Revolutionizing Restaurant Tech: Yaro's Journey with PickPad

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Revolutionizing Restaurant Tech: Yaro's Journey with PickPad
In this episode of the Restaurant Technology Guys podcast, Jeremy Julian interviews Yaro, a multiple-time founder in the realm of restaurant technology. Yaro shares his background, detailing his migration from Ukraine to the United States and his 15-year journey in developing tech solutions for the restaurant industry. The discussion focuses on Yaro's latest innovative product, PickPad, a modular system aimed at optimizing the pickup experience in quick-service restaurants (QSR). The conversation sheds light on how PickPad uses sensors and machine learning to improve both customer and employee journeys, enhancing efficiency and experiences at the critical intersection of online and offline operations. Jeremy and Yaro discuss the future potential of digital transformation in the QSR sector, the importance of data points in improving operations, and the benefits of integrating such technology from both the staff and customer perspectives.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Background
01:18 Yaro's Journey in Restaurant Tech
03:46 The Birth of PickPad
06:07 How PickPad Enhances Customer Experience
10:28 The Role of Data in PickPad's Success
19:47 Future of Customer Experience with PickPad
26:49 Engaging with PickPad
30:28 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
In this episode of the Restaurant Technology Guys podcast, Jeremy Julian interviews Yaro, a multiple-time founder in the realm of restaurant technology. Yaro shares his background, detailing his migration from Ukraine to the United States and his 15-year journey in developing tech solutions for the restaurant industry. The discussion focuses on Yaro's latest innovative product, PickPad, a modular system aimed at optimizing the pickup experience in quick-service restaurants (QSR). The conversation sheds light on how PickPad uses sensors and machine learning to improve both customer and employee journeys, enhancing efficiency and experiences at the critical intersection of online and offline operations. Jeremy and Yaro discuss the future potential of digital transformation in the QSR sector, the importance of data points in improving operations, and the benefits of integrating such technology from both the staff and customer perspectives.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Background
01:18 Yaro's Journey in Restaurant Tech
03:46 The Birth of PickPad
06:07 How PickPad Enhances Customer Experience
10:28 The Role of Data in PickPad's Success
19:47 Future of Customer Experience with PickPad
26:49 Engaging with PickPad
30:28 Conclusion and Final Thoughts