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    <![CDATA[<p>Happy <i>In The Soup</i> 🍲 Wednesday!</p>

<p>Hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> and<b> Melissa Crosby</b> are here with a special live episode recorded at Grep-a-Palooza 2025 featuring <b>Robin Cowie</b> of <a href="https://grepbeat.com/2025/02/12/extended-reality-wilmington-startups-new-approach-to-skilled-job-training/" target="_blank">Skillmaker.AI</a>. He discusses his journey from working on "The Blair Witch Project" to founding Skillmaker.AI, a tech startup that uses XR Technology.</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of<b> <i>In The Soup</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>.</p>

<p>Today’s episode, and the rest of the season, are proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.milanpublicrelations.com/" target="_blank">Milan Public Relations</a> and <a href="https://www.alignedtg.com/" target="_blank">Aligned Technology Group</a>.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Happy <i>In The Soup</i> 🍲 Wednesday!</p>

<p>Hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> and<b> Melissa Crosby</b> are here with another exciting episode all about what to know for Grep-a-Palooza 2025! Today they are joined by <b>David Schwartz </b>of<b> GrepBeat, </b>and <b>Charles Douthitt </b>of<b> </b><a href="https://www.virnika.ai/" target="_blank"><b>Virnika</b></a>.</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of<b> <i>In The Soup</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>.</p>

<p>Today’s episode, and the rest of the season, are proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.milanpublicrelations.com/" target="_blank">Milan Public Relations</a> and <a href="https://www.alignedtg.com/" target="_blank">Aligned Technology Group</a>.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Happy <i>In The Soup</i> 🍲 Wednesday!</p>

<p>Hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> and<b> Melissa Crosby</b> are here with another exciting episode all about what metrics to track for as a mission driven startup! Today they are joined by <b>Jeff Soplop </b>of<b> </b><a href="https://nimble-energy.com/" target="_blank">Nimble Energy</a><b>, Rob Creighton </b>of<b> </b><a href="https://windlift.com/" target="_blank">Windlift</a><b>, </b>and <b>Chip Kennedy </b>of<b> </b><a href="https://www.civicreach.ai/" target="_blank">CivicReach.AI</a>.</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of<b> <i>In The Soup</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>.</p>

<p>Today’s episode, and the rest of the season, are proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.milanpublicrelations.com/" target="_blank">Milan Public Relations</a> and <a href="https://www.alignedtg.com/" target="_blank">Aligned Technology Group</a>.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Happy <i>In The Soup</i> 🍲 Wednesday!</p>

<p>Hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> and<b> Melissa Crosby</b> are here with another exciting episode all about what metrics to track for as a mission driven startup! Today they are joined by <b>Will McGuire </b>of<b> </b><a href="https://incolo.io/" target="_blank"><b>Incolo</b></a><b> </b>and <b>Ryan O’Donnell </b>of<b> </b><a href="https://getsunlight.org/" target="_blank"><b>Sunlight</b></a>.</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of<b> <i>In The Soup</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>.</p>

<p>Today’s episode, and the rest of the season, are proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.milanpublicrelations.com/" target="_blank">Milan Public Relations</a> and <a href="https://www.alignedtg.com/" target="_blank">Aligned Technology Group</a>.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Happy <i>In The Soup</i> 🍲 Wednesday!</p>

<p>Hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> and<b> Melissa Crosby</b> are here with another exciting episode all about what elements investors are looking for when evaluating a startup! Today they are joined by <b>Dr. Shante Williams </b>of<b> </b><a href="https://blackpearlglobalinvestments.com/" target="_blank">Black Pearl Global Investments</a> and <b>Stephanie Simon </b>of<b> </b><a href="https://blueridgecv.com/" target="_blank">Blueridge Climate Ventures</a>.</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of<b> <i>In The Soup</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>.</p>

<p>Today’s episode, and the rest of the season, are proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.milanpublicrelations.com/" target="_blank">Milan Public Relations</a> and <a href="https://www.alignedtg.com/" target="_blank">Aligned Technology Group</a>.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Happy <i>In The Soup</i> 🍲 Wednesday!</p>

<p>Hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> and<b> Melissa Crosby</b> are excited that summer is just around the corner, even if that comes with the Carolina heat! But before that, be sure to thank a teacher during this National Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎</p>

<p>As a founder, should you outsource development teams and development shops? What are the pros and cons? How can you most effectively use them? That's what today's guests break down in this episode of<b> <i>In The Soup</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>.</p>

<p>Joining our hosts on the show today are <b>David Baxter </b>of Wake Forest-based <a href="https://www.thebigpixel.net/" target="_blank">Big Pixel</a> and <b>Scott McQuiggan </b>from Raleigh-based <a href="https://www.socialcascade.co/" target="_blank">Social Cascade</a>.</p>

<p>Today’s episode, and the rest of the season, are proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.milanpublicrelations.com/" target="_blank">Milan Public Relations</a> and <a href="https://www.alignedtg.com/" target="_blank">Aligned Technology Group</a>.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Happy <i>In The Soup</i> 🍲 Wednesday!</p>

<p>Hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> and<b> Melissa Crosby</b> are celebrating the end of April (and pollen season!) with an episode all about generative AI in the startup world. Today they are joined by <b>Steve Klein</b> of <a href="https://www.vistaly.com/" target="_blank">Vistaly</a> and <b>Nathan Snell</b> of <a href="https://raleon.io/" target="_blank">Raleon</a>. </p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of<b> <i>In The Soup</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>.</p>

<p>Today’s episode, and the rest of the season, are proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.milanpublicrelations.com/" target="_blank">Milan Public Relations</a> and <a href="https://www.alignedtg.com/" target="_blank">Aligned Technology Group</a>.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Happy <i>In The Soup</i> 🍲 Wednesday!</p>

<p>Hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> and<b> Melissa Crosby</b> are finishing up this section of mental health awareness month... which we just found out is in May instead of April. But that's okay, because the importance of mental health for founders is evergreen in our ecosystems.</p>

<p>The healthiest thing you can do for your mental health is making sure you have the right team and most importantly, the right co-founder. That's what today's guests break down in this episode of<b> <i>In The Soup</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>.</p>

<p>Joining our hosts on the show today are <b>Lauren Goodell </b>of Charlotte-based <a href="https://www.getzinnia.ai/" target="_blank">Zinnia</a> and <b>James Gieszelmann </b>from Raleigh-based <a href="https://roboro.ai/" target="_blank">Roboro</a>.</p>

<p>Today’s episode, and the rest of the season, are proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.milanpublicrelations.com/" target="_blank">Milan Public Relations</a> and <a href="https://www.alignedtg.com/" target="_blank">Aligned Technology Group</a>.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Happy <i>In The Soup</i> 🍲 Wednesday!</p>

<p>In jive with Mental Health Awareness month, today's episode of In The Soup (a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>), features two mental health and wellness specialists to cover specific, impactful strategies to reduce mental burnout as a founder.</p>

<p>Hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> and <b>Melissa Crosby </b>are joined by <b>Dr. Susan Lovelle</b> of <a href="https://www.balancedperformance.pro/" target="_blank">Balanced Performance</a> and <b>Grace Ueng </b>of <a href="https://savvygrowth.com/" target="_blank">SavvyGrowth</a> and <b>the Happiness Hygiene Plunge Club</b> to give their insights on bettering your mental health.</p>

<p>Today’s episode, and the rest of the season, are proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.milanpublicrelations.com/" target="_blank">Milan Public Relations</a> and <a href="https://www.alignedtg.com/" target="_blank">Aligned Technology Group</a>.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Happy <i>In The Soup</i> 🍲 Wednesday!</p>

<p>April is Mental Health Awareness Month and our <i>In The Soup</i> hosts, <b>Jenn Summe</b> and <b>Melissa Crosby</b>, are taking these next few episodes to dive a little deeper into what you can do, as a founder, for the sake of your mental health.</p>

<p>Today's episode takes a more serious and realistic perspective into the reality that is the entrepreneurial journey. It's never easy, but can you take it? </p>

<p>That's what today's guests are on to talk about and to give you some tips on how to overcome those feelings, when you think you can take it.</p>

<p>Joining our hosts on this episode are <b>Neal Shah</b> of <a href="https://www.careyaya.org/" target="_blank">CareYaya</a> and Mark Self of <a href="https://vectortextiles.com/" target="_blank">Vector Textiles</a>. Self is also a *member of the <a href="https://www.founderpledge.com/" target="_blank">Founder Health Mental Pledge</a>, a coalition of startup investors, founders, and leaders coming together to de-stigmatize and encourage mental healthcare for founders and the greater startup community as a business imperative.</p>

<p>Today’s episode, and the rest of the season, are proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.milanpublicrelations.com/" target="_blank">Milan Public Relations</a> and <a href="https://www.alignedtg.com/" target="_blank">Aligned Technology Group</a>.</p>

<p>*In this episode, Jenn mistakenly calls Mark the founder of the Founder Mental Health Pledge. He is a member of the San Francisco-based organization. </p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Happy Wednesday, and welcome back to the Spring 2025 season of <i>In The Soup</i> 🍲, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>.</p>

<p>We're continuing the conference season prep streak by getting you prepared for <a href="https://www.raleighdurhamstartupweek.com/" target="_blank">Raleigh-Durham Startup Week</a>, which takes place in between Raleigh and Durham starting next Monday, April 7th. </p>

<p>This free, open-to-all event will feature different tracks tailored to startups in all areas, and is designed to create meaningful moments to enrich entrepreneurial culture and our local startup communities.</p>

<p>That's why our #InTheSoup hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> and<b> Melissa Crosby</b> are joined by two community supporters who have not only attended RDSW themselves, but have dedicated their own (volunteered) time to give attendees the most impactful experience out of this five-day movement to showcase the vibrant entrepreneurial community in the Triangle area.</p>

<p>They are joined by <b>Haley Huie</b> of <a href="https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu/spaces/entrepreneurship-clinic/" target="_blank">NC State's Entrepreneurship Clinic</a>, who is apart of this year's RDSW organizing committee, and <b>Charlotte Louis</b>, the Founder and CEO of <a href="https://www.senterme.com/" target="_blank">SenterME</a>, who not only was an attendee to last year's event, but was also a speaker for an event called "How To Buckle Up For The Long Haul," where she discussed the importance of mentally preparing for the long startup journey. </p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Live from Durham, it's <i>In The Soup</i> 🍲!</p>

<p>On today's season finale, hosts <b>Jenn Summe </b>and <b>Melissa Crosby</b> are not only commemorating the end to another fantastically soupy season, but are also celebrating Women's History Month. According to the <a href="https://www.womenshistory.org/womens-history/womens-history-month" target="_blank">National Women's History Museum</a>, this year's theme centers around “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating &amp; Inspiring Generations.”</p>

<p>That's why today's guest is the perfect person to celebrate this month and the end of this winter season.</p>

<p><b>Kristina Montague</b> is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at <a href="https://www.thejumpfund.com/" target="_blank">The JumpFund</a>, a Chattanooga-based angel fund comprised of over 50 women angel investors focused on early-stage, women-led growth ventures in the Southeast.</p>

<p>She is also the author of <i>Jump In: Women Investing in Women, Growing Our Capital and Impact</i>, which tell of the origin stories of the JumpFund and its powerful network of women investing in women.  </p>

<p>This season would not be possible without the partnership of our gracious sponsor, <a href="https://www.milanpublicrelations.com/" target="_blank">Milan Public Relations</a> and its founder Mikaya Thurmond. We're excited to collaborate with her on future projects!</p>

<p>Subscribe to <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>, so you won't miss out on this next season, which will return Wednesday, April 4th! </p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>As a new burgeoning startup, one might often wonder how to get the word out to masses about this innovative new solution you're building. There are only so many networking happy hours and pitch competitions you can attend.</p>

<p>That's why in today's episode of <i>In The Soup</i> (a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>), hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> and <b>Melissa Crosby</b> are talking about the benefits of PR marketing.</p>

