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Food Scene ChicagoChowing Down Chi-Town: Sizzling Summer Bites, High-Tech Hospitality, and the Mighty Italian BeefFood Scene Chicago Chicago’s dining scene is buzzing with a blend of storied tradition and cutting-edge creativity, making it a not-to-be-missed mecca for food lovers right now. Take one look at this summer’s most anticipated openings and you’ll see the city’s appetite for reinvention: Carmine’s, a Gold Coast icon since 1974, is about to unveil a multimillion-dollar facelift. The new Carmine’s will feature everything from a marble terrace bar with snazzy high-tops to the beloved Italian staples like their signature stuffed mushrooms and a premium, bone-in ribeye, all under a revitalized one-floor layout that seats 3...2025-07-0103 min
Restaurant Rockstars Podcast448. Mastering Your Restaurant - Insights from Chef Bobby MaherIn this episode, we dive into the multifaceted challenges and rewards of running a restaurant with Chef Bobby Maher, who has a storied career in some of New York City's most demanding kitchens.
Chef Bobby shares his journey from cutting his teeth in NYC to opening his own restaurant in the DC area during the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss the dynamics of front and back of house, the importance of cross-training, leadership, managing food costs, and maintaining team morale.
Tune in to learn valuable insights and real-life stories from the bustling restaurant world.
The Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers & How To...2025-06-2435 min
Restaurant Rockstars Podcast447. Building A Badass Brand with Multi-Generational Loyalty - Scott SnyderDiscover how this unique brand has captured a multi-generational audience with its fantastic branding and product differentiation. Scott shares his extensive experience in marketing and the journey of revitalizing the Badass Coffee brand!
The Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers & How To Fix Them Fast (Free Video Training): https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits
Restaurant Profit Maximizer Mini-Masterclass: (Only $7 for limited time) Learn how just a few tweaks in the way you run your business can hugely impact your profits.
https://restaurantrockstars.com/sp/restaurant-profits
Unlock all the Secrets to Running a Highly Profitable Restaurant. Follow the Restaurant Profit Fast Track: Master Finances, Boost...2025-06-1740 min
PayFAQ: The Embedded Payments PodcastEpisode 52 | Strategies for retaining customers on your softwareCustomer retention is a critical focus for platforms. Ian Hillis sat down with Andrea Kando, Chief Payments and Strategy Officer at TouchBistro, a leading restaurant management software provider, to explore how software companies can keep their customers engaged and satisfied. With years of experience in payments and strategy, Andrea provides a comprehensive perspective on the challenges and opportunities of user retention for software platforms. 2025-06-0313 min
Life Simplified📊 Coffee Shop Business Research EssentialsReady to open your dream coffee shop? We delve into the cornerstone of your venture: developing a comprehensive business plan. A solid plan documents the strategies and activities needed to start operations. A key component is mastering financial planning. Learn to estimate vital startup costs, including construction or renovation, and essential equipment like espresso machines and kitchen gear. Factor in initial costs like furniture, inventory, and securing your lease with deposits or upfront rent. Don't forget to account for potential loss of income during the initial startup phase.Effective financial planning involves creating crucial financial...2025-06-0342 min
Restaurant Rockstars Podcast445. Build Team Retention & Morale with Recognition and Rewards - David Strange & Laurie CamaraBoosting Team Morale and Recognition in the Hospitality Industry | Restaurant Rockstars Podcast
In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, host Roger Beaudoin is joined by David Strange from My Employees and Laurie Camara from Magna Hospitality to discuss the critical elements of building a strong, cohesive team in the hospitality industry. They delve into the importance of setting clear expectations, creating accountability, and recognizing and rewarding team members to enhance morale and productivity. Learn valuable strategies and best practices for fostering team spirit, encouraging initiative, and improving guest experiences through effective employee recognition programs. Tune in for insightful discussions...2025-06-0241 min
Restaurant Rockstars Podcast444. Guide to Restaurant Management Best Practices & Team Success - Chef Daniel LugoDiscover restaurant management best practices with Chef Daniel's unique team-building philosophy. Learn how to build a strong, motivated kitchen and front-of-house team.
The Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers & How To Fix Them Fast (Free Video Training): https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits
Restaurant Profit Maximizer Mini-Masterclass: (Only $7 for limited time) Learn how just a few tweaks in the way you run your business can hugely impact your profits.
https://restaurantrockstars.com/sp/restaurant-profits
Connect with our guest:
Chef Daniel - @chef.daniellugo
Trova - @trovarestaurant
Wyndham Palmas Beach & Golf Boutique Resort - @wyndhampalmas
https://www.wyndhampalmas.com
Thank you to our sponsors:
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Restaurant Rockstars Podcast443. How to Reduce Turnover in Restaurants: Boosting Team Culture, Leadership, and Data-Driven Insights - Russ HawkinsStruggling with high turnover in your restaurant? In this episode, Roger and Russ dive into how to reduce employee turnover, boost team morale, and lead with purpose. Learn how POS data, AI, and strong culture can transform your operations and keep your best people longer.
The Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers & How To Fix Them Fast (Free Video Training): https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits
Restaurant Profit Maximizer Mini-Masterclass: (Only $7 for limited time) Learn how just a few tweaks in the way you run your business can hugely impact your profits.
https://restaurantrockstars.com/sp/restaurant-profits
Connect with our guest:
https://www.agilenceinc...2025-05-1934 min
Success Leaves Clues with Robin Bailey and Al McDonaldSuccess Leaves Clues: Ep248 - Leading Through Growth - with Jenny do Forno, Chief People Officer, Touch BistroWhat makes a startup thrive through rapid growth? According to this week’s guest, it starts with communication, culture, and courageous leadership.Join us on Success Leaves Clues as Robin and Al sit down with Jenny do Forno, Chief People Officer at TouchBistro, for a powerful conversation on leading people-first organizations, especially during high-growth phases.Jenny shares lessons from her remarkable career in People & Culture, from learning under great leaders to facing the realities of scaling fast. She speaks candidly about overcoming imposter syndrome, embracing opportunities, and why early inves...2025-05-1549 min
Restaurant and Bar NewsNavigating the Restaurant Industry's Evolving Landscape: Leveraging Tech and Adapting to Changing DemandsThe current state of the restaurant and bar industry is characterized by a mix of challenges and opportunities. Recent market movements indicate a cautious growth trajectory for 2025, with restaurant chains focusing on leveraging technology to meet evolving consumer demands and regulatory pressures.Key statistics from recent reports highlight the industry's challenges. According to Restaurant365, the top concerns for restaurants in 2025 include recruiting and retaining staff (28.42%), food costs (22.81%), sales volume (24.56%), and labor costs (17.54%)[1]. These challenges are compounded by regulatory changes, such as minimum wage increases and new rules on food waste diversion[2].Despite these challenges, the industry...2025-01-0303 min
Data DelicaciesOptimizing Operations to Explode Your Business with Seth Temko of FullOn StrategySeth Temko is the CEO and Chief Strategist at FullOn Strategy, a full service business strategy consulting company that helps businesses own their “go to market success”. On this episode of Data Delicacies, powered by Incentivio, Temko and host Arun Kumar delve into the transformative potential of AI in the restaurant industry, highlighting key innovations and practical applications.AI for Operations: Adjusting in Real Time: Companies like FasterLines and Holometer use video AI to optimize drive-thru and in-store lines by identifying bottlenecks and alerting managers in real-time, allowing immediate action to boost revenue. For Seth...2024-07-2456 min
Product for Product ManagementEP 109 - Startups ‘24: Lodestone with Dennis ChowThis year we are changing a bit how we publish episodes about startups that build innovative products for product people. Instead of creating a series with several episodes in a row like we did in previous years, we are going to release one-of episodes, as we find and get to interview the founders of the startups.The first Startup of 2024 is Lodestone. We have met with Dennis Chow, seasoned Product Executive, with rich experience in product management at major Canadian telecom companies Rogers and Telus, Sears, Pivotal Payments, Intuit, TouchBistro and more. An instructor at Product Faculty and...2024-06-2655 min
SMB Tech Innovators, powered by Gusto | Embedded Finance, Vertical SaaS, Payroll APIThe evolution of restaurant POS systems with Andrea KandoAndrea Kando, Chief Payments and Strategy Officer of TouchBistro, has moved from elementary school teacher to payments industry leader. Her diverse roles in strategy and operations at Fortune 500 companies have equipped her with the skills to add immense value to smaller organizations. In this episode, Andrea shares her insights on optimizing revenue streams and enhancing the restaurant experience through TouchBistro’s innovative solutions.Key Takeaways:(03:10) Diverse roles in strategy, operations and payments add value to smaller firms.(05:22) ISV: software solutions for specific verticals like restaurants.(09:04) Ke...2024-06-2126 min
INspired INsider Podcast[Top Agency Series] Navigating the Constant Changes in Digital Marketing With Ben Dankiw of NAV43Ben Dankiw is the Founder of NAV43, a digital marketing agency specializing in full-funnel digital marketing through paid media and SEO. With over 12 years of experience in the industry, he has worked with many prestigious clients, including Canadian Tire, Porsche, Ceridian, and TouchBistro. Ben began his career in paid media before developing a passion for SEO around 2015. He has successfully grown NAV43 by focusing on small- to medium-sized businesses, fostering strong relationships, and keeping abreast of digital trends and changes. In this episode… Just how complex has the world of digital marketing become? With data pr...2024-06-1345 min
Flagship PodcastRestless Maverick with John Ruffolo, Founder & Managing Partner MaverixJohn is the Founder and Managing Partner of Maverix Private Equity, a private equity firm focused on technology-enabled growth and disruption investment strategies. As a firm run by entrepreneurs, funded by entrepreneurs, and for entrepreneurs, Maverix invests in health and wellness, financial services, transportation and logistics, live, work, play and learn, and retail. John chairs the Investment Committee, guides the strategy of the firm, is deeply involved with fundraising and sourcing and leading investment opportunities, particularly within the technology industry. He led Maverix’s first investment in Viral Nation and sits on their board. John is also the...2023-11-1348 min
Hospitality Hangout | Expert Strategies & Insights in HospitalityUnveiling the Pulse of Success: Why Your POS is the Heartbeat of Your Business | Season 10, Vol. 1Get ready to indulge in the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout, where your hosts, Michael Schatzberg "The Restaurant Guy" (Schatzy) and Jimmy Frischling "The Finance Guy," turn up the heat with an extraordinary guest. Samir Zabaneh, CEO and Chairman of TouchBistro, joins the culinary conversation.
