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David Beisel is a Co-founder and Partner at NextView Ventures, where he invests in technology-driven companies that are redesigning the Everday Economy. Some of his past portfolios include Attentive, TripleLift, Code Climate, Parsec (acquired by Unity for $320M), BookBub, thredUP (IPO'ed), MealPal, The Nudge, Hatch, and TapCommerce (acquired by Twitter for $100M) among others. Prior to NextView, he served as a Vice President at Venrock (an early-stage VC firm initially established as the venture capital arm of the Rockefeller family). You can learn more about: 1. What to look for when investing in early-stage startups 2. Raising funding as a startup and as a venture fund 3. How to attract top startups and build a high-quality network ===================== YouTube: @GraceGongCEO Newsletter: @SmartVenture LinkedIn: @GraceGong TikTok: @GraceGongCEO IG: @GraceGongCEO Twitter: @GraceGongGG Join the SVP fam with your host Grace Gong. In each episode, we are going to have conversations with some of the top investors, super star founders, as well as well known tech executives in the silicon valley. We will have a coffee chat with them to learn their ways of thinking and actionable tips on how to build or invest in a successful company. =====================
MealPal CEO Mary Biggins discusses the launch of her company's free delivery service. She also talks about ways restaurants are increasing meal preparation efficiency. Host: Carol Massar. Producer: Doni Holloway. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
MealPal CEO Mary Biggins discusses the launch of her company's free delivery service. She also talks about ways restaurants are increasing meal preparation efficiency. Host: Carol Massar. Producer: Doni Holloway. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Your daily update on new releases, tours, and business news from MusicIndustryCity.com Lorde Returns with New Single “Solar Power” Featuring Clairo and Phoebe Bridgers The query has been resolved. Lorde's Solar Power tease is both the name of her new song and the title of her upcoming album. In an email sent to fans, Lorde revealed that her third album will also be called Solar Power. She describes the album as, “a celebration of the natural world, an attempt at immortalizing the deep, transcendent feelings I have when I'm outdoors,” John Legend, Common, Mariah Carey Urge Fans to #Calloutyoursenators to Save For the People Act The bill is intended to stem the tide of voter suppression that is sweeping the country. In a viral effort to rescue the anti-voter suppression For the People Act, the stars are pushing followers to #calloutyoursenator. The campaign is urging a bipartisan group of four U.S. senators to support the law, which has already passed the House and is pending, but in jeopardy, in the Senate. Metallica File Insurance Suit Against Lloyd's of London for Losses Suffered from Pandemic-Postponed Shows Metallica's lawsuit claims breach of contract and seeks unspecified compensatory damages. The lawsuit further details that Metallica bought a standard “cancellation, abandonment and non-appearance insurance” policy in order to cover their losses if any portion of the tour was postponed or canceled, and that the band “timely turned to [Lloyd's] for the promised and reasonably expected coverage for their losses.” Young Creators Are Burning Out and Breaking Down Many people who have found fame on TikTok are struggling with mental health issues and many have “lost the passion” for posting content. Creators are saying that when they do try to speak out on being bullied or burned out or not being treated as human, the comments all say, ‘You're an influencer, get over it.'” We'll talk more about this in the Music News Power Hour live on Clubhouse and on MusicIndustryCity.com at 12 p.m. Eastern. In Musical Chairs… Lyte Adds Jorgen Bocklage As CFO He was previously the CFO and SVP of Operations of MealPal. As CFO at Lyte, he will strengthen the company's ties with investors, lenders, and strategic partners, while also assisting the executive team in overseeing financial projects, accounting, and operations. And in music tech news… Amazon Music gets more radio-like with new ‘DJ Mode' It is described as an “on-demand listening experience that combines the personalisation, control, and breadth of catalog of streaming with the vibrancy and personality of DJ-hosted radio”. It's based on playlists, first Amazon's 'Rap Rotation,' 'Country Heat,' and 'All Hits,' with tracks personalized to each listener's taste, snippets from DJ hosts and musicians, and music facts and trivia from the Alexa voice assistant. This concludes today's update. For article links, see the show notes, or go to MusicIndustryCity.com and listen to the Music News Power Hour live in Clubhouse or on the website at 12 p.m. Eastern. Have a great weekend!
