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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), Anil Chawla (Entrepreneur and Angel Investor), and Nikin Shah (Front Porch Ventures), the stakes are high as these founders pitch their innovative solutions.
The Contenders
🔹 MyMatR (John Starke) – Tackling the massive waste management problem, MyMatR has developed an automatic sorting waste container designed for public spaces. With real-time AI-driven waste sorting, data analytics, and cost-saving solutions, John aims to revolutionize how businesses and municipalities handle waste while improving sustainability efforts. https://www.mymatrcorp.com/
🔹 ZW LLC (Robert Fu) – Focused on AI and machine learning solutions for the glass and ceramics industry, Robert's company provides software that accelerates new material discovery, optimizes manufacturing processes, and reduces costs. With deep industry expertise and a scalable software model, ZW LLC is positioning itself as a game-changer in industrial AI applications. https://www.zw-ml.com/
Key Highlights
🎤 John’s Pitch (MyMatR)
🎤 Robert’s Pitch (ZW LLC)
Selection Committee Insights
💡 David Jones: Each business presents a compelling case—MyMatR is solving a highly visible issue with a clear environmental impact, while ZW LLC is tackling a complex industry problem with deep technical expertise.
💡 Anil Chawla: Both founders demonstrate passion and knowledge in their fields. MyMatR has a tangible, everyday impact, while ZW LLC has a high-growth potential in a niche market.
💡 Nikin Shah: Each company has unique strengths—MyMatR has a clear sustainability mission and an engaging consumer-facing product, while ZW LLC’s software solution has the advantage of scalability and recurring revenue potential.
Who Will Move On? 🏆
The selection committee weighs in, analyzing the strengths, challenges, and potential of both companies. But which one will advance to the Fantastic Four?
Today's Selection Committee:
About Tweener Madness: https://www.tweenermadness.com
(00:01:22) John’s Pitch (MyMatR)
(00:09:19) Selection Committee Q&A with John
(00:31:38) Robert’s Pitch (ZW LLC)
(00:40:40) Selection Committee Q&A with Robert
(00:58:24) Selection Committee Discussion & Decision
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Triangle Tweener Talks is hosted by Scot Wingo, presented by Triangle Tweener Fund, and produced by Walk West.
52 episodes
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 Ventures), the stakes are high as these founders pitch their innovative solutions.
The Contenders
🔹 MyMatR (John Starke) – Tackling the massive waste management problem, MyMatR has developed an automatic sorting waste container designed for public spaces. With real-time AI-driven waste sorting, data analytics, and cost-saving solutions, John aims to revolutionize how businesses and municipalities handle waste while improving sustainability efforts. https://www.mymatrcorp.com/
🔹 ZW LLC (Robert Fu) – Focused on AI and machine learning solutions for the glass and ceramics industry, Robert's company provides software that accelerates new material discovery, optimizes manufacturing processes, and reduces costs. With deep industry expertise and a scalable software model, ZW LLC is positioning itself as a game-changer in industrial AI applications. https://www.zw-ml.com/
Key Highlights
🎤 John’s Pitch (MyMatR)
🎤 Robert’s Pitch (ZW LLC)
Selection Committee Insights
💡 David Jones: Each business presents a compelling case—MyMatR is solving a highly visible issue with a clear environmental impact, while ZW LLC is tackling a complex industry problem with deep technical expertise.
💡 Anil Chawla: Both founders demonstrate passion and knowledge in their fields. MyMatR has a tangible, everyday impact, while ZW LLC has a high-growth potential in a niche market.
💡 Nikin Shah: Each company has unique strengths—MyMatR has a clear sustainability mission and an engaging consumer-facing product, while ZW LLC’s software solution has the advantage of scalability and recurring revenue potential.
Who Will Move On? 🏆
The selection committee weighs in, analyzing the strengths, challenges, and potential of both companies. But which one will advance to the Fantastic Four?
Today's Selection Committee:
About Tweener Madness: https://www.tweenermadness.com
(00:01:22) John’s Pitch (MyMatR)
(00:09:19) Selection Committee Q&A with John
(00:31:38) Robert’s Pitch (ZW LLC)
(00:40:40) Selection Committee Q&A with Robert
(00:58:24) Selection Committee Discussion & Decision
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Triangle Tweener Talks is hosted by Scot Wingo, presented by Triangle Tweener Fund, and produced by Walk West.
52 episodes
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