Tech on Tap

The top stories on the day include reports that employment in North Carolina is the best its ever been. INC's 5000 to watch includes a number of companies in North Carolina and even features a recent guest on the podcast. Google is wrapped up in privacy issues again and this time it relates to your location data.

Laura, Jason and Michael discuss recent Amazon Watch 2018 news as reported by CNBC. Grades were given to cities and regions based on their viability to bring Amazon HQ2 to their area.

After the break, Laura sits down with Alicia Park from Tech Girlz just before they host a Tech Shop here in the Triangle and talk about everything from who they are to who they are reaching and how companies can get involved. After the conversation preview, Jason, Laura and Michael talk about industry disruption and they make their picks for the next industries to be turned upside down by innovation.

In part two of our two-part live recording at Tek Mountain, Rick Smith and Michael Baylor continue their celebration of innovation in Wilmington, N.C.

Being based directly out of the co-working spaces within Tek Mountain, these startups have the opportunity to collaborate and connect to a thriving community of like-minded and diverse individuals. In this installment of our time down at Tek Mountain's 3rd annual Summer Bash, Rick and Michael talk to Petrics, My BeeHyve and Cucalorus.

Petrics is changing the way we see pet health by providing products and tailor-made food suggestions to help your dog or cat live long and full lives.

My BeeHyve has taken a new approach to the traditional CRM for small business owners in the earlier stages of their entrepreneurial journey.

And Cucalorus is a nationally known film festival that marries the history of film in Wilmington and the emerging tech scene.

Each of these companies is a testament to the great things happening in North Carolina as a whole and we were happy to dig into the what, how and why they call Wilmington home.

In part two of our two-part live recording at Tek Mountain, Rick Smith and Michael Baylor continue their celebration of innovation in Wilmington, N.C.

Being based directly out of the co-working spaces within Tek Mountain, these startups have the opportunity to collaborate and connect to a thriving community of like-minded and diverse individuals. In this installment of our time down at Tek Mountain's 3rd annual Summer Bash, Rick and Michael talk to Petrics, My BeeHyve and Cucalorus.

Petrics is changing the way we see pet health by providing products and tailor-made food suggestions to help your dog or cat live long and full lives.

My BeeHyve has taken a new approach to the traditional CRM for small business owners in the earlier stages of their entrepreneurial journey.

And Cucalorus is a nationally known film festival that marries the history of film in Wilmington and the emerging tech scene.

Each of these companies is a testament to the great things happening in North Carolina as a whole and we were happy to dig into the what, how and why they call Wilmington home.

In part one of our two-part live recording at Tek Mountain, Rick Smith and Michael Baylor celebrate innovation in Southeastern North Carolina by connecting with a few businesses who are doing great things right out of Wilmington, N.C.

Being based directly out of the co-working spaces within Tek Mountain, these entrepreneurs have the opportunity to collaborate and group in a thriving community of like-minded and diverse individuals. In this installment of our time down at Tek Mountain's 3rd annual Summer Bash, Rick and Michael talk with Flow ROI, Untappd and Swell Enterprise.

Flow ROI is a company disrupting the real estate business by working with the established order of things. Flow ROI and its CEO Sam Ibrahim are making it easier for realtors and customers to connect while lessening the time and stress that is prevalent in the home buying process.

Swell Enterprise is a company whose main goal is to help startups consolidate their efforts while in constant growth. Swell Enterprise was started by Derek Schmidt as a response to his digital marketing agency's problem area of having too many resources spread out over too many places.

Untappd is Facebook for the beer community, and at nearly 9 million users, it is becoming an international community. The headquarters is right in the heart of Wilmington and Untappd is right at the heart of innovation and community building.

Each of these companies is a testament to the great things happening in North Carolina as a whole and we were happy to dig into the what, how and why Wilmington is the right place for each.

In part one of our two-part live recording at Tek Mountain, Rick Smith and Michael Baylor celebrate innovation in Southeastern North Carolina by connecting with a few businesses who are doing great things right out of Wilmington, N.C.

Being based directly out of the co-working spaces within Tek Mountain, these entrepreneurs have the opportunity to collaborate and group in a thriving community of like-minded and diverse individuals. In this installment of our time down at Tek Mountain's 3rd annual Summer Bash, Rick and Michael talk with Flow ROI, Untappd and Swell Enterprise.

Flow ROI is a company disrupting the real estate business by working with the established order of things. Flow ROI and its CEO Sam Ibrahim are making it easier for realtors and customers to connect while lessening the time and stress that is prevalent in the home buying process.

