Podcast appearances and mentions of vita mojo

What's the secret behind scaling some of the most successful start-ups in the world—like Deliveroo, Vita Mojo, and beyond? Today's guest knows exactly what it takes to turn fledgling businesses into industry giants. Claire Alvis has spent her career building high-performance teams and customer success strategies that drive massive growth. But it's not all just business—Claire is also a mum of two, managing the balance of start-up life and family life. In this episode, she'll share her journey from surviving start-up failures to scaling unicorns, and how founders can grow with purpose, without losing control. Claire Alvis, the powerhouse behind Silent Partner, is here to drop some serious knowledge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I had the pleasure of chatting with Nick Popovici, the co-founder and CEO of Vita Mojo. We delved into some fascinating insights about the hospitality tech industry and how technology is transforming the way businesses operate. Here are three key takeaways from my conversation with Nick: Customisation is Key: Nick emphasised the importance of customisation in technology solutions for hospitality businesses. By offering highly customisable and flexible solutions, operators can tailor their tech to fit their unique brand and operational needs. This level of customisation not only enhances the guest experience but also drives operational efficiency. Holistic Problem-Solving: Nick highlighted the significance of approaching tech solutions holistically. Rather than focusing on individual problems in isolation, operators should take a step back and look at the bigger picture. By identifying the root causes of challenges and addressing them comprehensively, businesses can avoid patchwork solutions and create a more seamless operational environment. Operational Excellence Drives Success: Operational efficiency is a key factor in the success of hospitality businesses. By leveraging technology to streamline processes, reduce labor costs, and optimise operations, operators can enhance profitability and customer satisfaction. Nick emphasised the importance of operational excellence as a key driver of success in the industry. I highly recommend tuning in to the full episode to gain more valuable insights from Nick Popovici on how technology is reshaping the hospitality tech landscape. You can listen to the episode on the Tech On Toast podcast platform. Let's continue to embrace innovation and technology to drive growth and success in the hospitality industry!

The retail landscape is rapidly changing alongside both global shifts and local pressures. Accelerated by the pandemic, businesses are now blurring the lines between digital and physical experiences. This shift towards multiple, connected sales channels has helped build resilience for many businesses. In fact, recent Adyen research has found that 74% of businesses that connect their sales channels expect to grow by more than 20% this year.That doesn't mean the pressure is off. Rising interest rates and crippling costs of living, coupled with the social and political upheavals of the past few years have seen customers evaluating the impact of their spending with increased scrutiny. Not only do consumers need their money to stretch further, they increasingly expect their purchases to align with their social and environmental values as well. With market uncertainty on the horizon, long-term customer loyalty is more important than ever. To secure it, businesses will have to adapt to the changing needs of their customers. In this episode of Beyond Retail, we'll explore how businesses can prove that they're worthy of that long term loyalty with insights from industry experts such as: Adyen Account Managers Ellie Jaggs and Milou van der Lans; Hannah Meyer, a Senior Marketing Manager at Trustpilot; Nick Popovici, CEO of Vita Mojo; Chris Matthews, Global DTC Channel Director at Brompton Bicycle; and Helen Dickinson, CEO of the British Retail Consortium. We'll also hear a number of first-hand consumer perspectives on topics such as the effectiveness of loyalty programs, how a company's corporate values can attract more customers, and how consumers are assessing their social responsibility when making purchasing decisions. If you want to find out more about the technology and behavioural trends influencing retail, visit https://www.adyen.com/landing/online/uk/2022/retail-report to download Adyen's latest research report.

Karthika is a senior People and Talent leader with 9+ years of experience. Working with some of the fastest-growing tech SME's globally, Karthika started her career in recruitment and developed her skills over the years in the world of people operations to become a senior leader. She has a master's degree in Organisational psychology. She works with organizations that are implementing/ developing an agile workforce. Her passion is to bring people and processes together through connectivity and technology to work effectively. She develops vital people and talent metrics to enhance the force and improve productivity through change/ people transformation. The belief is a happy, diverse, and engaged workforce is a hard-working one given all the right resources. Vita Mojo is the technology company powering the best food and drink businesses in the UK and Europe. Trusted by 80+ brands including Nando's, Brewhouse & Kitchen, YO! and LEON, they're constantly innovating to bring the magic of hospitality to life through digital." This is a friendly conversation about a genuinely flexible and remote focus business, Vita Mojo, as well as around Karthika's own experience and advice. If you want to learn how strong a genuinely flexible culture can be and how to implement it, then listen to this episode. Contact Karthika here - Karthika Biju MSc, MCIPD | LinkedIn

In this conversation, we get some great insights and advice on digital transformation from Nick Popovici the CEO and Co-Founder of Vita Mojo, In this conversation, Nick and Michael discuss the massive opportunity for operators to utilise data and implement digital tools to optimise performance across the business. The level adaption of digital tools in the industry  The power of data Who is leading when it comes to digital transformation  Megatrends in hospitality technology Challenges around implementing technology The need for organising work differently The opportunity for tech power back of house If you are a hungry learner when it comes to digital transformation in hospitality I would recommend downloading a copy of the free report Digital Transformation of Hospitality report 2022´, created by Vita Mojo, Hospitality KAM-Media and us here at Hospitality Mavericks.  We have interviewed more than 100 leaders across the hospitality industry to understand where they are, how they are adapting to change, and how the future looks when it comes to digital transformation.  You can download the report via the link https://www.vitamojo.com/whitepaper/digital-transformation-hospitality-report/ (here ) The Digital Titans series is brought to you by the wonderful people at Vita Mojo - the technology company powering the best food and drink businesses in the UK and Europe. Learn more about Vita Mojo here