<p>In case you didn't know, the strategic use of public relations involves creating and sharing compelling stories, building relationships with the media, and managing a company's reputation. It can be one of the most effective ways to promote your company's brand.</p>

<p>Don't believe it? Today's guests are PR pros who have spent years on both sides of this marketing avenue. </p>

<p><b>Mikaya Thurmond</b> is the CEO of <a href="https://www.milanpublicrelations.com/" target="_blank">Milan Public Relations</a><i> (who is also our gracious sponsor for this season!)</i> and was previously a news anchor for WRAL. </p>

<p><b>Kristen Baileys</b> is the CEO and Co-Founder of Raleigh's <a href="https://bakeeatlovebox.com/" target="_blank">Bake Eat Love</a>, which produces subscription kits that teach bakers of all experience levels how to bake a different gourmet dessert each month. Her company has been featured in numerous media sites, including <a href="https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/g42606746/valentines-day-gift-baskets/" target="_blank">Oprah Daily</a>, <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/shopping/baking-subscription-boxes" target="_blank">The Food Network</a> and <a href="https://www.southernliving.com/holidays-occasions/gifts/gifts-for-your-best-friend" target="_blank">Southern Living</a>. </p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>While working alongside early-stage founders, <a href="https://primordial.io/" target="_blank">Primordial Ventures</a> partner and<i> #InTheSoup</i> 🍲 host <b>Jenn Summe</b> has always been approached with the questions: "At what stage do I need a chief financial officer (CFO)? What makes a good CFO? What should I be looking for when I decide to add one to our company?"</p>

<p>That's why she and her fellow co-host <b>Melissa Crosby</b> follow up with two local seasoned CFOs in today's episode of <b>In The Soup</b> (a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>).</p>

<p>Today's chief financial geniuses/guests are <b>Jared Sokolsky</b> from Chapel Hill-based <a href="https://www.well.co/team" target="_blank">Well</a> and Durham-based <b>Peter Meath</b> of Bedford, MA's <a href="https://agilixhealth.com/" target="_blank">Agilix Health</a>.</p>

<p><i>Today’s episode, and this season, are proudly sponsored by </i><a href="https://www.milanpublicrelations.com/" target="_blank"><i>Milan PR</i></a><i>, a strategic communications firm that does everything from media training and storytelling workshops to help secure the media placements you can only dream of.</i></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Can artificial intelligence truly be used anywhere to innovate? Could it be used to advance the future of healthcare, even despite ethical concerns and the risks it poses for equitable healthcare solutions?</p>

<p>These are the questions hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> and <b>Melissa Crosby</b> break down with two healthcare tech specialists in today's episode of <b><i>In The Soup</i></b> (a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>).</p>

<p>They are joined by <b>Scott McQuiggan</b> of Raleigh-based <a href="https://www.socialcascade.co/" target="_blank">Social Cascade</a>, an AI-backed health literacy platform designed to modernize patient education and improve patient retention, and <b>Neal Shah</b> of RTP-based <a href="http://careyaya.org/" target="_blank">CareYaya</a>, a health-tech care marketplace that connects elderly clients with great, affordable care. Shah was also a panelist on a recent <b>Triangle Tech Night </b>discussion that dove even deeper into <a href="https://events.blackthorn.io/en/417Gus6/g/KKknZ9hkJf/the-double-edged-sword-of-healthtech-innovation-5a2xVS133gj/overview?lm_source=calendar&amp;lm_api_id=cal-3D1tocDZKqFjZk0&amp;lm_medium=newsletter" target="_blank">"The Double-Edged Sword of HealthTech Innovation."</a></p>

<p><i>Today’s episode, and this season, are proudly sponsored by </i><a href="https://www.milanpublicrelations.com/" target="_blank"><i>Milan PR</i></a><i>, a full-service, strategic communications firm with over 50 years of experience in the corporate, non-profit, and government sectors.</i></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>The last time<i> </i><a href="https://grepbeat.com/category/in-the-soup/" target="_blank"><i>In The Soup</i></a> hosts <b>Jenn Summe </b>and <b>Melissa Crosby </b>covered mental health, they were <a href="https://grepbeat.com/2024/04/24/in-the-soup-how-to-manage-mental-health-as-a-founder/" target="_blank">joined</a> by <b>Doug Kaufman</b> of <a href="https://www.belongly.com/" target="_blank">Belongly</a> for a special deep dive into the importance of good mental health as a founder.</p>

<p>Almost a year later, they've returned with two veteran female entrepreneurs who have dedicated their careers to better understand and manage your mental health, especially as a startup founder.</p>

<p>In today's episode of <i>In The Soup</i> (a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>), <b>Charlotte Louis</b> of <a href="https://www.senterme.com/" target="_blank">SenterME</a> and <b>Dr. Susan Lovelle</b> of <a href="https://www.balancedperformance.pro/" target="_blank">Balanced Performance</a> are on for a different yet equally important approaches to prioritizing mental wellness.</p>

<p><i>Today’s episode, and this season, are proudly sponsored by </i><a href="https://www.milanpublicrelations.com/" target="_blank"><i>Milan PR</i></a><i>, a full-service, strategic communications firm with over 50 years of experience in the corporate, non-profit, and government sectors.</i></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>With the installment of any new president and administration, there will always be a slew of executive orders and decisions that directly impact a major industry. In this newest administration under second-time <b>President Donald Trump</b>, one of the industries in question is climate.</p>

<p>Since his inauguration, President Trump has <a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-executive-orders-climate-change-environmental-policy-e4fb2b2495c0bcf880fab46605936b09" target="_blank">unraveled</a> several executive orders that have worried those not only in the climate activism world, but also those in the climate-tech industries. How do these actions impact the current state of climate tech?</p>

<p>That's what hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> of <a href="https://primordial.io/" target="_blank">Primordial Ventures</a> and <b>Melissa Crosby</b> of <b>Colopy Ventures</b> discuss with their guests in today's episode of<i> </i><b><i>In The Soup</i></b> (a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>). But don't worry! It's not all worrisome news. <b>Mark Self</b> of <a href="https://vectortextiles.com/" target="_blank">Vector Textiles</a> and <b>Stephanie Simon</b> of <a href="https://blueridgecv.com/" target="_blank">Blueridge Climate Ventures</a> take a deep dive on the resiliency of climate tech businesses and consumers and their adaptability to any federal changes.</p>

<p><i>Today’s episode, and this season, are proudly sponsored by </i><a href="https://www.milanpublicrelations.com/" target="_blank"><i>Milan PR</i></a><i>, a strategic communications firm that does everything from media training and storytelling workshops to help secure the media placements you can only dream of.</i></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>How important can culture be to your company, compared to building out your product or discovering your customers?</p>

<p>That's what <b>In The Soup</b> 🍲 (a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>) hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> of <a href="https://primordial.io/" target="_blank">Primordial Ventures</a> and <b>Melissa Crosby</b> of <b>Colopy Ventures</b> break down in today's episode.</p>

<p>You're just getting started at your company, hiring your first few people, and you want to make sure that the company culture that you want to have continues to exist, grow and stays true as the company itself grows. But company culture can be hard to define sometimes.</p>

<p>Today's guests are folks that have very intentionally built companies known for their culture, and they're laying how exactly they did that. Joining our hosts on today's episode are <b>Nathan Snell</b> of Wilmington-based <a href="https://raleon.io/" target="_blank">Raleon</a>, who is also one of the co-founders of <b>nCino</b>, and <b>Allison Wood</b> of Durham's <a href="https://www.davinci-ed.com/" target="_blank">DaVinci Education</a>.</p>

<p>Today’s episode, and this season, are proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.milanpublicrelations.com/" target="_blank">Milan PR</a>, a strategic communications firm that does everything from media training and storytelling workshops to help secure the media placements you can only dream of.</p>]]>
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  <itunes:title>In The Soup: How Important is Cultivating Culture in Your Company&#039;s First Days?</itunes:title>
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<p>That's why today's episode of #InTheSoup 🍲 (a show under The GrepBeat Podcast) covers important presentation tips to help you prepare for the upcoming conference season. Hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> of <a href="https://primordial.io/" target="_blank">Primordial Ventures</a> and <b>Melissa Crosby</b> of <b>Colopy Ventures</b> are joined by some locally famous presenters to break down how to keep your pitch memorable to your audiences.</p>

<p>Today's guests are <b>Dr. Sarah Glova</b> of <a href="https://reifymedia.com/" target="_blank">Reify Media</a>, who is also an experienced, world-famous public speaker, and <b>Lauren Goodell </b>of Charlotte-based <a href="https://www.getzinnia.ai/" target="_blank">Zinnia</a>, who is so good at presenting, she <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/getzinnia_ceo-startupfounder-ai-activity-7184229190672470016-jNXw?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop" target="_blank">won</a> the first place pitch prize at last year's Venture Connect.</p>

<p>Today's episode, and this season, are proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.milanpublicrelations.com/" target="_blank">Milan PR</a>, a strategic communications firm that does everything from media training and storytelling workshops to help secure the media placements you can only dream of.</p>]]>
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<p>That's what hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> of <a href="https://primordial.io/" target="_blank">Primordial Ventures</a> and <b>Melissa Crosby</b> of <b>Colopy Ventures</b> are breaking down in today's episode of #InTheSoup 🍲, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>. </p>

<p>They're joined by some local founders, who double as experts on landing those difficult-to-get clients within the government's vast network.</p>

<p><b>Rob Creighton﻿</b> is the Founder and CEO of <a href="https://windlift.com/" target="_blank">Windlift</a>, a wind energy engineering and computer software company that develops airborne power generators. Their solution is of most interest to the U.S. Department of Energy. <b>Chip Kennedy</b>'s <a href="https://www.civicreach.ai/" target="_blank">CivicReach</a> works directly in and with government entities, as their AI-assisted communication solution integrates with existing municipal infrastructure and focuses on exponentially improving resident customer experience.</p>

<p>Today’s episode is proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.milanpublicrelations.com/" target="_blank">Milan PR</a>, a full-service, strategic communications firm with over 50 years of experience in the corporate, non-profit, and government sectors.</p>]]>
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<p>To celebrate the beginning of a new year, today's episode covers the pros and cons on building your startup in the "old" way of stealth versus the "new" way of in public. Hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> of <a href="https://primordial.io/" target="_blank">Primordial Ventures</a> and <b>Melissa Crosby</b> of <b>Colopy Ventures</b> listen to two Triangle entrepreneurs who have experience and opinions from both sides, and they break down which way best works for a specific company's mission.</p>

<p>Today, they are joined by <b>Akash Ganapathi </b>of Durham-based <a href="https://tryopine.com/" target="_blank">Opine</a>, who built in stealth before publicly announcing their launch and investment from Primordial, and <b>Parker Mayes</b> of <a href="https://www.inboundrevenue.co/" target="_blank">Inbound Revenue</a>, who publicly updated their community on and built out his previous venture <b>Let's Go Raleigh</b> before selling it last year.</p>

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<p>That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own <a href="https://pod.co/the-grepbeat-podcast" target="_blank">Monday Mix</a>: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and North Carolina's tech communities.</p>]]>
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<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to GrepBeat’s “The Side Quest!” Our show hosted by the GrepBeat Godfather <b>Joe Colopy</b>. This show chats all things NC Tech, and each week features a guest who dives deep into their very own side quest (startup or otherwise!)</p>

<p>For this weeks' episode we're breaking our formula a little bit to provide a deep dive on our yearly <a href="https://www.grepapalooza.com/" target="_blank">conference Grep-a-Palooza</a>! If you're reading this the day it is released, then it means we are currently conferencing it up. Tune into this episode to hear about everything we have in store from our very own Managing Editor <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-schwartz-41396055/" target="_blank">David Schwartz</a>. From our startup bazaar featuring companies from across North Carolina to our exciting panels and fireside chats, there's something for everyone.</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of <b><i>The Side Quest</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>, be sure to subscribe so you never miss out when a new podcast drops!</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Happy <i>In The Soup</i> 🍲 Tuesday!</p>

