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Hello, Friday! ?? Time to reflect on another eventful week at Dualboot Partners. Here are the highlights of our #WeeklyEvents - Part 2. ?? Parker W.?enjoyed another riveting 1MC led by?Jack Fleming?and the outstanding team at?UNCW CIE. To hear from friend and founder?Robin Cowie?of?Skillmaker.AI?is always an energizing experience, and DBP cannot wait to cheer him on at?CED (Center for Entrepreneurial Development) Venture Connect! ?? Michelle Coviello attended the?gWen (Growing Women Entrepreneurs Network)?Buyers Circle Event this week at Tabbris featuring female founders—Charlotte Ketelaar,?Kate Frear, PhD, and?Lauren Goodell.?These founders shared their visions and products with these panelists—Matt Shapiro,?Lori Burns,?Trevor Gingras,?Ryan Apt,?Ashley Dellinger,?Josh Pappas,?Brad Yeckley Ph.D.,?Amanda Murray, and?Igor Gorlatov—who asked them thoughtful questions about their companies as potential buyers.?Fun format and a great well attended event.?We love to support our friends at gWen and support female founders in Charlotte. #DualbootPartners #BusinessDevelopment #Community?

Hello, Friday! ?? Time to reflect on another eventful week at Dualboot Partners. Here are the highlights of our #WeeklyEvents - Part 1. ?? Michelle Coviello joined our friends at?North Carolina Technology Association (NC TECH) this week for a roundtable discussion to layout a Charlotte membership strategy. Thanks to all of those who contributed to the discussion. ?? The energy, ideas, and passion at this year’s?Winston Starts?Investor Forum were truly inspiring. Congratulations to all of the presenting companies, especially?Josh Kohn?and?Carolyn Sithong?for taking home the win in their respective categories against a very tough group of founders. A huge thank you to the Winston Starts team, the judges and everyone involved for putting together such a well-curated forum. I walked away with not only valuable insights and meaningful connections. #WinstonStarts2025 #InvestorForum #DualbootPartners #BusinessDevelopment #Community?

Our first Deep Dive of the year was packed with powerful insights! ?? Andrew Kulakov led an engaging session on "How to Talk to LLMs So They Understand You", exploring the nuances of #AI communication. Some key takeaways from the session: ?? Prompt engineering is an art—every word in a query impacts the outcome. ??? Structuring prompts effectively can enhance clarity, tone, and output format. ? Techniques like Chain of Thought and Few-shot Learning can enhance accuracy. A great way to sharpen our AI skills and stay ahead in an ever-evolving landscape. Looking forward to more sessions like this! #DualbootPartners #PromptEngineering #AIservices

???? The healthcare industry is rapidly evolving, and securing the right #funding is critical for driving innovation. In our latest article by Parker W., we dive into the challenges and opportunities of #healthtech funding, offering key insights on how to successfully navigate investments and scale your healthcare solutions. ?? ?? Read it now: https://lnkd.in/d-35AUwR #DualbootPartners #BusinessDevelopment

From insightful panels to engaging workshops, our week was a whirlwind of learning and networking. ?? Let's uncover the standout moments together! ?? Michelle Coviello,?Barrett Pack?and?Mike Boehm, MBA?had a great time for a great cause at the?All-In to Fight Cancer Poker Event?in Charlotte last week.?The?Dualboot Partners?team been a proud sponsor for this event for many years to support this nonprofit that is dedicated to increasing public awareness and raising money to support the fight against cancer. ?? Our team (Todd Buelow,?Barrett Pack,?Chasmin L.?and Michelle Coviello ) also attended the?Hood Hargett Breakfast Club event?this week featuring?Jennifer Hyman.?Jennifer is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Rent the Runway, a company that is disrupting the trillion-dollar fashion industry and changing the way women get dressed through the Closet in the Cloud, the world’s first and largest shared designer closet. ?? Michelle and Todd also recently attended an outstanding panel on Tech M&A at the?Tech Leaders Forum of Charlotte?with the following TLF panelists and moderated by?John Yates: Paul Meyer?from?Mainsail Partners, John Stewart?from?Fastbreak AI, Tanner Fritz?from?Aiwyn, Brandon Martin, CPA, Garth Martin?from?Envoy Capital Advisors and Chris Rosbrook?from Fintelos. ?? Huge thanks to?Dormie Network?and?Brian Russell, Ph.D.?for hosting an unforgettable weekend at the stunning Dormie Club where?Josh Kohn?had the opportunity to demo the?Meridian Performance Systems Inc.?putting app to the club’s talented golf pros. The feedback and excitement around this innovative technology were incredible to witness! The?Dormie Club?experience was next-level. From the moment we arrived, every detail was thoughtfully curated to ensure an exceptional experience. #GolfTech #MeridianPutting #DualbootPartners #SoftwareDevelopment #Community?