Episode Credits:Produced by: Branded Hospitality MediaHosted by: Michael Schatzberg, JImmy FrischlingProducer: Julie ZuckerCreative Director: Adam LevineShow Runner: Drewe RaimiPost Production: Three Cheers Creativewww.thehospitalityhangout.com2023-08-2253 min
Female Founder UnpluggedHow to Identify Clients that are Right for your Business with Founder Afton BrazzoniSend us a text𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐢 (@aftonbrazzoni) is the founder and CEO of Scribe National, a content strategy and writing studio servicing entrepreneurs and B2B companies across North America & Europe. Afton has helped over 70 clients in the last three years, including popular Canadian brands such as Pipe, WealthSimple and TouchBistro. Her team specializes in helping companies grow their revenue through storytelling, content strategy and thought leadership. Join us for this week’s episode of Female Founder Friday to learn the importance of finding the “RIGHT” client, and why it’s critical to recognize and advocate for the value of your business early on. 2023-06-1638 min
RestoTalk23 - The State Of Restaurants For 2023TouchBistro has recently released its State Of Restaurants report for 2023, detailing the trends, issues and opportunities for restaurateurs and their businesses to take note of throughout the year. Today, Justin is joined by Katherine Pendrill, Content Marketing Manager at TouchBistro. Katherine breaks down the four key points highlighted in the report, and Justin gives his own perspective on it as a restaurateur. Check out the report for free today at www.touchbistro.com/blog/state-of-restaurants-report/2023-05-0923 min
Meeting Mastery by SalesQGetting your first VP of Sales role | Evan Santa VP of Sales & Marketing @ CommerceBearEvan Santa has had an incredible career leading high-performing sales teams at companies like TouchBistro, Vidyard, and CommerceBear. Evan now oversees both sales and marketing at his current job. As someone who has been there and done it, he talks through how to land your first VP of Sales job and how to know if it's the right fit. Going beyond what questions to ask, Evan recommends getting on a jet to put the CEO and VP relationship to the test. 2023-04-1822 minRestoTalk21 - Let's Learn About The HostOver the past season of the show, Justin has had many insightful conversations with both up-and-coming restaurateurs to the established and well-known ones. For all the new stories and experiences we get to hear, we thought to ourselves, what about Justin's story? Today, we share just that. The tables turn on our host as he takes us through his personal and entrepreneurial journey. Hear all about how he went from bussing tables as a teenager to being a TV star with two of his own establishments. You can earn $1000 for referring a restaurant owner to TouchBistro! Visit...2023-02-1431 minRestoTalk20 - The Best Advice To And From RestaurateursAs Restotalk approaches its first anniversary, we want to reflect on all the wonderful guests that have appeared on the show. We've heard amazing stories from hard-working people, and they have given some great advice to fellow restaurateurs. Today, we look back at some of the best key pieces of advice given throughout the season. You can earn $1000 for referring a restaurant owner to TouchBistro! Visit www.touchbistro.com/referrals for more information 2023-01-2512 min
Interesting B2B MarketersEpisode 6: How to Build Authority and Credibility on LinkedIn with Matthew HuntSteve sits down with Matthew Hunt, Founder of Automation Wolf, a communications and demand generation company which helps busy B2B founders/CEOs create all their LinkedIn content in one hour each month.Matthew has built three B2B profitable companies in the last 13 years and has been hired by hundreds of businesses to help them implement his marketing and sales strategies. Some of these companies include RE/MAX, Valvoline, FedEx, Chef's Plate, League, and TouchBistro.Listen in as Matthew breaks down his ultimate B2B demand generation system, which he calls the “three-pillar system”. This...2022-11-1637 min
The Peak DailyDeath of Yeezys 👟 — The sneaker market is in a spiral. TouchBistro raises a big round. And Canada has a new immigration plan.The Adidas-Kanye West split meant the death of Yeezy: The immensely popular and influential line of shoes the controversy-mongering rapper designed for the company.That’s potentially bad news for the sneaker resale market (projected to be a US$30 billion industry by 2030) and for those touting sweet kicks as a burgeoning asset class.Toronto-based TouchBistro, a software provider for restaurants, is breezing though a market downtown that has left venture capitalists holding their dollars close to their chest.The feds just flicked on a big, bright, buzzing “OPEN” sign with a new three-year immigr...2022-11-0209 min
Restaurant DailyChipotle, pink foods, TouchBistroUnion activity at Chipotle is heating up again. Pink foods are trending. And Tech supplier TouchBistro has raised $110 million.2022-11-0102 min
10-Minute Food Truck TrainingWhat Diners Want Part TwoTouchBistro POS commissioned a survey in June and July of this year to find out exactly what diners want from a food service establishment. Here is part two of the important parts for your food truck business.
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Brand new to food tr...2022-09-3014 min10-Minute Food Truck TrainingWhat Diners Want Survey Part OneTouchBistro POS commissioned a survey in June and July of this year to find out exactly what diners want from a food service establishment. Here is part one of the important parts for your food truck business.
