The Research Triangle region of North Carolina hosts a diverse and eclectic range of businesses. For this short series of videos, I profiled two particularly interesting companies. In the first video, we hear the story of Open Eye Café, a popular social destination in Carrboro, N.C. and home to some of the best coffee in the world. The second video documents the story of the Purple Elephant Computer Factory for Kids, a nonprofit organization in Raleigh, N.C. that refurbishes donated computer equipment and distributes it to children, families, and schools in the community.