. And subscribe to podcast to keep yourself updated! ⬇️ 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eqDwAVdf 🎶 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e_JMiXen 🎧 Other: https://lnkd.in/eZnyEDNF

🍳 Andrea Cook serves as Senior Director at NC IDEA Foundation and manages the organization’s marketing activities and operations. She has been with NC IDEA since 2010 and has been actively involved in North Carolina’s entrepreneurial ecosystem for over 25 years, serving in various marketing roles within well-known and respected entrepreneurial support organizations across the state. Check out her interview with EisnerAmper's Brooks Malone for today's edition of The Download. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e2y-3X_b #TheDownload #nc #ncbusiness #ncidea

🧠 In an effort to transform the state of neurological health care, Wilmington-based SportGait announced that they have strategically merged with Chapel Hill’s Heads Together Health (HTH) to form the startup NeuroTech Insights. As stated in the official press release, this strategic partnership will “revolutionize the landscape of neurofunctional health.” Read more about the merger and what follows ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eQTbu9mh ✍️ Kaitlyn Dang 📸 NeuroTech Insights In the story: Steve DeVrieze, Chris Newton #nc #nctech #tech #ai #startup #wilmingtonnc

🧑💼 "At what stage do I need a chief financial officer (CFO)? What makes a good CFO? What should I be looking for when I decide to add one to our company?" These are the questions that hosts Jenn Summe and Melissa Crosby break down in today's episode of #InTheSoup 🍲 (a show under #TheGrepBeatPodcast). Today's chief financial geniuses are Jared Sokolsky from Chapel Hill-based Well and Durham-based Peter Meath of Bedford, MA's Agilix Health. ✨ This season is proudly sponsored by Milan Public Relations, a strategic communications firm that does everything to help secure the media placements you can only dream of. ✨ Listen to today's episode, and subscribe to hear more from your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eqDwAVdf 🎶 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e_JMiXen 🎧 Other: https://lnkd.in/eZnyEDNF

📱 Smartphone capabilities have skyrocketed in the past several years, with improved gaming power and camera quality at the forefront. But entrepreneur Dale Backus felt that the hardware of today’s phones has lagged behind. To enhance the functionality of these “flat rectangles,” Backus founded a startup called Ohsnap that sells phone accessories, enabling customers to use their phones more effectively and powerfully. Read the full story ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eTqndA2y ✍️ Tori Newby 📸 OhSnap

🗓️ 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝟬𝟮/𝟮𝟰: 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 Want to know what's happening in the Triangle and Wilmington this week? Tune in to your curated #MondayMix, a GrepBeat Podcast show. 🎧 There are some great opportunities for Triangle and Wilmington startups in today's episode, and even more can be found on GrepBeat's Community Calendar! 🎶 Your song selection this week: “Did You Love Somebody” by Peach Pit and Sir Chloe. Subscribe to listen from your favorite podcast platform ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eqktH9Fu

🤤 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗳𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄: 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝘅! 🤤 We know there is much startup and tech news to catch up on the day-to-day. We also know you might not always catch it all in the course of the week. That's why every Friday (starting next week), 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 you friendly neighborhood editor and newest show host, David Schwartz. We like to think he's our resident movie and TV fanatic. Don't miss the first episode of the #FridayFix! 🎧 Subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast from your favorite podcast platform! Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eqDwAVdf Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eKtuYJ6G Anywhere else: https://lnkd.in/eG2NqYBG

📞 Call center employees don’t have an easy job; they are constantly interacting with already-frustrated customers while working to meet strict performance metrics. Durham entrepreneur Charith Wickrema wanted to help build emotional resilience among these employees. Enter his solution Focus Cubes: a tech solution combining mindfulness techniques and cognitive behavioral therapy to improve outcomes. Read the full story ➡️ https://lnkd.in/esu5jU6i ✍️ Tori Newby 📸 Founder Charith Wickrema #nc #nctech #tech #techstartup #startup

"[People] have realized healthcare in America is the largest industry ... [therefore], they see a lot of opportunity for tech." 💊 In today's episode of #InTheSoup 🍲 (proudly sponsored by Milan Public Relations), hosts Jenn Summe & Melissa Crosby are joined by two healthcare tech leaders who may be embracing AI's inevitable, impactful journey into the world of healthcare. Guests Scott McQuiggan, Ph.D. of Social Cascade and Neal K. Shah of CareYaya Health Technologies share their thoughts on the influence of AI in healthcare and advancements in healthcare tech. Listen to the episode, and subscribe to #TheGrepBeatPodcast from your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e9c-Kacw #nc #nctech #healthcare #healthtech #AI #podcast

🎮 Jahmir Hamilton made a video game with his friends for fun, and millions of people around the world played it. Hamilton, a 21-year-old student at North Carolina Central University, used the money from that game to launch IX Studio, a game development startup that acquires other studios and projects while helping brands grow their digital marketing. Read the full story ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eSMtd5nd ✍️ Hannah Kaufman 📸 Founder Jahmir Young