My Newest Book – Food Truck 201: Get Off the Truck! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5F2ND5W
Get on my schedule for a free no obligation call. https://calendly.com/bill_moore/fttg-introductory-coaching-call
Check out the best Food Truck group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/FoodTruckTraining
Brand new to food tr...2022-09-2809 min
Predictable B2B Success4 stage demand generation marketing strategies to drive pipeline growthMatthew Hunt is the founder of Automation Wolf, a company that supports B2B founders and CEOs to develop snackable content that keeps them top of mind and stay consistent in prospects’ newsfeeds; while also bridging the gap between short and long-form content.
Matthew Hunt was an ashamed introverted dyslexic but has turned himself into a successful extroverted dyslexic entrepreneur. He built 3 B2B profitable companies in the last 13 years all built on the back of smart marketing & sales. Matthew has worked with 100s of companies (large & small) to help them implement marketing & sales strategies. To name a...2022-04-2653 min
Extraordinary Women Radio with Kami GuildnerAfton Brazzoni, B2B Brand and Content Strategist Serving Canada's Fastest-Growing Companies – Episode 247Today, I am happy to introduce you to Afton Brazzoni, Founder of Scribe National and B2B brand and content strategist. She is not only amazing at content strategy, but she also grew her business from zero to multi-six figures in only two years! I loved talking to Afton and receiving the wisdom she had to share.In this episode:Afton shares her entrepreneurial journey, from corporate B2B marketer to successful business owner, and how it redefined stability for herAfton tells us her secret ingredients to moving from zero to multi-six figures in only...2022-04-2141 min
Extraordinary Women RadioAfton Brazzoni, B2B Brand and Content Strategist Serving Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies – Episode 247[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Today, I am happy to introduce you to Afton Brazzoni, Founder of Scribe National and B2B brand and content strategist. She is not only amazing at content strategy, but she also grew her business from zero to multi-six figures in only two years! I loved talking to Afton and receiving the wisdom she had to share.
In this episode:
Afton shares her entrepreneurial journey, from corporate B2B marketer to successful business owner, and how it redefined stability for her
Afton tells us her secret ingredients to moving from zero to multi-six...2022-04-2141 minRestoTalk01 - Opening A Restaurant During A Global CrisisThe restaurant industry is filled with hardworking and passionate people. There are so many challenges thrown at restauranteurs, so many lessons learned along the way. RestoTalk is all about these people. We'll be pulling back the curtains, hearing about the journey, and breaking down their experiences to learn how to run a successful restaurant. Hosted by Justin Warner and with help from TouchBistro, in each episode, we'll be offering some essential advice so that you can make sure your restaurant is as successful as possible.2022-04-0538 minRestoTalkIntroducing: RestoTalkThe restaurant industry is filled with hardworking and passionate people. There are so many challenges thrown at restauranteurs, so many lessons learned along the way. RestoTalk is all about these people. We'll be pulling back the curtains, hearing about the journey, and breaking down their experiences to learn what it takes to run a successful restaurant. Hosted by Justin Warner and with help from TouchBistro, in each episode, we'll be offering some key advice so that you can make sure your restaurant is as successful as possible.2022-03-3001 min
Full Funnel Freedom026 How to Build Successful Sales Teams with Evan SantaIn today's episode, Evan Santa from CommerceBear shares ideas and insights around building sales teams that can consistently create full-funnel freedom. Evan is a talented and experienced sales leader having helped build sales teams in some of the world's leading companies, including TouchBistro and VidYard. He goes through some of the techniques he used to create successful sales teams and reveals the key defining traits of a top sales performer. What You'll Learn: - Why building the ultimate sales team starts at recruiting - How to identify and mold the team lead 2022-02-1443 minFull Funnel Freedom026 How to Build Successful Sales Teams with Evan SantaIn today's episode, Evan Santa from CommerceBear shares ideas and insights around building sales teams that can consistently create full-funnel freedom. Evan is a talented and experienced sales leader having helped build sales teams in some of the world's leading companies, including TouchBistro and VidYard. He goes through some of the techniques he used to create successful sales teams and reveals the key defining traits of a top sales performer. What You'll Learn: - Why building the ultimate sales team starts at recruiting - How to identify and mold the team lead 2022-02-1443 min
Smart Wealth™ with Thane Stenner: Insights from Pioneers & LeadersJohn RuffoloJohn is the Founder and Managing Partner of Maverix Private Equity. John’s focus will is on guiding the strategy of the firm, Chair of the Investment Committee and is deeply involved with sourcing and leading opportunities particularly within the technology industry. John is also the Founder of OMERS Ventures. Through John’s leadership as Chief Executive Officer, OMERS Ventures had invested over $500 million of capital in over 40 disruptive technology companies across North America, including growth investments in Shopify, Xanadu, Wattpad, Wave, Hootsuite, Rover, Desire 2 Learn, Hopper, DuckDuckGo, TouchBistro and League. During his tenure at OMERS, John also formed OMER...2022-01-2453 min
Your Brand AmplifiedMatthew Hunt: How to Automate Your MarketingMatthew used to be an ashamed introverted dyslexic, but turned himself into a successful extroverted dyslexic entrepreneur. (Some things you can't fix) 😜In his words:I started out in life struggling but extremely blessed to have some incredible mentors & teachers who helped me find my full potential.Through baby steps, I went from being a stuttering introvert who struggled with reading & writing to an extrovert who performed on stages around the world.That newfound confidence led me to become an entrepreneur, a marketing junkie, & a sales expert.I've built 3 B2B p...2021-11-0424 min
The Artisan PodcastBitcoin/Fintech - Has the Bubble Burst?In this episode of Northland's - The Artisan Podcast: "Bitcoin/Fintech - Has the Bubble Burst?" Listen to the insights of Peter Misek, co-Founder of Frameworks Ventures who was one of the earliest investors in Google along with Arthur Salzer, co-Founder & CEO of Northland Wealth. Find out: Has the bitcoin bubble burst? How to value bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies? What is the next 'big thing' in Fintech? Who will be the next PayPay or Square? Does India present opportunities in Fintech? Peter Misek is a co-Founder of Framework Venture Partners. Based in Toron...2021-05-2531 min
Thriving Globally with EquityFeeling the Value of Equity with Rob Curcio from TouchBistroFrom Shareworks by Morgan Stanley, this is Thriving Globally with Equity: A podcast following companies as they break into global markets.
