Best Scot Wingo Podcasts (2025)

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EP329 - Amazon Q2 2025 Results 43:36

5h ago43:36

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EP329 - Amazon Q2 2025 Results 0:38 Welcome to the Jason and Scott Show 12:57 Amazon's Mixed Earnings Report 18:07 The Impact of AWS on Retail 21:18 AWS Performance and AI Concerns 28:55 Amazon's Advertising Strategy 33:33 Amazon's Relationship with Google 35:24 The Future of AI Investments 39:44 User Experience and Advertising 42:42 Economic Uncer…

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Scoop: Brittain Ladd on Amazon's Local Vending Machine and Autonomous Robotic Rivians for Hyper-efficient grocery delivery 38:49

3d ago38:49

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Brittain Ladd worked at Amazon and helped them conceive of a model that was both cheaper than traditional package delivery and more convenient as well. The goal? To help Amazon (2.5% share) grocery catch-up and ultimately beat Wal-mart in grocery (25% share). It starts with grocery distribution centers that are fully robotic/automated called Local …

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EP328 - News, Answer Engine Week 58:02

4d ago58:02

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EP328 - Navigating E-commerce News and Innovations in AI Answer Engines for Commerce 0:36 Welcome to the Jason and Scot Show 4:53 Consumer Trends in Retail 5:03 Upcoming Retail Events 8:42 Insights on E-commerce Growth 10:35 Earnings Season Insights 44:13 Amazon Prime Day Analysis 51:30 New Developments with Alexa 56:00 Predictions for the Holiday …

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From Mebane to Ndustrial, Jason Massey is Building Sustainable Tech for the World’s Factories 1:16:56

25d ago1:16:56

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What happens when a North Carolina native, seasoned by Silicon Valley and Wall Street, returns home to build a company that marries profit with purpose? For Jason Massey, co-founder and CEO of Ndustrial, it's led to a 14-year journey developing cutting-edge technology that makes industrial facilities more efficient and sustainable. In this episode,…

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Eric Boduch: Revcast, 24 and Up, and Building the Next Generation of Triangle Startups (Part 2) 54:12

1M ago54:12

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In Part 2 of our conversation with Eric Boduch, Pendo co-founder and CEO of Revcast, we explore the world of venture studios. Having left Pendo to pursue his vision of parallel entrepreneurship, Eric shares how his studio, 24 and Up, identifies, builds, and funds new companies. This episode unravels the unique model of a venture studio, differentia…

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Eric Boduch: Pendo's Origin Story, Building a Brand, and Product in the Age of AI (Part 1) 52:51

2M ago52:51

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From co-founding one of the Triangle's most successful tech companies, Pendo, to quietly building a new venture studio, Eric Boduch has a deep well of entrepreneurial experience. In this first of a two-part series, Eric sits down with Scot to reflect on his journey, the lessons learned from the dot-com bust, and the evolution of product management.…

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EP327 - Agentic Commerce 46:23

2M ago46:23

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EP327 - Agentic Commerce Happy Fathers Day! In this exciting episode of the Jason & Scot Show, recorded on Friday, June 6th, 2025, hosts Jason Goldberg and Scot Wingo dive into the latest happenings and insights in the world of strategic e-commerce, AI technologies, and retail innovations. This episode picks up where Episode 326 left off, continuin…

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EP326 - Are Retail Media Networks Mid? 53:28

2M ago53:28

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EP326 - Are Retail Media Networks Mid? Happy Fathers Day! In our previous episode (326) Jason made a comment about retail media networks sometimes being over-hyped. In response, Scot recruited all his friendsd in the the industry and inticed Kiri Masters to make a rebutle. Which she did via two part linked-in post and a podcast. So in this episode …

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Retailgentic crossover: Sucharita Kodali - VP and Principal Analyst, Forrester Research 37:02

2M ago37:02

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In this episode, Scot Wingo is joined by Forrester retail analyst Sucharita Kodali to dive into the emerging world of agentic shopping and the growing influence of generative AI in commerce. They cover: - The explosion of retail media networks - Why marketplaces are making a comeback - OpenAI’s retail ambitions (and that Instacart CEO hire) - GenAI…

