Episodes

  • Tweener Madness! Meet the Selection Committee: Jan Davis

    Tweener Madness! Meet the Selection Committee: Jan Davis
    Feb 7 2025

    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 competition kicks off, let's meet the people making the tough calls, the judges.

    First up, Jan Davis.

    Where to Find Jan Davis:

    • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janldavis/
    • RTP Angel Fund: https://www.rtpangelfund.com/

    About Tweener Madness: https://www.tweenermadness.com

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    Triangle Tweener Talks is hosted by Scot Wingo, presented by Triangle Tweener Fund, and produced by Earfluence.


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    12 mins
  • Igor Jablokov: From a cave to IBM to Amazon/Alexa, then $160m+ at Pryon

    Igor Jablokov: From a cave to IBM to Amazon/Alexa, then $160m+ at Pryon
    Feb 6 2025

    If you ask Alexa who invented Alexa, she'll tell you it was Amazon.com. While that's kinda true, the Alexa foundation was developed by Igor Jablokov and his team at Yap, which was acquired by Amazon in 2011.

    Today, we talk to Igor and get the entire story - from a childhood in a Greek cave to pioneering AI advancements that shape the way we interact with technology today. As the founder of Pryon and an early force behind Amazon Alexa, Igor has been at the forefront of AI for over two decades. That's right, two decades in AI.

    In this episode, we hear about Igor's journey, the origins and vision for Pryon, the AI revolution, and his predictions for the next wave of technology.

    Tune in to hear:

    • Igor’s Unique Origins – Growing up in a cave in Greece and how his early encounters with nature shaped his interest in AI and communication.
    • The IBM Years – Leading early AI teams at IBM and laying the groundwork for what would become Watson.
    • Yap & The Birth of Alexa – How his startup, Yap, was acquired by Amazon and quietly became the foundation for Alexa.
    • The Rise of Pryon – Why he started Pryon, what it’s solving, and how it’s different from mainstream AI players.
    • The Future of AI – His bold predictions on AI’s role in business, national security, and even understanding dolphins.
    • Navigating AI Hype vs. Reality – What’s real, what’s not, and where AI is actually headed.
    • Lessons for Founders – Hard-earned wisdom on building a company, securing funding, and surviving the startup rollercoaster.


    Where to Find Igor Jablokov:

    • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ijablokov/
    • Pryon: https://www.pryon.com/

    Where to Find Scot Wingo:

    • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thescotwingo/
    • Tweener Times: https://www.tweenertimes.com/
    • X: https://x.com/scotwingo

    In this episode:

    (00:03:00) From a Cave in Greece to AI Pioneer – How Igor’s early years shaped his curiosity about language and intelligence.
    (00:10:21) Discovering Computers & Engineering – Learning to code on a Tandy Color Computer and choosing a career in tech.
    (00:17:55) IBM & Early AI – Leading IBM’s AI team in the early 2000s and the technology that laid the groundwork for Watson.
    (00:27:42) The Yap Story – Founding the first voice-to-text AI startup and working secretly with Apple on Siri.
    (00:39:58) Amazon’s Surprise Acquisition – How Yap became the foundation for Alexa and why the deal almost didn’t happen.
    (00:50:26) The Dream That Led to Pryon – The moment of inspiration that led Igor to start his next company.
    (01:00:01) Raising $100M+ for Pyion – The challenges and wins in building a leading AI company in the Triangle.
    (01:14:03) The Future of AI & AGI – Igor’s take on artificial general intelligence, AI risks, and ethical dilemmas.
    (01:24:43) Why the Triangle is an AI Hub – The unique advantages of building AI startups in North Carolina.



    In the news:

    • Amazon Snaps Up Yap And Its Voice-Recognition Technology: https://techcrunch.com/2011/11/09/amazon-snaps-up-yap-and-its-voice-recognition-technology/
    • Entrepreneur behind Amazon's Alexa shares why he chose the Southeast to launch his startup: https://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2024/05/23/ibm-amazon-alexa-igor-jablokov-ai-raleigh-pryon.html
    • Raleigh CEO wants to work with every Fortune 500 firm. And he just raised $100 million: https://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article279533049.html
    • The founder who sold the startup that would become Amazon’s Alexa called Big Tech 'apex predators' and says that’s why everyone is scared of AI: https://fortune.com/2023/10/03/amazon-alexa-founder-big-tech-apex-predators-ai-regulation/


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    Triangle Tweener Talks is hosted by Scot Wingo, presented by Triangle Tweener Fund, and produced by Earfluence.