<p>Today, hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> and <b>Melissa Crosby</b> are joined by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilrunge/" target="_blank">Emil Runge</a> of <a href="https://www.launchchapelhill.com/" target="_blank">Launch Chapel Hill</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanmcalister/" target="_blank">Jordan McAlister</a> of <a href="https://kpmg.com/us/en.html" target="_blank">KPMG</a> for their Spring finale episode! On this live finale our hosts sit down with the team behind the Launch/KPMG Accelerator Program to talk about what they've learned as they guide companies in building their strategy and pitch. They get to work with founders from across the country to refine their messaging and want to share everything they've learned along the way, from mistakes they see to patterns in presenting, to you! It is an awesome finale, so be sure to check it out!</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of<b> <i>In The Soup</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>.</p>

<p>Today’s episode, and the rest of the season, is proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.curiousant.com/" target="_blank">Curious Ant</a>.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>We all know that nothing ever really slows down for startups, and in these particular days, it can be even harder to keep up with important deadlines and events in our fast-moving Triangle, Wilmington, and Charlotte ecosystems! We'd also be remiss to mention this week is Grep-a-Palooza! Be sure to <a href="https://www.grepapalooza.com/" target="_blank">grab your ticket</a> for Thursday, we can't wait to see you there!</p>

<p>That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own <a href="https://pod.co/the-grepbeat-podcast" target="_blank">Monday Mix</a>: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and North Carolina's tech communities.</p>]]>
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<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!</p>]]>
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<p>For this weeks' episode our hosts sat down with guest <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/byron-revels/" target="_blank">Byron Revels</a> of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/abraai/" target="_blank">Abra</a>, who chats about his journey in the world of sales that led him to founding Abra. He tells us all about how his expertise allowed him to see a gap in the procurement process he was able to build his company to fix. You won't want to miss this great episode that covers everything from startup to adventures at the mall!</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of <b><i>The Side Quest</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>, be sure to subscribe so you never miss out when a new podcast drops!</p>]]>
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<p>Today, hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> and <b>Melissa Crosby</b> are joined by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertbirnbach/?skipRedirect=true" target="_blank">Robert Birnbach</a> of <a href="https://www.curiousant.com/" target="_blank">Curious Ant</a> (our awesome sponsor!) and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinamarienoel/" target="_blank">Christina Marie Noel</a> of <a href="https://noelandco.io/" target="_blank">Noel &amp; Co</a>. They are giving their insight into how to approach SEO in the world of AI. The landscape is always changing, and rapidly so. How can you keep up and make sure your business is being marketed the right way? And, how do you know when that "human touch" is needed and when you can automate? Our awesome guests answer these questions and more on today's episode. They're both pro marketers whose insight you won't want to miss!</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of<b> <i>In The Soup</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>.</p>

<p>Today’s episode, and the rest of the season, is proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.curiousant.com/" target="_blank">Curious Ant</a>.</p>]]>
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<p>That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own <a href="https://pod.co/the-grepbeat-podcast" target="_blank">Monday Mix</a>: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and North Carolina's tech communities.</p>]]>
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<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!</p>]]>
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<p>For this weeks' episode our hosts sat down with guest <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandastockwell/" target="_blank">Amanda Stockwell</a> of <a href="https://www.theseedlist.org/" target="_blank">The Seed List</a>. She talks about her experience getting connected to startups in her UX career that sparked a lifelong passion for helping others find their place in the startup world. Be sure to tune in to hear about how she's built The Seed List and continued to help college students and others in their early career journey. She is passionate about helping others build and thrive in North Carolina, a mission very similar to ours! It's a great episode, which you can watch or listen to below.</p>

<p>We'd also be remiss not to mention the official <a href="https://suno.com/s/YzC7iU8o81aJZtch" target="_blank"><i>The Side Quest </i>song</a>! Created with AI tools by the Godfather himself, we're excited to introduce our theme to you. Check it out <a href="https://suno.com/s/YzC7iU8o81aJZtch" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of <b><i>The Side Quest</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>, be sure to subscribe so you never miss out when a new podcast drops!</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Happy <i>In The Soup</i> 🍲 Tuesday!</p>

<p>Today, hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> and <b>Melissa Crosby</b> are joined by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-mcquiggan/" target="_blank">Scott McQuiggan</a> of <b>Social Cascade</b> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/elloramctaggart/" target="_blank">Ellie McTaggart</a> of <b>Carolina Instruments</b>. They're speaking on a topic we often hear questions about in our community from founders of all backgrounds: how do you successfully apply for grants? We've brought these founders on to speak about the resources available to those in North Carolina, big and small. Be sure to tune in to get our best tips from those who have done it themselves!</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of<b> <i>In The Soup</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>.</p>

<p>Today’s episode, and the rest of the season, is proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.curiousant.com/" target="_blank">Curious Ant</a>.</p>]]>
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<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!</p>]]>
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<p>For this weeks' episode our hosts sat down with guest <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/zackmansfield/" target="_blank">Zack Mansfield</a> of <a href="https://www.conductorcap.com/" target="_blank">Conductor Capital</a>. They chat about his journey through the world of banking and how it has shaped his unique worldview that has helped build Conductor Capital. He, much like our team, is incredibly passionate about the one-of-a-kind ecosystems in North Carolina and beyond! Be sure to join us for this great conversation spanning across decades (and apparently...not many Durham Bulls games?) You won't want to miss it!</p>

<p>We'd also be remiss not to mention the official <a href="https://suno.com/s/YzC7iU8o81aJZtch" target="_blank"><i>The Side Quest </i>song</a>! Created with AI tools by the Godfather himself, we're excited to introduce our theme to you. Check it out <a href="https://suno.com/s/YzC7iU8o81aJZtch" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of <b><i>The Side Quest</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>, be sure to subscribe so you never miss out when a new podcast drops!</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Happy <i>In The Soup</i> 🍲 Tuesday!</p>

<p>Today, hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> and <b>Melissa Crosby</b> are joined by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/atharrington/" target="_blank">Anna Tharrington</a> of Hutchison Law and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathansnell/" target="_blank">Nathan Snell</a> of Intuit Mailchimp (formerly Raleon before acquisition). They're chatting about a topic near and dear to our hosts, especially Jenn: fundraising! How does it change your cap table and what should you be prepared for? We wanted to provide perspective from both a lawyer and a founder for this one, to cover a full scope of experience. It's a great episode with even greater advice, so be sure to check it out!</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of<b> <i>In The Soup</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>.</p>

<p>Today’s episode, and the rest of the season, is proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.curiousant.com/" target="_blank">Curious Ant</a>.</p>]]>
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<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!</p>]]>
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<p>For this weeks' episode our hosts sat down with guest <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericboduch/" target="_blank">Eric Boduch</a> of <a href="https://www.24andup.com/" target="_blank">24 and Up</a>. They talk about his experience helping Pendo, now one of North Carolina's tech giants, build. This experience sparked a desire to want to help others scale their startup into the next industry behemoth, resulting in his founding of venture studio 24 and Up. He is on the cutting edge of emerging AI technologies, and on the ground every day helping founders build. He gives a lot of great insights into his experience, it's an episode you definitely won't want to miss!</p>

<p>We'd also be remiss not to mention the official <a href="https://suno.com/s/YzC7iU8o81aJZtch" target="_blank"><i>The Side Quest </i>song</a>! Created with AI tools by the Godfather himself, we're excited to introduce our theme to you. Check it out <a href="https://suno.com/s/YzC7iU8o81aJZtch" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of <b><i>The Side Quest</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>, be sure to subscribe so you never miss out when a new podcast drops!</p>]]>
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<p>Today, hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> and <b>Melissa Crosby</b> are joined by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcgarzon/" target="_blank">Juan Garzón</a> of Innovate Charlotte and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chip-kennedy/" target="_blank">Chip Kennedy</a> of CivicReach. They are chatting about the ways they plugged into their ecosystems when they were brand new, how they built, and how they thrived! Listeners are encouraged to interact as much as possible with their North Carolina ecosystem and get involved. It's a great episode you won't want to miss, so be sure to tune in!</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of<b> <i>In The Soup</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>.</p>

<p>Today’s episode, and the rest of the season, is proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.curiousant.com/" target="_blank">Curious Ant</a>.</p>]]>
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<p>That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own <a href="https://pod.co/the-grepbeat-podcast" target="_blank">Monday Mix</a>: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and North Carolina's tech communities. </p>]]>
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<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to GrepBeat’s “The Side Quest!” Our show hosted by the GrepBeat Godfather <b>Joe Colopy</b> and <b>Sonali Sanjay</b> of <a href="https://primordial.io/" target="_blank">Primordial Ventures</a>. This show chats all things NC Tech, and each week features a guest who dives deep into their very own side quest (startup or otherwise!)</p>

<p>For this weeks' episode our hosts sat down with guest <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulrava/" target="_blank">Paul Rava</a> of Roboro. They chat about the growth of Roboro and his experience with the company and how they are preparing for an AI-led future. He talks about how AI can break down complex concepts into simple, easier to understand bites. Along with this Paul spoke about his own personal side quest as an author! Be sure to check out the video to get a look at his book. </p>

<p>We'd also be remiss not to mention the official <a href="https://suno.com/s/YzC7iU8o81aJZtch" target="_blank"><i>The Side Quest </i>song</a>! Created with AI tools by the Godfather himself, we're excited to introduce our theme to you. Check it out <a href="https://suno.com/s/YzC7iU8o81aJZtch" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of <b><i>The Side Quest</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>, be sure to subscribe so you never miss out when a new podcast drops!</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Happy <i>In The Soup</i> 🍲 Tuesday!</p>

<p>Today, hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> and <b>Melissa Crosby</b> are  joined by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertcooleyjr/" target="_blank">Rob Cooley Jr.</a> of <a href="https://grepbeat.com/2025/01/22/want-better-sleep-wilmingtons-nuream-and-its-tech-enabled-fabric-can-help/" target="_blank">Nuream</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanrollman/" target="_blank">Jonathan Rollman</a> of <a href="https://grepbeat.com/2025/05/06/winston-salems-beam-dynamics-helps-entertainment-venues-get-organized/" target="_blank">Beam Dynamics</a>. They are presenting their perspectives on how much product research you should <i>really</i> do? When do you know that it's time to stop asking the customer and start doing? We have a great episode full of opposing thoughts, expert advice, and more. Be sure to check it out!</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of<b> <i>In The Soup</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>.</p>

<p>Today’s episode, and the rest of the season, is proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.curiousant.com/" target="_blank">Curious Ant</a>.</p>]]>
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<p>That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own <a href="https://pod.co/the-grepbeat-podcast" target="_blank">Monday Mix</a>: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and North Carolina's tech communities. </p>]]>
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<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to GrepBeat’s “The Side Quest!” Our show hosted by the GrepBeat Godfather <b>Joe Colopy</b> and <b>Sonali Sanjay</b> of <a href="https://primordial.io/" target="_blank">Primordial Ventures</a> is BACK for our second season. This show chats all things NC Tech, and each week features a guest who dives deep into their very own side quest (startup or otherwise!)</p>

<p>For this weeks' episode our hosts sat down with guest <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisheivly/details/experience/" target="_blank">Chris Heivly</a> in the midst of an event he helps bring to life: <a href="https://www.raleighdurhamstartupweek.com/" target="_blank">Raleigh-Durham Startup Week</a>! Chris chats about how his experience both in teaching and leading in startup spaces has informed him about the gaps in our ecosystem, and how he has brought together some of the leading experts in tech, politics, sales, and more to help fill these gaps. It is a great episode, and one you won't want to miss!</p>

<p>We'd also be remiss not to mention the official <a href="https://suno.com/s/YzC7iU8o81aJZtch" target="_blank"><i>The Side Quest </i>song</a>! Created with AI tools by the Godfather himself, we're excited to introduce our theme to you. Check it out <a href="https://suno.com/s/YzC7iU8o81aJZtch" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of <b><i>The Side Quest</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>, be sure to subscribe so you never miss out when a new podcast drops!</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Happy <i>In The Soup</i> 🍲 Tuesday!</p>

