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	Friday Fix: Featuring One Startup Each From The Triangle, Wilmington, And Charlotte Posted Today tl;dr GrepBeat.com shares news about startups and tech, and every Friday, David Schwartz summarizes the week's stories, podcasts, and events in the "Friday Fix." This week, they talked about Cary-based Citrus Oncology, Wilmington's Skeeter Enterprises, and Charlotte's Focus On Words, among other topics. They also announced a fun podcast competition called the Grep-a-Palooza “POD-OFF.”
	Charlotte Startup Gives Earning And Marketing Power Back To Authors Posted Yesterday tl;dr Django De Gree started Focus On Words to help authors sell their books directly to readers and make more money, allowing them to receive 85-90% of sales quickly instead of waiting months. The platform offers free and paid options, providing marketing services and tools for authors to understand what strategies work best. Focus On Words also helps authors get their books into online stores and offers support for selling on other platforms like Amazon.
	Wilmington Startup Skeeter Enterprises Helps Pilots Land Safely Posted Wednesday tl;dr Sean Sherman noticed that small planes often lack precise technology to measure altitude during landings, so he created a better device called "Stadia." This device uses lidar technology to measure altitude with high accuracy and helps pilots land safely, especially in tricky conditions. Sherman started his company, Skeeter Enterprises, in 2019 and has been selling Stadia to pilots directly while exploring larger contracts with avionics companies and the Air Force.
	In The Soup: The Healthy Importance Of Picking The Right Co-Founder Posted Wednesday tl;dr Hosts Jenn Summe and Melissa Crosby are finishing a series of episodes for mental health awareness, highlighting its importance for business founders. They discuss how having the right team, especially a good co-founder, is key to maintaining mental health. The episode features guests Lauren Goodell and James Gieszelmann and is sponsored by Milan Public Relations and Aligned Technology Group.
	Cary’s Citrus Oncology Helps Cancer Patients Find Treatment For Side Effects Posted Tuesday tl;dr Dr. Afreen Shariff, an endocrinologist, noticed that cancer treatment side effects are often ignored, so she and her husband created Citrus Oncology, a virtual clinic that connects cancer patients with specialists to manage these side effects. The platform allows oncologists to quickly receive expert advice and recommendations, reducing wait times for patients. Citrus Oncology plans to expand across the U.S., and it uses AI to make consultations more efficient, helping doctors provide better care through a flexible virtual format.
	Monday Mix: RIoT’s Fireside Chat, A Pitch Competition, and DEEEEEP Diving Posted Monday tl;dr Start your week with the Monday Mix from The GrepBeat Podcast, which shares the latest stories and news about tech communities in North Carolina. Some events this week include a RIoT "Fireside Chat" on Tuesday and the Joan & Chester Luby Pitch on Wednesday. If you want more events, check out the community calendar, and you can also listen to the podcast for updates every Monday.
	Friday Fix: The Download, In The Soup, The Valuable App, And $5K Pitches Posted April 18, 2025 tl;dr GrepBeat.com shares news about startups and tech, and every week, the Friday Fix helps you catch up on important stories and events. This week’s highlights include interviews and podcasts like "The Download" with Bill Spruill, advice on avoiding mental burnout, and news about the Raleigh startup Valuable. There's also a pitch competition called Grep-a-Palooza with a $5K prize, and you can subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast to stay updated.
	Raleigh-Based Valuable Assesses Antiques And Estate Items Straight Off The Phone Posted April 17, 2025 tl;dr John Wolpert created an app called Valuable to help his wife manage estate sale inventories more efficiently by using AI to describe and value items through a phone camera. The app is designed for dealers, estate sales, and auction houses, and can quickly inventory many items, providing descriptions and market intelligence. Users can try it for free and then choose subscription plans, while also printing sales tags and exporting data for inventory management.
	In The Soup: Impactful Strategies for Reducing Founder Mental Burnout Posted April 16, 2025 tl;dr In today's episode of "In The Soup," hosts Jenn Summe and Melissa Crosby talk with mental health experts Dr. Susan Lovelle and Grace Ueng about ways to prevent burnout, especially for founders. This episode is part of Mental Health Awareness Month and shares strategies to improve mental well-being. The show is sponsored by Milan Public Relations and Aligned Technology Group, and listeners are encouraged to subscribe to "The GrepBeat Podcast."
	The Download: Bill Spruill, Founder & Managing Partner, 2ndF Posted April 15, 2025 tl;dr Bill Spruill is a successful African-American technology founder who led Global Data Consortium and now runs 2ndF, a family office focused on helping tech founders, especially minorities, create wealth. He invests in and supports start-ups, emphasizing growth and understanding equity value, and recently launched the Minority Achievers Initiative to assist tech founders. Bill is also involved with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture and enjoys traveling and dining at his favorite local spots.

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