Suzanne Blake

Durham-Based Coprata Enables People To Learn From What Goes Into Their Toilet

May 19, 2022 Suzanne Blake

While some may be squeamish to talk about it, there’s a lot of information that our stool can tell us about our health. That’s why Durham-based Coprata exists. CEO Chase […]

How One 2022 UNC Grad Is Building An Alt-Protein Movement In The Triangle

May 19, 2022 Suzanne Blake

Sophia Retchin still remembers the first time she visited a factory farm. Retchin, a Wilmington native, had been invited to a friend’s family’s farm, but it was not all cute […]

New NCSU Grads Create Fashion Line For Coping With Disabilities Stylishly

May 18, 2022 Suzanne Blake

Mary Grace Wilder’s grandmother is the one of the most stylish people she knows. She also spends an hour every day getting dressed. Since she has Parkinson’s disease, it’s often […]

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Chapel Hill-Based Startup Looks To Create More Emotionally Intelligent Generation

May 17, 2022 Suzanne Blake

Marcus Howard’s startup journey began when he was in fifth grade on a test day. Throughout elementary school, Howard made straight A’s and was generally known as a math and […]

Raleigh’s LabRunner Wants To Make Sure No Patients’ Biopsies Are Lost Ever Again

May 17, 2022 Suzanne Blake

When Renee Hoyle was 8, her mom told her something no child wants to hear—her mother had been diagnosed with breast cancer at just 36 years old. Even more frustrating, […]

Tech Culture Club: Ex-Red Hatter DeLisa Alexander On “Capitalism For Good”

May 17, 2022 Suzanne Blake

In this week’s episode of Tech Culture Club sponsored by Vaco, host and WorkDove CEO Melissa Phillippi had the chance to pick the brain of DeLisa Alexander, the former Chief […]

Friday Nooner: Plum’s Matt Williamson On His New Vacation Home Venture

May 13, 2022 Suzanne Blake

This Friday the 13th episode of The Friday Nooner saw GrepBeat Reporter Suzanne Blake (yours truly) come on screen as a third co-host with Joe and Pete. The episode also […]

Ashanti Styles Brings Authentic African Sauces To Stores In The Triangle

May 12, 2022 Suzanne Blake

One of the NC IDEA MICRO grant winners is a chemist and mom of two hoping to grow her Queen’s Jollof Sauce empire. Abena Antwi, an immigrant from Ghana, has […]

Raleigh-Based Calico Sol Offers Path To Sustainable Furniture Future

May 12, 2022 Suzanne Blake

Doug Williams, the Founder of Raleigh-based Calico Sol, is proof that pivoting is part of the entrepreneurial process. The path to get to Calico Sol spanned many years. While serving […]

Cary’s MapRecruit Streamlines The Hiring Process With Easy-To-Use AI Tools

May 12, 2022 Suzanne Blake

In the constantly evolving world of HR, recruiters are often overwhelmed. Once they put out a job listing, they can get hundreds of applicants, and sifting through them to find […]