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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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! |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
