WRAL TechWire to expand coverage of tech, life science, economy, startups across NC

WRAL TechWire is expanding coverage of North Carolina’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem with additional writers and resources and your weekly guide to what’s going on in the tech world. The changes this month will be followed by the debut of the new, more accessible WRALTechWire.com.

Two new features premiere today as WRAL TechWire ‘s 15th year of publication continues:

NC EVENTS CALENDAR

A weekly blog about the growing number of events of interest to those in the tech, startup and life science communities. Beginning next week, look for the weekly calendar on Mondays, and look for the interactive calendar coming on our new website.

Read writer Shannon Cuthrell’s first post today.

DAVID GARDNER ON STARTUPS

David Gardner, one of the most active investors in North Carolina who launched Cofounders Capital in Cary, joins WRAL TechWire’s growing list of contributors with a column that will offer insightful advice to entrepreneurs based on his experiences as an entrepreneur and deal maker.

In this initial post, Gardner focuses on sweat equity.

MUCH MORE TO COME

WRAL TechWire is working with a team of writers to publish a multi-part series on the state of entrepreneurship across North Carolina.

Another series will focus on how North Carolina entrepreneurs and thought leaders are looking for ways to combat the opioid crisis.

We also will be reporting about workforce issues, economic development and job creation in much more detail.Our recent series on workforce development at Johnston County Community College is just the beginning.