Triangle Tweener Talks

Welcome to Triangle Tweener Talks, where we share stories from founders about how they got to where they are today.

The first founder we’re hearing from is the man who will be hosting this podcast - serial entrepreneur and general partner of the Triangle Tweener fund, Scot Wingo.

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:
(00:01:30) Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg? That's not my story.
(00:05:30) Here's how to get a lamborghini.
(00:08:00) USC, first job, meeting Dr Miller at NC State, and being infamous in a bad way.
(00:14:00) We started Stingray Software
(00:16:30) Exit, how Star Wars inspired AuctionRover.com, and the first multi-million $ check
(00:22:00) ChannelAdvisor -> 800 employees
(00:28:00) Ringing the NYSE bell
(00:32:50) What if I reimagined car care?
(00:34:30) Starting the Tweener List -> Triangle Tweener Fund

Referenced:
The FORTUNE Magazine Cover with Bill Gates that Changed it All: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FgLns-9WQAAjxsF?format=jpg&name=large
"Scot Wingo, a serial entrepreneur ‘paying it forward’": https://wraltechwire.com/2019/12/31/tech-legends-scot-wingo-a-serial-entrepreneur-paying-it-forward/
Scot on Mad Money: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_ilacBdzv4
Wingo steps down as Spiffy CEO: https://businessnc.com/wingo-steps-down-as-spiffy-ceo/

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

What is Triangle Tweener Talks?

A podcast for builders by builders in the Triangle. We explore the startup journey and stories with local Triangle founders, from the idea to the exit and everything in between. Hosted by serial entrepreneur and founder of the Triangle Tweener Fund Scot Wingo, and produced by Earfluence.