There is no "one-size-fits all" plan to healthy eating and nutrition, as it depends on factors such as budget, location, dietary restrictions, and plain ol’ preferences. A good rule of thumb is to eat a variety of nutrient dense foods, but even that can feel overwhelming. The endless aisles and product options and grocery stores can be intimidating – especially when you’re hungry from your 10 block walk to the store. What to expect in this episode: how to stock your kitchen basics, approach the grocery store, and utilize Meal Kits to diversify your menu at home. Stocking your pantry Check out this article from BudgetBytes with the items that she likes to keep on hand to help her whip on meals on the fly. Shopping / Delivery Check out this EATER article on the best grocery delivery services in the city from Local Supermarkets to Farm-based suppliers. Affordable Produce We’ve all seen the fruit and vegetable stands placed around NYC, but have you actually stopped to look at the prices? They can be a GREAT way to find affordable fruit. Goodbye $6 Whole Foods blueberries and hello 2 for $5 deals. Heads up – Most only accept cash! Trying New Recipes Affordable Meal Kit Delivery Options (Use that free trial!) 1. Hello Fresh 2. Blue Apron 3. Home Chef 4. Green Chef 5. Dinnerly We’ve all had those days where we just want to enjoy a nice lunch, but the $20 dollar Sweetgreen salad sounds just as delicious as it does painful. Here are some ways to make enjoying lunch with the office about the networking and less about budgeting. 1. MealPal ($6 a meal) 2. Ritual (Get your entire office to join and you save $$$) 3. Daily Harvest
Mealpal is an innovative food-tech company, leveraging the power of the subscription model to match hungry office workers with tasty, yet affordable restaurants nearby. Founded by the same entrepreneur who created the iconic Classpass concept, Mary Biggins created a platform that focuses on simplicity for merchant, and personalisation for diners, creating a compelling meal service that saves both time and cost at lunchtime. Listen to this week's episode of the live loyalty podcast to hear how this clever pre-Covid idea should emerge even stronger over time when office workers return to cities worldwide. Show Notes: 1) Empowering Intelligent Eating article on the Liquid Barcodes live loyalty podcast
With so many companies launching subscription programmes across all industries, convenience retailers are also finding new ways to delight customers and satisfy their everyday needs. In this audio article, we explore the underlying human needs that are creating such extraordinary growth for subscription services, as well as the key principles needed to deliver a compelling subscription concept for customers. Listen to this episode of the Liquid Barcodes Live Loyalty podcast to learn the latest ideas from industry leaders such as the Dollar Shave Club and Mealpal. Show Notes: 1) Article: Principles of Subscription 2) Dollar Shave Club
In today's episode of The Real Reel Podcast, I am doing a solo episode! This is my first solo episode in a long time. I am talking all about side hustles and productivity. Side hustles are extra ways to generate income so you can really do what you love. This is in addition to your full-time job or being a full-time student. It can be a lot managing your time but in this episode, I get specific on ways to have a productive way and focus on your side hustles. I give tips on how to start one and how to think of one, I talk you through what I did when I had a corporate job, give you guys specifics on how I organize and use my Google Calendar, and tell you what it takes to have your most productive day. My website launching October 9: nataliebarbu.com Get 40% off MEALPAL by clicking this link: https://try.mealpal.com/nataliebarbu/ Where can you find us? Natalie's IG: @nataliebarbu IG: @therealreelpodcast Join the private Facebook Group Show Notes: https://www.therealreelpodcast.