fnixon+FollowDurham startup is changing how founders get fundedMost startups don’t fail because of bad ideas—they fail because of people problems. That’s the insight behind Durham’s Founder Readiness Institute, which is using AI and people analytics to help founders and investors see who’s truly ready to lead. Their tool, the Founder Readiness Level, analyzes how founders think, communicate, and handle feedback—traits like coachability and resilience that really matter but are tough to measure. It’s not just about early-stage investing anymore; this approach could reshape how teams are built and leaders are developed. Would you trust AI to help pick your next boss or business partner? #Business #EntrepreneurshipStartup #Durham00Share
shermandarlene+FollowDurham breakthrough gives Pompe patients new hopeChildren diagnosed with Pompe disease in Durham used to face heartbreaking odds, but thanks to Duke University’s pioneering research, they’re now living into adulthood. Haley Hayes, once given little chance to survive past infancy, just celebrated her 20th birthday—a milestone once thought impossible. The game-changer? Enzyme replacement therapy, developed and tested right here at Duke, is now helping kids grow up, go to college, and dream about their futures. Haley’s journey shows how far medicine has come, but also reminds us there’s still work to do for rare disease communities. What does this mean for families facing tough diagnoses today? #Health #BodyHealth #Durham00Share
Faith Jackson+FollowDurham’s big Cash 5 win: Could you be next?Someone in Durham just turned a $1 lottery ticket into a $345,269 jackpot overnight, thanks to the Cash 5 game! The winning ticket was sold at Braggtown BP Family Fare on Roxboro Street, making one local’s holiday season a whole lot brighter. With Cash 5’s odds at nearly 1 in a million, it’s wild to think how life-changing a single ticket can be. Does this news make you more likely to try your luck, or do you think the odds just aren’t worth it? Let’s hear your take on playing the lottery! #News #Durham #Cash500Share
Chad Kemp+FollowDurham’s Joshua Suiter shines on HuluJoshua Suiter, who grew up right here in Durham, just landed his first major TV role in Hulu’s star-studded series ‘All’s Fair.’ After years of hard work, from local summer camps to overcoming stage fright in high school, he’s now sharing the screen with big names like Kim Kardashian and Niecy Nash. Suiter credits his teachers and the Durham community for believing in him and shaping his journey. It’s inspiring to see local talent make it big—how do you think our schools and neighborhoods can keep supporting the next generation of artists? #Entertainment #Celebrity #Durham00Share
julie72+FollowDurham’s Joshua Suiter shines on HuluJoshua Suiter, a Durham native and NC A&T grad, just landed his first major TV role alongside Kim Kardashian, Sarah Paulson, and other A-listers in Hulu’s new series, All’s Fair. Suiter’s journey started at a local summer camp, took a detour through high school sports, and was shaped by the encouragement of Durham educators. Now, he’s starring as one of Niecy Nash’s triplets in a show all about women’s power. It’s inspiring to see local talent break through—what does Suiter’s story say about the impact of community support on big dreams? #Entertainment #Celebrity #Durham00Share
