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In The Soup: Ups and Downs of Investment Cycles
Posted Today
tl;dr - Jenn Summe and Melissa Crosby talk about how funds use their money - They are joined by Jan Davis and Scot Wingo, local investors - They want people to listen and subscribe so they can learn more - It's about investing money in businesses and how it works
Book Club #1: “Burn Book: A Tech Love Story” by Kara Swisher
Posted Yesterday
tl;dr - Last Friday, a group of people met to talk about a book called "Burn Book" written by Kara Swisher. - The book is about the history of modern technology and the important people who helped shape it. - Some people liked the book, but others had some questions about the author's style. - The next book they will read is called "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin and they will meet again on October 25th.
Monday Mix: Disruptive Conferences, Deadlines and Did She Say “Pitch Please”?
Posted Monday
tl;dr - The Monday Mix is a way to learn about what's going on in the Triangle tech community. - Every week, there will be a list of events happening, like meetups and talks. - There's a cool song by a North Carolina band at the end of the podcast. - You can stay updated by subscribing to the podcast.
The Friday Nooner: A New Season Begins With Seguno CEO Chris Geiss
Posted Friday
tl;dr - Today's Friday Nooner was like a new season of a TV show, but without one of the old hosts named Pete. - Two people named Joe and Melissa talked about the news and joked around. They had a guest named Chris who talked about his company that helps people sell things online. - You can watch the whole show on different websites. - The show was filmed in front of a cool new picture and they talked about donuts and why they're important.
NC State Alum Co-Founds Modi To Provide Accurate Sizing for Online Shoppers
Posted September 5, 2024
tl;dr - When we shop online, sometimes we buy more than one size of the same thing and then return the ones that don't fit. - This can cause problems for the stores because they have to pay for shipping and can't always sell the returned items. - To help with this problem, some people created a new company called Modi that works with clothing brands to make shopping and returning easier and more eco-friendly. - Modi helps people find the right size by using special technology and they also give data to the stores to help them make better clothes for their customers.
In The Soup: How To Build Your Brand with Early Adopters and Market
Posted September 4, 2024
tl;dr - The Soup Wednesdays is a show that helps people make their own business. - This week, they will talk about how to make people interested in your business. - Two special guests will share their own experiences. - You can listen to the show and never miss a week!
UNC Students’ Startup Lexal Provides AI Marketing Solutions
Posted September 3, 2024
tl;dr - Two martial arts instructors, Van and Rithvik, started a company called Lexal AI - Their company helps other businesses by using a special tool to find information about potential customers online - They got help from a program called Launch Chapel Hill to make their company better - Lexal AI is free to start with, but will have a fee later on. They are looking for people to invest in their company.
Monday Mix: A New Look and Feel to Triangle and GrepBeat Events
Posted September 2, 2024
tl;dr - The Monday Mix is a way to stay updated on what's going on in the Triangle tech community - There are events happening this week, including one about marketing and another about AI - The In The Soup podcast is coming back for a new season - There's a new song to listen to at the end of the Monday Mix, and you can listen to it on a podcast or on social media.
Build A Portfolio and Relationships with Chapel Hill’s The PITCH
Posted August 29, 2024
tl;dr - The PITCH Chapel Hill is a cool place created by graduates from UNC-Chapel Hill for current students. - It's a place for students to work with local businesses and do fun things like happy hours and comedy nights. - The PITCH has lots of resources like a podcast studio and conference rooms for students to use. - It helps students gain experience and earn money by matching them with businesses that need their skills.
Eight New Startups Come Out of NCSU Andrews Launch Accelerator 2024 Cohort
Posted August 28, 2024
tl;dr - 8 new businesses presented their ideas at a special event called Demo Day - These businesses were part of a program that helps them get started and gives them support and money for 14 weeks - Some of the products included a stuffed animal boutique, a wearable sensor for monitoring a person's health, and a machine that helps people cut metal - The businesses are now looking for people to help them make their products successful.