In this conversation, the insights of Joel Robinson, Digital & Technology Director at Azzurri Group which operates the Zizzi, Ask Italian & Coco di Mama brands, will make you reflect on and revisit your digital transformation journey.  In this conversation, Joel and Michael dive into the definition of what digital transformation means and touch on these topics and their impact on business results: The power of having clear digital transformation outcomes  Megatrends in hospitality technology Challenges around implementing technology The role of tech in helping solve the staffing crisis Cyber security  If you are a hungry learner when it comes to digital transformation in hospitality I would recommend downloading a copy of the free report ‘DIgital Transformation of Hospitality', created by Vita Mojo, Hospitality KAM-Media and us here at Hospitality Mavericks.  We have interviewed more than 100 leaders across the hospitality industry to understand where they are, how they are adapting to change, and how the future looks when it comes to digital transformation.  You can download the report via the link https://resources.vitamojo.com/digital-transformation-hospitality-report (here)  The Digital Titans series is brought to you by the wonderful people at Vita Mojo - the technology company powering the best food and drink businesses in the UK and Europe. Learn more about Vita Mojo here

It was a great pleasure for Michael to connect with an old colleague of his from McDonald's to talk about digital transformation and how we as leaders can make it happen more effectively. In this conversation, Phil Le-Brun Enterprise Strategist at Amazon Web Services and the former international CIO at McDonald's shares how hospitality businesses now are so dependent on technology and when it breaks down it has huge consequences for business performance. Phil and Michael have a deep dive into digital transformation touching these subjects: The definition of digital transformation  The need for a new leadership paradigm to be successful with digital transformation Megatrends in hospitality technology Challenges around implementing technology We also talk about their next big move when it comes to Digital Transformation in restaurants and much more. If you are a hungry learner when it comes to digital transformation in hospitality I would recommend downloading a copy of the free report DIgital transformation of Hospitality, created by Vita Mojo, Hospitality KAM-Media and us here at Hospitality Mavericks.  We have interviewed more than 100 leaders across the hospitality industry to understand where they are, how they are adapting to change, and how the future looks when it comes to digital transformation.  You can download the report via the linkhttps://resources.vitamojo.com/digital-transformation-hospitality-report ( here ) The Digital Titans series is brought to you by the wonderful people at Vita Mojo - the technology company powering the best food and drink businesses in the UK and Europe. Learn more about Vita Mojo here

It's great to have another deep dive into digital transformation with Hugo Engel who is Digital Executive at Leon restaurants where he is part of building the restaurant for the future. We will be talking about: how Leon is using digital ordering capabilities to serve and understand customers better. Michael and Hugo talk about: How to use digital ordering capabilities to serve and understand customers better How to put digital tools in the hands of the frontline  How data can transform your customer exspirence How digital learning can improve the onboarding process  The importance of stopping up and sorting out your tech stack. We also talk about their next big move when it comes to Digital Transformation in restaurants and much more. Please note that this interview was recorded back in Marts 2021, so lots of things have changed for both LEON & the industry. If you are a hungry learner when it comes to digital transformation in hospitality I would recommend downloading a copy of the free report DIgital transformation of Hospitality, created by Vita Mojo, Hospitality KAM-Media and us here at Hospitality Mavericks.  We have interviewed more than 100 leaders across the hospitality industry to understand where they are, how they are adapting to change, and how the future looks when it comes to digital transformation.  You can download the report via the link https://resources.vitamojo.com/digital-transformation-hospitality-report (here ) The Digital Titans series is brought to you by the wonderful people at Vita Mojo - the technology company powering the best food and drink businesses in the UK and Europe. Learn more about Vita Mojo here

In this Digital Titans conversation, our guest is James Sandrini Co-Founder & Strategy Director at 48.1. They are a creative agency in London that helps companies to get clarity on their brand and positioning and help to tell their story clearly to customers and employees. In this conversation, we talk about the power step back start to get the strategy right before just doing it.   We talk about too many leaders just trying to copy what works somewhere else and don't strategise on what is the right solution for their brand. He shares examples of companies that use this time to work on strategy instead of just putting out the fires. James shares how he has observed that the consumers now have accepted and expect that digital ordering and sees it as a fundamental factor when they engage with hospitality businesses. We also talk about their next big move when it comes to Digital Transformation in restaurants and much more. If you are a hungry learner when it comes to digital transformation in hospitality I would recommend downloading a copy of the free report DIgital transformation of Hospitality, created by Vita Mojo, Hospitality KAM-Media and us here at Hospitality Mavericks.  We have interviewed more than 100 leaders across the hospitality industry to understand where they are, how they are adapting to change, and how the future looks when it comes to digital transformation.  You can download the report via the link https://resources.vitamojo.com/digital-transformation-hospitality-report (here ) or via this link: https://resources.vitamojo.com/digital-transformation-hospitality-report The Digital Titans series is brought to you by the wonderful people at Vita Mojo - the technology company powering the best food and drink businesses in the UK and Europe. Learn more about Vita Mojo here