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    Triangle Tweener Talks is sponsored by:

    • Atomic Object: https://atomicobject.com/
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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Jud Bowman: Founder at 18, Went From .COM bust to Unicorn and Much, Much More!

    Jud Bowman: Founder at 18, Went From .COM bust to Unicorn and Much, Much More!
    Jan 30 2025

    Few Triangle founders have experienced as many highs and lows as Jud Bowman.

    From launching his first startup as a high school student to navigating the dot-com bust, leading Motricity through a billion-dollar market cap, and pivoting multiple times to stay ahead of industry shifts, Jud's entrepreneurial journey is nothing short of legendary.

    In this episode, Jud discusses the evolution of his companies—Pinpoint, Motricity, Appia, and now Sift Media. Everything from cold-emailing VCs in the '90s to the rise and fall of ringtones, the power of persistence, and what’s next in the world of mobile advertising.

    Tune in to hear:

    • Tales of a High School Startup. How a high school dorm project turned into a funded startup.
    • Surviving the Dot-Com Bust. Fraudulent CEOs, running out of cash, and hard pivots.
    • The Ringtone Gold Rush. The unexpected billion-dollar market that changed mobile forever.
    • Being Bought vs. Going Public. From 58 investor rejections to raising $14M and IPO plans.
    • The iPhone Effect. How Apple’s closed ecosystem forced a total business reset.
    • The Fall & Rise of Sift Media. Building and rebuilding in a privacy-first advertising world.


    Where to Jud Bowman:

    • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judbowman/
    • Sift Media: https://www.sift.co/

    Where to Find Scot Wingo:

    • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thescotwingo/
    • Tweener Times: https://www.tweenertimes.com/
    • X: https://x.com/scotwingo

    In this episode:

    (00:00:03) The Internet Bubble Wake-Up Call – Jud’s first taste of dot-com economics with a $500K “opportunity” from NBC.
    (00:05:00) From Dorm Room to First Funding – How two high schoolers convinced investors to back their startup.
    (00:14:00) Surviving the Dot-Com Bust – The hard lessons of a fraudulent CEO and a failing business model.
    (00:26:00) Pivoting to Mobile – How a chance discovery of early mobile search led to a billion-dollar business.
    (00:42:00) The Ringtone Gold Rush – Why ringtones were the first billion-dollar mobile market.
    (00:53:00) Raising Big Money & Going Public – From pitching VCs to working with Carl Icahn.
    (01:02:00) The iPhone Effect – How Apple’s closed ecosystem changed everything.
    (01:10:00) The Fall & Rise of Sift Media – Pivoting again in a world of privacy-first advertising.



    In the news:

    • Jud Bowman’s startup Sift Media is raising more debt: https://wraltechwire.com/2023/06/30/jud-bowmans-startup-sift-media-is-raising-more-debt/
    • First in Future: Entrepreneur, Sift Founder and CEO Jud Bowman: https://iei.ncsu.edu/2017/09/26/firstinfuture-ep34/
    • The Midas touch: Jud Bowman talks new $1.5M raise, meteoric rise of startup No. 3: https://wraltechwire.com/2020/02/27/the-midas-touch-jud-bowman-talks-new-1-5m-raise-meteoric-rise-of-startup-no-3/
    • Triangle entrepreneur Jud Bowman launches third startup: https://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article52917725.html


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    Triangle Tweener Talks is hosted by Scot Wingo, presented by Triangle Tweener Fund, and produced by Earfluence.


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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Chris Evans: 80s Founder, 40yrs of Davinci (1st Windows Email) and Accipiter Unicorn Exit

    Chris Evans: 80s Founder, 40yrs of Davinci (1st Windows Email) and Accipiter Unicorn Exit
    Jan 23 2025

    Four teenage friends decide to build the world’s first Windows-based email program—and then go on to launch a second venture that scores a legendary dot-com outcome.

    In this episode of Triangle Tweener Talks, host Scot Wingo sits down with Chris Evans, co-founder of DaVinci Systems (founded in 1985!) and Accipiter, to uncover the wild backstory behind pioneering email software, negotiating with Microsoft, and navigating the frenzied dot-com bubble.

