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	New Quest! Melissa DeRosier’s Fresh Startup Gives Children A Voice In Research Posted Yesterday tl;dr - A lady named Melissa DeRosier wanted to ask kids questions for her research, but it was hard and expensive. - She made a special computer program called Quest to make it easier for kids to answer questions. - The program has fun features like different voices and games, and it can be used by kids as young as 5 years old. - It has been tested and lots of people like it, and now Melissa is trying to tell more people about it.
	Monday Mix: Triangle Happy Hours and Wilmington Planning Parties Posted Monday tl;dr - Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a special day to remember a very important leader - It's a day to make our communities better and treat everyone equally - You can celebrate by doing good things, like volunteering - There are some events happening this week in the Triangle and in Wilmington that you can go to
	Raleigh’s KLEAP Technologies Arms Small Businesses Against Cyber Attacks Posted Thursday 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 January 15, 2025 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 January 14, 2025 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 January 13, 2025 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 January 13, 2025 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.

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