Welcome to this special podcast series, Digital Titans, brought to you by Vita Mojo and Hospitality Mavericks. Tune into Amie from Vita Mojo who is excited to take you on this journey, as we explore the digital transformation within hospitality. During this series, you'll hear from industry leaders from the likes of Leon, the Azzuri Group and Amazon. We'll talk through how they transformed their business with digital solutions while meeting the changing needs of the market. If you have not yet got your version of the new free report “Digital transformation in hospitality” get it here now

Choosing what technology to implement across your business can feel overwhelming, but today we find out what to keep front of mind when finding and implementing the right tools. Christophe Delacroix is the CEO and Co-Founder of StoreKit, a platform that simplifies eCommerce for hospitality. They help you build your own online ordering store through their seamless 2-way integrations with over 40 Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) systems. In this conversation, we explore how technology has helped the growth of many small operators. We also discuss how to optimise your eCommerce channels, digitising the in-store experience, on-screen purchasing habits, the future of tills, and how to lead with the experimental mindset.  Links: StorkeKit: https://storekit.com/ (https://storekit.com/)  #106 Victoria Searl, Founder of DataHawks, on the Data-Driven Customer Journey: https://www.hospitalitymavericks.com/podcast/episode/252fd5c6/106-victoria-searl-founder-of-datahawks-on-the-data-driven-customer-journey (https://www.hospitalitymavericks.com/podcast/episode/252fd5c6/106-victoria-searl-founder-of-datahawks-on-the-data-driven-customer-journey)  After Hours: https://harvardafterhours.com/ (https://harvardafterhours.com/)  Digital Transformation with Nick Popovici Co-Founder and CEO Vita Mojo: https://hospitality-mavericks.captivate.fm/episode/the-rise-of-digital-transformation-with-nick-popovici-co-founder-and-ceo-vita-mojo (https://hospitality-mavericks.captivate.fm/episode/the-rise-of-digital-transformation-with-nick-popovici-co-founder-and-ceo-vita-mojo)  Connect with the podcast: https://colossal-designer-2784.ck.page/40ada1483a (Join the Hospitality Mavericks newsletter): https://rb.gy/5rqyeq (https://rb.gy/5rqyeq)   A big thank you to our sponsor Bizimply who are helping progressive leaders and operators making every shift run like clockwork. Head to our website at https://www.bizimply.com/?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=mavericks (www.bizimply.com) or email them directly at advice@bizimply.com. Together with our partner Bizimply we are conducting a survey to understand how leaders in the industry are transforming their organisations to deliver the experience both employees and customers are demanding. Fill in the survey here: https://hospitality-mavericks.captivate.fm/agilehospitality (https://hospitality-mavericks.captivate.fm/agilehospitality) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Support this podcast

Today we talk about the future. With over 25 years working in innovation, Elvin Turner joins the show to share how you can start implementing big strategy ideas that stick. Elvin Turner is an award-winning innovation expert and associate professor of innovation, entrepreneurship and marketing for MBA and executive education programmes. His clients include some of the world’s most innovative organisations in the finance, technology, music, drinks and publishing industries. He recently published his book ‘Be Less Zombie: How Great Companies Create Dynamic Innovation, Fearless Leadership and Passionate People’. Join us as we explore ways to create more time and space for innovation, what metrics to use, and how we can learn from others but still own the journey.  Links: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996/ (‘Good To Great’ by Jim Collins): https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996/ (https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996/)   https://www.amazon.com/Less-Zombie-Transform-Innovation-Digitization/dp/0857088203 (‘Be Less Zombie’ by Elvin Turner): https://www.amazon.com/Less-Zombie-Transform-Innovation-Digitization/dp/0857088203 (https://www.amazon.com/Less-Zombie-Transform-Innovation-Digitization/dp/0857088203)  https://www.amazon.com/Be-Excellent-Anything-Changes-Paperback/dp/B00FBC2V8Q/ (‘Be Excellent at Anything’ by Jean Gomes, Tony Schwartz, Catherine McCarthy): https://www.amazon.com/Be-Excellent-Anything-Changes-Paperback/dp/B00FBC2V8Q/ (https://www.amazon.com/Be-Excellent-Anything-Changes-Paperback/dp/B00FBC2V8Q/)  https://www.linkedin.com/in/elvint/ (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/elvint/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/elvint/)  https://www.elvinturner.com/ (ElvinTurner.com): https://www.elvinturner.com/ (https://www.elvinturner.com/)  https://www.hospitalitymavericks.com/podcast/episode/39686950/digital-transformation-with-nick-popovici-co-founder-and-ceo-vita-mojo (Digital Transformation with Nick Popovici Co-Founder and CEO Vita Mojo): https://www.hospitalitymavericks.com/podcast/episode/39686950/digital-transformation-with-nick-popovici-co-founder-and-ceo-vita-mojo (https://www.hospitalitymavericks.com/podcast/episode/39686950/digital-transformation-with-nick-popovici-co-founder-and-ceo-vita-mojo)  Connect with the podcast: https://colossal-designer-2784.ck.page/40ada1483a (Join the Hospitality Mavericks newsletter): https://rb.gy/5rqyeq (https://rb.gy/5rqyeq)   https://www.facebook.com/groups/hospitalitygamechangers (Join the GameChanger Facebook Group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/hospitalitygamechangers (https://bit.ly/2GAvr2W) Please help us getting better by filling out the feedback survey on the podcast show here: https://bit.ly/37aIm5n (https://bit.ly/37aIm5n)  This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Support this podcast

