Do you have enough life experience at 25-years to recognize problems in the food system and create a viable business solution that could generate revenue and change? Today’s Tech Bites (@TechBitesHRN) guest are confident they do. Listen to this roundtable of millennial CEO’s talking about the moment they realized change needs to happen in our food world and how they plan to make an impact. This social media savvy, digital, post-9/11 generation believes they have a distinct advantage in being nimble, adaptable and very marketing savvy. Joining host Jennifer Leuzzi (@MmeSnack) in-studio are: Michael Robinov Co-Founder and CEO of Farm to People (@FarmToPeople) the e-commerce platform for CSA’s and farm-direct products. Aiden Altman CEO and Andrew McClure CFO, Co-Founders of Fora Foods (@forafoods), plant-based products including the non-dairy Faba Butter. This episode is sponsored by Roth Cheese (@RothCheese) made with heart, crafted in Wisconsin.
AI in Fitness: The New Era of Workouts and Health Monitoring
December 18, 2024
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How is AI revolutionizing the way we approach fitness and health? In this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi, performance coach and personal trainer at JKL Lifeworks, explores the rapidly growing role of AI in the industry. Joined by guests Michael Leiman, a competitive runner, and Pi an AI language model, the discussion covers how ...
The Ozempic Effect: Redefining Appetite and the Food Industry
December 11, 2024
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Are weight loss drugs like Ozempic changing the way we eat—and the future of the food industry? In this episode of Tech Bites, we delve into the weight-loss drug Ozempic and its profound effects on appetite and food consumption. Originally developed for managing type 2 diabetes, Ozempic is now making headlines for its off-label use in weight ...
Meet the Forbes 30 Under 30 Food & Drink class of 2024. The annual list identifies and applauds young innovators and entrepreneurs who are redefining the way we eat, drink, and think about food. On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with Forbes Under 30 editors Chloe Sorvino and Kristin Stoller abut the trends and ...
Following Tech Bites tradition, the last show of the year is a look forward into the next year. What are the trends we're predicting for 2024? Podcasting and anniversaries. On this episode, Tech Bites host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with RJ Bee, the new Executive Director at Heritage Radio Network about plans for celebrating HRN's 15th anniversary ...
Year in Review: Legislative & Court Victory for App-Based Delivery Drivers
December 12, 2023
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Following Tech Bites tradition, the penultimate episode of the year is always a look back. On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks about the new minimum wage law for app-based delivery drivers and the recent court victory for drivers with returning guests Ligia Guallpa, executive director of the Worker's Justice Project ...
We first met Farm.One founder Rob Laing in 2016 on episode 145. Farm.One opened in Tribeca growing rare herbs, edible flowers, micro greens, and other exotic produce year-round for chefs and restaurants, using hydroponics and LED lighting. Episode 240 covers 2020, the global pandemic, and Farm.One's pivot into delivering freshly-harvested ...
Robots, automation and AI are here. On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with former Space-X engineer Benson Tsai, CEO and co-founder of Stellar Pizza (robot-powered pizza trucks), and Stephan von Muehlen CEO and co-founder of Poursteady (automated pour-over coffee machines).Photo Courtesy of @robotsrthebestHeritage Radio ...
CHEFWISE With Shari Bayer From All in the Industry
June 14, 2023
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On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with fellow Heritage Radio Network host Shari Bayer of All in the Industry, about her recently published book CHEFWISE: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon Press). It is a book of inspiration, advice, and life lessons from 117 leading chefs around the world. Many ...