On today’s episode we talk to Rob Curcio, Senior Director of Finance at TouchBistro. Rob tells us all about his journey from accounting school to TouchBistro and how he changed the financial game in Canada’s booming tech hub. He also shares some of his expert advice about expanding a company to new markets and getting employees to know everything about equity. Tune in to learn the details of this company’s story building Silicon Valley’s competition north of...2021-04-0716 min
The Entrepreneur Way1684: Getting Qualified Leads Every Month on Autopilot with Matthew Hunt Founder and Owner of Automation WolfMatthew Hunt was an ashamed introverted dyslexic but has turned himself into a successful extroverted dyslexic entrepreneur. He built 3 B2B profitable companies in the last 13 years all built on the back of smart marketing & sales. I'm honoured that 100s of companies (large & small) have hired me to help them implement my marketing & sales strategies. To name a few, I've worked with RE/MAX, Valvoline, FedEx, Chef's Plate, League & TouchBistro. His expertise is SEM, SEO, CRO, PPC, Funnel Optimization, LinkedIn Marketing, Email Automation & Sales. “figure out and manage your stress… If you are not at your best it’s...2020-09-1300 min
Notes from COVIDJoni - Leadership in times of COVID-19Being in a leadership position comes with its pros and cons. However, steering the wheel blindfolded is terrifying. This is the situation many people in leadership positions had to go through during the COVID-19 pandemic. In today's episode, we talk to Jonatan Morgenroth, Senior Director of Sales at TouchBistro to see what he and the leadership team had to do in order to stay afloat during the hardest lockdown months, and what it was like to make decisions that would affect his employees.2020-09-0648 min
Automate and GrowMatthew Hunt is the Wolf of Automation
My guest today is an expert on automating the outreach activities of B2B Businesses using LinkedIn.
Mathew Hunt is the founder of Automation Wolf. He has has built three profitable B2B companies in the last 13 on the back of smart marketing & sales.
Hundreds of companies (large & small) have hired him to implement his marketing & sales strategies including RE/MAX, Valvoline, FedEx, Chef’s Plate, League & TouchBistro.
Subscribe and Listen to Automate & Grow Podcast
Matthew believes that If he can do it, you can do it too!
2020-08-1233 min
Tearsheet Podcast: Exploring financial services togetherWePay's Jennifer Parker: 'We're seeing inspiring early pivots with software firms and marketplaces'Welcome to the Tearsheet Podcast. I’m Zack Miller.
WePay provides payment solutions for platforms like marketplaces and software firms. The Chase-owned company provides payment APIs to firms like Eventzilla, Meetup and TouchBistro. Chief revenue officer Jennifer Parker joins us on the podcast to give us an update on the business and to discuss how platforms and their merchants are coping during the current crisis. We hear about how WePay has supported its ecosystem with products and services throughout this tumultuous time. Jennifer also shares with us her biggest priorities heading into the second half of 2020.
Jennifer Parker is my gu...2020-08-0624 minTearsheet Podcast: Exploring Financial Services TogetherWePay's Jennifer Parker: 'We're seeing inspiring early pivots with software firms and marketplaces'Welcome to the Tearsheet Podcast. I’m Zack Miller.
WePay provides payment solutions for platforms like marketplaces and software firms. The Chase-owned company provides payment APIs to firms like Eventzilla, Meetup and TouchBistro. Chief revenue officer Jennifer Parker joins us on the podcast to give us an update on the business and to discuss how platforms and their merchants are coping during the current crisis. We hear about how WePay has supported its ecosystem with products and services throughout this tumultuous time. Jennifer also shares with us her biggest priorities heading into the second half of 2020.
Jennifer Parker is my gu...2020-08-0624 min
Startup Canada PodcastHiring Top Talent with Jamie Hoobanoff – July 28th 2020
It takes quite a bit of time and effort to help aspiring startup entrepreneurs with their businesses. Just ask Jamie Hoobanoff, Founder of The Leadership Agency, who is one of the best at what she does!