With over 18 years experience in the workforce management industry, Andreas Sjölund is a true expert when it comes to digitising the employee experience. As Co-Founder at Quinyx, their motto is “happy workforce, happy business”. Quinyx is a leading workforce management software. Their technology helps simplify scheduling, time reporting, communication, task management, budgeting and forecasting. They help some of the world’s biggest businesses, such as McDonald’s, DHL and Hilton. I was fascinated by what Andreas had to share about building great company culture with the help of technology. Join us as we explore how AI can help read customer trends, the lessons learnt from building his own company culture, how technology has evolved this year – and his former career as an ice hockey player.  Links: https://www.quinyx.com/ (Quinyx): https://www.quinyx.com/ (https://www.quinyx.com/)  https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikfjellborg (Erik Fjellborg): https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikfjellborg (https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikfjellborg) https://widgetbrain.com/ (Widget Brain): https://widgetbrain.com/ (https://widgetbrain.com/)  https://www.hospitalitymavericks.com/podcast/episode/39686950/digital-transformation-with-nick-popovici-co-founder-and-ceo-vita-mojo (Digital Transformation with Nick Popovici Co-Founder and CEO Vita Mojo): https://www.hospitalitymavericks.com/podcast/episode/39686950/digital-transformation-with-nick-popovici-co-founder-and-ceo-vita-mojo (https://www.hospitalitymavericks.com/podcast/episode/39686950/digital-transformation-with-nick-popovici-co-founder-and-ceo-vita-mojo)  https://plugins.grails.org/plugin/vahid/queuemail (Queuemail): https://plugins.grails.org/plugin/vahid/queuemail (https://plugins.grails.org/plugin/vahid/queuemail)  https://simonsinek.com/commit/the-power-of-why/ (The Power of Why): https://simonsinek.com/commit/the-power-of-why/ (https://simonsinek.com/commit/the-power-of-why/)  https://shop.lululemon.com/story/mirror-home-gym (Lululemon Mirror Gym): https://shop.lululemon.com/story/mirror-home-gym (https://shop.lululemon.com/story/mirror-home-gym)  https://www.tonyrobbins.com/events/unleash-the-power-within/ (Unleash The Power Within:) https://www.tonyrobbins.com/events/unleash-the-power-within/ (https://www.tonyrobbins.com/events/unleash-the-power-within/)  https://brendon.com/ (Brendon Burchard): https://brendon.com/ (https://brendon.com/)  https://www.saleshacker.com/tag/podcast/ (Sales Hacker): https://www.saleshacker.com/tag/podcast/ (https://www.saleshacker.com/tag/podcast/)  https://tim.blog/podcast/ (The Tim Ferriss Show): https://tim.blog/podcast/ (https://tim.blog/podcast/)  https://www.amazon.com/Tools-Titans-Billionaires-World-Class-Performers/dp/1328683788 (‘Tools of Titans’ by Tim Ferriss): https://www.amazon.com/Tools-Titans-Billionaires-World-Class-Performers/dp/1328683788 (https://www.amazon.com/Tools-Titans-Billionaires-World-Class-Performers/dp/1328683788)  https://www.jimcollins.com/ (Jim Collins): https://www.jimcollins.com/ (https://www.jimcollins.com/)  https://www.hospitalitymavericks.com/podcast/episode/b605e6cf/58-the-power-of-flexible-staffing-with-scott-erwin-founder-and-ceo-of-hire-hand (#58 The Power of Flexible Staffing with Scott Erwin, Founder and CEO of Hire Hand): https://www.hospitalitymavericks.com/podcast/episode/b605e6cf/58-the-power-of-flexible-staffing-with-scott-erwin-founder-and-ceo-of-hire-hand (https://www.hospitalitymavericks.com/podcast/episode/b605e6cf/58-the-power-of-flexible-staffing-with-scott-erwin-founder-and-ceo-of-hire-hand)  This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Support this podcast

In this bonus episode CEO and Co-Founder of Vita Mojo, Nick Popovici gives an extensive overview of the wave of digital transformations that have to happen across the industry during the last 3-6 months. Nick shares his views on where the industry will be 3 years from now. He believes that the winners are the brands which have radically changed their approach to how they run and operate their businesses through technology. At the end of the interview, Nick will share some amazing advice on how leaders should approach digital transformation and what needs to be done now to stay ahead in the new now. This episode is brought to you by the wonderful people at Vita Mojo - the digital partners for ambitious operators, helping Leon, Nando’s Yo! Sushi, Boston Tea Party and other leading brands transform their businesses with technology. Email: nick.liddle@vitamojo.com Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/b-nick-popovici-902844101/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/b-nick-popovici-902844101/) https://www.vitamojo.com (https://www.vitamojo.com) https://www.linkedin.com/company/vita-mojo-os/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/vita-mojo-os/) Support this podcast