Please join us in welcoming Seb Mejia to the Dualboot family as our SDR! ?? Seb is a results-driven #SalesDevelopment professional with years of experience helping SMBs and enterprise clients expand their reach and increase revenue. ?? Specializing in outbound prospecting and strategic outreach, Seb has worked with software and logistics companies throughout the Canadian, U.S., and Latin American markets. Before coming to Dualboot, Seb worked for Achievers, a leading employee recognition software company. He has #SDR experience in logistics, managed service providers, and employee of record. ?? Fluent in both English and Spanish, Seb’s growth mindset helps him connect with a diverse customer base. His success comes from his ability to understand prospects’ pain points and create meaningful conversations that lead to long-term partnerships. With Seb as a trusted guide, customers gain clarity and confidence in their tech decisions. His proactive approach not only empowers customers to make informed decisions that drive growth; it also leads to their long-lasting success. Welcome to the #team, Seb! ?? #DualbootPartners #BusinessDevelopment #SoftwareDevelopment

Women have always shaped the future of technology. ?? ???? In honor of #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate the talent, creativity, and impact of a few of the women in tech who paved the way in the industry, driven breakthroughs that continue to shape technology today: ?? Ada Lovelace wrote the first algorithm in history in the 19th century. ?? Grace Hopper developed the first compiler and contributed to the COBOL programming language. ?? Radia Perlman invented the Spanning Tree Protocol, a key technology that laid the foundation for modern networking and the Internet. ?? Hedy Lamarr laid the foundation for technologies like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. Their legacy inspires us to keep breaking barriers and driving change, together! ?? #DualbootPartners #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInTech

Welcome back to our weekly recap! ?? We're thrilled to share the highlights of our #WeeklyEvents with you. ?? The?T Palmer Agency?is in a class of its own. The Blueprint Tour at the?NASCAR Hall of Fame?wasn’t just an event—it was a masterclass in leadership, founder growth, paths to success, and building connections. The Founder Dinner had an energy that was unmatched. All of this was possible because?Thien-Nga Palmer,?Jasmine Boyce, and the rest of the team know how to put on a show and create a memorable experience that leaves a lasting impression. Thank you to all the panelists! #BlueprintTour #TPalmerAgency ?? Parker W.?enjoyed hearing from technical leaders in our area covering AI and its acceleration of opportunity in our region. Thanks to?Ben Currin,?Donald Permezel, CFA?and?Morrison Nguyen?for highlighting your experience building and growing strong businesses with a supportive AI focus. Thank you,?Jim Roberts, for your consistent elevation of our ecosystem and inclusion in a fantastic morning. Great to see friends?William Mansfield?and?F. Scott Moody?and meet new faces at?Greater Wilmington Business Journal’s Power Breakfast! #DualbootPartners #SoftwareDevelopment #Community

Many companies think #AI adoption requires a massive transformation—but what if you could start small and still see exponential growth? ?? In the final part of our AI series, Stephanie Cheney explores the AI productivity flywheel: a strategy where small, AI-driven improvements build momentum and compound into major efficiency gains over time. ?? Learn how to create your own flywheel and drive sustainable business growth: https://lnkd.in/dTYPqzkP #DualbootPartners #AIProductivity #BusinessGrowth #TechInnovation

Dualboot Partners turns seven! ?? What an incredible journey it's been—packed with #innovation, growth, and unforgettable moments. We're grateful for the dedication and passion of our team, whose hard work has made every success possible. ?? A huge thank you to our clients for trusting us and partnering with us on impactful projects. Together, we’ve built great software, overcome challenges, and celebrated many wins. To everyone who’s collaborated with us, thank you for being a part of our story. ?? Here’s to continuing this exciting journey together! ?? #DualbootPartners #BusinessDevelopment #Team