Jamie is an industry disruptor with over 15 years of experience working with the fastest-growing startups, including Vena Solutions, StackAdapt, Reonomy, SkipTheDishes, Justworks, TouchBistro, and TripActions – just to name a few. She has interviewed over 10,000 top-tier candidates and has placed an estimated 3,000 people in the North American market. She is a trailblazer within the HR and recruitment space and continues to contribute he...2020-07-2851 min
Product Manager Hub (PM Hub)Changing Product Roadmaps During COVID_19 with Loblaw Digital Senior Director of ProductIn this episode of PM Hub Podcast Series, I will talk about changing product roadmaps during covid_19; there is pandemic going around the world and lots of businesses on the shutting down, pivoting to help the community, etc.
Having a customer-centric approach requires us to constantly assess our understanding of their needs to make sure we are building something useful. To help us better understand how to go about changing roadmaps, I had talk with Kim Phelan.
Kim’s been in Product Management for the last 18 years. She’s lead products at a number of startups in Toronto including Achievers, Tuco...2020-05-1132 min
Startup Women PodcastHR for Startups with Jamie Hoobanoff – April 2nd 2020Wondering how to recruit the right talent to rocket your business forwards? Then Jamie Hoobanoff wants to talk.
Jamie Hoobanoff is the Founder of The Leadership Agency, North America’s fastest-growing recruitment agency for the technology and start-up community. The Leadership Agency helps build the most impressive companies of our generation, all while disrupting the status quo and helping companies make their best hires.
As HRD Canada’s Best Service Provider of 2019, The Leadership Agency focuses exclusively on sales, leadership, and IT recruitment for the fastest-growing startups in the world, including TouchBistro, Uberflip, SkipTheDishes, StackAdapt, Vena...2020-04-0338 min
Canadian Tech GuyMonday Morning Minutes - The Latest Tech News (Sep 23, 2019)In this week's episode we cover all the latest tech news including:
- Touchbistro's $158m Series E round led by Omers
- Neuvoo's $53m raise from Caisse de Depot
- Toronto-based Maple's $14.5m led by Acton Capital
- Qualcomm's $1.2bn acquisition of the stake in RF360 it didn't already own
- DataRobot's $206m Series E funding
- WeWork's struggling IPO and the delta between public market valuations and private market ones
We hope you enjoy the show and please subscribe for future updates!2019-09-2303 min
Operation: InternshipTouchBistro [Sales]If you don't have sales, you don't have a business. You can forecast and crunch the numbers all you want; at the end of the day, someone has to go out and physically talk to customers and make the sale. That's what Aida Mohammad was doing at TouchBistro this summer, and she's our guest on today's episode.Copyright Akash Pasricha 2018. All rights reserved.2018-11-1320 min
Operation: InternshipTouchBistro [Sales]If you don't have sales, you don't have a business. You can forecast and crunch the numbers all you want; at the end of the day, someone has to go out and physically talk to customers and make the sale. That's what Aida Mohammad was doing at TouchBistro this summer, and she's our guest on today's episode.Copyright Akash Pasricha 2018. All rights reserved.2018-11-1320 min
Global Venturing Review02 July 2018 – AT&T Agrees Acquisition of AppNexusExits
AT&T has agreed an acquisition of AppNexus reported to be priced around the $1.6bn mark, enabling WPP, Microsoft, News Corp and Deutsche Telekom to exit.
PayPal sinks $120m into Simility acquisition
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TTTech sells stake to B&C
Xiaomi’s IPO has been a long, hard slog for the company. It had originally aimed to raise $10bn in a dual Hong Kong and Shanghai listing that would have valued it at about $100bn, but the Qualcomm-backed electronics producer has had to settle for a $4.7bn offering, solely in Ho...2018-07-0213 min
Just Forking AroundChef Randy Siles: A Tour for the Tastebuds with Costa Rica’s Ambassador of National GastronomyChef Sandy Siles is one of the best chefs in Costa Rica. He is Costa Rica’s Ambassador of National Gastronomy and the chef at the incredible Shambala Restaurant. He cooks with a really unique combination of flavors and techniques, resulting in some of the best tasting dishes you’ve never seen before. On top of that, Chef Randy Siles runs a Foundation named Artesanos de la Gastronomia or Gastronomic Artisans, where he mentors young people in Santa Teresa and gives them the opportunity to develop high culinary skills. “I use everythin...2018-06-1952 minJust Forking Around#066 - Chef James Kelly: Personalized Dining Experiences, a Solar Powered Food Truck, Organic Fruit & Vegetable Pops, and MORE! | Forking Around Costa RicaChef James Kelly, or Jim for short, is a Southern New Jersey boy who relocated to Costa Rica nearly a decade ago. He is now the Executive Chef & Owner of Soma Chef Services, in addition to being a Partner in La Buena Paleta (which produces coconut water-based organic fruit & vegetable ice pops with superfoods in them) and the Owner of Dos Santos Taqueria (a cantina and food truck). Soma is absolutely incredible – a collaborative effort between Costa Rica's finest food, beverage, and event planning professionals specializing in world-inspired gourmet and ingredients driven by Latin cuisine....2018-06-121h 02Just Forking Around#065 - Georges Lefebvre: Creating Hacienda Okhra, the Community & Farm of the Future | Forking Around Costa RicaGeorges Lefebvre is the magnanimous madman who created Hacienda Okhra, a concept community and farm located in the breathtaking hills of Las Delicias, just above the town of Mal Pais