In this episode, Michael talks with experienced pub operator Kris Gumbrell, CEO of Brewhouse and Kitchen. They are an award-winning pub group and they operate more than 20 pubs spread all over the south of England with more in the pipeline. Kris talks about how the pandemic impacted them as a business and that they have used a people-first approach to ensure that they can get through this together. We also talk about what his view is when it comes to the future of food and drink and what role technology will play in the years to come. He also opens the lid on their plans in 2021. Links: https://www.brewhouseandkitchen.com/ (https://www.brewhouseandkitchen.com/) https://www.vitamojo.com (https://www.vitamojo.com) https://www.linkedin.com/company/vita-mojo-os/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/vita-mojo-os/) Coming Back Stronger is brought to you by the wonderful people at Vita Mojo - the digital partners for ambitious operators, helping Leon, Yo! Sushi, Boston Tea Party and other leading brands transform their businesses with technology. Support this podcast

In this episode, Michael talks with experienced operator and tech CEO Dan Brookman of Airship & Toggle. Two platforms that enable operators to engage customers by generating pre-sold revenue and recency and frequency of visit. They work with great brands like Boston Tea Party, Roadchef, Leon, Revolution Bars, Byron & Turtle Bay Dan has over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, having owned and operated venues in his 20’s. Dan gives an overview on how the pandemic impacted them as a business, and what they have been doing to help operators grow sales as well as being compliant during the pandemic. We also talk about what his view is when it comes to the future of food and drink and what role technology has in the new now. Dan gives a lot of great and practical advice which can be implemented to boost your business performance.   Coming Back Stronger is brought to you by the wonderful people at Vita Mojo - the digital partners for ambitious operators, helping Leon, Yo! Sushi, Boston Tea Party and other leading brands transform their businesses with technology.  Links https://www.vitamojo.com (https://www.vitamojo.com) https://www.airship.com/ (https://www.airship.com/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/danbrookman/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danbrookman/) Support this podcast

Coming Back Stronger is a special edition podcast series focusing on the way food and drinks businesses are bouncing back as the world slowly starts to re-open from COVID-19. We will especially share great stories on how progressive leaders are bouncing back from the pandemic by utilising the power of technology and delivery.  By tuning into these conversations in the coming period you will be able to pick up great stories, insights and facts as well as best practices from industry experts, independent operators to national chains who all are setting a new standard for how to operate in the new normal. Vita Mojo and Hospitality Mavericks joined forces on this project due to we have shared beliefs on how tech plays a massive role in building companies that are good for people, communities and the planet. In this episode, Michael talks with Yazz Abdulla CEO and Founder of Urban Hospitality. A consultancy business that has been focusing on delivering dark kitchen projects over the last couple of years.  Yazz and I talk about the rise of dark kitchen and delivery and their impact on the restaurant industry pre and post-pandemic. We also talk about in detail how you set up and build an outstanding dark kitchen brand and operations, and how the market will move the next 12-18 months. Yazz gives some stellar advice at the end of the interview. Takeaways: Understanding the structure of the dark kitchen and virtual kitchen It is starting to give sense to se tup your own delivery team Ones need a portfolio of virtual brands to make the numbers work Dark Kitchens are not a quick rich scheme  Technology should be part of the toolkit for progressive leaders Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yazz-abdulla/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/yazz-abdulla/) https://www.instagram.com/urbanhospitalitygroup/ (https://www.instagram.com/urbanhospitalitygroup/) https://software.vitamojo.com (https://software.vitamojo.com/) https://www.linkedin.com/company/vita-mojo-os/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/vita-mojo-os/)

Kieron and Nick talked about Introducing digital into your business. We looked at the opportunities of digital growth and how it has helped Leon, Farmer J & Yes Chef in these trying times. What are the challenges of blending the old & new school to work effectively together, and how operators can overcome them? To be able to marry the two together smoothly we talked through understanding your business Why? And the importance of sharing that with your team to ensure they are bought into the plan. Nick shared stories of the Vita Mojo culture and how is it represented In the business on a daily basis. You can find Nick on LinkedIn  www.vitamojo.com (http://www.vitamojo.com/)  to get a feel for what the brand can do for you but most importantly, start the conversation because Vita Mojo aren’t just a tech brand, they are a people driven solutions business and they are ready to help you.

