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?? ?? Calling all startup founders! ?? ?? ???????????????? ???? ???????? ?????? #????????????????????????????????! You all loved these sessions last year, it was hard not to bring back the Shark Tank-inspired pitch competition. This year, the pitch sessions will take place at 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, June 5th at the Durham Convention Center. ?? We’ll select five worthy startups to pitch in front of the Grep-a-Palooza audience and receive questions and feedback from a panel of real, local investors. To qualify, startups must be headquartered in North Carolina and have annual revenue under $3M. (No life sciences, biotech, medical devices, or agencies please!) ?? The deadline for applications is Friday, May 9th, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Find more information and apply here ???https://lnkd.in/eZy-fAsR

??? ???????? ???? ????/????: ?????????????? ???????? ???????????? ??????????, ?????????????? ???????? ??????????, ?????? ?????? ???????????????? Want to know what investors won't tell you about VC ?? ? Want to pitch for the chance to win cash prizes ?? ? Then today is the day to know it all! Tune in to your curated #MondayMix, a GrepBeat Podcast show. ?? There are some great opportunities in today's episode, and even more can be found on GrepBeat's Community Calendar! ?? Your song selection this week: “The Giver” by Chappell Roan. ?? ?? Listen AND subscribe from your favorite podcast platform! ?? ?? Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eqDwAVdf ?? Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e_JMiXen ?? Other: https://lnkd.in/eJ3-_39e

If you missed the chance to get tickets at the (very) early bird prices, don't worry! EARLY BIRD pricing starts today for Grep-a-Palooza 2025 tickets. And early birds will still get the worm, even if not very early. ?? Don't miss out on the chance to get tickets to this impactful conference at some of its lowest prices! ??? Grab 'em here ?? https://lnkd.in/eqz6hDNR

TOMORROW is the last day to grab tickets to Grep-a-Palooza 2025 at its lowest price! ??? ?? Why should you get tickets to this full-day conference tailored for early-stage startups? It's a great place to learn from experienced voices in the area, to meet new and long-lasting personal or professional connections, and to be proud of your journey as a startup! Find more information and get tickets here ?? https://lnkd.in/eqz6hDNR

There was much we covered this week in GrepBeat: unmanned convenience stores ??? , conference prep ?? and a better guest experiences ?? . Didn't get to read all about what we covered? No worries! You can listen and learn all about it with today's episode of the #FridayFix, where friendly neighborhood editor David Schwartz recaps the stories, podcasts and events we cover each week on the website! Listen to what we got into at GrepBeat, and subscribe to podcast to keep yourself updated! ?? Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eqDwAVdf ?? Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e_JMiXen ?? https://lnkd.in/e8xzh5yD

CheQRboard provides customizable templates that enable venues to create interactive educational experiences for guests. Venues can then place QR codes for guests to scan, providing them with access to things like fun trivia questions, audio tours and informative facts. Read more ?? https://lnkd.in/eZvqW7xr ?? Maddie Policastro ?? Brandon Kashani

Get hyped for #Grepapalooza2025 by joining us and welcoming Robinson Bradshaw as one of our event sponsors this year! ?? Since 1960, they have been providing innovative, valuable legal services to clients across the country. Robinson Bradshaw has been a continuous GrepBeat supporter for years, and we're grateful to have them on board again this time around. Check out what they're all about come Thursday, June 5th at the Durham Convention Center! ?? Grab your tickets here ??? https://lnkd.in/gZ2UDDWx

CED (Center for Entrepreneurial Development)'s #VentureConnect2025 is nearly upon us—and if you’re looking to do some final prep for the conference, we’re here to help. Get the full cheat sheet here ?? https://lnkd.in/gFcVqweG

Unwind after an exciting day of keynotes and sessions at the?GrepBeat Happy Hour! ?? Join us on April 8th from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Bull McCabe’s for an evening filled with community connections, free drinks, and awesome giveaways. It’s the perfect way to relax, network, and celebrate a great start to Raleigh-Durham Startup Week! Register for free at?https://lnkd.in/dbnJ-ava?and add the event to your agenda in the Whova app! #rdsw2025 #yalltech

Since its conception, #InTheSoup ?? has brought on many experienced ecosystem leaders and supporters across the Southeast to address the most pressing topics facing North Carolina’s early-stage startup founders. And to no one's surprise, most of the topics still hold up today. That's why we're introducing a new series for In The Soup — under #TheGrepBeatPodcast — that packages up and reheats previous episodes relevant to specific founder needs. In this week's reheated pack of soup, we're getting founders prepared for conference season. In PART ONE of this conference package, you'll catch episodes on: ??? The Importance of Storytelling for Startups w/ guests Jason Gillikin and David Delaney Mayer (starts at 01:40) ?? Metrics That Matter For Growth w/ guests Kevin Mosley and Dan London (starts at 22:08) ?? Presentation Tips and Tricks w/ guests Dr. Sarah Glova and Lauren Goodell (starts at 43:34) Listen to the episode below, and make sure to subscribe to The GrepBeat Podcast so you'll never miss out on events, stories and people in your area. ?? Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eqDwAVdf ?? Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e_JMiXen ?? Other: https://lnkd.in/emdHnxaw