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu/support Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-real-reel-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu4/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mary Biggins is co-founder of MealPal, a lunch subscription service launched in Miami in 2016. Biggins is also co-founder of ClassPass, where she helps thousands of fitness studios grow their businesses by facilitating over 10 million reservations for ClassPass customers in 35 cities around the world. Alan Norton, Director of Engineering at MealPal, joins Biggins in the conversation and discusses his technical perspective. Moderated by Thomas “Tigre” Wenrich, CEO of The LAB Miami alongside the CEO and co-founder of LAB Ventures; a B2B venture builder company. Tigre is also an active angel investor and a mentor to several local emerging technology companies, having invested in more than two dozen startups...Let's dive in! Here are the topics addressed and timestamps: 1:58 Intro to Classpass and Mealpal; 7:09 Starting a business in Miami; 11:24 Fundraising for a startup; 14:08 Advice on how Miami can better support its ecosystem; 15:51 Q & A 35:58 Growth vs Profitability followed by Q & A Remember to follow us @thebigideabox @thelabmiami @knightfdn @startupfiu @endeavormiami #BrainfoodMIA on Instagram and Twitter! Connect with our guest @classpass @mealpal Share your feedback with this link: bit.ly/2C3fwFj and enjoy the show!! Brainfood Speaker Series is a monthly, hands-on discussion with local entrepreneurs who share the secrets of their success and failures. This monthly event takes place at The LAB Miami, helping Miami startups as well as entrepreneurs understand the opportunities alongside the challenges of launching and growing a business. We're sharing these amazing stories that provide new ideas and key, practical advice to advancing one's own entrepreneurial career. Brainfood is brought to you by Endeavor Miami in partnership with The LAB Miami, LAB Ventures, Knight Foundation, and Startup Florida International University (FIU).
Our food system is rapidly changing and these innovators are staying ahead of the game. Join Tech Bites host Jennifer Leuzzi (@mmesnack) at General Assembly (@generalassembly ) for a panel discussion exploring the future of food as it intersects with technology and changing consumer behaviors. The conversation covers food + tech in restaurants, social media, app-based ordering and a robust Q&A from the live audience. Panelists include: Jennifer Aaronson from Martha + Marley Spoon (@marleyspoon), Grace Ouma-Cabezas from Food52 (@food52), Illir Sela from Slice (@slice), Robyn Tang from MealPal (@mealpal) and Eric Tsytsylin from The Farmers Dog (@thefarmersdog). Tech Bites is powered by Simplecast.
Our food system is rapidly changing and these innovators are staying ahead of the game. Join Tech Bites host Jennifer Leuzzi (@mmesnack) at General Assembly (@generalassembly ) for a panel discussion exploring the future of food as it intersects with technology and changing consumer behaviors. The conversation covers food + tech in restaurants, social media, app-based ordering and a robust Q&A from the live audience. Panelists include: Jennifer Aaronson from Martha + Marley Spoon (@marleyspoon), Grace Ouma-Cabezas from Food52 (@food52), Illir Sela from Slice (@slice), Robyn Tang from MealPal (@mealpal) and Eric Tsytsylin from The Farmers Dog (@thefarmersdog). Tech Bites is powered by Simplecast.
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This week we talk about Mike's new meal plan with Mealpal and Freshly. We talk a little bit about the gains Mike has seen in a few short weeks of Crossfit. We discuss the Joe Rogan / Elon Musk podcast episode and the recent order of Kyle's Tesla and wrap up with discussion of the Google Cloud Summit hosted here in Seattle.Bibimbap
Welcome to Episode 34 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast of your most-trusted source for startup and tech jobs, news, and insights! For the 34th episode of our podcast, I interviewed Kent Bennett, Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners. Kent's career path into venture capital wasn't typical. He was actually a Hollywood screenwriter before attending Harvard Business School and pursuing a career in venture. He now has 10 years of experience as a venture capitalist and has made investments in lots of high profile companies like Blue Apron, Toast (which just announced $115M in new funding at a $1.4B valuation), MealPal, Renoviso, and others. In this episode, we cover: -His experience as a screenwriter in Hollywood -How he got into venture capital -His investment criteria, and how to get on his radar -What to expect during your first meeting with him -Plus, a lot more! Lastly, if you like the show, please remember to subscribe to and review us on iTunes, or your podcast player of choice!