"Coming Back Stronger" is a special edition podcast series focusing on the way food and drinks businesses are bouncing back as the world slowly starts to re-open from COVID-19. We will especially share great stories on how progressive leaders are bouncing back from the pandemic by utilising the power of technology and delivery.  By tuning into these conversations in the coming period you will be able to pick up great stories, insights and facts as well as best practices from industry experts, independent operators to national chains who all are setting a new standard for how to operate in the new normal. Vita Mojo and Hospitality Mavericks joined forces on this project due to we have shared beliefs on how tech plays a massive role in building companies that are good for people, communities and the planet. In this episode, Michael talks with the independent retail operator Andrew Murray-Watson from Brixton (London) who is the founder of Guzzle. He is a former award-winning national business journalist and worked in corporate PR. He one day decided to open a shop so he could share amazing food from small producers with the world and have not looked back since. They talk about how he and the team are navigating the current situation, how they launched an e-commerce platform which has been a life-line for their business. How business is going to be in the news now and what that means for independent businesses. And at the end of the conversation, there is some great advice from Andrew on how to thrive and prepare for the future. Links: https://guzzl.co.uk/ (https://guzzl.co.uk/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmurraywatson/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmurraywatson/) https://software.vitamojo.com (https://software.vitamojo.com) https://www.linkedin.com/company/vita-mojo-os/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/vita-mojo-os/)

Today guest Brian Moore is a very special friend and business connection of Michael. Brian is a global retail expert, analyst, trainer and writer with decades of experience. Brian is the CEO of EMR- NamNews Ltd- a daily and monthly news covering everything from supermarkets to foodservice. Brian and Michael will be talking about the current situation and how to navigate the storm - and the importance of the power of the good old 4 P’s and positioning and much more. Remember if you would like some help please reach out to Brian you can do that via LinkedIn; Brian Moore or check out his blog at www.kamcityblog.com (http://www.kamcityblog.com)   If you have not signed up to the newsletter go to https://www.experience101.live/ (https://www.experience101.live/) and sign up today. Thanks to our partners HGEM, Tahola and Vita Mojo who are making this possible.

In this episode, Kieron speaks with Kim Scott who happens to be the author of one of his favourite books in the last 2 years, “Radical Candor” is based around a simple idea of Care Personally and Challenge Directly. Kieron and Kim talked through the different scenarios that we are all facing right now could be addressed utilising the Radical Candor model, from leaders having tough conversations with their teams, to the perils of enforcing physical distancing when you are out for your exercise or shopping when you’re surrounded by others who aren’t respecting the rules and most importantly to a lot of us right now, dealing with the potential pressure and tension of being pent up at home with our families, folks who know how to push our buttons to garner a response more than most. You can find Kim on Twitter at @kimballscott more details on the work that the Radical Candor team do in the training world @candor You will find their website  https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1529038340/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_YBCHEb9MR39RB (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1529038340/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_YBCHEb9MR39RB) If you have not signed up to the newsletter go to  www.experience101.live/ (https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.experience101.live%2F&token=7c94dd-1-1586147752210)  and sign up today. Thanks to our partners HGEM, Tahola and Vita Mojo for supporting us get this out to more movers, shakers and mavericks.

In this episode, Michael speaks to Robin Ashton from Ashton Foodservice Consulting in the US. Robin is a consultant and expert that have been advising the industry for decades with insights on what is going on and trends. Robin gives us an overview of what is going on in the US market, gives advise short and long term for operators on how to navigate this storm. He also gives ideas on what you should be doing in the coming period to be ready on the other side. Remember if you would like to check out more about Robin - please visit; www.theashtonreport.com (http://www.theashtonreport.com/) If you have not signed up to the newsletter go to https://www.experience101.live/ (https://www.experience101.live/) and sign up today. Thanks to our partners HGEM, Tahola and Vita Mojo for supporting us get this out to more movers, shakers and mavericks - together we can overcome this.

In this episode, Kieron talks with Fergal Dooley who is an operator turned hospitality consultant. Fergal spent many years in London as Director of Operations for Valentina Fine Foods before relocating to Washington DC to join The Doyle Collection.  Kieron and Fergal discussed the impact on the Washington hospitality scene and how that community has come together through social media to support one another. We covered furlough pay, the industry feeding its people and the National Guard patrolling the streets. You can connect with Fergal on Linkedin  https://www.linkedin.com/in/fergal-dooley-8308711a (https://www.linkedin.com/in/fergal-dooley-8308711a)  or over on Twitter @fergaldooley  If you have not signed up to the newsletter go to  https://www.experience101.live/ (https://www.experience101.live/)  and sign up today. Thanks to our partners HGEM, Tahola and Vita Mojo who is making this possible.

In this episode Michael talks with Barry Shuster who is the founding editor and an investment partner of Restaurant Startup & Growth Magazine and RestaurantOwner.com, an online and print media company serving restaurant entrepreneurs. Michael and Barry talks about the current storm and its impact on the industry and especially independent and small restaurant groups. Remember if you would like some help please reach out to Barry on LinkedIn - Barry Shuster. If you have not signed up to the newsletter go to https://www.experience101.live/ (https://www.experience101.live/) and sign up today. Thanks to our partners HGEM, Tahola and Vita Mojo who is making this possible. 

In this episode, Michael is talking with Julian Mathews Solicitor and Partner at Wedlake Bell LLP in London. He has for years been advising hospitality and restaurant businesses. We talked about the current storm and what operators need to prepare themself for legally short and long term. We also covered what operators should do in the coming period to be ready when they come out of hibernation. We discuss how all this impact company culture and employee engagement now and long term. Remember if you would like some help please reach out to Julian either via email:  jmathews@wedlakebell.com (mailto:jmathews@wedlakebell.com)  or phone: 07968 558739 Thanks to our partners HGEM, Tahola and Vita Mojo who is making this possible. 

