RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – Here’s a review of startup-making headlines from July 5-12.

‘Wash, rinse and repeat:’ Wilmington entrepreneur George Taylor is building quite a portfolio

Raleigh digital publishing startup Keepsake Tales lands $50,000 investment

‘First and only:’ Raleigh medtech startup earns FDA approval for biopsy device

NC IDEA plans series of kickoff events to seek applicants for startup grants

IBM continues acquisition binge, buying firm focusing on cloud, IT services

Silicon Valley vet launches software venture focusing on WebAssembly in Cary

Durham medtech startup Xilis raises $70M; Google Ventures, Duke Angels among backers

Startup Summit returns with in-person event: ‘How will startups survive and thrive post pandemic’

Roxboro cannabis startup Open Book Extracts hires 3 execs after raising $11.5M

With two new executives, private jet charter company flyExclusive opening engineering hub in Durham

Recently merged CRO Clinipace raises $50M in new funding

With high-profile investor backing, Triangle startup helps small businesses fight climate change

Donald Thompson: Leveraging privilege as a business leader

Wilmington’s TRU Colors, backed by serial entrepreneur George Taylor, brews beer to end violence

The Launch Place will partner with the Angel Capital Association for October training, pitch contest

How much should I get paid to work at a startup? It’s more than a question of salary

NC IDEA, Research Triangle Foundation come together to boost NC’s entrepreneurs

Startup Rewind: A look back at fundings, deals & more from June 28-July 2