Jen McFarland
CED’s Venture Connect heads to downtown Raleigh’s Citrix Building this week
Only 125 companies will be taking the stage, down from 180 companies in 2023, reflecting a focus back on “quality over quantity.”
Howso partners with Microsoft to deliver explainable AI to the Azure Marketplace
The partnership, announced last week, will bring transparent and scalable AI solutions to Microsoft’s wide customer base. The collaboration is part of Microsoft’s Pegasus Program, an invite-only group that focuses on technology solutions for startups.
Short and Sweet
I only selfie when I’m someplace cool. This week it’s the new Cary Founded coworking space!
Seed2Table cultivates a new pitch experience
The Seed2Table concept is a simple one: bring together innovative startups and industry-specific investors. Facilitate great conversation over dinner and drinks. Repeat.
Time to Own Your Domain
A deeper dive into the requirements of mail authentication. Fun!
Work with me, plant a tree
Marit Digital is partnering with One Tree Planted to support their mission of global reforestation!
Solving the Skills Gap: Cary’s NACCE acquires SkillPointe to facilitate workforce training pathways
SkillPointe is a platform that seeks to offer career exploration, training, scholarships, and jobs all in one place. The site has been acquired by Cary’s National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE).
Spam Crackdown
If you’re someone who has a newsletter or sends mail through another group mail tool, including Google Groups, you should be tuned in.
Former JupiterOne team begins Opine to smooth software startup proof-of-concepts
After leaving JupiterOne last fall – a move that Ganapathi says JupiterOne leadership was “super encouraging” of – the Opine team began work on their own proof of concept. They emerged from stealth mode with nearly $2 million in pre-seed funding.
Leaders report ‘excitement’ and ‘trust’ for generative AI in new Deloitte report
79% of leaders expressed that generative AI was likely to “substantially transform” their business within the next three years. But despite this confidence, the vast majority of leaders seem to be focused on tactical implementations as opposed to strategic planning.