Swell Enterprise is a company whose main goal is to help startups consolidate their efforts while in constant growth. Swell Enterprise was started by Derek Schmidt as a response to his digital marketing agency's problem area of having too many resources spread out over too many places.

Untappd is Facebook for the beer community, and at nearly 9 million users, it is becoming an international community. The headquarters is right in the heart of Wilmington and Untappd is right at the heart of innovation and community building.

Each of these companies is a testament to the great things happening in North Carolina as a whole and we were happy to dig into the what, how and why Wilmington is the right place for each.

In the Top Stories on Tap rundown, Laura, Jason and Michael start with fiber optic Internet being brought to the Triangle by Duke and MCNC, and what that means for the furthest reaches of our region.

Our friends at American Underground in Durham are making an emphatic and humorous response to WeWork's meat ban with their own "meat-up." Fortnite's fame has added another billionaire to the list of North Carolina entrepreneurs. Plus, the team pays tribute to Larry Stefen after hearing of his passing, and talk about what he meant to the tech and startup community in the Triangle.

And Eppin Pharma is jumping into the unknown space of male contraceptive pills.

Before the break, Jason has some thoughts concerning Elon Musk and his vision for humanity.

We end the show with Michael and WRAL TechWire Editor Rick Smith down in Wilmington for Tek Mountain's 3rd annual Summer Bash. They sit down with the Senior Director of the Wilmington co-working space, Sean Alhum, and talk about the history of tech and innovation in southeast North Carolina.

In the Top Stories on Tap rundown, Laura, Jason and Michael start with fiber optic Internet being brought to the Triangle by Duke and MCNC, and what that means for the furthest reaches of our region.

Our friends at American Underground in Durham are making an emphatic and humorous response to WeWork's meat ban with their own "meat-up." Fortnite's fame has added another billionaire to the list of North Carolina entrepreneurs. Plus, the team pays tribute to Larry Stefen after hearing of his passing, and talk about what he meant to the tech and startup community in the Triangle.

And Eppin Pharma is jumping into the unknown space of male contraceptive pills.

Before the break, Jason has some thoughts concerning Elon Musk and his vision for humanity.

We end the show with Michael and WRAL TechWire Editor Rick Smith down in Wilmington for Tek Mountain's 3rd annual Summer Bash. They sit down with the Senior Director of the Wilmington co-working space, Sean Alhum, and talk about the history of tech and innovation in southeast North Carolina.

Michael Baylor, digital project manager for WRAL Digital Solutions, sits down with the CEO and Co-Founder of Pendo, Todd Olson, for this week's conversation.

They talk about the origins of Pendo and delve into what it's like to build a company with staying power. Todd gives advice for startups on how to build a team in the face of adversity while detailing the philosophy of Pendo when it comes to getting and retaining talent.

Michael talks about Todd's recent article in Quartz at Work and how a region like the Triangle can continue to grow, embrace change,and prepare itself for the influx of major companies.

At the end of the show, they talk about the history of the pink dinosaur and standing out.

Jason, Michael and Laura are back at the desk to talk about the top stories on WRALTechWire.com.

Mobile car-care company, Spiffy, just secured $9 million for expansion into other markets, and into diagnostics and "automobile health-tracking" built into your vehicle.

Our readers on WRALTechWire are split on the WeWork decision to go meatless. What does that mean for people wanting to join the WeWork coworking revolution? The team ends the top stories talking about Amazon Prime Day -- its issues, where it's going and the effects abroad.

Amazon Watch 2018 news has gone quiet, but another Silicon Valley powerhouse has chosen the Triangle as its next headquarters.

After a teaser of an upcoming conversation with the CEO of Pendo, Todd Olson, Jason, Michael and Laura talk about the Joy of Missing Out.

Jason, Michael and Laura are back at the desk to talk about the top stories on WRALTechWire.com.

Mobile car-care company, Spiffy, just secured $9 million for expansion into other markets, and into diagnostics and "automobile health-tracking" built into your vehicle.

Our readers on WRALTechWire are split on the WeWork decision to go meatless. What does that mean for people wanting to join the WeWork coworking revolution? The team ends the top stories talking about Amazon Prime Day -- its issues, where it's going and the effects abroad.

Amazon Watch 2018 news has gone quiet, but another Silicon Valley powerhouse has chosen the Triangle as its next headquarters.

After a teaser of an upcoming conversation with the CEO of Pendo, Todd Olson, Jason, Michael and Laura talk about the Joy of Missing Out.