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	Raleigh’s KLEAP Technologies Arms Small Businesses Against Cyber Attacks Posted Today tl;dr - Cyber attacks increased by 50.1% when people started working from home due to COVID-19. - KLEAP Technologies was created to help small businesses with their cybersecurity. - The company has a team of experts who test and improve a company's cybersecurity strength. - KLEAP Technologies is now working on a product called Tulsi that helps companies monitor their own security.
	In The Soup: The Reality of Working with Government Contracts and Clients Posted Yesterday tl;dr - Competition is when other companies are trying to do the same thing as you - Sometimes, your competition can be the government - A podcast called "In The Soup" talks about how to work with the government as a business - This episode is sponsored by a company called Milan PR that helps other companies talk to people.
	The Download: Monica Doss, Founding Principal, Business Of Science Posted Tuesday tl;dr - Monica Doss is a leader in entrepreneurship and innovation. - She has worked with different organizations and communities to create new ideas and programs. - Monica has been in this field since 1986 and is currently running her own consulting company. - She enjoys writing and helping organizations tell their stories.
	Book Club #3: “Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore” by Robin Sloan Posted Monday tl;dr - Last Friday, a book club met in person for the third time - They read a book called "Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore" - The book is about a man who works at a bookstore that has a secret club and a mystery to solve - The book club liked the book and gave it 4 out of 5 stars, and they will be reading a new book called "Player Piano" at their next meeting on February 21st.
	Monday Mix: NC IDEA Talks Grants, LiLa Talks Investing, and Even More Talks Posted Monday tl;dr - Startups are always busy and it's even harder to keep up with important things now - We have a "Monday Mix" that tells you about events and deadlines in the Triangle and Wilmington areas - There are links to events like webinars and workshops - You can also check out a community calendar to find more events and deadlines.
	Raleigh’s InviteJet Brings Brand Marketing Straight To Your Calendar Posted January 9, 2025 tl;dr - A company called InviteJet helps other companies advertise their products through people's calendars - The founders of InviteJet, Paul Davis and Brian Watson, came up with the idea when they realized that emails were not a very effective way to advertise - Their idea was successful and they are now outperforming emails in terms of getting people to buy things - InviteJet is still a small company, but they are growing quickly and have even been featured on a TV show called Shark Tank.
	Raleigh’s InviteJet Brings Brand Marketing Straight To Your Calendar Posted January 9, 2025 tl;dr - InviteJet is a company that helps other companies reach customers through their calendars instead of email. - The founders, Paul Davis and Brian Watson, found success with this idea when they used it to sell their own product in 2019. - Their calendar invites have higher open rates and click-through rates than emails, and they are more targeted to customers' habits. - The company is growing quickly and has been recognized by business experts.
	In The Soup: Building in Stealth vs. Building in Public Posted January 8, 2025 tl;dr - "In The Soup" is a show about start-up companies in North Carolina. - The latest episode talks about the ways companies can start their business. - Two entrepreneurs from the Triangle area share their experiences and opinions on starting in secret or in public. - The episode is sponsored by Milan PR and you can listen to it on The GrepBeat Podcast.
	Simplified Shipping: Cary Startup Deliveri Helps Small Businesses Ship Overseas Posted January 7, 2025 tl;dr - Popular websites like Shopify and Etsy help small businesses sell things all over the world - A new company called Deliveri wants to help these small businesses save money on shipping and make it easier for them to sell internationally - Deliveri was started by a man named Jason Brown who saw how hard it was for small businesses to sell things overseas - Deliveri offers tools to help small businesses create their own shipping labels, track packages, and build trust with their customers
	New Year’s Resolutions! Ecosystem Figures Weigh In With 2025 Goals Posted January 7, 2025 tl;dr - People have different opinions on when it's too late to say "Happy New Year" - Some people are overthinking it - Some people have resolutions for the new year, like improving their work or learning new things - Everyone should have a hobby and balance their personal life, family, and work.

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