{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"NC Tweener Talks","title":"Tweener Madness Championship! ZW vs InviteJet: Who Takes Home the $25K Tweener Fund Investment? ","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/4c6c437e\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3886,"description":"Who will be crowned champion of Tweener Madness and take home the $25K investment from the Triangle Tweener Fund?\nThe 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 exactly the right time.ZW (Robert Fu)Platform suite includes ZAI, ZMAP, and ZFastQ—each targeting different needs in manufacturing and R&D.Combines deep manufacturing experience with proprietary AI to handle data-heavy optimization challenges.Focused on proof-of-concept engagements with industrial clients, including those looking to reduce energy use or improve yield.Emphasizes speed over patents—lean team, bootstrapped hustle, and decades of industry know-how.Looking to build out sales and marketing strategy with targeted funding.InviteJet (Brian Watson & Paul Davis)Pioneering “calendar marketing” with branded invites that sync to customers’ calendars for product drops, shipping alerts, and events.Deep integrations with Shopify, Klaviyo, and Mailchimp; strong early traction with eComm brands.Clear technical moat in managing cross-platform calendar compatibility and high-scale deliverability.Future plans include AI-powered segmentation and automation, plus agency partnerships to scale distribution.Big focus on customer education and making a brand’s most important moments unmissable.Selection CommitteeRobbie Allen – General Partner, Triangle Tweener FundNikita Ramaswamy – Partner, Triangle Tweener FundScot Wingo – Host & General Partner, Triangle Tweener FundKey Discussion Topics🧠 ZW’s HighlightsCustom AI models built to solve complex, high-variable industrial problemsStrong market understanding from years inside Corning and similar legacy companiesSales strategy driven by proof-of-concept deals and existing network relationshipsBootstrapped and scrappy:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/UEzoK7N1siD9YRaSVBWfZ8B3suSS2aonEIZ5NwBH1Gs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80NjBh/YWVhZTA4ZTUyY2Fl/MDdhNzQwZWFhNDI4/MDc3Zi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}