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Raleigh’s Scale Social Uses AI to Help Brands Capture What Actually Happened

Raleigh’s Scale Social Uses AI to Help Brands Capture What Actually Happened

RALEIGH, October 13 (Hypepotamus) — What if the antidote to AI slop is an AI director? That is the pitch behind Scale Social, a Raleigh, North Carolina-based startup building infrastructure that helps enterprise brands capture real customer experiences and turn them into permissioned, reusable marketing assets. Led by founder and

New Survey Shows How 72 Southeast Founders Are Really Feeling About Business Right Now

New Survey Shows How 72 Southeast Founders Are Really Feeling About Business Right Now

RALEIGH-DURHAM, September 23 (Hypepotamus) - How are Southeast founders really feeling right now? Front Porch Venture Partners put out a survey to find out. They’ve recently released their findings. The Southeast Startup Founder Pulse Survey, which was published this week, highlights how 72 founders from across the region are

This New Durham Startup Hub Is Writing Checks To Founders Working Inside Its Walls.

This New Durham Startup Hub Is Writing Checks To Founders Working Inside Its Walls.

DURHAM, June 9 (Hypepotamus) - A “living room for startups,” where founders can work…and actually get investment? That is the goal behind the newly launched Bullhouse in Durham, North Carolina, a spot that founder Austin Carroll says can fill a gap that early-stage startup founders often run into in

Raleigh Startup ReFiBuy Raises $13.6M for AI Shopping Agents

Raleigh Startup ReFiBuy Raises $13.6M for AI Shopping Agents

RALEIGH, May 5 (Hypepotamus) - The days of scrolling around the internet trying to find a present for your friend or a new blazer for your wardrobe are coming to an end. AI agents are coming to ecommerce…meaning brands are rushing to figure out what it means for their business.

North Carolina AI Startup Cloneable Raises $4.6M for Infrastructure AI

North Carolina AI Startup Cloneable Raises $4.6M for Infrastructure AI

RALEIGH, April 23 (Hypepotamus) - North Carolina-based entrepreneur Lia Reich has a task for you. “When you’re driving down the street or walking through the park, just take note of how many utility and telecom poles you see,” she told Hypepotamus. Most people don’t really take in the

This NC Startup Wants to Help Conference Attendees Explore Like a Local — While Boosting City Revenue

This NC Startup Wants to Help Conference Attendees Explore Like a Local — While Boosting City Revenue

For event attendees, DayOf is a way to discover and book local dining, activities, and experiences that fit around their schedule.

Tariffs squeezed small ecommerce brands. North Carolina’s Deliveri is pitching a shipping lifeline.

Tariffs squeezed small ecommerce brands. North Carolina’s Deliveri is pitching a shipping lifeline.

Tariffs are forcing ecommerce brands to rethink logistics. Deliveri, a Raleigh-based startup, brings enterprise shipping tools to SMBs—especially for LatAm

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