on the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica. Although it started as a home for Georges and a few friends, this community has grown into an impressive business and they actually supply food for a good majority of the locals in the area. This dream-like community features premium facilities, 106 acres of carbon-offsetting tropical forest, hidden waterfalls, a nature-immersed spa, yoga, hiking, horseback r...2018-06-0546 minJust Forking Around#064 - Rima Danielle Jomaa: The Jungle Girl & The Vegan Lifestyle | Forking Around Costa RicaToday our guest leads us in a toast to meeting new people, the beautiful jungle atmosphere, and being able to do what we love and connect with people. It was the perfect toast to kick off my very first conversation with Rima Danielle Jomaa, AKA Rima the Jungle Girl. Rima is an entrepreneur, licensed marriage counselor, and vegan lifestyle advocate. She’s really incorporated an incredible brand and lifestyle, inspiring and activating others to reclaim their health, happiness, and freedom through her podcast, coaching, retreats, and more. “I’m a vegan simply b...2018-05-291h 19Just Forking Around#063 - Ryan Bickle: Beers & Butterflies | Forking Around Costa RicaI had quite the adventure with Ryan Bickle, the owner and master brewer of Butterfly Brewing Company, a “hill-top jungle-brewery-butterfly-garden by the sea.” The garden and nanobrewery are located in Montezuma, Costa Rica, on the southern tip of the peninsula. The beers are just forking delicious, but if that isn’t enough, you can enjoy them while taking in the view of countless neotropical butterflies. And if you want to see the place, you can check out the videos I took on Facebook: facebook.com/debi.saltzberg! “We just want to make bette...2018-05-2256 minJust Forking Around#062 - Paige Cain: Exploring Mono Azul, an Expat’s Hotel & Restaurant | Forking Around Costa RicaThis is the first episode from my forking awesome Costa Rica adventure! I had the opportunity to sit down with Paige Cain, an Owner/Operator of Hotel Mono Azul – which means Blue Monkey. The hotel is family run, located in the heart of the lush Costa Rican rainforests and pacific beaches of Manuel Antonio. Due to different resources, laws, and regulations, things in the food & hospitality world are done quite a bit differently in Costa Rica. Paige gives us a peek behind the curtain, sharing how she manages to deliver the best accommodations and meals ava...2018-05-1546 minJust Forking AroundJessica Jeboult: A Sober Girl’s Guide to Food & BeverageToday Jessica Jebout leads us in a toast to our future: where our lovers are the truest, our friends are the staunchest, our bank account is the largest, and our liver is no worse for the wear! And today, we toast with an untraditional drink: the non-alcoholic beer St. Pauli. You see, Jessica is a sober lifestyle guide and the creator of A Sober Girls Guide, a how-to for navigating through love and life from a sober point of view – something that is not necessarily easy to do as a 30-year-old DJ living in LA!...2018-05-0847 minJust Forking AroundBrooke Rewa: Wellness, Made with LoveToday we’re checking back in with our very first guest, Brooke Rewa, Founder of Made with Love Wellness. So much has happened in the last year, so we have a lot to talk about: rebranding, starting over from scratch, new products, a lot of delicious juice, and how she (somehow!) looks even more forking radiant than last time we talked! If you haven’t heard Brooke’s first episode, or if you just need to brush up on her pro tips, you can find it at justforkingaround.net/001. “One bottle of juice c...2018-05-0153 minJust Forking AroundAudra Mulkern: The Untold Story of America’s Female Farmers #ThisIsWomensWorkToday we toast to the invisible people in the food system: the farmers, the farm workers, the truckers, the people behind the scenes in restaurants, and the women throughout history – a passion for today’s forking awesome guest. Audra Mulkern is an author, photographer, and farm-to-table documentarian. She is the Executive Producer and host of the in-development documentary film Women’s Work: the untold story of America’s female farmers, and Founder of The Female Farmer Project, a multi-platform documentary project that chronicles the rise of women working in agriculture around the world. “I...2018-04-2459 minJust Forking Around#058 - Jeremy Redman: Combining Community & Tech Startups with the Not Boring Business in a BoxToday we toast to building community! I met Jeremy Redman, host of Not Boring Business and Founder of AirFive, at one of his live podcast events just a few weeks ago. It was an amazing event where we enjoyed good beer, great company, and a collaborative atmosphere: the perfect ingredients for a forking awesome community! AirFive has gone through a few different iterations – a digital business card app, an alumni association app, event influencers, and drink subscripscriptions – but, at every step, it’s been about connecting people. Today, AirFive is democratizing film distribution by helping creator...2018-04-1759 min
The Backbone: a journey inside finance at a startupEpisode 15: Serving the Restaurant Industry & Breaking Into Tech in a Finance Capacity with Rob Curcio, Director of Finance at TouchBistroOn this episode of The Backbone, I chat with Rob about: His journey to TouchBistro and how he got started in finance within the software industry; What TouchBistro is all about; Unique opportunities and challenges you face being the finance leader of a company serving the restaurant space; Breaking into the tech industry in a finance capacity; and the importance of the finance function at a technology company--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/backbone/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/backbone/support Get on the email list at...2018-04-1129 min
