Suzannah Claire Perry

Triangle-based PerfectScale Aims To Take The Chaos Out Of Kubernetes

October 6, 2022 Suzannah Claire Perry

PerfectScale, a Triangle-based SaaS startup, is looking to capitalize on a Kubernetes boom valued at $9.7 billion by 2027 with a tool set that continuously optimizes the use of the […]

Friday Nooner: Tim Scales Went From Theater Kid To American Underground

September 30, 2022 Suzannah Claire Perry

This week, the Friday Nooner team of Pete, Joe and returning guest host/ GrepBeat social media guru Jackie Sizing welcomed American Underground’s new(ish) executive director Tim Scales to the show. […]

GrepBeat’s 2022 Startups To Watch: Meet This Year’s New Crop Of Honorees

September 30, 2022 Suzannah Claire Perry

GrepBeat’s “Startups To Watch” recognizes 10 early-stage tech startups that we believe are going to make big news going forward—maybe even unicorn-big. This is the second year we have chosen […]

Offline’s Success Is A Lesson In Pivots And Patience, Says Founder David Shaner

September 29, 2022 Suzannah Claire Perry

Ten years ago, an N.C. State chemistry student set out to get people’s eyes off screens. Some 6,000 diners, two company transformations, 150 restaurant partners and three kids later, Offline […]

Prept Helps Women Look And Feel Their Best With Virtual Styling Platform

September 27, 2022 Suzannah Claire Perry

Two years ago, Nicole Boyd had a problem that many women share: she was willing to invest money in looking and feeling good, but had no idea what to wear. […]

Pattern Health Raises $3.3M For No-Code Platform To Make Digital Health Apps

September 22, 2022 Suzannah Claire Perry

Durham digital health startup Pattern Health announced today that it has closed a Series A funding round of $3.3 million to fuel its growth. Co-Founder and CEO Ed Barber describes […]

Forget Faxes And Snail Mail—Certificial Lets You Know You’re Covered Instantly

September 22, 2022 Suzannah Claire Perry

Every year, over 400 million certificates of insurance (COIs) are issued in business transactions. Triangle-based startup Certificial is looking to manage them all. Certifical CEO Pete Teresi has long been […]

ResolveX Brings Humanity To AI-Enabled Suicide Prevention Hotlines

December 16, 2021 Suzannah Claire Perry

[Content Warning: this story contains material that may be triggering to some readers, especially those with mental health struggles. If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the […]

Phinite Turns Hog Waste Into Something More Valuable Than Gold: Phosphorus

December 14, 2021 Suzannah Claire Perry

Phosphorus has brought Phinite founder Jordan Phasey from Australia to Washington D.C. to North Carolina. And now, his company’s uber-efficient and affordable phosphorus fertilizer manufacturing process has brought him to […]

Picture This: Bristles’ Unique Visual Tools Help Homeowners Design Their Space

November 23, 2021 Suzannah Claire Perry

Tina Tang didn’t set out to conquer intelligent home design. But seven months, one grad school diploma and one NC IDEA SEED grant later, the Bristles CEO is on the […]