Kaitlyn Dang

Jigsawdio’s Audio-Enhanced Puzzles Help Keep Seniors’ Memories Alive

December 19, 2023 Kaitlyn Dang

When Amy Young initially came up with the idea for Raleigh-based Jigsawdio, she intended it to be something for her children to engage with their family memories and photos, based […]

Hayti Is First All-in-One News And Podcasts App For Black Publishers

December 14, 2023 Kaitlyn Dang

After the death of Kenneth Edmonds, the publisher of The Carolina Times, the 93-year-old weekly newspaper ceased its publication and closed its doors in 2020. The organization was one of […]

One Duke Student-Athlete Creating Flashy Flair For Traditional Awards And Gifts

December 12, 2023 Kaitlyn Dang

Combining his love for playing football with a passion in product engineering, Duke University graduate student—and running back—Jaylen Coleman created Infinity Portal to bring some light to the traditional trophy. […]

Skin Worth More Than Gold: Aurganics Helps Underrepresented Skin Tones

December 12, 2023 Kaitlyn Dang

Led by Duke University senior Sarah Houston, Aurganics is a skincare-based wellness startup, focused on products that treat the needs of underrepresented skin tones of Black and Brown people. The […]

Bull City Venture Partners Host Founders First Event In Downtown Durham

December 7, 2023 Kaitlyn Dang

Bull City Venture Partners (BCVP) hosted its Founders First event (formerly called Entrepreneurs’ Series) yesterday at the Carolina Theater in downtown Durham. The event’s mission is to connect national investors […]

This Online Community Platform Helps College Students Find Climate Jobs

December 5, 2023 Kaitlyn Dang

While studying abroad in Australia, Duke University senior Casey Goldstein attended one of the first climate tech conferences in that country. There, he was exposed to all sorts of off- […]

Raleigh-Based ScoutIt Looks To Recycle EV Batteries Toward More Sustainable Uses

December 5, 2023 Kaitlyn Dang

Led by experts in the international automotive industry, Raleigh-based ScoutIt is a two-sided marketplace platform designed to help end-of-life electric vehicle (EV) batteries be resold. The startup’s mission is to […]