Welcome to The Digital Transformist with Michael LaVista! In this episode, we dive into the world of restaurant technology delivery with Chris Heffernan, the CEO and founder of dlivrd. From discussing the proper way to order a Philly cheese steak to the challenges of growing a business in the food delivery industry, this conversation is filled with insights and interesting anecdotes.
Chris shares his nontraditional path to founding dlivrd, which started with a moment of quitting a corporate job and discovering a passion for food tech. He recounts his encounter with a cheese steak restaurant in South Florida that sparked the idea for a delivery service back in 2011, before the rise of big players like Grubhub and Uber Eats.
Join us as we explore the key components of a perfect cheese steak according to Chris, and hear his take on what sets a true Philly cheese steak apart from just any sandwich. From the importance of the right roll to the debate between whiz and sharp cheese, this episode is a delicious journey into the world of food delivery and culinary authenticity. Tune in for a fun and informative discussion with Chris Heffernan on The Digital Transformist!
Listeners can get in touch with Chris Heffernan, CEO and founder of dlivrd, through the company's website or social media profiles. https://dlivrd.io/
Michael can be found at https://caxy.com and his podcast The Digital Transformist https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalTransformistPodcast
Michael's book, Superpowered: 7 Leadership Superpowers Technology Executives Can Use to Grow a More Engaged, Tech-driven and Profitable Organization, can be found on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Superpowered-Essential-Leadership-Technology-Executives/dp/1735504904
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction to Chris Heffernan and Delivered
00:42 - Chris Heffernan's Background and Journey to Founding Delivered
01:07 - Inspiration Behind Delivered: The Cheese Steak Story
02:26 - The Perfect Cheese Steak Recipe
03:41 - From Corporate America to Entrepreneurship: Starting Delivered
04:33 - Challenges and Triumphs in Building Delivered
05:12 - The Future of Food Delivery Technology
06:01 - Lessons Learned and Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
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