Triangle defies downward venture capital trend – a look at the numbers in 6 charts, VC players weigh in
RALEIGH — Between scary inflation data, roller coaster job reports, and a few high-profile bank failures — the first quarter was a tumultuous time for investors.
One-on-one: ‘Startup Whisperer’ Chris Heivly talks Raleigh-Durham Startup Week, Triangle’s success, new book
RALEIGH — Dubbed the “Startup Whisperer,” Chris Heivly, serial entrepreneur and startup expert, co-chaired Raleigh-Durham Startup Week (RDSW) again this year.
Looking for a tech job? These 50 Triangle companies have 2,500 openings
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – A bright spot for job seekers – data tracked for TechWire’s exclusive jobs report showed that these top local companies are hiring, with 2,500 job openings collectively. The numbers are up 34 from last week even as overall job openings continue to fall.
Triangle’s startup help wanted market jumps, offering hope for job seekers
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK — While overall job postings in the Triangle area continue to decline, the startup job market is showing some signs of resilience.
Times getting tougher for Triangle job seekers – openings fall for 6th straight week
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK — The Triangle area’s job market continues to show signs of struggle. The bad news: the latest edition of the WRAL TechWire Jobs Report reveals a sixth consecutive week of declining job openings.
What you need to know about Raleigh-Durham Startup Week 2023
RALEIGH — Raleigh-Durham Startup Week is set to take place on April 18-20 in Durham and Raleigh. Hosted by Techstars, the three-day event highlights entrepreneurship and the individuals who shape the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Triangle.
National Volunteer Week kicks off next week; Raleigh-based nonprofit helps Triangle get involved
RALEIGH — Raleigh-based nonprofit Activate Good is helping local businesses to participate in National Volunteer Week, taking place from April 16-22, 2023.
NC’s investment crowdfunding success propels 17-point leap to No. 11 state for crowdfunding, earning No. 1 growth spot
RALEIGH — North Carolina has earned the #11 spot in the 2022 ranking of the best states for investment crowdfunding, marking an impressive 17-point jump from its 2021 ranking—the highest jump in the country.
The side-hustle renaissance: Can ‘flexwork’ restore the empowerment missing from today’s side hustles?
I first heard the term “side hustle” about ten years ago from an entrepreneur at a coworking space.
He told me that he only used the space on nights and weekends because his startup was a “side hustle.”
Hiring at Triangle startups indicates entrepreneurs have put Silicon Valley Bank collapse ‘in the rear view’
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – Startup job postings held strong this week, according to the latest edition of the WRAL TechWire Jobs Report.
Hundreds sign up for Triangle tech jobs fair; openings beckon at many top firms
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – The Triangle area still has plenty of job opportunities, with data showing that 50 of the top local companies are hiring, according to data tracked for TechWire’s exclusive jobs report. These companies have more than 2,300 job openings collectively.
Job seekers have to look harder in Triangle; openings drop for 5th straight week
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK — The latest edition of the WRAL TechWire Jobs Report shows a fifth consecutive drop in the total number of local job listings—to the lowest total number of postings for 2023 and a 23% drop from this time last year.
NC Venture Capital Program has up to $50M to offer, looking for VC partners to help distribute it
RALEIGH – The North Carolina Rural Center has introduced a new program, the NC Venture Capital Program, and has received up to $50M for the program, according to the NC Rural Center website.
Innovate Carolina Junction, a coworking space on Franklin Street, nears opening – here’s a preview
CHAPEL HILL – Over 100 community members signed up to tour the under-construction Innovate Carolina Junction building last week. The innovation hub is being developed in the center of downtown Chapel Hill at 137 E. Franklin Street.
‘Hard landing’ coming for economy due to rising interest rates, banking crisis, warns UNC professor
CHAPEL HILL – “Something has broken” in the US economy – and that’s bad news, warns Gerald Cohen. A “hard landing” is on the way.
As tech focuses on ‘efficiency’ and demand falls, job postings in Triangle drop to new low
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – The latest edition of the WRAL TechWire Jobs Report shows a fourth consecutive drop in the total number of local job listings—to the lowest total number of postings for 2023 and a 24% drop from this time last year.
Will ‘nonhuman minds’ replace us? Experts warn of an artificial intelligence apocalypse
RALEIGH – An open letter signed by prominent tech leaders and artificial intelligence (AI) researchers exploded into headlines last week. The letter warns that large-scale AI projects “can pose profound risks to society and humanity” if not properly managed.
Many execs fighting ‘resiliency gap’ – SAS launches tool to assess just how bad problem is
CARY – If business executives didn’t face enough trials and tribulations these days, now many are suffering from a “resiliency gap.” And Cary-based SAS wants to help deal with the problem, developing an assessment tool.
Triangle job openings skid to lowest total in a year even as NC unemployment drops
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – The latest edition of the WRAL TechWire Jobs Report shows a third consecutive drop in the total number of local job listings—to the lowest total number of postings for 2023 and the skimpiest total since a revamped Jobs Report launched one year ago.
First Citizens’ deal for Silicon Valley Bank could be huge growth opportunity for Triangle, leaders say
RALEIGH – Just what does the acquisition of Silicon Valley Bank by Raleigh-based First Citizens Bank mean for the Triangle and North Carolina?