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Jason Widen: From Raleigh Founded to Blue Co., Building Community and Creative Coworking 1:10:11

2M ago1:10:11

1:10:11

What happens when a seasoned entrepreneur spots a gap in the market and decides to take a risk on something entirely new? For Jason Widen, it’s led him from founding Raleigh Founded, a cornerstone of the Triangle’s startup ecosystem, to creating Blue Co. – a flexible warehouse solution designed for service-based businesses. In this episode, Jason s…

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Retailgentic: Michelle Grant - Director, Strategy and Insights, Retail and Consumer Goods 47:11

2M ago47:11

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Greetings Jason and Scot show listeners, here's another Retailgentic episode to hold you over until Jason and I can get our schedules to line up. Today on the Retailgentic pod, we’re excited to share our discussion with Michelle Grant, Director of Strategy & Insights for Retail and Consumer Goods at Salesforce, to explore how AI agents are already …

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Introducing: Retailgentic - A New Pod Focusing on GenAI Shopping Agents and the impact on retail: Retailgentic 35:27

2M ago35:27

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Greetings Jason and Scot show listeners. Today we are cross posting the first episode of a new podcast from Scot Wingo, the 'Scot' from Jason and Scot. Don't panic! The Jason and Scot show is still alive and kicking - Jason's schedule has limited our time together, but we're working on it. While you wait, Scot has a new podcast that is focused on a…

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Chris Heivly: MapQuest Co-Founder ($1.2B Exit), Triangle Startup Factory, Build the Fort, and More 1:39:07

3M ago1:39:07

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Chris Heivly’s journey through the tech world is one for the books, literally - thanks to his deep-rooted love of maps. From his early days studying geography and computer mapping to shaping the future of internet navigation with MapQuest, Chris shares an inspiring story of innovation, risk, and community-building. In this episode, we explore Chris…

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Allstacks' Hersh Tapadia: Raising $20M+ and Redefining Productivity 1:31:34

3M ago1:31:34

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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 measur…

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EP325 - Amazon Q1 2025 results and AI Commerce 1:01:04

3M ago1:01:04

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Amazon Q1 2025 results and AI Commerce Happy Starwars Day! In this episode we do a deep dive into Amazon Q1 2025 results. Amazon had an overall strong quarter with record profits from their retail business unit. Amazon GMV grew 7.9% in Q1 2025 vs the same quarter in 2024, three times as fast as the retail industy as a whole. We also cover the lates…

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Engineering Entrepreneurs: NC State Eship and Triangle Legend Dr. Tom Miller 1:53:01

3M ago1:53:01

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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 Entrepren…

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Tweener Madness Championship! ZW vs InviteJet: Who Takes Home the $25K Tweener Fund Investment? 1:05:25

4M ago1:05:25

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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 calen…

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CivicReach or InviteJet? What Startup Advances to the Tweener Madness Championship? 52:09

4M ago52:09

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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 platf…

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Unlocking Leadership Potential: Katherine Krupka on Raleigh Durham Startup Week 14:40

4M ago14:40

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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 betw…

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Moxie or ZW? What Startup Advances to the Tweener Madness Championship? 48:52

4M ago48:52

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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 manufact…

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Tweener Madness! Logistics Innovation (Deliveri) vs Bulk Marketing Invitations (InviteJet) 53:27

4M ago53:27

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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 Co…

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Why Brain Science is Critical for Entrepreneurs, with Phil Dixon (Raleigh Durham Startup Week Keynote) 10:14

4M ago10:14

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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 scie…

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Valuable App vs CivicReach: The Battle of AI, Government, and Hidden Treasures 48:15

4M ago48:15

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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. Th…

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Exclusive Interview: $45m financing for Inn-Flow with CEO John Erhart 28:35

4M ago28:35

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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. ------ Triangle Tweener Talks is sponsored by: Atomic Object: https://atomicobject.com/…

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Moxie (Jessica Parker) vs TutorSmith (Austin Ketola): Tweener Madness Battle of the EdTechs! 48:13

5M ago48:13

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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 …

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MyMatR (John Starke) vs ZW LLC (Robert Fu): Let the Tweener Madness Begin! 1:14:28

