Suzanne Blake

Brij Aims To Help Local Businesses Struggling During The Pandemic

January 7, 2021 Suzanne Blake

At the beginning of the pandemic, in March, the startup Brij formed in the fight to protect beloved local businesses, the favorite restaurants and bars that truly become part of […]

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Vertroos Health Helps Catch Mental Health Issues Among Young People

December 17, 2020 Suzanne Blake

So many parents don’t realize their kids are suffering with depression or other mental health issues until it’s too late. Doug Kaufman, a trained psychologist, didn’t recognize the signs when […]

Calling All Startups: Applications Due Tomorrow For CED’s Venture Connect

December 17, 2020 Suzanne Blake

CED’s Venture Connect knows how to adapt. The startup-focused conference was one of the first major events in the Triangle to make a quick virtual transition when the Covid-19 situation […]

Reach New Depths Of Marine Analytics With Fathom Science

December 15, 2020 Suzanne Blake

The ocean provides a wealth of often unseen knowledge for industry segments like energy, fishing, tourism and weather prediction. But ocean analytics is reaching new depth—or is it heights?—with Raleigh-based […]

Participate Provides The Platform Where Professionals Can Learn Together

December 10, 2020 Suzanne Blake

We can learn from each other. That’s the idea at the core of Chapel Hill-based tech startup Participate, which combines your favorite parts of social media and online learning to […]

Practical Alchemy: 374Water Transforms Fecal Sludge Into Clean Water

December 8, 2020 Suzanne Blake

Maybe you didn’t know, but pretty much anything you flush down the toilet can be transformed into clean water. Just ask 374Water. A startup spun out from Duke University, 374Water […]

Pete Meets… Robbie Hardy, xElle Ventures Founder

November 24, 2020 Suzanne Blake

In the world of startups, women founders are perennially and increasingly underfunded. This week’s Pete Meets… guest Robbie Hardy has lived her life proving that women can succeed in startups. […]

Not Just For Big Tech: Lumen Insights Offers Data Analytics To Local Businesses

November 24, 2020 Suzanne Blake

Many businesses are investing huge amounts of money into digital marketing, but they aren’t exactly sure how it’s driving their sales. The Durham-based startup Lumen Insights hopes to democratize big […]

Clever Education Offers Cloud-Based Management For Montessori Schools

November 19, 2020 Suzanne Blake

Montessori schools are unique, so they need their own unique cloud-based school management system. That’s why Raleigh-based Clever Education Solutions is here. Co-Founder Dominique Mouthon understands the need from firsthand […]

Precision Health Reports Empowers Patients To Know Their Risks

November 17, 2020 Suzanne Blake

Understanding your risk for diabetes or suffering a heart attack or stroke can be a game-changer when it comes to taking control of your health. Raleigh-based Precision Health Reports understands […]