<p>Today, hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> and <b>Melissa Crosby</b> are joined by <b>David Shaner</b> of <a href="https://grepbeat.com/2022/09/29/offlines-success-is-a-lesson-in-pivots-and-patience-says-founder-david-shaner/" target="_blank">Offline</a> and <b>Ashlyn Greer</b> of <a href="https://grepbeat.com/2025/01/28/look-like-you-charlotte-based-fashivly-curates-personalized-style-shopping/" target="_blank">Fashivly</a>. They are sitting down to share all of their knowledge on product feedback: how to decipher the good from the bad, how to properly take feedback and shape it for your business, and more! Especially if your brand is highly visible on social media. There's many more great insights in this episode, so be sure to tune in!</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of<b> <i>In The Soup</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>.</p>

<p>Today’s episode, and the rest of the season, is proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.curiousant.com/" target="_blank">Curious Ant</a>.</p>]]>
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<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!</p>]]>
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<p>Today, hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> and <b>Melissa Crosby</b> are joined by <b>Dr. Shante Williams</b> of <a href="https://blackpearlglobalinvestments.com/" target="_blank">Black Pearl Global Investments</a> and<b> Mahati Sridhar</b> of <a href="https://www.revolution.com/" target="_blank">Revolution Ventures</a>. They are sitting down to chat about a topic we know is always on a new founders mind ➡️ once you've secured an investment, what is expected of you? How do you navigate being a portfolio company? These two investors offer their valuable insight into what exactly they look for in their portcos: from expectations on how often to meet to reporting earnings. It's a great episode you won't want to miss!</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of<b> <i>In The Soup</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>.</p>

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<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!</p>]]>
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<p>Today, hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> and <b>Melissa Crosby</b> are joined by <b>Runbin Dong</b> of <a href="https://grepbeat.com/2026/01/08/scale-socials-runbin-dong-on-engagement-driven-marketing-crossing-1m-arr-and-hikes-without-headphones/" target="_blank">Scale Social</a> and <b>David Baxter</b> of Big Pixel and <a href="https://grepbeat.com/2026/03/24/big-pixels-david-baxter-launches-teela-the-plain-language-data-analyst-for-users/" target="_blank">Teela</a>. They are chatting about a topic we see floating around the community often: how do you manage building a company with a family? With startups being famous for taking 100% of your brain space, how do you keep yourself available and present as a parent? Both of our guests provide their great advice for anyone to keep in mind if they're looking to build while maintaining their relationships. It's a great and useful episode, so be sure to tune in!</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of<b> <i>In The Soup</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>.</p>

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<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!</p>]]>
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<p>We are so excited to be back for our Spring 2026 season. We are also excited to announce that this will be our last Wednesday episode for the foreseeable future, as <i>In The Soup </i>is moving to Tuesday mornings beginning next week! Keep an eye out in your feeds. </p>

<p>Today, hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> and <b>Melissa Crosby</b> are joined by <b>Brandon Kashani </b>of <a href="https://www.cheqrboard.com/" target="_blank">CheQRboard</a> and <b>James Gieszelmann</b> of <a href="https://roboro.ai/" target="_blank">Roboro</a> to chat all things…building your early team? If this topic feels familiar, don’t fret! We’ve already covered it. This April Fools we’re running back a topic many in our ecosystem had things to say about! We had too much valuable insight to fit into just one episode, so we hope you enjoy. Also be sure to tune in for our hosts blooper reel, it’s pretty funny if we do say so ourselves. </p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of<b> <i>In The Soup</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>.</p>

<p>Today’s episode, and the rest of the season, is proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.curiousant.com/" target="_blank">Curious Ant</a>.</p>]]>
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<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!</p>]]>
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<p>That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own <a href="https://pod.co/the-grepbeat-podcast" target="_blank">Monday Mix</a>: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and North Carolina's tech communities.</p>]]>
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<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!</p>]]>
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<p>For this weeks' episode our hosts are joined by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/listerdelgado/" target="_blank"><b>Lister Delgado</b></a> of <a href="https://www.ideafundpartners.com/" target="_blank">IDEA Fund Partners</a>! He chats all things business in Chapel Hill, alongside who is and isn't accepting his LinkedIn requests (Lister and host Sonali had more in common there than we thought!), and St. Patrick's Day plans. Be sure to tune in to hear about Lister's journey and have a few laughs along the way. We are grateful you've tuned in for our first season, and we look forward to many more ahead!</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of <b><i>The Side Quest</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>, be sure to subscribe so you never miss out when a new podcast drops!</p>]]>
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<p>That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own <a href="https://pod.co/the-grepbeat-podcast" target="_blank">Monday Mix</a>: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and North Carolina's tech communities.</p>]]>
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<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!</p>]]>
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<p>For this weeks' episode our hosts sat down with guest <b>Nick Jordan</b> of <a href="https://grepbeat.com/2026/02/26/durhams-smashing-boxes-announces-human-first-evolution-for-the-ai-era/" target="_blank">Smashing Boxes!</a> He chats about all things from how he integrated AI into his business in a way that felt human-first to the pros of e-biking here in Durham. He also discusses the ins and outs of his venture studio, which helps businesses develop their founders from idea to product. It's a great episode you won't want to miss!</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of <b><i>The Side Quest</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>, be sure to subscribe so you never miss out when a new podcast drops!</p>]]>
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<p>Welcome to the finale episode of the Winter 2026 season of "In The Soup!" As always, thank you so much for listening and continuing on this journey with us. We will be back for a very special episode on Wednesday, April 1st. After this, episodes will begin premiering on Tuesdays. We look forward to getting back in the soup then!</p>

<p>Today, hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> and <b>Melissa Crosby</b> are joined by the CEO of the <a href="https://cednc.org/" target="_blank">Center for Entrepreneurial Development (CED)</a>, <b>Alex Bloom</b>! He goes through his career journey across the country, including as the Director of Content for Verizon to the CEO of WebAssign. His goal has always been building communities around a businesses brand and presence, and now he aims to help startups in the area do exactly the same. There is lots of valuable advice, and fun stories, in this finale episode! Be sure to tune in!</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of<b> <i>In The Soup</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>.</p>

<p>Today’s episode, and the rest of the season, is proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.curiousant.com/" target="_blank">Curious Ant</a>.</p>]]>
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<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!</p>]]>
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<p>This weeks episode features a face we've missed around here at GrepBeat HQ, former co-host of "The Friday Nooner," <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-mcentegart/" target="_blank">Pete McEntegart</a>! Pete joins us today to talk about his journey from investment banker all the way to a comedian. He covers all things from his Panera loyalty to his brand new standup special. You won't want to miss this great guest, so be sure to tune in!</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of <b><i>The Side Quest</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>, be sure to subscribe so you never miss out when a new podcast drops!</p>]]>
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<p>Hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> and <b>Melissa Crosby</b> are joined by <b>Anna Tharrington</b> of <a href="https://www.hutchlaw.com/" target="_blank">Hutchison Law</a> and <b>Cameron Long</b> of <a href="https://www.virnika.ai/" target="_blank">Virnika</a> to talk about a topic that can be a little sticky: how do you split equity between cofounders? It can be a difficult conversation to have, especially in the early days of your business, so how do you break the ice and have these conversations? Tune into our episode for expert advice from both the perspective of a founder and a lawyer! You won't want to miss this one.</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of<b> <i>In The Soup</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>.</p>

<p>Today’s episode, and the rest of the season, is proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.curiousant.com/" target="_blank">Curious Ant</a>.</p>]]>
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<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!</p>]]>
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<p>This weeks episode features <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristacovey/" target="_blank">Krista Covey</a> of <a href="https://www.ffvcnc.org/" target="_blank">First Flight Venture Center</a>. Krista chats all about things from what's new at the FFVC to hustling in her early days. It's a great episode you won't want to miss, so be sure to tune in!</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of <b><i>The Side Quest</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>, be sure to subscribe so you never miss out when a new podcast drops!</p>]]>
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<p>Hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> and <b>Melissa Crosby</b> are joined by <b>Adam Schultz</b> of <a href="https://www.mindr.us/" target="_blank">Mindr</a> and <b>Runbin Dong </b>of <a href="https://www.getsocialscale.com/" target="_blank">Scale Social</a> to chat all about what they look for when hiring for the core team of their startup. They give their best tips, including bringing your new hire for a trial period and understanding how people fit into the puzzle that is your business. It's a great episode you won't want to miss!</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of<b> <i>In The Soup</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>.</p>

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<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!</p>]]>
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<p>This weeks episode features<b> </b><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcloughlintimothy" target="_blank">Tim McLoughlin</a> of <a href="https://www.cofounderscapital.com/" target="_blank">Cofounders Capital</a>. This episode, our hosts talk about Tim's history with hockey and Harvard, his brand new puppy, and what's been happening in his latest round of funding. Be sure not to miss Tim's updates and business insights and tune in!</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of <b><i>The Side Quest</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>, be sure to subscribe so you never miss out when a new podcast drops!</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Happy <i>In The Soup</i> 🍲 Wednesday!</p>

<p>Hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> and <b>Melissa Crosby</b> are joined by <b>Dr.Susan Lovelle</b> of <a href="https://www.balancedperformance.pro/" target="_blank">Balanced Performance</a> and <b>Grace Ueng</b> of <a href="https://savvygrowth.com/" target="_blank">Savvy Growth</a> to talk about all things wellness initiatives! What does it truly mean to look after a team of people? How do you maximize productivity, without burnout? What is the best way to foster a community and make sure tension doesn't go unnoticed or unspoken? It's a delicate balance to walk, and our guests today are experts at doing it! Be sure to tune in for their great advice.</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of<b> <i>In The Soup</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>.</p>

<p>Today’s episode, and the rest of the season, is proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.curiousant.com/" target="_blank">Curious Ant</a>.</p>]]>
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<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!</p>]]>
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<p>Hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> and <b>Melissa Crosby</b> are  joined by <b>Susan Wall</b> of <a href="https://www.corevist.com/" target="_blank">Corevist</a> and <b>Robin Crorie</b> of <a href="https://homedockusa.com/" target="_blank">Home Dock</a> and PreFlight to chat about how to manage a transnational team! Both of our expert guests have had to navigate a myriad of challenges presented by working with teams across the globe, including cultural and time differences. However, when done right, our guests believe these teams can do fantastic work that bridges markets across the world. Be sure to tune in for their advice!</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of<b> <i>In The Soup</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>.</p>

<p>Today’s episode, and the rest of the season, is proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.curiousant.com/" target="_blank">Curious Ant</a>.</p>]]>
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<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!</p>]]>
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<p>This weeks episode features<b> </b><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncaplain/" target="_blank">Jason Caplain</a> of <a href="https://www.bcvp.com/" target="_blank">Bull City Venture Partners</a>. The crew discusses how they survived all this cold weather (spoiler alert: having experience up North helps!) and how Jason is thriving with his newly expanded team at BCVP. It's an episode you won't want to miss, so fix yourself a warm beverage and watch (or listen) below!</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of <b><i>The Side Quest</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>, be sure to subscribe so you never miss out when a new podcast drops!</p>]]>
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<p>Hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> and <b>Melissa Crosby</b> are 3 guests! <b>Shruti Shah</b> of <a href="https://www.symphoniccapital.com/" target="_blank">Symphonic Capital</a>, <b>Joe Mancini </b>of <a href="https://www.frontporchvp.com/" target="_blank">Front Porch Venture Partners</a>, and <b>Mahati Sridhar </b>of <a href="https://www.revolution.com/" target="_blank">Revolution</a>. They're sharing their thoughts as professional evaluators-of-companies to discuss how they view AI in company branding during the current day. AI has taken the world, but especially the startup world, by storm. What does that look like for you as a founder? You'll have to tune in and find out! </p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of<b> <i>In The Soup</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>.</p>

<p>Today’s episode, and the rest of the season, is proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.curiousant.com/" target="_blank">Curious Ant</a>.</p>]]>
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<p>We all know that nothing ever really slows down for startups, and in these particular days, it can be even harder to keep up with important deadlines and events in our fast-moving Triangle, Wilmington, and Charlotte ecosystems!</p>

