(Editor’s note: Tatiana Birgisson, founder of Mati Energy and a speaker at Paradoxos, had a lot to say about the power of grassroots influence. Sarah Bill shares the story as part of the news partnership between WRALTechWire and ExitEvent.)

DURHAM, N.C. – The second-annual Paradoxos festival brings together disparate start-ups that would not connect under normal circumstances, and last night’s Build-A-Party was no exception. Its theme was “What are you building?” and answers came through show-and-tell by real estate developers, artists, musicians, hoteliers and entrepreneurs.

The event is being held at locations throughout downtown Durham, and is built on the exchange of community-inspired ideas.

Tatiana Birgisson, founder of Mati Energy and a speaker at Paradoxos, has a lot to say about the power of grassroots influence.

The full story can be read online at ExitEvent.