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Durham-based Optimal Solar Takes Top Prize at Black Founders Exchange

October 1, 2018 Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez

As Reginald Parker stood—giant check in hand—on the stage at American Underground, the president and founder of the Durham-based company Optimal Solar felt a wave of emotions overwhelm him. “I’m […]

Three Triangle Startups Participate—And Compete—At AU’s Black Founders Week

September 27, 2018 Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez

More than 200 minority-led companies from across the country applied. Only 10 made the cut. Three are from the Triangle. American Underground is hosting the best and the brightest of […]