<p>That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own <a href="https://grepbeat.com/monday-mix/" target="_blank">Monday Mix</a>: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and North Carolina's tech communities.</p>]]>
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<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to GrepBeat’s “The Side Quest!” Our brand new series hosted by the GrepBeat Godfather <b>Joe Colopy</b> and <b>Sonali Sanjay</b> of <a href="https://primordial.io/" target="_blank">Primordial Ventures</a>. This show chats all things NC Tech, and each week features a guest who dives deep into their very own side quest (startup or otherwise!)</p>

<p>This weeks episode features<b> Ryan O'Donnell </b>of <a href="https://getsunlight.org/" target="_blank">Sunlight</a>. They chat about everything from the resurgence of analog technology to if you'd get into a Waymo (this one was contentious.) Ryan then dives into his personal experience that led him to found Sunlight and how he's building a business to fill gaps in the foster care system. </p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of <b><i>The Side Quest</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>, be sure to subscribe so you never miss out when a new podcast drops!</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Happy <i>In The Soup</i> 🍲 Wednesday!</p>

<p>Hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> and <b>Melissa Crosby</b> are joined by<b> Juan Garzón </b>of <a href="https://www.innovatecharlotte.org/" target="_blank">Innovate Charlotte</a> and <b>Charlotte Ketelaar</b> of <a href="https://capwave.ai/" target="_blank">Capwave</a>. Both of these members of our ecosystem have extensive experience helping founders refine and polish their pitching strategy in preparation for seeking investors. In this episode, they share the wisdom they've gained and what they would recommend to any founder looking to be investor ready!</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of<b> <i>In The Soup</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>.</p>

<p>Today’s episode, and the rest of the season, is proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.curiousant.com/" target="_blank">Curious Ant</a>.</p>]]>
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<p>We all know that nothing ever really slows down for startups, and in these particular days, it can be even harder to keep up with important deadlines and events in our fast-moving Triangle, Wilmington, and Charlotte ecosystems!</p>

<p>That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own <a href="https://grepbeat.com/monday-mix/" target="_blank">Monday Mix</a>: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and North Carolina's tech communities.</p>]]>
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<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to GrepBeat’s “The Side Quest!” Our brand new series hosted by the GrepBeat Godfather <b>Joe Colopy</b> and <b>Sonali Sanjay</b> of <a href="https://primordial.io/" target="_blank">Primordial Ventures</a>. This show chats all things NC Tech, and each week features a guest who dives deep into their very own side quest (startup or otherwise!)</p>

<p>This weeks episode features <b>Andy Ives</b> and <b>Cayley Pater</b> of <a href="https://completebreakfast.agency/" target="_blank">Complete Breakfast</a>. They talk all things from the joys of the Pacific Northwest (or PNW, if you're hip...) to what it takes to run a successful e-commerce agency. The pair originally started off on their quest with Made Trade, a business dedicated to sustainable and ethically made goods. They saw the need for small businesses to have a reliable partner to help build their brand: and lo and behold Complete Breakfast was born! Tune in below to hear the full story!</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of <b><i>The Side Quest</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>, be sure to subscribe so you never miss out when a new podcast drops!</p>]]>
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<p>Hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> and <b>Melissa Crosby</b> are joined by<b> Ashlyn Greer</b> of <a href="https://fashivly.com/" target="_blank">Fashivly</a> and <b>Kyle Mayers</b> of <a href="https://www.wheelprice.com/?srsltid=AfmBOop1eageheQLDHgkP3gHCshQWCJ8_IEZE1Y1WxnfZUr61-O37fpg" target="_blank">WheelPrice</a>. Both of these founders have had experience with their content going viral on apps like Instagram and TikTok, and in this episode they discussed how they turn cultural conversation into a way to connect with their customer base. If you're looking for advice on how to make a viral moment last beyond the algorithm, tune in!</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of<b> <i>In The Soup</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>.</p>

<p>Today’s episode, and the rest of the season, is proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.curiousant.com/" target="_blank">Curious Ant</a>.</p>]]>
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<p>That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own <a href="https://grepbeat.com/monday-mix/" target="_blank">Monday Mix</a>: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and North Carolina's tech communities.</p>]]>
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<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!</p>]]>
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<p>This weeks episode features <b>Chris Geiss</b> of <a href="https://www.seguno.com/" target="_blank">Seguno</a>. He chats about how he found his way into the North Carolina startup world (spoiler alert: Joe's company Bronto had a little something to do with it!), what he's up to now, and all the awesome amenities he's added to his office.</p>

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<p>Hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> and <b>Melissa Crosby</b> are joined by<b> Haley Huie </b>of<b> </b><a href="https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu/spaces/entrepreneurship-clinic/" target="_blank">NC State Entrepreneurship Clinic</a>,<b> Steve Klein</b> of <a href="https://www.vistaly.com/" target="_blank">Vistaly</a>, and <b>Cameron Long</b> of <a href="https://www.virnika.ai/" target="_blank">Virnika</a>. They discuss their experience participating in and running accelerators. How do you know if an accelerator is the right move for you and your business? Tune in to find out!</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of<b> <i>In The Soup</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>.</p>

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<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!</p>]]>
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<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of<b> <i>In The Soup</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>.</p>

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<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!</p>]]>
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<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!</p>]]>
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<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!</p>]]>
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<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!</p>]]>
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<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!</p>]]>
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<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!</p>]]>
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<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!</p>]]>
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<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!</p>]]>
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<p>On today’s episode, host <b>Kevin Mosley</b> is talking to <b>Shiv Narayanan</b>, the former CMO of Wild Apricot and founder of <a href="https://www.howtosaas.com/?utm_term=how%20to%20saas&amp;utm_campaign=S-US-Branded&amp;utm_source=adwords&amp;utm_medium=ppc&amp;hsa_acc=4015601950&amp;hsa_cam=12232358592&amp;hsa_grp=120923074727&amp;hsa_ad=495878319968&amp;hsa_src=g&amp;hsa_tgt=kwd-329161022379&amp;hsa_kw=how%20to%20saas&amp;hsa_mt=e&amp;hsa_net=adwords&amp;hsa_ver=3&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=12232358592&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADPCI-zCoXaU8HFcn4gu1sgPv9yj3&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAiKzIBhCOARIsAKpKLAMdDLJoaOoKkd_k6KwgcZTQl3KeLPXvXkZhNLz5TGM3iX0taap8RwoaAgTSEALw_wcB" target="_blank">How To SaaS</a>, a growth advisory firm that helps private and growth equity-backed companies actually get results from their marketing budgets. After leading Wild Apricot through its own exit, Shiv took the patterns he saw and built a business that became every PE firm’s secret weapon for scaling smarter, not louder. </p>

<p>Special thanks to our sponsor for the season, <a href="https://www.robinsonbradshaw.com/" target="_blank">Robinson Bradshaw</a>.</p>]]>
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<p>Today hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> and <b>Melissa Crosby</b> are joined for this live finale episode by<b> Lauren McCullough</b> of <a href="https://www.tromml.com/" target="_blank">Tromml</a>, an AI sales platform dedicated to automotive aftermarket sales, to talk about her experience doing the GPS-free, all-women off-road Rebelle Rally race that tests both endurance and teamwork. Lauren shares how the rally pushed her limits, what it taught her about leadership under pressure, and the surprising parallels she’s found between navigating the desert and building a startup.</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of<b> <i>In The Soup</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>.</p>

<p>Today’s episode, and the rest of the season, is proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.curiousant.com/" target="_blank">Curious Ant</a>.</p>]]>
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<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!</p>]]>
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<p>On today’s episode, host <b>Kevin Mosley</b> is back in conversation with <b>John Fogg</b> of <a href="https://www.robinsonbradshaw.com/" target="_blank">Robinson Bradshaw</a> for part 2 of his legal advice for founders. John shares hard-won lessons on formation, IP, and equity, what to do early, what to avoid later, and how to think strategically about legal timing. It’s a great conversation on building smart from day one and learning from decades of startup legal experience. </p>

<p>Special thanks to our sponsor for the season, <a href="https://www.robinsonbradshaw.com/" target="_blank">Robinson Bradshaw</a>.</p>]]>
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<p>Hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> and <b>Melissa Crosby</b> are joined by<b> Allison Wood</b> of <a href="https://www.davinci-ed.com/" target="_blank">DaVinci Education</a> and <b>Robin Crorie</b> with <b>Aviation Software Inc.</b> to chat about a topic that is evergreen: the founder break up. Sometimes when you build a business, tensions can rise and emotions can flare! It can be difficult to navigate, but our guests have come in with their best advice for what to do in this sticky situation. From legal advice to how to guide your team through the storm, be sure to tune in to hear all about it!</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of<b> <i>In The Soup</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>.</p>

<p>Today’s episode, and the rest of the season, is proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.curiousant.com/" target="_blank">Curious Ant</a>.</p>]]>
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<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!</p>]]>
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<p>On today’s episode, host <b>Kevin Mosley</b> is in conversation with <b>John Fogg</b> of <a href="https://www.robinsonbradshaw.com/" target="_blank"><b>Robinson Bradshaw</b></a>, whose career spans from the first dot-com boom in Silicon Valley to advising today’s Southeast startup founders. John shares hard-won lessons on formation, IP, and equity, what to do early, what to avoid later, and how to think strategically about legal timing. It’s a great conversation on building smart from day one and learning from decades of startup legal experience. Be sure to tune in next week for part 2!</p>

<p>Special thanks to our sponsor for the season, <a href="https://www.robinsonbradshaw.com/" target="_blank">Robinson Bradshaw</a>.</p>]]>
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<p>Hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> and <b>Melissa Crosby</b> are joined by<b> Jared Sokolsky</b>, CFO of <a href="https://www.well.co/" target="_blank">Well</a>, and <b>Peter Meath</b>, COO of <a href="https://www.recoveryplus.health/" target="_blank">RecoveryPlus.Health</a>—to unpack the signals that it’s time to bring financial leadership in-house. From fundraising milestones and investor expectations to company complexity and rapid growth, they explore what those inflection points look like for early-stage startups. Whether you’re running lean with QuickBooks or preparing for your next round, this episode breaks down how to think about scaling your finance function—and how to know when it’s time to go from DIY to CFO.</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of<b> <i>In The Soup</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>.</p>

<p>Today’s episode, and the rest of the season, is proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.curiousant.com/" target="_blank">Curious Ant</a>.</p>]]>
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<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!</p>]]>
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<p>On today’s episode, host <b>Kevin Mosley</b> is in conversation with <b>Aviva Rosman</b> of <a href="https://www.ballotready.org/" target="_blank">BallotReady</a>. When Aviva co-founded BallotReady in 2015, it wasn’t meant to be a startup—it was supposed to be a side project to make sense of her local Chicago ballot. But what started as a tool to help friends navigate down-ballot races grew into a national platform used by millions of voters and major partners. Be sure to tune into this episode where she shares all of her great advice from 10 years at her company!</p>

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<p>Hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> and <b>Melissa Crosby</b> are joined by<b> Lindsay Freeman Avagliano</b> of <a href="https://www.civicreach.ai/" target="_blank">CivicReach</a> and <b>Shruti Shah</b> of <a href="https://www.symphoniccapital.com/" target="_blank">Symphonic Capital</a> to talk about what it really takes to build and lead a remote-first startup. From managing teams spread across time zones to intentionally building company culture without an office, they share their experiences navigating the modern landscape of distributed work.</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of<b> <i>In The Soup</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>.</p>