When her first idea didn’t work out, Mary Biggins pushed on. That’s her personality. She’s a problem solver, a go getter. Call her, “Boston Strong,” if you will. Today, she is CoFounder of two successful companies, ClassPass and MealPal. ClassPass is in 49 Cities worldwide. The app connects users to fitness classes at a much lower cost than buying classes directly from studios. At last check, ClassPass has raised more than $450 million dollars with millions of classes booked through the app to date. MealPal works similarly. For a price of about $5.99 per meal, users can get lunch from participating restaurants near their work area. If you use either app, or just want to be inspired, listen to Mary's story! And continue to subscribe. itunes Stitcher Google Play
Elles s’appellent MealPal, Too Good To Go, Optimiam, Frichti, Foodchérie, Bibimgo … ou encore La Fourchette. Pour réserver un repas au restaurant, se faire livrer un plat de son boui-boui préféré ou lutter contre le gaspillage alimentaire, il y en a pour tous les goûts en matière d’appli-food ! Après le Covoiturage et la banque en ligne, c’est bien nos habitudes alimentaires que le numérique entend révolutionner. A coup de publicités sponsorisées et de réclame dans les transports en commun l’impact semble immense. Pourtant qu’en est-il vraiment ? Entre les scandales des livreurs à vélo, la livraison risquant de concurrencer le commerce de proximité et les critiques d’internautes pas toujours vérifiés, le numérique peut-il vraiment remettre en question notre manière de manger ? Nous sommes allés enquêter auprès des jeunes acteurs du monde digital dans un openspace de l’incubateur Station F. Nous avons aussi testé deux applis nouvellement arrivées et qui connaissent une croissance fulgurante … En route dans le monde merveilleux de la Foodtech ! Test : Too Good To Go MealPal Avec la participation des Carrés-Croque Monsieur et de la Maison des Protéines
Elles s'appellent MealPal, Too Good To Go, Optimiam, Frichti, Foodchérie, Bibimgo … ou encore La Fourchette. Pour réserver un repas au restaurant, se faire livrer un plat de son boui-boui préféré ou lutter contre le gaspillage alimentaire, il y en a pour tous les goûts en matière d'appli-food ! Après le Covoiturage et la banque en ligne, c'est bien nos habitudes alimentaires que le numérique entend révolutionner. A coup de publicités sponsorisées et de réclame dans les transports en commun l'impact semble immense. Pourtant qu'en est-il vraiment ? Entre les scandales des livreurs à vélo, la livraison risquant de concurrencer le commerce de proximité et les critiques d'internautes pas toujours vérifiés, le numérique peut-il vraiment remettre en question notre manière de manger ? Nous sommes allés enquêter auprès des jeunes acteurs du monde digital dans un openspace de l'incubateur Station F. Nous avons aussi testé deux applis nouvellement arrivées et qui connaissent une croissance fulgurante … En route dans le monde merveilleux de la Foodtech ! Test : Too Good To Go MealPal Avec la participation des Carrés-Croque Monsieur et de la Maison des Protéines
Lunch for under $6. That’s what MealPal promises. Here’s how it works: you place an order online, anytime between 5:00 pm the night before and 9:30 am that morning, and you get to choose from lots of restaurants that have partnered with MealPal. Each restaurant offers just one meal, but you get a picture and an ingredient list. Set when you want to pick up your lunch, between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. Then at lunchtime, you walk up to the counter—skipping that long lunchtime line—and pick up your lunch. That’s it.Of course, what makes this possible is economies of scale. As founder Mary Biggins explains, “we're really helping restaurants with their labor costs. So for restaurants, labor is actually the biggest cost that they have. That accounts for over 35% of their total cost. It's much more than food. Food is usually about 25% of a restaurant's cost. And so because on MealPal, each restaurant is only offering one meal per day, they get a lot of efficiencies of scale, because they're making a lot of the same thing at once.” One fascinating aspect of MealPal is that they launched in Miami, where Mary was located at the time, and Mary thinks that this helped them: “In San Francisco and New York, there are so many people knocking on the door of restaurant owners every day--whether it's a delivery service or something for front of house or back of house, and so in Miami we didn't have that same competition, and the restaurant owners that we interacted with were so helpful.” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The subscription service bubble is starting to burst. Mary Biggins, co-founder of ClassPass and now founder of MealPal, joins to talk about why MealPal is built to last and what industries are still ripe for subscription disruption.