Best Scot Wingo Podcasts (2025)

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The Triangle Tweener Fund Strategy w/ Scot Wingo | Ep. 24 48:26

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We are joined by Scot Wingo, General Partner of the Triangle Tweener Fund, Co-Founder and CEO of ReFiBuy.ai, and longtime Podcaster. Having successfully started and exited multiple companies, he has become a champion of the Triangle’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, supporting founders and fueling growth in countless ways. In 2015, Scot created the Tria…

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Navigating Retail’s Digital Future 13:28

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In this special episode of the RetailWire podcast, Lavina Suthenthiran sits down with Yvonne Magnusson, a veteran retail and FMCG leader with over 30 years of experience driving digital transformation, operational turnarounds, and sustainable growth. Yvonne who is currently board director of Waynes Coffee Sweden and MAIAUNIVERSE shares her deep exp…

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When Dollar Shave Club let members write their latest ad campaign 14:10

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In this episode of the RetailWire Podcast, we sit down with Nikki Frisz, Senior Director of Marketing at Dollar Shave Club, to explore how the brand is bringing customers directly into the creative process. To launch its improved razor, Dollar Shave Club invited 23 real members to form Order of the Blades — a tongue-in-cheek “ad agency” that helped…

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Navigating the AI Tsunami: A Founder's Guide with Greg Boone 37:45

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From the world of tech startups to the high-stakes world of sneakers, Walk West CEO and founder Greg Boone is a serial entrepreneur with a unique journey. With a background in computer science and a history of building and investing in companies, Greg brings a fresh perspective on how to navigate the current "AI tsunami." Tune in to hear: Greg's en…

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Why ESG must be a priority in the boardroom with Jörg Bauer 19:21

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On this episode of the RetailWire Podcast, Lavina Suthenthiran speaks with Jörg Bauer, a seasoned retail and real estate executive known for driving strategic change and leading digital and sustainable transformation at scale. Former CREO and CEO of Kaufland CR and GLOBUS CR, Jörg offers a deep dive into what ESG means for modern retail across Euro…

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How He Won $125K from NC IDEA w/ Bernard Worthy | Ep. 23 43:07

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If you’re an aspiring founder eager to understand how to leverage your local ecosystem, this episode is for you. Episode 23 of Ecosysteming features Bernard Worthy, Co-Founder and CEO of LoanWell. As both an NC IDEA SEED ($50K) and NC BEC Growth ($75K) grantee, Bernard offers a powerful perspective on how local resources and networks can shape entr…

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Dr. Doug Kaufman: The TransLoc Story, His Pivot to AI, and Why Every CEO Needs a Coach (part 2) 43:25

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What happens after you sell a company you helped turn around? For Dr. Doug Kaufman, it’s a story of new ventures and hard-won lessons. In this second part of a two-part series, Doug discusses his time at TransLoc, a mass transit technology company he helped lead to a successful sale to Ford. He shares how he navigated a challenging acquisition proc…

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Startup Life, Crisis, and Chaos: Psychologist Turned Serial Entrepreneur Dr. Doug Kaufman (part 1) 54:37

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What happens when a classically trained psychologist leaves the world of academia to shift careers? For Dr. Doug Kaufman, it was to become a serial entrepreneur (obviously). Doug's story is defined by a relentless curiosity about human behavior, a series of successful ventures, and some hard-won lessons in the chaotic world of startups. In this fir…

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America the Entrepreneurial w/ Victor W. Hwang | Ep. 22 42:44

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Episode 22 of Ecosysteming is here! This week, host Thom Ruhe sits down with Victor W. Hwang, Founder & CEO of Right to Start, for a powerful conversation on entrepreneurship as a fundamental right and what it will take to level the playing field for everyone. Victor is a seasoned entrepreneur who has launched multiple companies, organizations, and…

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Agentic Commerce: Shopping with ChatGPT w/ Scot Wingo and Chase Binnie 28:58

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Host: Chase Binnie – Entrepreneur, media executive, and host of the RetailWire Podcast. Guest: Scot Wingo – Founder of ReFiBuy, ChannelAdvisor, serial entrepreneur, and e-commerce thought leader. Topics Covered: Why Agentic Commerce is moving faster than anyone expected How GenAI search is siphoning organic traffic away from Google The shift from s…

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How to Build an Ecosystem that Builds Back w/ Nicola Corzine | Ep. 21 33:52

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On this episode of Ecosysteming, we are thrilled to feature Nicola Corzine, CEO and Executive Director of the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center. As the founding leader of this nonprofit dedicated to expanding access and knowledge in entrepreneurship, Nicola brings over 18 years of experience in venture investment, entrepreneurship, and nonprofit leader…

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Written Word Media's Ricci Wolman on Immigrating to the US, Entrepreneurial Freedom, and the Paradox of Choice 1:24:46

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From her upbringing in Johannesburg, South Africa, to a career spanning Wall Street, an Ivy League MBA, and the early days of e-commerce, Ricci Wolman’s journey is a all about problem solving, resilience, freedom, and...the paradox of choice? As the CEO and co-founder of Written Word Media, she has built a bootstrapped and profitable business by so…

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EP329 - Amazon Q2 2025 Results 43:36

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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

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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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Why Society Values Diversity to Win, Not to Share w/ Farad Ali | Ep. 20 46:05