    Chris shares personal lessons from youth, success, and heartbreak—including how he found his entrepreneurial tribe at Enloe High School, got “fired” by his best friend at age 27, and figured out that choosing the right market timing can change everything.

    Tune in to hear:

    • Teenage Startup Roots. How meeting future co-founders on a school bus led to DaVinci Systems.
    • DaVinci’s Email Revolution. Building the first GUI email for Windows—and why Microsoft featured them.
    • Being Bought vs. Going Public. Lessons from turning down acquisition offers and facing Microsoft’s “friendly” competition.
    • Personal Ups & Downs. Chris’s 1992 “firing” by best friend and CEO, and how it reshaped his outlook.
    • Accipiter & the Dot-Com Boom. Shifting from publishing tech to ad-server SaaS and meeting the right investors.
    • Epic CMGI Deal. The exit that turned a 25K check into 1 million and made everyone in the Triangle take notice.


    Where to Find Chris Evans:

    • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisevans3/

    Where to Find Scot Wingo:

    • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thescotwingo/
    • Tweener Times: https://www.tweenertimes.com/
    • X: https://x.com/scotwingo

    In this episode:

    [00:00:03] From High School to DaVinci

    [00:05:03] Building First Windows Mail

    [00:14:00] Turning Down Big Buyers

    [00:26:00] DaVinci’s Missed Exits

    [00:32:00] Fired by a Friend

    [00:42:22] Accipiter Launch

    [00:53:08] The CMGI Deal

    [01:02:00] Key Lessons Learned



    In the news:

    • Interview with Chris Evans: the man who created email and online advertising: https://www.netimperative.com/2021/01/08/interview-with-chris-evans-the-man-who-created-email-and-online-advertising/


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    Triangle Tweener Talks is hosted by Scot Wingo, presented by Triangle Tweener Fund, and produced by Earfluence.


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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Richard Holcomb: Using "Hillbilly Negotiating" to Create an Excel-lent Microsoft Deal

    Richard Holcomb: Using "Hillbilly Negotiating" to Create an Excel-lent Microsoft Deal
    Jan 16 2025

    What happens when you grow up on a tobacco farm in rural North Carolina, turn down a million-dollar offer from Microsoft, and then build multiple groundbreaking software companies?

    In this episode of Triangle Tweener Talks, host Scot Wingo sits down with Richard Holcomb—serial founder, mentor, investor, and a driving force in the Triangle’s tech scene.

    Richard recounts his early days in Whiteville, NC, shares the backstory of his game-changing Microsoft Excel royalty deal (yes, it’s taught at Microsoft as a cautionary tale!), and reveals how he built and exited startups like DataDirect, HAHT Software, and StrikeIron—right through the dot-com booms and busts.

    From organic farming to “hillbilly negotiation,” Richard’s story is a fascinating blend of life lessons, tactical advice, and big-picture trends shaping the future of tech M&A.

    Tune in to hear:

    • Why Richard turned down a lump-sum Microsoft buyout and got monthly royalties instead.
    • The rise and fall of early Triangle startups—from mainframe code to dot-com mania.
    • How he used “hillbilly negotiation” to outmaneuver corporate giants in high-stakes deals.
    • Why paying it forward is so important and how Richard became a mentor and angel investor for dozens of Triangle founders.
    • The secrets of M&A success in today’s market and why “Rule of 40” matters more than ever.
    • Life after software—including Richard’s two-decade stint as an organic farmer and restaurateur.


    Where to Find Richard Holcomb:

    • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-holcomb-b427a/
    • North Carolina Venture Capital Fund: https://www.ncvcf.com/
    • Corum Mergers and Acquisitions: https://www.corumgroup.com/

    Where to Find Scot Wingo:

    • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thescotwingo/
    • Tweener Times: https://www.tweenertimes.com/
    • X: https://x.com/scotwingo

    In this episode:

    [00:00:03] Farm to Tech
    [00:05:03] Early Developer Tools
    [00:14:00] Hillbilly Negotiation
    [00:18:06] Turning Down Microsoft
    [00:26:00] Excel Royalty Windfall
    [00:31:20] HAHT, Dot-Com Crash
    [00:42:00] StrikeIron and Web Services
    [00:47:00] Farm Life Experiment
    [00:54:00] M&A, Consolidation Wave



    In the news:

    • Confessions of a serial entrepreneur: https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/inno/stories/inno-insights/2021/09/14/confessions-of-a-serial-entrepreneur.html
    • Farmer to table: Tales and recipes from a fiercely local kitchen: https://www.newsobserver.com/living/food-drink/article172064357.html
    • Fresh Direction: A Farm-to-Table Restaurant (Published 2010): https://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/25/magazine/25food-t.html


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    Triangle Tweener Talks is hosted by Scot Wingo, presented by Triangle Tweener Fund, and produced by Earfluence.