5M ago1:14:28

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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),…

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8 Startups Competing for $25K Prize: This is Tweener Madness! 1:42

5M ago1:42

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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 Twe…

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Tweener Madness! Meet the Selection Committee: Michael Jones 20:42

5M ago20:42

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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 th…

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Tweener Madness! Meet the Selection Committee: Anthony Rotoli 23:10

5M ago23:10

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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 th…

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Tweener Madness! Meet the Selection Committee: Anil Chawla 18:23

5M ago18:23

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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 th…

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Tweener Madness! Meet the Selection Committee: Dave Neal 22:49

5M ago22:49

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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 th…

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Tweener Madness! Meet the Selection Committee: Jason Caplain 26:56

5M ago26:56

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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 th…

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Tweener Madness! Meet the Selection Committee: Tobi Walter 22:53

5M ago22:53

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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 th…

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Tweener Madness! Meet the Selection Committee: Randy Myer 22:08

5M ago22:08

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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 th…

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Tweener Madness! Meet the Selection Committee: Kevin Mosley 15:52

5M ago15:52

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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 th…

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Breaking News: Earfluence Walk West - Acquisition Chat with Jason Gillikin and Greg Boone 33:32

5M ago33:32

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In this special edition of Triangle Tweener Talks, we’re breaking some big news: Walk West has acquired Earfluence! Jason Gillikin, founder of Earfluence (which produces this podcast), and Greg Boone, the incoming CEO of Walk West, join host Scot Wingo to discuss the details of the deal, what it means for the future of both companies, and how this …

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$6m Seed, Exclusive Deep Dive: Isaac Park @ Keebler Health. 27:41

5M ago27:41

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In this episode, Keebler founder, Isaac Park, shares some great best practices for how to get a seed raise done in the current environment. ------ Triangle Tweener Talks is sponsored by: Atomic Object: https://atomicobject.com/By Triangle Tweener Fund

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Tweener Madness! Meet the Selection Committee: Jenn Summe 23:38

5M ago23:38

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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 th…

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Tweener Madness! Meet the Selection Committee: Lister Delgado 20:48

5M ago20:48

20:48

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 th…

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Tweener Madness Selection Show (Recorded Feb 20, 2025 1pm ET) 1:00:22

5M ago1:00:22

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In this episode we reveal the Tweener Madness "Exceptional Eight" - our eight triangle high-tech startups that 'made the cut' to move forward. Each company's founder was able to make it and comes on the show to tell us a bit about themselves and their customer. ------ Triangle Tweener Talks is sponsored by: Atomic Object: https://atomicobject.com/…

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Tweener Madness! Meet the Selection Committee: Robbie Hardy 13:06

6M ago13:06

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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 th…

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Tweener Madness! Meet the Selection Committee: David Jones 13:34

6M ago13:34

13:34

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 th…

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Tweener Madness! Meet the Selection Committee: Mahati Sridhar 17:02

6M ago17:02

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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 th…

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Tweener Madness! Meet the Selection Committee: Evan Shear 13:49

6M ago13:49

13:49

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 th…

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Tweener Madness! Meet the Selection Committee: Nikin Shah 19:33

6M ago19:33

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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 th…

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Tweener Madness! Meet the Selection Committee: Zakiya Alta Lee 20:17

6M ago20:17

20:17

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 th…

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EP324 - Amazon Q4 Earnings 52:16

6M ago52:16

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EP324 - Amazon Q4 Earnings In this episode we do a deep dive into Amazon Q4 and Full Year 2024 results. Amazon had an overall strong quarter with record profits from their retail business unit. Amazon GMV grew 11% in 2024 vs. 2023, almost three times as fast as the retail industyr as a whole. Amazon's North American GMV also nearly matched Walmart'…

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Tweener Madness! Meet the Selection Committee: David Gardner 16:39

6M ago16:39

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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 th…

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Tweener Madness! Meet the Selection Committee: Mitch Mumma 23:11

6M ago23:11

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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 th…

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Tweener Madness! Meet the Selection Committee: Jan Davis 11:51

6M ago11:51

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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, three judges will vote on which startups advance leading up to the finals in early April where one company will take home the top prize from the judges. Before the compet…

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