ChatGPT
This week we’re talking about the hottest tech of the year: ChatGPT. In case you’ve been living under a rock, here’s a quick rundown and demo.
Fighting Alzheimer’s with AI: Raleigh company working with global giant to develop treatment plans
STARTUP SPOTLIGHT: Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia have long been feared by many, especially those with first-hand experience. Raleigh-based uMETHOD is working with global giant Quest Diagnostics to help address those fears driven in part by the experiences of its company founder who says the issues are “personal to me.”
Startup Plantd growing roots in Oxford with new HQ in former tobacco factory
The sustainable building start-up Plantd recently relocated manufacturing facilities and headquarters to Oxford from Durham as the building of a new company continues at a former tobacco factory.
Where to find workers? NC thought leaders, execs talk strategy, tools, obstacles
On the heels of National Small Business Week, entrepreneurs were treated to a day of sessions devoted to helping them identify, recruit, and train talent. While unemployment remains well under 4% and with nationally some 9 million job openings, companies from small to large, new to established, face workforce challenges. There are ways to fight the problem, executives were told Tuesday.
Rise of the Machines: How Bots are Taking Over
Apocalyptic humor aside, the wild potential of AI to improve all aspects of our lives cannot be ignored.
Small businesses, workforce development pros to tackle post-pandemic talent issues
Small Business owners, entrepreneurs, and Workforce Development professionals will be headed to the RTI Holden Building Tuesday for a full day of collaboration. NC IDEA and the North Carolina Association of Workforce Development Boards are partnering to host the event, focused on tackling small business challenges and sharing best practices.
Listen in: Podcast company Earfluence opens third Triangle studio in three years
STARTUP SPOTLIGHT: Podcast demand, driven in part by continued entrepreneurial growth in NC, is being met by the opening of Earfluence’s third studio location in as many years. Audiences can tune into a livestream today at 3 p.m. to kick off the opening of the latest studio, this one at the Industrious Coworking space in the Wells Fargo Capitol Center.
Student entrepreneurs showcase startup ideas at TriVent – 7 win up to $25,000
Dozens of students descended onto UNC’s campus Sunday for the opportunity to pitch their great startup idea to a panel of judges. Seven went home winners at the first TriVent competition.
Proton VPN
If you are in the market for a VPN, Proton VPN is a great one to start with. Proton is a company that offers privacy-focused online services.
Next big wave in tech investing? Watch out for AI ‘technology unicorns’
Venture capital pros expect generative AI to be “highly” or “moderately disruptive” over the next five years with more than 70% believe a wave of AI-inspired “technology unicorns” is on the horizon. Check out the results of a new survey from Pitchbook.
Texas accelerator has eyes on Triangle startups for some tech stars
Editor’s note: Startup Spotlight is a regular part of TechWire’s NC entrepreneurial community coverage. +++ RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – Trey Bowles had lots of things to do in the Triangle last week but he missed out on a shopping trip for startups during Raleigh Durham Startup Week. “Weather-related cancellations and they couldn’t get me out the … Read More
Cary healthcare startup Outbreaks raises $500,000, nears launch first product
Startup Outbreaks, Inc. plans to start sales of its first over-the-counter medicine, having raised funding from nine investors. Here are the details.