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    Triangle Tweener Talks is sponsored by:

    • Atomic Object: https://atomicobject.com/
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Todd Olson, CEO of Pendo: Pendo Founding story and What Makes Him Tick?

    Todd Olson, CEO of Pendo: Pendo Founding story and What Makes Him Tick?
    Jan 9 2025
    What drives someone to leave a cushy corporate role, start (and sometimes stumble at) multiple tech ventures, and finally build one of the Triangle’s most iconic unicorns? On this episode of Triangle Tweener Talks, we sit down with Todd Olson, Founder and CEO of Pendo—a leading product analytics platform now powering hundreds of the world’s top software experiences.Todd pulls back the curtain on his early days coding in a bank at age 14, his near-miss exits that fueled an enduring chip on his shoulder, and how he and his co-founders built Pendo into a 900-person juggernaut. Along the way, Todd dives into the heart of “Founder Mode,” evolving your culture (when everyone’s giving you a million reasons not to), and why relentless customer focus might just be the ultimate growth hack.Tune in to hear:Todd’s Unlikely Start in Tech: How a 14-year-old data-entry temp turned into a Unix-wielding problem solver at a major bank.Roller-Coaster Beginnings: The heartbreak of Todd’s first ventures, what went wrong—and why he kept going.Building Pendo from Scratch: The aha moment that sparked a mission to help software companies measure adoption and drive true customer value.Scaling to 900+ People: How Todd keeps the magic of a small startup culture alive while serving a global enterprise customer base.Customer-Obsessed Leadership: Why Todd personally calls customers with less-than-stellar feedback and how it’s created a near-cult following among Pendo users.Founder Mode & Culture Shifts: Hear Todd’s take on revamping core values mid-flight, returning to in-person collaboration, and leaning in on product.Raising Capital vs. Growing the Pie: Practical wisdom on why picking the right investors (and not sweating ownership percentages) is a path to real success.Where to Find Todd Olson:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddaolson/Pendo: https://www.pendo.io/X: https://x.com/tolsonWhere to Find Scot Wingo:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thescotwingo/Tweener Times: https://www.tweenertimes.com/X: https://x.com/scotwingoIn this episode:[00:05:03] Ringing the Gong & Celebrating DealsTodd shares a big customer win, the excitement around “gong moments,” and why team collaboration fuels success.[00:07:48] Bank Life at 14: Todd’s Early Tech OriginsHear how Todd’s mom bragged to the right person at the right time, launching him into a data-entry job turned accidental programming career.[00:12:55] First Startup Heartbreak: CerebellumTodd recounts his early venture, the near-miss acquisition, and the board drama that ultimately shaped his “chip on the shoulder.”[00:18:06] TogetherSoft & 250 Engineers in RussiaManaging a global dev team while hopping planes monthly—Todd explains the pressure cooker that taught him real product management.[00:25:45] M&A Lessons at Borland & Working with Frank SlootmanTodd gets a front-row seat to high-powered leadership under a now-legendary CEO and learns what high growth really looks like.[00:31:20] Sixth Sense & the 2008 CrunchDiving into Todd’s second startup, nearly running out of money, and how radical transparency pulled the team together at the eleventh hour.[00:39:10] Rally Software’s IPO & the Enduring ChipWriting parts of the S-1, standing on the NYSE balcony—yet realizing it wasn’t truly his company, pushing Todd to keep going.[00:44:45] Founding Pendo & Picking Co-FoundersWhy Todd returned to Raleigh for his next venture, how the early Pendo crew came together, and the story behind the name.[00:52:15] Choosing the Right InvestorsTodd recalls how a single “yes” check started the seed round—but why aligning with good humans is even more critical than a big valuation.[01:05:05] The Power of Customer ObsessionFrom personal phone calls to instant problem solving, Todd reveals why old-school “MBNA-style” service still wins hearts in SaaS.[01:08:10] Entering ‘Founder Mode’ & Betting on AITodd opens up about reinvigorating Pendo’s culture post-COVID, re-committing to product, and the looming wave of AI-driven software.In the news:Pendo CEO talks ‘founder mode,’ going public and his Raleigh software firm’s first profit: https://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article293725529.htmlHow Todd Olson of Pendo Got His First Customers: https://www.inc.com/alexa-von-tobel/todd-olson-pendo-customer-journey.htmlOlson’s ambitious journey: https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2022/04/08/todd-olson-leads-pendo-ambitious-journey.html---Triangle Tweener Talks is hosted by Scot Wingo, presented by Triangle Tweener Fund, and produced by Earfluence. ------Triangle Tweener Talks is sponsored by:Atomic Object: https://atomicobject.com/
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Peter Zaitsev: Open-Source Entrepreneurship and the Percona Story