In this episode, Michael is talking with Elaine Batho, who is Life and wellness coach that helps hospitality professionals living healthier and happier lives. She has worked in the hospitality industry for decades and really understands how it all works. We talked about how to survive and thrive now and long term. She gives you practical tools for supporting you own as well as your team mental health. Thanks to our partners HGEM, Tahola and Vita Mojo who is making this possible. Extra help My website  http://www.elainebatho.com (http://www.elainebatho.com/) Mind Charity  http://www.Mind.co.uk (http://www.mind.co.uk/)   NHS every mind matters page  https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/ (https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/)   Hayhouse.co.uk (http://hayhouse.co.uk/)  as a resource for courses and books with multiple personal development authors and experts. Recommended reading:  Growth Mindset by Carole Dweck The monk who sold his Ferrari by Robin Sharma Headspace book and app by Andy Puddicombe Who moved my cheese by Spencer Johnson

In this episode, we have Ivan Brewer from Australia. Ivan is a restaurant advisor and expert that helps SME food and beverage businesses achieve sustainable profitability. We will be talking about how to survive and thrive the shit storm as an operator. What preparation you can do now to ensure you are ready when business picks up again. Remember if you would like some help or chat, please reach out to Ivan LinkedIn Ivan Brewer. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanbrewer/) If you have not signed up to the newsletter, go to  https://www.experience101.live/ (https://www.experience101.live/)  and sign up today. Thanks to our partners HGEM, Tahola and Vita Mojo who is making this possible. 

In this episode, we have Mark McCulloch (https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmcculloch) from Supersonic Inc who is a very experienced marketing dude in the hospitality and restaurant industry. Mark is a strategist/expert/guru, you decide which of those titles fits him best. In this episode Mark and Kieron had a great chat covering B2C relationships, about why the industry should be helping one another and how we shake off the shock and start moving forward. This podcast is about hope and recognising that the time for defence is done, now we have to go on the offence sooner rather than later or be stuck in the past. This is a great chat between two friends who love this industry, we hope you enjoy.  Remember if you would like some help, please reach out to Mark via Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmcculloch (https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmcculloch) If you would like more of this; please subscribe to one of our channels more to come very soon. If you have not signed up to the newsletter, go to  https://www.experience101.live/ (https://www.experience101.live/)  and sign up today. Thanks to our partners Vita Mojo, HGEM and Tahola for supporting us get this out to more movers, shakers and mavericks - together we can overcome this.

In this episode, we have Lucy Noone-Blake a very experienced Marketing & Communications Specialist in the hospitality and retail industry. Lucy has been through challenges throughout her career with brands like Living Ventures, Hawksmoor and most recently, Pear Communications . She gives her views on where she sees the industry is and some top communications tips to ensure that your brand message is consistent and In line with your values. Remember if you would like some help, please reach out to Lucy via Twitter @lucinoone7 Or on LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-noone-blake-87a117ab (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-noone-blake-87a117ab) If you would like more of this; please subscribe to one of our channels more to come very soon. If you have not signed up to the newsletter, go to   https://www.experience101.live/ (https://www.experience101.live/) ) and sign up today. Thanks to our partners HGEM, Tahola, Vita Mojo for supporting us get this out to more movers, shakers and mavericks - together we can overcome this.

In this episode, we have Frank Bandura (https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankbandura/) which a very experienced CFO in the hospitality and restaurant industry and he have navigated many storms through his career with brands like Gaucho and CAU. He gives his views on where he sees the industry is and some top financial tips to improve chances for surviving short and long term. Remember if you would like some help, please reach out to Frank via Twitter Frank Bandura. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankbandura/) If you would like more of this; please subscribe to one of our channels more to come very soon. If you have not signed up to the newsletter, go to  https://www.experience101.live/ (https://www.experience101.live/)  and sign up today. Thanks to our partners Vita Mojo (https://software.vitamojo.com/) for supporting us get this out to more movers, shakers and mavericks - together we can overcome this. 

In this second episode, Michael talked with one of the most knowledgeable people in the food and drink industry with us when it comes to trends and shift in the economy Peter Backman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-backman-38305a6/) . He will help us get a grip on the current situation as well as how we navigate the future. We will also be talking deliveries role, and he will be giving top tips for survival in the coming months. Remember if you would like some help, please reach out to Peter via Twitter @PeterBackmanFS or give him a bell on 07 785 242 809.  Or visit Peters website here; https://www.peterbackmanfs.com/ (https://www.peterbackmanfs.com/) If you would like more of this; please subscribe to one of our channels more to come very soon. If you have not signed up to the newsletter, go to  https://www.experience101.live/ (https://www.experience101.live/)  and sign up today. Thanks to our partners HGEM, Tahola and Vita Mojo for supporting us get this out to more movers, shakers and mavericks - together we can overcome this. 

