February 2024 – Page 2

Pavilion RDU Chapter Offers Networking, Resources For Go-To-Market Execs

February 15, 2024 Abby Pender

When you get stuck professionally, where do you go? Who do you ask for help? How do you find your community? The new RDU chapter of Pavilion—an international group of […]

In The Soup: Working With A Business Partner Who’s Also A Partner In Life

February 14, 2024 Kaitlyn Dang

Happy Wednesday and happy Valentine’s Day! In today’s special episode of In The Soup, hosts Jenn Summe of Primordial and Melissa Crosby talk with some local startup couples who founded […]

Our Wave Provides Anonymous Space For Sexual Assault Survivors To Share Stories

February 13, 2024 Tori Newby

Kyle Linton awoke in the early hours of a 2018 morning to his phone ringing, the caller ID displaying the name of a friend’s father. “Have you heard from them?” […]

M.D. With Rare Background Tackles Common Problem—Doctors Taking Notes

February 13, 2024 Cooper Metts

When Dr. Rachel Draelos—the first person to earn both an M.D. and a doctorate in computer science from Duke University—was in medical school, a patient asked her to find a […]

Friday Nooner: CliniSpan Health’s Dezbee McDaniel On Racial Health Disparities

February 9, 2024 Pete McEntegart

This week’s episode had something for everyone. For viewers who tune in for the greatest hits, the GrepBeat Godfather brought up his Vespa unsolicited less than 10 seconds into him […]

Duke MBA’s Startup Is Creating Financial Benefits For Domestic Workers In India

February 8, 2024 Kaitlyn Dang

Domestic workers are the fastest growing sector for women’s employment in India. With approximately 50 million women who are employed as maids, they contribute to at least 13% of the […]

In The Soup: Common Legal Mishaps And How To Avoid Them

February 7, 2024 Kaitlyn Dang

Spoiler alert: there is no cursing in this week’s episode. But in lieu of cursing, hosts Jenn Summe and Melissa Crosby do discuss some common legal f-ups (we didn’t actually […]

ELFs Off The Shelf: Cotter Back In Charge Of The Iconic, Eco-Friendly Vehicles

February 6, 2024 Kaitlyn Dang

Don’t be skeptical of magic just yet because an ELF just reappeared out of seemingly thin air and has the potential to (help) save the planet. ELF—which stands for Electric, […]

Blue Pencil Box Finds Exit In Less Than Two Years Via Fisher Phillips Acquisition

February 5, 2024 Abby Pender

Less than two years after launching, Raleigh-based legal tech startup Blue Pencil Box has been acquired by Fisher Phillips, an international labor and employment firm headquartered in Atlanta that has […]

Friday Nooner: Guest Scott Brennen From UNC’s Center On Technology Policy

February 2, 2024 Pete McEntegart

Pete and Joe today welcome guest Scott Babweh Brennen, the Head of Online Expression at the UNC-based Center on Technology Policy. It was an especially fitting time to discuss potential […]