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	Friday Nooner: Dr. Jared Pelo On How To Make ‘Bionic’ Men And Women Posted Yesterday tl;dr - Pete is away on vacation but still joined the show - The guest was Dr. Jared Pelo, a doctor and entrepreneur from the Triangle - He started a company called Bionic Health that uses technology to help people stay healthy - You can watch or listen to the show on LinkedIn, Facebook, or YouTube.
	Phaxtec Taking Big Swing By Making Biodegradable Plastic Substitute Posted Thursday tl;dr - A study found that people who drink beer alone consume a lot of tiny particles called microplastics. - A company called Phaxtec has a new material called PHA that can replace plastic and help reduce pollution. - PHA is made by bacteria and is biodegradable, which means it can break down and not harm the environment. - Phaxtec is still working on making PHA cheaper and plans to use it in things like food containers and wrappers to help save the planet.
	In The Soup: How To Manage Mental Health As A Founder Posted Wednesday tl;dr - Two people are talking about how to take care of your mind if you have a big job, like being a founder. - They have a guest who knows a lot about starting a business and also about mental health. - They want to help people understand how to stay mentally healthy while running a business. - You can listen to their conversation on a show called In The Soup.
	Ex-Corning Team With Decades Of Experiences Launch AI/ML Startup Posted Tuesday tl;dr - Bruce Lee's quote inspired a man named Robert to name his startup ZW LLC, which stands for "zen water." - ZW's product is software that helps manufacturers save money and improve quality control using AI and machine learning. - The team at ZW has lots of experience and has already helped their clients save millions of dollars. - ZW is looking for more customers and may expand in the future, but they are already making money and don't need outside investors right now.
	The Download: Chris Stoecker, Managing Director, Silicon Valley Bank Posted Tuesday tl;dr - Chris Stoecker works for a bank called Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). - He helps companies that are just starting out or growing by giving them money and other services. - Chris has been doing this for a long time and is very experienced. - His bank recently joined with another bank called First Citizens, which helps them serve even more clients.
	Friday Nooner: Look No Further, It’s Givebacks CEO Will Bowen Posted April 19, 2024 tl;dr - This week's episode of The Friday Nooner is sponsored by Whitley Recruiting and talks about the difference between farther and further. - They welcomed a guest named Will Bowen who runs a company called Givebacks that helps schools and nonprofits raise money. - You can watch the full episode on LinkedIn, Facebook, or YouTube. - If you prefer listening, you can also subscribe to their podcast.
	Upswing Offers Virtual Assistance For Nontraditional College Students Posted April 18, 2024 tl;dr - Melvin Hines wanted to help students who didn't have a lot of resources to succeed in college. - He started a company called Upswing that connects students to helpful services like tutoring and mental health support. - Upswing is especially focused on helping students who may not be traditional college students, like adults or first-generation students. - The company has helped a lot of students and even helped some colleges have better grades for their students.
	In The Soup: Best Ways To Combat Founder Burnout Posted April 17, 2024 tl;dr • April is Stress Awareness Month • In The Soup podcast is talking about how to handle being tired and stressed as a business owner • They have guests who are also business owners and they will share their tips for dealing with burnout • You can listen to the podcast to learn more!
	Reffo Will Connect Hungry Diners To Restaurants That Are Ready For Them Posted April 16, 2024 tl;dr - A couple in Raleigh noticed that single people use dating apps to find matches, but people who are hungry have to use many different apps to find deals on food. - The couple created a new app called Reffo to help hungry people find deals on food all in one place. - Restaurants can put their deals on Reffo and people can pay a deposit to get the deal, which helps restaurants reduce food waste and make more money. - Reffo will also expand to help other businesses in the future, and they are trying to get funding to make their app better.
	Academic Insight Lab Bringing “Moxie” To Grad Students, Post-Docs Posted April 16, 2024 tl;dr - A lady named Jessica Parker has a company that helps people with their school work. - She thinks Dolly Parton represents her company well because she has a good personality and is full of energy. - The company uses technology to help people with their research and writing for school. - They want to make sure people know how to use the technology and they also help students who are struggling.

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