In this special edition podcast Michael interviewed Co-Founder and CEO of Jonathan Downey (https://twitter.com/DowneyJD) as our guest - we will be discussing how to navigate the storm during the Corona Virus. He will be giving great insights into where he sees the industry is right now, what you need to do as an operator to keep the doors open, what the government needs to do to keep one of the most important industries and biggest UK employers afloat, and what he is doing himself as a leader to keep head over water. JD was so kind as to offer people help via Twitter @DowneyJD or email him at  jd@londonunion.com (mailto:jd@londonunion.com) . Please share this podcast so other industry people can get JD's great insight and tips to help.  If you would like more of this; please subscribe to one of our channels more episodes to come very soon. If you have not signed up to the newsletter, go to   https://www.experience101.live/ (https://www.experience101.live/)  and sign up today. Thanks to our partners Vita Mojo (https://software.vitamojo.com/) for supporting us get this out to more movers, shakers and mavericks - together we can overcome this.  With thanks to the amazing Scorzayzee for allowing the use of his tracks, “All in together” and "Heroes Never Die" (With Daudi Matsiko) taken from his album “Aeon: Peace To The Puzzle” is thoroughly apt for this time. Find him on social at @scorzayzee  #restaurantbusiness #crisesmanagement #restaurantindustry #restaurantmanagement #hospitality #restaurant #hospitalityindustry #restaurants #restaurantowner #peoplefirst #people #hospitalitymanagement #business #leadership #EXP101 #Coronavirus

How will AI transform the way you shop and eat in 2020? Holly has finally given up her globetrotting in order to re-join Sue and Ollie in the studio. Once they've checked in on how their New Year's resolutions are going, they take a look at tomorrow's world by investigating the hot foodie topic of artificial intelligence (AI). From self-service supermarket checkouts to the algorithms that push online advertising at us, we interact with AI every day. But how is it being put to good use in the food sector? Markus Stripf from Spoon Guru explains how his company set out to become the “Google of food”, enabling consumers to search for the products that suit their particular dietary needs. How often have you visited a restaurant or ordered a takeaway and struggled to understand which dishes are truly right for you? Helping people to eat with convenience, control and transparency is a passion for Nick Popovici of Vita Mojo. The company provides an ultra-personalised menu, allowing customers to control macros, calories and quantities. What does gut health mean to you? Possibly not very much, so it's good that Helena Rogers from Troo is on hand to explain why it's so important to our wellbeing. The vegan-friendly brand has created high-fibre products that contain no potential gut irritants, plus they're a plastic-free company.

Nick Popovici, Co Founder and CEO of restaurant and software company Vita Mojo joins us to discuss the inevitability of restaurant businesses becoming tech led. From the digital opportunities that provide consumers with transparency, control and personalisation to how software (https://software.vitamojo.com/product-suite/) can empower employees to make better decisions and engage in more worthwhile tasks, Nick shares some truly valuable insights for those willing to consider tech as their ‘secret sauce’.

In Part 2 of our interview with Vita Mojo co-founder, Stefan Catoiu, Dylan and Stefan discusses his experience regarding their recently announced £10m Series A round and the rapidly evolving world of the foodtech industry. Find out more about the speakers here: Dylan Kennett, Associate, DLA Piper https://www.dlapiper.com/people/k/kennett-dylan/?utm_term=eu&utm_source=soundcloud&utm_content=techlaw-podcast-ultra-personalisation-and-the-vita-mojo-revolution-part-1&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tech-index Stefan Catoiu, Co-founder, Vita Mojo https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-catoiu-01020211/ Find out more about Vita Mojo https://www.vitamojo.com/?utm_term=eu&utm_source=soundcloud&utm_content=dla-piper-techlaw-podcast-ultra-personalisation-and-the-vita-mojo-revolution-part-1&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tech-index

DLA Piper associate Dylan Kennett is joined by Vita Mojo co-founder and Deloitte Fast 50 winner Stefan Catoiu to discuss personalization and automation in the food industry. Part 1 of the interview explores the Vita Mojo experience and how Stefan, along with co-founder Nick, developed their consumer-focused technology to start a food revolution. Stay tuned for part 2 in our next podcast on December 4 2018. Find out more about the speakers here: Dylan Kennett, Associate, DLA Piper https://www.dlapiper.com/people/k/kennett-dylan/?utm_term=eu&utm_source=soundcloud&utm_content=techlaw-podcast-ultra-personalisation-and-the-vita-mojo-revolution-part-1&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tech-index Stefan Catoiu, Co-founder, Vita Mojo https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-catoiu-01020211/

Following the recent high-profile cases involving food allergy deaths, Bee Wilson investigates whether labelling needs to go further to protect allergy sufferers. Bee asks if the growing number of people suffering from food allergies could be due to our diet and finds out how food production and labelling might change following the death of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse who had a severe allergic reaction to Sesame after eating a baguette from Pret a Manger. Bee speaks to Michelle Berriedale-Johnson and Professor Chris Elliott about the state of current food regulations and the frustrations of the 'May Contain...' label. Dr Adam Fox and dietitian Lucy Upton talk through the probable causes of food allergies and why they're increasingly prevalent in young people. Bee visits Vita Mojo whose use of digital menus offers their customers pinpoint accurate information about which potential allergens are in which dish. Kerrie Foy describes the shock of discovering that her daughter Bluebell may have a peanut allergy and describes how it's turned their lives upside down. Producer: Toby Field