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02/24/2026

Scott Finkelstein is the co-founder and CEO of NextLot, a premier auction software solution enabling auctioneers to run auctions live on their websites and with their own data. He is involved in all aspects of the company’s operations, including product development, strategic planning, and sales. Scott enjoys working with and helping auctioneers grow their businesses and leading NextLot’s fast-growing, dynamic team.  

Prior to co-founding NextLot, Scott was a director of business development with Sageworks, Inc., in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he built a new line of business that provided financial analysis technology to community banks across the U.S. This line of business propelled Sageworks’s growth, resulting in an acquisition by Accel-KKR in 2018.  

This week, Brooks Malone is joined by Scott for , where he chats about everything from how he built NextLot to his favorite restaurant in the Triangle.

You won’t want to miss the full interview, which can be found at the link in our bio! 🌐

05/27/2025

It’s the Final Countdoooown 🎶 5 days to secure your spot to see a $5k pitch competition, network with our startup ecosystem, be a part of informative panels, and more!

is less than two weeks away, and our discounted tickets will only be around for the remainder of May! As a little encouragement for you we’ve added code FINAL2025 for 25% off your ticket at checkout. 🐝 there or be 🟦! Get your ticket at the link in bio!

04/21/2025

Please join us in welcoming GrepBeat's newest Multimedia Producer, Katelyn Crespo! 🎉

She will be spearheading all things media content and using her years of design experience to bring you all the juiciest, techiest content we can think of. Keep an eye out for her design niches and make sure to connect with her!

Welcome aboard, Katelyn!

03/05/2025

🤔 When running a burgeoning new startup, you might often wonder how to get the word out to masses about this innovative new solution you’re building. After all, there are only so many networking happy hours and pitch competitions you can attend.

That’s why in today’s episode of 🍲, our hosts are joined by PR pros who have spent years on both sides of this marketing avenue.

Mikaya Thurmond is the CEO of (which is also our gracious sponsor for this season!) and was previously a news anchor for WRAL.

Kristen Baileys (Burghardt) is the Co-Founder and CEO of Raleigh’s .eat.love.box, which has been featured on numerous media sites, including Oprah Daily, The Food Network and Southern Living.

Listen to today's episode, and subscribe to hear more from your favorite podcast platform with the link in our bio! 🔗

12/20/2024

Happy Grep-mas, everyone! 🎄✨

The Colopy Ventures team celebrated the last day in the office before the holiday break with a white elephant gift exchange and some cookie decorating! 🍪

We'll be back in the office after New Year's, so we hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday!

12/21/2023

Check out the top 20 most-read stories of 2023 on GrepBeat! From early-stage to tech giants like SAS and Red Hat, this list has it all: https://grepbeat.com/2023/12/21/grepbeats-top-stories-of-2023/

12/13/2023

Tune in to the latest episode of In The Soup to learn about the differences between angel groups & VC firms! Hosted by Jenn Summe & Melissa Crosby with special guests John Hagy & Abby Phillips. Listen here: https://rb.gy/4fl6ha 🎧 🎙️

12/12/2023

Combining his love for playing football with a passion for product engineering, Duke University graduate student—and running back—Jaylen Coleman created Infinity Portal to bring some light to the traditional trophy.

Combining his love for playing football with a passion in product engineering, Duke University graduate student—and running back—Jaylen Coleman created Infinity Portal to bring some light to the tr…

12/12/2023

Duke University senior Sarah Houston launched a skincare-based wellness startup, providing products catered to the needs of the underrepresented skin tones of Black and Brown people.

Led by Duke University senior Sarah Houston, Aurganics is a skincare-based wellness startup, focused on products that treat the needs of underrepresented skin tones of Black and Brown people. The D…

12/06/2023

Venus Liles, Founder of Liles Law, and Trevor Schmidt, Partner at Hutchison Law Firm, join the conversation on In The Soup this week! 🎙️ Don't miss out on this must-listen episode to learn about the importance of consulting an attorney at the early stages of launching a business.

🎧 Listen here (or on your favorite streaming platform): https://rb.gy/5yqlwz

11/30/2023

Durham startup SaveOr simplifies the process of sorting through belongings of a deceased family member or friend: https://rb.gy/vlxtgk

11/29/2023

This week's In The Soup episode focused on the importance of storytelling for startups. Host Jenn Summe and her sidekick Melissa Crosby are joined by Jason Gillikin, CEO of Earfluence, and David Delaney Mayer, CEO of Elemmir.

On this week’s episode of In The Soup, host Jenn Summe of Primordial and her sidekick Melissa Crosby explore the importance of storytelling for startups. They are joined by Jason Gillikin, CE…