    Peter Zaitsev: Open-Source Entrepreneurship and the Percona Story
    Jan 2 2025
    How do you grow a 350-person, globally distributed tech company—without outside venture funding? In this episode of Triangle Tweener Talks, we chat with Peter Zaitsev, Co-Founder of Percona, who bootstrapped his open-source database services and software company from a scrappy two-person startup in the U.K. to a $50M+ revenue business headquartered right here in the Triangle.Peter’s story is anything but linear. He talks about growing up in the Soviet Union, teaching himself assembly code on paper before he even touched a real computer, and starting his first company at age 19—where he quickly realized that “business risk is one thing, but risking a kidney is something else!” After stints with MySQL and a move to Seattle, he eventually settled down in Durham, North Carolina, growing Percona into an open-source industry leader that competes on pure value and top-tier support.Whether you’re an early-stage founder, a bootstrapper at heart, or just love the behind-the-scenes tales of pioneering in open source, this episode is packed with candid lessons on innovation, risk tolerance, and how to “grow or go” without losing sight of what matters to you and your customers.Tune in to hear:Peter’s early days in Russia, learning to code by writing programs on paper.The rise of open-source databases—and how Percona survived and thrived in the wave of cloud, AWS, and managed solutions.Peter’s take on bootstrapping vs. taking venture capital, plus how he steered Percona to $50M+ in revenue with zero outside funding.How his zero-to-one mindset paved the way for other ventures like Altinity, FerretDB, and Coroot.Why he chose to relocate Percona (and his family) to the Triangle—and how he learned he’s more of a “small team, big ideas” guy than a 350-person operator.Where to Find Peter Zaitsev:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterzaitsev/PeterZaitsev.com: https://peterzaitsev.com/Percona: https://www.percona.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterzaitsev/Where to Find Scot Wingo:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thescotwingo/Tweener Times: https://www.tweenertimes.com/X: https://x.com/scotwingoIn this episode:(00:03:44) Growing Up in the Soviet Union: Peter describes learning code by writing assembly on paper and dreaming of real computers.(00:08:09) Founding Spylog at 19: The excitement (and danger) of launching a web analytics startup in late ’90s Russia—“equity or a kidney” decisions included.(00:13:15) MySQL & the Open-Source Spark: How Peter’s early clashes (and collaborations) with MySQL’s founders shaped his approach to open-source performance.(00:26:30) Leaving MySQL & Moving to the UK: Peter’s leap from a corporate gig to founding Percona in London—and how consulting work morphed into something bigger.(00:30:33) Percona Lands in California: Navigating the 2008 financial crisis, Sun’s acquisition of MySQL, and the unexpected tailwinds for open-source databases.(00:40:01) Why the Triangle? Peter shares what drew him (and eventually Percona) to Durham, NC—seasons, startup culture, and less traffic than Silicon Valley!(00:45:45) MySQL vs. PostgreSQL in the Cloud Era: The shifting momentum in open-source databases and why “tuning by credit card” happens on AWS and beyond.(00:52:10) Building an Open-Source Ecosystem: From support subscriptions to new ventures like Altinity and Coroot—Peter explains his passion for transparent software.(00:59:10) The Zero-to-One Founder Mentality: Why Peter thrives on the excitement of small, agile teams—and how he handles “too many good ideas” before breakfast.(01:03:05) CEO Lessons: Knowing when to hire a CEO, evolving as a founder, and final thoughts on putting customers (not licenses) first.In the news:Percona Redefines Cloud-Native Database Management with Percona Everest: the World's First Open Source Public DBaaS Alternative: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240917948450/en/Percona-Redefines-Cloud-Native-Database-Management-with-Percona-Everest-the-Worlds-First-Open-Source-Public-DBaaS-AlternativePercona Percolates, Permeates & Penetrates To Platform Position: https://www.forbes.com/sites/adrianbridgwater/2022/05/17/percona-percolates-permeates--penetrates-to-platform-position/---Triangle Tweener Talks is hosted by Scot Wingo, presented by Triangle Tweener Fund, and produced by Earfluence. ------Triangle Tweener Talks is sponsored by:Atomic Object: https://atomicobject.com/
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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Tina Tang: Finding Product-Market Fit, Raising Pre-Seed, and the Bristles.AI Story