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<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!</p>]]>
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<p>On today’s episode, host <b>Kevin Mosley</b> is in conversation with <b>Ardis Kadiu</b> of <a href="https://element451.com/?utm_feeditemid=&amp;utm_device=c&amp;utm_term=element%20451&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=ppc&amp;utm_campaign=%5BElevate%5D+-+Exact+%7C+Branded&amp;hsa_cam=2039759962&amp;hsa_grp=71613678945&amp;hsa_mt=e&amp;hsa_src=g&amp;hsa_ad=775672534466&amp;hsa_acc=9086006384&amp;hsa_net=adwords&amp;hsa_kw=element%20451&amp;hsa_tgt=kwd-403699496149&amp;hsa_ver=3&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=2039759962&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADAu9NNrpbfVYHSQfCE8_XkgTfch3&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwl5jHBhDHARIsAB0YqjxVrmR5i1JWTVU6BfSafYvwubv2KwOkKOPuHwBkD4jlf-YxUhI82ToaAjI0EALw_wcB" target="_blank">Element 451</a>, an AI powered CRM built to help colleges better recruit and engage students. What started as a small consulting project quickly grew into a full fledged platform serving colleges looking for smarter ways to connect with prospective students. Ardis discusses his journey to landing a partnership with growth equity firm PSG and gives his best advice for how to scale your startup and prepare for an exit. It's a great episode, so be sure to tune in!</p>

<p>Special thanks to our sponsor for the season, <a href="https://www.robinsonbradshaw.com/" target="_blank">Robinson Bradshaw</a>.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Happy <i>In The Soup</i> 🍲 Wednesday!</p>

<p>Hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> and <b>Melissa Crosby</b> are joined today by <b>Jeff Soplop</b> from Carrboro-based <a href="https://nimble-energy.com/" target="_blank">Nimble Energy</a> and<b> Adam Schultz</b> at Durham-based <a href="https://mindr.us/" target="_blank">Mindr</a>. They share their advice for taking a capital light approach to fundraising, providing their expertise from building their companies and seeing what methods do and don't work along the way!</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of<b> <i>In The Soup</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>.</p>

<p>Today’s episode, and the rest of the season, is proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.curiousant.com/" target="_blank">Curious Ant</a>.</p>]]>
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<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!</p>]]>
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<p>On today’s episode, host <b>Kevin Mosley</b> is joined by not one, but two founders! <b>Amanda Levinson</b> and <b>Natasha Freidus</b>, the former Founders of <a href="https://needslist.co/" target="_blank">Needslist</a>, which was <a href="https://grepbeat.com/2024/01/08/durham-based-needslist-acquired-by-armillaria-in-tech-for-good-space/" target="_blank">acquired by Armillaria</a> at the beginning of 2024. In the wake of the Syrian refugee crisis, Amanda and Natasha wanted to combine their technical and business skills in order to create a business that could streamline emergency services. Learn more in our episode about how tech can be utilized for social good!</p>

<p>Special thanks to our sponsor for the season, <a href="https://www.robinsonbradshaw.com/" target="_blank">Robinson Bradshaw</a>.</p>]]>
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<p>Hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> and<b> Melissa Crosby</b> are joined today by <b>Kyle Mayers</b> from Charlotte-based <a href="https://wheelprice.com/" target="_blank">WheelPrice</a> and<b> David Shaner</b> at Raleigh-based <a href="https://www.letsgetoffline.com/" target="_blank">Offline</a>. They share their experiences attempting different revenue models and finding the right fit for their niche. This is a great episode, so be sure to tune in!</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of<b> <i>In The Soup</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>.</p>

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<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!</p>]]>
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<p>On today’s episode, host <b>Kevin Mosley</b> is sitting down with <b>Jonathan Crook</b>, the former Founder of <a href="https://www.bluepencilbox.com/" target="_blank">Blue Pencil Box</a>, which was acquired by Fisher Phillips in 2024. Blue Pencil Box is the knowledge management platform for restrictive covenant law, founded after Jonathan's struggle to find up to date information in his own practice as a lawyer. Tune in to hear his story on how he independently bootstrapped and built Blue Pencil Box. </p>

<p>Special thanks to our sponsor for the season, <a href="https://www.robinsonbradshaw.com/" target="_blank">Robinson Bradshaw</a>.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Happy <i>In The Soup</i> 🍲 Wednesday!</p>

<p>Hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> and<b> Melissa Crosby</b> are back with an episode about the common mistakes first-time founders make! We know many of you starting in your journey are curious to know what to avoid and what to embrace, so today we are joined by <b>Ryan O'Donnell</b> from Cary-based <a href="https://getsunlight.org/" target="_blank">Sunlight</a> and<b> Nathan Snell</b> at Wilmington-based <a href="https://raleon.io/" target="_blank">Raleon</a>.</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of<b> <i>In The Soup</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>.</p>

<p>Today’s episode, and the rest of the season, is proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.curiousant.com/" target="_blank">Curious Ant</a>.</p>]]>
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<p>That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own <a href="https://grepbeat.com/monday-mix/" target="_blank">Monday Mix</a>: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and the Triangle/Wilmington tech communities.</p>

<p>You can find the links to these events every week in the "Monday Mix" article on <a href="https://studio.podcast.co/colopy-ventures/monday-mix/grepbeat.com" target="_blank">grepbeat.com</a>.</p>]]>
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<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>. And be sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you never miss an episode!</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to Exit Stories and thanks for joining us for this episode!</p>

<p>On today's episode, host <b>Kevin Mosley</b> is sitting down with the former CEO and Co-Founder of <a href="https://www.davinci-ed.com/" target="_blank">DaVinci Education</a>: <b>Allison Wood</b>. She chats all about her journey building the brand, navigating through COVID, and learning to succeed in the small world of healthcare tech. Since her exit, Allison has been an active member of <a href="https://www.lilainvest.com/" target="_blank">LiLa (Ladies Investing / Local Angels)</a>, an organization that uplifts women in the ecosystem. Tune in to hear all of her great advice!</p>

<p>Special thanks to our sponsor for the season, <a href="https://www.robinsonbradshaw.com/" target="_blank">Robinson Bradshaw</a>.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Happy <i>In The Soup</i> 🍲 Wednesday!</p>

<p>Hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> and<b> Melissa Crosby</b> are back with an episode all about funding strategies from founders! Today they are joined by <b>Charlotte Ketelaar</b> from Charlotte-based <a href="https://www.capwave.ai/" target="_blank">Capwave</a> and<b> Brandon Kashani</b> at Raleigh-based <a href="https://xplorerquest.com/" target="_blank">TRAKID</a>.</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of<b> <i>In The Soup</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>.</p>

<p>Today’s episode, and the rest of the season, is proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.curiousant.com/" target="_blank">Curious Ant</a>.</p>]]>
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<p>That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own <a href="https://grepbeat.com/monday-mix/" target="_blank">Monday Mix</a>: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and the Triangle/Wilmington tech communities.</p>

<p>You can find the links to these events every week in the "Monday Mix" article on <a href="https://studio.podcast.co/colopy-ventures/monday-mix/grepbeat.com" target="_blank">grepbeat.com</a>.</p>]]>
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<p>The podcast includes several of our shows every week. Not sure what they are? Give it a listen and find out for yourself. We think they’re all great – but hey – the quality is in the ears of the beholder!</p>

<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to Exit Stories and thanks for joining us for episode two of our fifth season!</p>

<p>On today's episode, host <b>Kevin Mosley</b> chats with the former Co-Founder and VP of Strategy at Radius8 <b>Brendan Phelan</b>. He chats about his full journey from navigating the economic difficulty of COVID to finding a home within acquirer <a href="https://www.fiserv.com/en.html" target="_blank">Fiserv</a>. Currently, Brendan is Managing Director of <a href="https://www.gcgstrategy.com/" target="_blank">Gabriele Consulting Group Inc</a>. </p>

<p>Special thanks to our sponsor for the season, <a href="https://www.robinsonbradshaw.com/" target="_blank">Robinson Bradshaw</a>.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Happy <i>In The Soup</i> 🍲 Wednesday!</p>

<p>Hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> and<b> Melissa Crosby</b> are thrilled to be back for the Fall 2025 season with an episode all about the process of physical production! Today they are joined by <b>Kristen Baileys</b> from Raleigh's <a href="https://bakeeatlovebox.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooq3W2vwtuersebYFbBykWMiwflOfifagguWO1Lfla9F1N-bUB1" target="_blank">Eat Bake Love Box</a> and <b>Rob Creighton</b> at Durham-based <a href="https://windlift.com/" target="_blank">Windlift</a>.</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of<b> <i>In The Soup</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>.</p>

<p>Today’s episode, and the rest of the season, is proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.curiousant.com/" target="_blank">Curious Ant</a>.</p>]]>
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<p>That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own <a href="https://grepbeat.com/monday-mix/" target="_blank">Monday Mix</a>: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and the Triangle/Wilmington tech communities.</p>

<p>You can find the links to these events every week in the "Monday Mix" article on <a href="https://studio.podcast.co/colopy-ventures/monday-mix/grepbeat.com" target="_blank">grepbeat.com</a>.</p>]]>
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<p>The podcast includes several of our shows every week. Not sure what they are? Give it a listen and find out for yourself. We think they’re all great – but hey – the quality is in the ears of the beholder!</p>

<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to Exit Stories and thanks for joining us for the first episode of our fifth season!</p>

<p>On today's episode, host <b>Kevin Mosley</b> chats with the CFO of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/inn-flow/" target="_blank">Inn-Flow </a><b>Michael Purcell</b> about his experience offering invaluable financial advice and strategic direction to companies including (but not limited to!) <b>Roobrik</b> and <b>Maxpoint</b>.</p>

<p>On this special live episode, recorded at Grep-a-Palooza 2025 in June, Purcell shares his advice to founders on what matters most on your path for an exit. How do you best utilize your legal team? How can you stay mindful of your corporate health? How does the size of your company play into your path? All of these questions and more are answered in this episode!</p>

<p>Special thanks to our sponsor for the season, <a href="https://www.robinsonbradshaw.com/" target="_blank">Robinson Bradshaw</a>.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Happy <i>In The Soup</i> 🍲 Wednesday!</p>

<p>Hosts <b>Jenn Summe</b> and<b> Melissa Crosby</b> are thrilled to be back for the Fall 2025 season with an episode all about what individual angels look for when investing! Today they are joined by <b>Jan Davis</b> from <a href="https://www.rtpangelfund.com/" target="_blank">RTP Angel Fund</a> and <b>Stephanie Simon</b> at Durham-based <a href="https://blueridgecv.com/" target="_blank">Blueridge Climate Ventures</a>.</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us for this episode of<b> <i>In The Soup</i></b>, a show under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>.</p>

<p>Today’s episode, and the rest of the season, is proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.curiousant.com/" target="_blank">Curious Ant</a>.</p>]]>
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<p>That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own <a href="https://grepbeat.com/monday-mix/" target="_blank">Monday Mix</a>: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and the Triangle/Wilmington tech communities.</p>

<p>You can find the links to these events every week in the "Monday Mix" article on <a href="https://studio.podcast.co/colopy-ventures/monday-mix/grepbeat.com" target="_blank">grepbeat.com</a>.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to <b>The</b> <b>GrepBeat Podcast</b>, where we share the latest and greatest stories, advice, and news for the tech startup communities of North Carolina.</p>

<p>The podcast includes several of our shows every week. Not sure what they are? Give it a listen and find out for yourself. We think they’re all great – but hey – the quality is in the ears of the beholder!</p>

<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>n the two years since its conception, <i>In The Soup</i> has brought on many experienced ecosystem leaders and supporters from across the Southeast to address the most pressing topics facing North Carolina’s early-stage startup founders.</p>

<p>And to no one’s surprise, most of the topics still hold up today.</p>

<p>That’s why we’re bringing back our series that packages up and <i>reheats </i>previous episodes relevant to specific founder needs.</p>

<p>In this week’s reheated pack of soup, we’re covering all things AI in the startup world. Perhaps one of the most rapidly evolving topics that has taken over the startup space, we wanted to look back at our episodes discussing AI in all forms it may take. So, whether you believe AI is a passing fad or we're a stones throw away from real-life robots, tune in to hear insight from our community! 🤖</p>