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Our 20th episode of Ecosysteming is here! Join host Thom Ruhe for a thoughtful conversation with Farad Ali—business leader, executive consultant, community builder, and passionate advocate for equity. Farad has spent his career advancing the economic empowerment of underrepresented communities and currently serves on several influential boards. In …

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EP328 - News, Answer Engine Week 58:02

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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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Taking Cutting-Edge Research to Market w/ Paul J. Corson | Ep. 19 49:35

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This week on Ecosysteming we are joined by Paul Corson. With nearly three decades of experience pursuing entrepreneurial initiatives across the U.S., Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia, Paul’s work spans the public and private sectors, NGOs, and higher education. His journey has taken him from startups to shaping public policy at the …

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

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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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Community Is the New Currency w/ Laura Smailes | Ep. 18 44:35

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In Episode 18 of Ecosysteming, we are joined by Laura Smailes, Relationship Manager at Everblue and former Assistant Director of Charlotte’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI). A longtime NC IDEA MICRO reviewer, Laura has helped shape Charlotte’s entrepreneurial landscape by supporting students, faculty, and community partners in deve…

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What's next in ecommerce? Interview with Bluehost CEO, Sachin Puri 39:28

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What's next in ecommerce? We interviewed the CEO of Bluehost, Sachin Puri, about his new role leading a top web hosting platform. Listen to his conversation with RetailWire CEO, Chase Binnie, as they discuss the creator economy, website hosting, and AI's impact on ecommerce. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor i…

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

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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

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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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From Entrepreneur to a New Kind of Mayor w/ Mayor Leonardo Williams | Ep. 17 46:48

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In this episode of Ecosysteming, host Thom Ruhe speaks with Mayor Leonardo Williams of Durham, North Carolina, about leadership, economic development, entrepreneurship, and the untold story behind his viral speech at the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Mayor Williams reflects on his journey—from music teacher to entrepreneur to public office—a…

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EP327 - Agentic Commerce 46:23

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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What Two Decades in the NC Ecosystem Taught Him w/ David Baxter | Ep. 16 33:49

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We are thrilled to welcome David Baxter, Chief Pixel and Strategist at Big Pixel, to this week’s episode of Ecosysteming. Big Pixel is a fully US-based strategic design and development firm that specializes in UX, startups, and a little bit of magic. Their mission? Helping businesses get to the core of what they truly want to achieve. As the leader…

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

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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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What founder-led brands are doing differently w/ Entreprenista 23:53

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Get $500 off your membership by using the code retailwire500 at entreprenista.com In this episode, we sit down with Stephanie Cartin, co-founder of Entreprenista, to explore how community is becoming the most powerful engine for growth in modern business. Stephanie shares her journey from launching a social media agency to building one of the most …

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Resilience, Recovery, and a Shot of Optimism w/ Jeffrey Kaplan | Ep. 15 43:28

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Navigating a natural disaster is no easy feat — and our friends in Western North Carolina are still grappling with the lasting effects of Hurricane Helene. In this episode, we are joined by ECOSYSTEM partner Jeffrey Kaplan, CEO of Optimist Ventures and Director of Venture Asheville. With deep experience in the entrepreneurial landscape, Jeffrey and…

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

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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

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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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The Blue Economy Boom w/ Heather McWhorter | Ep. 14 44:15

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In this episode of Ecosysteming, we welcome our friend and #ECOSYSTEM partner Heather McWhorter, Director of the UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Host Thom Ruhe and Heather dive into her journey to Wilmington, NC, and the incredible growth of the region’s coastal startup ecosystem. They explore the rising tide of the Blue Economy—an…

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

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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

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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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Why Empathy Is the Most Valuable Currency w/ Liz S. Brigham | Ep. 13 47:07

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It’s not every day you get a masterclass in leadership and team building. On this week’s episode of Ecosysteming, host Thom Ruhe is joined by Liz S. Brigham for an insightful conversation on leading with purpose. As the W. Spencer Mitchem Executive Director of The Hurt Hub@Davidson and an NC IDEA #ECOSYSTEM partner, Liz brings deep experience to No…

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

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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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Is Your Startup Ready for a $50M Fund? w/ Tim McLoughlin | Ep. 12 43:37

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On this week’s episode of Ecosysteming, host Thom Ruhe talks with Tim McLoughlin, Managing Partner at Cofounders Capital. Tim’s connection to NC IDEA dates back to 2015 when he served as a Young Entrepreneur in Residence—now known as a Startup Analyst Associate. Since then, he’s become an active investor and advisor to several companies across the …

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Strengthening Trust in Our Communities w/ José Alvarez | Ep. 11 44:58

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Another episode of Ecosysteming with our host, Thom Ruhe, featuring Prospera USA Vice President José Alvarez . In this special episode, we explore Prospera’s expansion to North Carolina and why they chose our state as their next hub for empowering Hispanic entrepreneurs. As an NC IDEA board member, #ECOSYSTEM partner, and #SEED core reviewer, José …

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

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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

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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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The Blueprint for a Thriving Entrepreneurial Ecosystem w/ Jim Roberts | Ep. 10 49:28

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To mark ten episodes of Ecosysteming, host Thom Ruhe is joined by Jim Roberts, Founder of the Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington, the WALE Angel Network, and NC IDEA ECOSYSTEM partner. With years of experience as an ecosystem leader and NC IDEA reviewer, Jim has contributed to several entrepreneurial ecosystems and now focuses on supporting Wi…