Triangle Tweener Talks
Why is Tweener Madness taking over Triangle Tweener Talks? Visit https://www.tweenermadness.com to find out! A podcast for builders by builders in the Triangle. We explore the startup journey and stories with local Triangle founders, from the idea to the exit and everything in between. Hosted by serial entrepreneur and founder of the Triangle Tweener Fund Scot Wingo, and produced by Earfluence.
Episodes
If you ask someone what’s at the heart of a successful engineering team, the answer might involve tools, talent, or tech. But Hersh Tapadia, CEO and co-founder of Allstacks, believes it all starts with one thing: measurable productivity. While we all know engineering teams face unique challenges, Allstacks is tackling the toughest one—how to measure and improve engineering productivity at scale.
In today’s episode, we talk ...
If you ask anyone about the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Triangle, one name that keeps coming up is Dr. Tom Miller. Known as the champion of engineering entrepreneurship at NC State, Tom has been pivotal in shaping the region’s startup culture for over 40 years. From his early days in eastern North Carolina to founding the Engineering Entrepreneurs Program, his influence is felt across generations of entrepreneurs.
Toda...
Who will be crowned champion of Tweener Madness and take home the $25K investment from the Triangle Tweener Fund?
The championship features two radically different approaches to innovation:
- ZW (Robert Fu) – An AI-powered platform helping manufacturers optimize production and R&D in complex industries.
- InviteJet (Brian Watson & Paul Davis) – A calendar-based marketing solution helping brands reach customers at ex...
Who’s Advancing from the Fabulous Four - CivicReach or InviteJet?
Welcome back to Triangle Tweener Madness, the high-stakes startup tournament where eight companies go head-to-head for a $25,000 investment from the Triangle Tweener Fund!
We’re down to the Fabulous Four, and this week’s semifinal is a clash between a calendar-powered marketing platform and a voice AI company transforming local government services. Two...
What if the most powerful tool for success as an entrepreneur isn’t the latest strategy or tech hack—but the way you perceive and process every challenge you face?
In this episode of Triangle Tweener Talks, guest host Rebecca Ross sits down with Katherine Krupka, a leadership strategist and executive coach, to dive into the powerful connection between leadership, perception, and decision-making. Katherine has worked...
Who’s Advancing from the Fabulous Four - Moxie or ZW?
Welcome back to Triangle Tweener Madness, where four startups remain in the race for a $25K investment from the Triangle Tweener Fund!
In this week’s matchup, we’ve got two very different companies: one’s building AI to protect the integrity of academic research, and the other’s helping manufacturers optimize glass and ceramics production with deep tech. The stake...
Welcome back to Triangle Tweener Madness, where 8 startups go head-to-head for a $25K investment from the Triangle Tweener Fund!
This week, it’s a battle between a logistics platform built for scrappy e-commerce sellers and a surprising new marketing tool using your calendar.
Only one can move on to the next round. Let’s meet the contenders.
The Contenders
🔹 Deliveri (Jason Brown) – A full-service logistics tech stack for sm...
Guest host Rebecca Ross sits down with Phil Dixon, CEO of the Oxford Brain Institute and expert on neuroscience in leadership. With years of experience working with top companies like Apple, Google, and Facebook, Phil is bringing his insights to Raleigh Durham Startup Week as a keynote speaker.
You’ll hear Phil discuss:
- Why understanding brain science is crucial for entrepreneurs
- How emotional threats impact decision-maki...
Welcome back to Triangle Tweener Madness, where 8 startups go head-to-head for a $25K investment from the Triangle Tweener Fund! This week, it’s a clash of categories—govtech vs. asset tech—as two AI-powered platforms pitch their visions for transforming outdated systems. One startup is helping local governments serve residents more efficiently. The other is helping estate sale pros and collectors reclaim time and value in...
Bootstrapped vertical SaaS software company, Inn-Flow, raised $45m from Mainsail. In this exclusive interview we hear from CEO and co-founder John Erhart the history of Inn-Flow, how they got the deal done and what this means going foraward.
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Who’s Moving On in the Battle of EdTech?
Welcome back to Triangle Tweener Madness, where 8 startups go head-to-head for a $25K investment from the Triangle Tweener Fund! This week, two edtech startups take the stage in a battle of AI-driven learning solutions—but only one will move on to the next round.
The Contenders
🔹 Moxie (Jessica Parker) – An AI-powered research writing platform that helps graduate students,...
Welcome to the first-ever Triangle Tweener Madness, where 8 startups compete for a $25K investment from the Triangle Tweener Fund!
We kick off the competition with two promising startups going head-to-head: John Starke from MyMatR and Robert Fu from ZW LLC. With a distinguished selection committee featuring David Jones (Bull City Venture Partners), Anil Chawla (Entrepreneur and Angel Investor), and Nikin Shah (Front Porch ...
Welcome to Tweener Madness, the high stakes startup showdown where 8 promising companies go head to head for a $25,000 investment prize from the Triangle Tweener Fund.
Each round, 3 members of the selection committee will vote on which startups advance leading up to the finals in early April where one company will take home the top prize.
About Tweener Madness: https://www.tweenermadness.com
Welcome to Tweener Madness, the high stakes startup showdown where 8 promising companies go head to head for a $25,000 investment prize from the Triangle Tweener Fund.
Each round, 3 members of the selection committee will vote on which startups advance leading up to the finals in early April where one company will take home the top prize.
Before the competition kicks off, let's meet the people making the tough calls.
Where to...
Welcome to Tweener Madness, the high stakes startup showdown where 8 promising companies go head to head for a $25,000 investment prize from the Triangle Tweener Fund.
Each round, 3 members of the selection committee will vote on which startups advance leading up to the finals in early April where one company will take home the top prize.
Before the competition kicks off, let's meet the people making the tough calls.
Where to...
Welcome to Tweener Madness, the high stakes startup showdown where 8 promising companies go head to head for a $25,000 investment prize from the Triangle Tweener Fund.
Each round, 3 members of the selection committee will vote on which startups advance leading up to the finals in early April where one company will take home the top prize.
Before the competition kicks off, let's meet the people making the tough calls.
Where to...
Welcome to Tweener Madness, the high stakes startup showdown where 8 promising companies go head to head for a $25,000 investment prize from the Triangle Tweener Fund.
Each round, 3 members of the selection committee will vote on which startups advance leading up to the finals in early April where one company will take home the top prize.
Before the competition kicks off, let's meet the people making the tough calls.
Where to...
Welcome to Tweener Madness, the high stakes startup showdown where 8 promising companies go head to head for a $25,000 investment prize from the Triangle Tweener Fund.
Each round, 3 members of the selection committee will vote on which startups advance leading up to the finals in early April where one company will take home the top prize.
Before the competition kicks off, let's meet the people making the tough calls.
Where to...
Welcome to Tweener Madness, the high stakes startup showdown where 8 promising companies go head to head for a $25,000 investment prize from the Triangle Tweener Fund.
Each round, 3 members of the selection committee will vote on which startups advance leading up to the finals in early April where one company will take home the top prize.
Before the competition kicks off, let's meet the people making the tough calls.
Where to...
Welcome to Tweener Madness, the high stakes startup showdown where 8 promising companies go head to head for a $25,000 investment prize from the Triangle Tweener Fund.
Each round, 3 members of the selection committee will vote on which startups advance leading up to the finals in early April where one company will take home the top prize.
Before the competition kicks off, let's meet the people making the tough calls.
Where to...
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