<p>In this weeks package, you’ll catch the episodes on:</p>

<ul><li>The Impact of Generative AI On Startups w/ guests Steve Klein of <a href="https://www.vistaly.com/" target="_blank">Vistaly</a> and Nathan Snell or <a href="https://raleon.io/" target="_blank">Raleon</a>.</li><li>When to Leverage Open Source AI Solutions vs. Build Your Own Custom Models? w/ guests Tina Tang of <a href="https://www.bristles.ai/" target="_blank">Bristles</a> &amp; Austin Armstrong of <a href="https://syllaby.io/" target="_blank">Syllaby</a>.</li><li>The Intersection of AI and Healthcare w/ guests Neal Shah of <a href="https://www.careyaya.org/" target="_blank">CareYaYa</a> and Scott McQuiggan of <a href="https://www.socialcascade.co/" target="_blank">Social Cascade</a>.</li></ul>

<p>Listen down below, and make sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast to never miss an episode as we head into our new season on September 3rd!</p>]]>
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<p>That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own <a href="https://grepbeat.com/monday-mix/" target="_blank">Monday Mix</a>: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and the Triangle/Wilmington tech communities.</p>

<p>You can find the links to these events every week in the "Monday Mix" article on <a href="https://studio.podcast.co/colopy-ventures/monday-mix/grepbeat.com" target="_blank">grepbeat.com</a>.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to <b>The</b> <b>GrepBeat Podcast</b>, where we share the latest and greatest stories, advice, and news for the tech startup communities of North Carolina.</p>

<p>The podcast includes several of our shows every week. Not sure what they are? Give it a listen and find out for yourself. We think they’re all great – but hey – the quality is in the ears of the beholder!</p>

<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In the two years since its conception, <i>In The Soup</i> has brought on many experienced ecosystem leaders and supporters from across the Southeast to address the most pressing topics facing North Carolina’s early-stage startup founders.</p>

<p>And to no one's surprise, most of the topics still hold up today.</p>

<p>That's why we're bringing back our series that packages up and <i>reheats </i>previous episodes relevant to specific founder needs.</p>

<p>In this week's reheated pack of soup, we're covering all things relationships. How to start a company with your partner, and when to know when to leave your job to pursue your startup passions full-time if you do or don't have a significant other. We hope you <i>love </i>these episodes as much as we do!</p>

<p>In this weeks package, you'll catch the episodes on:</p>

<ul><li>When to Leave Your Full Time Job to Start a Company w/ guests Anil Chawla and Meghan Corroon of <a href="https://clerdata.com/" target="_blank">Clerdata</a>.</li><li>When to Leave Your Full Time Job to Start a Company (Singles Edition!) w/ guests DeShawn Brown of <a href="https://www.lithiosapps.com/" target="_blank">Lithios</a> and Tai Hyunh of <a href="https://www.actasolutions.io/" target="_blank">Acta Solutions</a>.</li><li>Starting a Company With Your Significant Other w/ guests <a href="https://www.bristles.ai/" target="_blank">Bristles</a> (Tina &amp; Anthony), StashPad (Cara Marin), and <a href="https://www.breva.ai/" target="_blank">Breva</a> (formerly Cadence Cash).</li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>We all know that nothing ever really slows down for startups, and in these particular days, it can be even harder to keep up with important deadlines and events in our fast-moving Triangle, Wilmington, and now Charlotte ecosystems!</p>

<p>That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own <a href="https://grepbeat.com/monday-mix/" target="_blank">Monday Mix</a>: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and the Triangle/Wilmington tech communities.</p>

<p>You can find the links to these events every week in the "Monday Mix" article on <a href="https://studio.podcast.co/colopy-ventures/monday-mix/grepbeat.com" target="_blank">grepbeat.com</a>.</p>]]>
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<p>The podcast includes several of our shows every week. Not sure what they are? Give it a listen and find out for yourself. We think they’re all great – but hey – the quality is in the ears of the beholder!</p>

<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>.</p>]]>
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<p>That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own <a href="https://grepbeat.com/monday-mix/" target="_blank">Monday Mix</a>: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and the Triangle/Wilmington tech communities.</p>

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<p>The podcast includes several of our shows every week. Not sure what they are? Give it a listen and find out for yourself. We think they’re all great – but hey – the quality is in the ears of the beholder!</p>

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<p>You can find the links to these events every week in the "Monday Mix" article on <a href="https://studio.podcast.co/colopy-ventures/monday-mix/grepbeat.com" target="_blank">grepbeat.com</a>.</p>

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<p>The podcast includes several of our shows every week. Not sure what they are? Give it a listen and find out for yourself. We think they’re all great – but hey – the quality is in the ears of the beholder!</p>

<p>Find out more about GrepBeat and everything else we do from <a href="https://grepbeat.com/" target="_blank">https://grepbeat.com</a>.</p>]]>
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<p>You can find the links to these events every week in the "Monday Mix" article on <a href="https://studio.podcast.co/colopy-ventures/monday-mix/grepbeat.com" target="_blank">grepbeat.com</a>.</p>

<p>Check out the community calendar filled with even more events at <a href="https://cj.grepbeat.com/calendar.php" target="_blank">CronJobs</a>.</p>]]>
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<p>This show is a part of <a href="https://pod.co/the-grepbeat-podcast" target="_blank"><i>The GrepBeat Podcast</i></a>, where we share the latest and greatest stories, advice, and news in your region.</p>]]>
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<p>You can find the links to these events every week in the "Monday Mix" article on <a href="https://studio.podcast.co/colopy-ventures/monday-mix/grepbeat.com" target="_blank">grepbeat.com</a>.</p>

<p>Check out the community calendar filled with even more events at <a href="https://cj.grepbeat.com/calendar.php" target="_blank">CronJobs</a>.</p>]]>
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<p>This show is a part of <a href="https://pod.co/the-grepbeat-podcast" target="_blank"><i>The GrepBeat Podcast</i></a>, where we share the latest and greatest stories, advice, and news in your region.</p>]]>
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<p>You can find the links to these events every week in the "Monday Mix" article on <a href="https://studio.podcast.co/colopy-ventures/monday-mix/grepbeat.com" target="_blank">grepbeat.com</a>.</p>

<p>Check out the community calendar filled with even more events at <a href="https://cj.grepbeat.com/calendar.php" target="_blank">CronJobs</a>.</p>

<p>Want to hear more of the songs I picked for the Monday Mix? We made a <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lYIa3AFfbQxbmHO4lKnoB?si=cba20496e6ac4792" target="_blank">playlist</a> for you to go back and listen to.</p>]]>
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<p>This show is a part of <a href="https://pod.co/the-grepbeat-podcast" target="_blank"><i>The GrepBeat Podcast</i></a>, where we share the latest and greatest stories, advice, and news in your region.</p>]]>
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<p>You can find the links to these events every week in the "Monday Mix" article on <a href="https://studio.podcast.co/colopy-ventures/monday-mix/grepbeat.com" target="_blank">grepbeat.com</a>.</p>

<p>Check out the community calendar filled with even more events at <a href="https://cj.grepbeat.com/calendar.php" target="_blank">CronJobs</a>.</p>

<p>Want to hear more of the songs I picked for the Monday Mix? We made a <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lYIa3AFfbQxbmHO4lKnoB?si=cba20496e6ac4792" target="_blank">playlist</a> for you to go back and listen to.</p>]]>
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<p>This show is a part of <a href="https://pod.co/the-grepbeat-podcast" target="_blank"><i>The GrepBeat Podcast</i></a>, where we share the latest and greatest stories, advice, and news in your region.</p>]]>
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<p>You can find the links to these events every week in the "Monday Mix" article on <a href="https://studio.podcast.co/colopy-ventures/monday-mix/grepbeat.com" target="_blank">grepbeat.com</a>.</p>

<p>Check out the community calendar filled with even more events at <a href="https://cj.grepbeat.com/calendar.php" target="_blank">CronJobs</a>.</p>

<p>Want to hear more of the songs I picked for the Monday Mix? We made a <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lYIa3AFfbQxbmHO4lKnoB?si=cba20496e6ac4792" target="_blank">playlist</a> for you to go back and listen to.</p>]]>
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<p>This show is a part of <a href="https://pod.co/the-grepbeat-podcast" target="_blank"><i>The GrepBeat Podcast</i></a>, where we share the latest and greatest stories, advice, and news in your region.</p>]]>
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<p>That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own <a href="https://grepbeat.com/monday-mix/" target="_blank">Monday Mix</a>: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and the Triangle/Wilmington tech communities.</p>

<p>You can find the links to these events every week in the "Monday Mix" article on <a href="https://studio.podcast.co/colopy-ventures/monday-mix/grepbeat.com" target="_blank">grepbeat.com</a>.</p>

<p>Check out the community calendar filled with even more events at <a href="https://cj.grepbeat.com/calendar.php" target="_blank">CronJobs</a>.</p>

<p>Want to hear more of the songs I picked for the Monday Mix? We made a <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lYIa3AFfbQxbmHO4lKnoB?si=cba20496e6ac4792" target="_blank">playlist</a> for you to go back and listen to.</p>]]>
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<p>This show is a part of <a href="https://pod.co/the-grepbeat-podcast" target="_blank"><i>The GrepBeat Podcast</i></a>, where we share the latest and greatest stories, advice, and news in your region.</p>]]>
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<p>And to no one's surprise, most of the topics still hold up today.</p>

<p>That's why we're introducing a new series for <b>In The Soup</b>—under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank">The GrepBeat Podcast</a>—that packages up and <i>reheats </i>previous episodes relevant to specific founder needs.</p>

<p>In this week's reheated pack of soup, we're getting founders prepared for conference season, where you'll want to be ready for the flurry of startup pitches, investor networking opportunities, and more that are going to make up this next stretch on your calendar.</p>

<p>In PART TWO of this package, you’ll catch episodes on:</p>

<ul><li>Demystifying VC: Is Venture Really Right For Your Business with guests <b>Doug Kauffman</b> of <a href="https://www.belongly.com/" target="_blank">Belongly</a> and <b>Kevin Mosley</b> of <a href="https://jurassiccapital.com/" target="_blank">Jurassic Capital</a></li><li>How To Explain Your Business When It's Complex with guests <b>Jason Gillikin</b> of <a href="https://www.earfluence.com/" target="_blank">Earfluence</a> and <b>David Delaney Mayer</b> of <a href="https://www.elemmir.com/" target="_blank">Elemmir</a></li><li>Tips and Tricks to Effective Networking with guests<b> Lucy Kosturko</b> of <a href="https://www.socialcascade.co/" target="_blank">Social Cascade</a> and <b>Austin Armstrong</b> of <a href="https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&amp;ai=DChcSEwiZ1OG1vKWMAxXcSf8BHRXqJH0YABAAGgJtZA&amp;co=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwqIm_BhDnARIsAKBYcmvkl0OyikgbWlSJttJqiIetp-vvHZepYx2V1lO1Laz94SsgUfrSlC0aAlPnEALw_wcB&amp;ei=m8HiZ8K7HM-X5OMPvLrp2QU&amp;sig=AOD64_2jwxdoEZWWtZC4BtK_hNLnXUfDkw&amp;q&amp;sqi=2&amp;adurl&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiC9dm1vKWMAxXPC3kGHTxdOlsQ0Qx6BAgGEAE" target="_blank">Syllaby</a></li></ul>]]>
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<p>That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own <a href="https://grepbeat.com/monday-mix/" target="_blank">Monday Mix</a>: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and the Triangle/Wilmington tech communities.</p>

<p>You can find the links to these events every week in the "Monday Mix" article on <a href="https://studio.podcast.co/colopy-ventures/monday-mix/grepbeat.com" target="_blank">grepbeat.com</a>.</p>

<p>Check out the community calendar filled with even more events at <a href="https://cj.grepbeat.com/calendar.php" target="_blank">CronJobs</a>.</p>

<p>Want to hear more of the songs I picked for the Monday Mix? We made a <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lYIa3AFfbQxbmHO4lKnoB?si=cba20496e6ac4792" target="_blank">playlist</a> for you to go back and listen to.</p>]]>
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<p>On the <i>Friday Fix</i>, your friendly neighborhood editor David Schwartz is here to help you catch up by briefly recapping the stories, podcasts, and events we cover each week.</p>