The Backbone: a journey inside finance at a startupEpisode 15: Serving the Restaurant Industry & Breaking Into Tech in a Finance Capacity with Rob Curcio, Director of Finance at TouchBistroOn this episode of The Backbone, I chat with Rob about: His journey to TouchBistro and how he got started in finance within the software industry; What TouchBistro is all about; Unique opportunities and challenges you face being the finance leader of a company serving the restaurant space; Breaking into the tech industry in a finance capacity; and the importance of the finance function at a technology company
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/backbone/support2018-04-1129 minJust Forking Around#057 – Kelly Roach: Grow Faster, Run Smarter, & Launch an Awesome BusinessYour requests have been answered: Kelly Roach is back for another episode!! If you didn’t hear our first episode, Kelly is the host of Unstoppable Success Radio, an international best-selling author, strategist, motivator, and really just a badass. She’s also in the process of launching a brand-new company, Give Her Courage, a personal development company for kids that is focused on instilling courage and confidence in girls at a very young age. You might wonder, what does Kelly Roach have to do with the food and beverage industry? Well, I know a lot of you are thinking of start...2018-04-1033 minJust Forking Around#055 – Pia Carusone: Politics & Bourbon in Republic Restoratives DistilleryPia Carusone, with her co-founder Rachel Gardner, opened Republic Restoratives Distillery in May 2016 – the only crowd-funded distillery in the country and the first women-owned distillery in D.C. So how did Pia get to be the owner of a distillery in our nation’s capital? Hold onto something, because this story is full of emotion, determination, calculation, cheer, and inspiration. Are you ready for an adventure? Because I want to show you a side of the LA food scene that most people will never get to see! When you join me for a LA Food Adventure, we will visit 6 restaurants to fil...2018-03-271h 07Just Forking Around#054 – Litty Mathew: Spiritsmaker of Greenbar Distillery, Makers of The World’s Largest Portfolio of Organic SpiritsThis week, our series on the badass women in the spirits world stays local! I got to join Litty Mathew in person at Greenbar Distillery, the first distillery to open in LA after prohibition ended. Litty is the co-founder and spiritsmaker at Greenbar Distillery, where she and her husband oversee a growing portfolio of small-batch, organic spirits – the largest in the world! https://www.facebook.com/debi.saltzberg/videos/10155512593228042/ Litty kicks the episode off with a toast to being the change we want to see in the world, but she doesn’t just talk the talk – she walks the walk. Greenbar...2018-03-201h 10
The Syndicate - Where Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists Talk Early Stage Tech StartupsMobile IoTAlex is a Partner at Relay Ventures, an early stage venture fund exclusively focused on mobile computing. Alex oversees direct investments in a broad range of mobile applications and services companies. Alex is an active board member and observer in supporting Bionym, Influitive, ClearFit, TouchBistro, Kira and teaBOT. Alex overseas the Fund’s affiliate program investments...
The post Why Mobile and IoT are the Future and How Canada is Leading the Way with Alex Baker of Relay Ventures appeared first on The Syndicate.2018-03-1931 minJust Forking Around#053 – Lacie Thornton: Distiller, Scientist, & Bada**Lacie Thornton is our fourth badass female distiller in three episodes, and she knows a thing or two about both sharks and booze!! Lacie is one of two distillers at Grand Traverse Distillery, where she is responsible for the production of vodka, gin, rum, bourbon, and rye whiskey at Michigan's first Craft Certified Grain-to-Bottle distillery. They’re a small company, but they produce more booze than any other distiller in the state of Michigan! In a former life, Lacie was a scientist working with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Although she’s no longer dealing with marine wildlife, she’...2018-03-131h 01
Canadian Tech PodcastCTP Ep. 142 – Dec. 3, 2017: Bell’s Feeling LuckySponsored by Olio Digital Labs and Codeship
Thanks to Techdoz.ca for the loan of the Snowball Blue Mic
Hosts & Guests
Stuart Clark
Derek Silva
Saheba Segu, Market Development Representative at TouchBistro
Alexandra Tucki, Software Specialist Consultant at TouchBistro
TouchBistro – https://www.touchbistro.com/
Quick Hits
Bell launching new prepaid wireless brand called Lucky Mobile
https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/12/01/lucky-mobile-bell-canada-prepaid-wireless-carrier/
https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/12/01/canadas-innovation-minister-supports-bells-lucky-mobile-carrier/
Google unveils 2017’s list of top apps, game...2017-12-041h 12
Canadian Tech PodcastCTP Ep. 142 – Dec. 3, 2017: Bell’s Feeling LuckySponsored by Olio Digital Labs and CodeshipThanks to Techdoz.ca for the loan of the Snowball Blue MicHosts & GuestsStuart ClarkDerek SilvaSaheba Segu, Market Development Representative at TouchBistroAlexandra Tucki, Software Specialist Consultant at TouchBistroTouchBistro – https://www.touchbistro.com/Quick HitsBell launching new prepaid wireless brand called Lucky Mobilehttps://mobilesyrup.com/2017/12/01/lucky-mobile-bell-canada-prepaid-wireless-carrier/https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/12/01/canadas-innovation-minister-supports-bells-lucky-mobile-carrier/Google unveils 2017’s list of top apps, games and books in Cana...2017-12-041h 12