    Tina Tang: Finding Product-Market Fit, Raising Pre-Seed, and the Bristles.AI Story
    Dec 19 2024

    How do you turn a simple “what if?” into a thriving venture—especially when you’re blending creativity, technology, and a dash of entrepreneurial courage?

    In this episode of Triangle Tweener Talks, we sit down with Tina Tang, Co-Founder and CEO of Bristles, an AI-driven platform that helps furniture refinishers and DIYers reimagine their projects before picking up a single paintbrush.

    Tina shares her journey from civil engineering and data analytics into the world of startups, navigating the messy middle of product-market fit, and iterating her way from a broad concept to a laser-focused solution for a passionate niche audience. She talks candidly about how she used customer interviews, no-nonsense feedback, and evolving AI tools to refine Bristles into a tool that’s now cutting DIY project mock-up time from hours to minutes.

    Tune in to hear:

    • How Tina discovered her target market by starting broad and then homing in on furniture refinishers.
    • The gritty reality of early product-market fit—what it looks like, why it’s so hard, and how to push through.
    • Lessons learned from 200+ customer discovery calls: turning “cool tech” into a practical, must-have tool.
    • How evolving AI capabilities, from generative models to segmentation tools, gave Bristles the edge it needed.
    • The value of starting small, embracing “good enough for now,” and letting customer feedback guide your next big move.


    Where to Find Tina Tang:

    • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-tang-uva/
    • Website: https://bristles.ai/
    • X: https://x.com/stocasiaai

    Where to Find Scot Wingo:

    • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thescotwingo/
    • Tweener Times: https://www.tweenertimes.com/
    • X: https://x.com/scotwingo

    In this episode:

    (00:06:23) Immigrant Sacrifices and the American Dream

    (00:13:27) Modeling Brain Functions Through Code Replication

    (00:16:34) Legacy System Analysis for Modernization Success

    (00:21:50) Advancements in Neural Networks and AI Technology

    (00:27:47) Revolutionizing Photo Editing with Generative Models

    (00:30:31) Geographical Constraints in Adobe's AI Product Management

    (00:38:06) Interactive AI Photo Painting Tool Development

    (00:46:26) Precision Photo Editing Tool for Home Improvement

    (00:55:58) Enhancing User Experience Through Feedback Insights

    (01:02:30) Bristles and Simplifying Furniture Design Tools

    (01:15:52) Demand-Driven Strategy for Business Success

    (01:18:15) Zero Friction Addiction: Customer Engagement Strategies


    In the news:

    • Hidden Gems: Meet Tina Tang: https://voyageraleigh.com/interview/hidden-gems-meet-tina-tang-of-bristles/
    • Meet Our Founders: Tina Tang & Anthony Alers: https://ncidea.org/meet-our-founders-tina-and-anthony/
    • Startup Spotlight: Bristles.ai uses AI to help folks DIY home design: https://wraltechwire.com/2022/02/08/startup-spotlight-bristles-ai-uses-ai-to-help-folks-diy-home-design/


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    Triangle Tweener Talks is hosted by Scot Wingo, presented by Triangle Tweener Fund, and produced by Earfluence.


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    Triangle Tweener Talks is sponsored by:

    • Atomic Object: https://atomicobject.com/
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    1 hr and 27 mins