<p>This show is a part of <a href="https://pod.co/the-grepbeat-podcast" target="_blank"><i>The GrepBeat Podcast</i></a>, where we share the latest and greatest stories, advice, and news in your region.</p>]]>
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<p>And to no one's surprise, most of the topics still hold up today. </p>

<p>That's why we're introducing a new series for <b>In The Soup</b>—under <a href="https://grepbeat.com/the-grepbeat-podcast/" target="_blank"><b>The GrepBeat Podcast</b></a>—that packages up and <i>reheats </i>previous episodes relevant to specific founder needs.</p>

<p>In this week's reheated pack of soup, we're getting founders prepared for conference season, where you'll want to be ready for the flurry of startup pitches, investor networking opportunities, and more that are going to make up this next stretch on your calendar.</p>

<p>In PART ONE of this package, you'll catch the episodes on:</p>

<ul><li><b>The Importance of Storytelling</b> for Startups w/ guests Jason Gillikin of <a href="https://www.earfluence.com/" target="_blank">Earfluence</a> and David Delaney Mayer of <a href="https://www.elemmir.com/" target="_blank">Elemmir</a></li><li><b>Metrics That Matter For Growth</b> w/ guests Kevin Mosley of <a href="https://jurassiccapital.com/" target="_blank">Jurassic Capital</a> and Dan London of <a href="https://www.adwerx.com/" target="_blank">Adwerx</a></li><li><b>Presentation Tips and Tricks</b> w/ guests Dr. Sarah Glova of <a href="https://reifymedia.com/" target="_blank">Reify Media</a> and Lauren Goodell<b> </b>of <a href="https://www.getzinnia.ai/" target="_blank">Zinnia</a></li></ul>]]>
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<p>That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own <a href="https://grepbeat.com/monday-mix/" target="_blank">Monday Mix</a>: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and the Triangle/Wilmington tech communities.</p>

<p>You can find the links to these events every week in the "Monday Mix" article on <a href="https://studio.podcast.co/colopy-ventures/monday-mix/grepbeat.com" target="_blank">grepbeat.com</a>.</p>

<p>Check out the community calendar filled with even more events at <a href="https://cj.grepbeat.com/calendar.php" target="_blank">CronJobs</a>.</p>

<p>Want to hear more of the songs I picked for the Monday Mix? We made a <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lYIa3AFfbQxbmHO4lKnoB?si=cba20496e6ac4792" target="_blank">playlist</a> for you to go back and listen to.</p>]]>
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<p>On the <i>Friday Fix</i>, your friendly neighborhood editor <b>David Schwartz</b> is here to help you catch up by briefly recapping the stories, podcasts, and events we cover each week.</p>

<p>This show is a part of <a href="https://pod.co/the-grepbeat-podcast" target="_blank"><i>The GrepBeat Podcast</i></a>, where we share the latest and greatest stories, advice, and news in your region.</p>]]>
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<p>That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own <a href="https://grepbeat.com/monday-mix/" target="_blank">Monday Mix</a>: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and the Triangle/Wilmington tech communities.</p>

<p>You can find the links to these events every week in the "Monday Mix" article on <a href="https://studio.podcast.co/colopy-ventures/monday-mix/grepbeat.com" target="_blank">grepbeat.com</a>.</p>

<p>Check out the community calendar filled with even more events at <a href="https://cj.grepbeat.com/calendar.php" target="_blank">CronJobs</a>.</p>

<p>Want to hear more of the songs I picked for the Monday Mix? We made a <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lYIa3AFfbQxbmHO4lKnoB?si=cba20496e6ac4792" target="_blank">playlist</a> for you to go back and listen to.</p>]]>
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<p>On the <i>Friday Fix</i>, David Schwartz is here to help you catch up by briefly recapping the stories, podcasts, and events we cover each week.</p>

<p>This show is a part of <a href="https://pod.co/the-grepbeat-podcast" target="_blank"><i>The GrepBeat Podcast</i></a>, where we share the latest and greatest stories, advice, and news in your region.</p>

<p>This weekend's viewing recommendations from your friendly neighborhood editor are the Duke vs UNC basketball game if you're not into watching a movie. If you are, check out Bong Joon-ho's and Robert Pattinson's latest, freaky sci-fi thriller <b><i>Mickey 17</i></b><i>.</i> </p>]]>
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<p>That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own <a href="https://grepbeat.com/monday-mix/" target="_blank">Monday Mix</a>: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and the Triangle/Wilmington tech communities.</p>

<p>You can find the links to these events every week in the "Monday Mix" article on <a href="https://studio.podcast.co/colopy-ventures/monday-mix/grepbeat.com" target="_blank">grepbeat.com</a>.</p>

<p>Check out the community calendar filled with even more events at <a href="https://cj.grepbeat.com/calendar.php" target="_blank">CronJobs</a>.</p>

<p>Want to hear more of the songs I picked for the Monday Mix? We made a <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lYIa3AFfbQxbmHO4lKnoB?si=cba20496e6ac4792" target="_blank">playlist</a> for you to go back and listen to.</p>]]>
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  <itunes:title>Monday Mix: Pitch Money, Profitability and a Pretty Packed Week for Wilmington</itunes:title>
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<p>On the <b><i>Friday Fix</i></b>, <b>David Schwartz</b> is here to help you catch up by briefly recapping the stories, podcasts, and events we cover each week.</p>

<p>This show is a part of <a href="https://pod.co/the-grepbeat-podcast" target="_blank"><i>The GrepBeat Podcast</i></a>, where we share the latest and greatest stories, advice, and news in your region.</p>

<p>This weekend's viewing recommendation from your friendly neighborhood editor was the forthcoming third episode of <a href="https://www.hbo.com/the-white-lotus" target="_blank"><i>The White Lotus</i>'s third season</a>. Go get weird.</p>]]>
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<p>That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own <a href="https://grepbeat.com/monday-mix/" target="_blank">Monday Mix</a>: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and the Triangle/Wilmington tech communities.</p>

<p>You can find the links to these events every week in the "Monday Mix" article on <a href="https://studio.podcast.co/colopy-ventures/monday-mix/grepbeat.com" target="_blank">grepbeat.com</a>.</p>

<p>Check out the community calendar filled with even more events at <a href="https://cj.grepbeat.com/calendar.php" target="_blank">CronJobs</a>.</p>

<p>Want to hear more of the songs I picked for the Monday Mix? We made a <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lYIa3AFfbQxbmHO4lKnoB?si=cba20496e6ac4792" target="_blank">playlist</a> for you to go back and listen to.</p>]]>
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<p>That's why we're introducing <b>The GrepBeat Podcast</b>'s newest show: the <b><i>Friday Fix</i></b><i>. </i>Every Friday, you'll get a recap of the stories, startups, founders, and events we’ve covered on GrepBeat that week.</p>

<p>And as a treat to launch you into your weekends, you’ll also get a specially selected TV/film recommendation from GrepBeat's friendly neighborhood editor, <b>David Schwartz</b>.</p>

<p>Tune in every week to satisfy your <i>Friday Fix</i>.</p>]]>
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<p>That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own <a href="https://grepbeat.com/monday-mix/" target="_blank">Monday Mix</a>: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and the Triangle/Wilmington tech communities.</p>

<p>You can find the links to these events every week in the "Monday Mix" article on <a href="https://studio.podcast.co/colopy-ventures/monday-mix/grepbeat.com" target="_blank">grepbeat.com</a>.</p>

<p>Check out the community calendar filled with even more events at <a href="https://cj.grepbeat.com/calendar.php" target="_blank">CronJobs</a>.</p>

<p>Want to hear more of the songs I picked for the Monday Mix? We made a <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lYIa3AFfbQxbmHO4lKnoB?si=cba20496e6ac4792" target="_blank">playlist</a> for you to go back and listen to.</p>]]>
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<p>That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own <a href="https://grepbeat.com/monday-mix/" target="_blank">Monday Mix</a>: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and the Triangle/Wilmington tech communities.</p>

<p>You can find the links to these events every week in the "Monday Mix" article on <a href="https://studio.podcast.co/colopy-ventures/monday-mix/grepbeat.com" target="_blank">grepbeat.com</a>.</p>

<p>Check out the community calendar filled with even more events at <a href="https://cj.grepbeat.com/calendar.php" target="_blank">CronJobs</a>.</p>

<p>Want to hear more of the songs I picked for the Monday Mix? We made a <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lYIa3AFfbQxbmHO4lKnoB?si=cba20496e6ac4792" target="_blank">playlist</a> for you to go back and listen to.</p>]]>
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<p>That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own <a href="https://grepbeat.com/monday-mix/" target="_blank">Monday Mix</a>: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and the Triangle/Wilmington tech communities.</p>

<p>You can find the links to these events every week in the "Monday Mix" article on <a href="https://studio.podcast.co/colopy-ventures/monday-mix/grepbeat.com" target="_blank">grepbeat.com</a>.</p>

<p>Check out the community calendar filled with even more events at <a href="https://cj.grepbeat.com/calendar.php" target="_blank">CronJobs</a>.</p>

<p>Want to hear more of the songs I picked for the Monday Mix? We made a <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lYIa3AFfbQxbmHO4lKnoB?si=cba20496e6ac4792" target="_blank">playlist</a> for you to go back and listen to.</p>]]>
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<p>That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own <a href="https://grepbeat.com/monday-mix/" target="_blank">Monday Mix</a>: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and the Triangle/Wilmington tech communities.</p>

<p>You can find the links to these events every week in the "Monday Mix" article on <a href="https://studio.podcast.co/colopy-ventures/monday-mix/grepbeat.com" target="_blank">grepbeat.com</a>.</p>

<p>Check out the community calendar filled with even more events at <a href="https://cj.grepbeat.com/calendar.php" target="_blank">CronJobs</a>.</p>

<p>Want to hear more of the songs I picked for the Monday Mix? We made a <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lYIa3AFfbQxbmHO4lKnoB?si=cba20496e6ac4792" target="_blank">playlist</a> for you to go back and listen to.</p>]]>
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<p>That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own <a href="https://grepbeat.com/monday-mix/" target="_blank">Monday Mix</a>: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and the Triangle/Wilmington tech communities.</p>

<p>You can find the links to these events every week in the "Monday Mix" article on <a href="https://studio.podcast.co/colopy-ventures/monday-mix/grepbeat.com" target="_blank">grepbeat.com</a>.</p>

<p>Check out the community calendar filled with even more events at <a href="https://cj.grepbeat.com/calendar.php" target="_blank">CronJobs</a>.</p>

<p>Want to hear more of the songs I picked for the Monday Mix? We made a <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lYIa3AFfbQxbmHO4lKnoB?si=cba20496e6ac4792" target="_blank">playlist</a> for you to go back and listen to.</p>]]>
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<p>That’s why, at the beginning of every week, we’ll be keeping you in the know with your own <a href="https://grepbeat.com/monday-mix/" target="_blank">Monday Mix</a>: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and the Triangle/Wilmington tech communities.</p>

<p>You can find the links to these events every week in the "Monday Mix" article on <a href="https://studio.podcast.co/colopy-ventures/monday-mix/grepbeat.com" target="_blank">grepbeat.com</a>.</p>

<p>Check out the community calendar filled with even more events at <a href="https://cj.grepbeat.com/calendar.php" target="_blank">CronJobs</a>.</p>

<p>Want to hear more of the songs I picked for the Monday Mix? We made a <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lYIa3AFfbQxbmHO4lKnoB?si=cba20496e6ac4792" target="_blank">playlist</a> for you to go back and listen to.</p>]]>
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<p>Check out the community calendar filled with even more events at <a href="https://cj.grepbeat.com/calendar.php" target="_blank">CronJobs</a>.</p>

<p>Want to hear more of the songs I picked for the Monday Mix? We made a <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lYIa3AFfbQxbmHO4lKnoB?si=cba20496e6ac4792" target="_blank">playlist</a> for you to go back and listen to.</p>]]>
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