In this episode of the Restaurant Technology Guides podcast, hosts Jeremy Julian and Angelo Esposito, Founder and CEO of Whisk, delve into the innovative solutions Whisk offers for inventory management in the restaurant industry. They discuss the challenges of traditional inventory methods, the development of Whisk's technology combining AI and user-friendly features, and the significant impact these solutions can have on managing prime costs in bars and restaurants. The conversation also touches on AI's role in the restaurant technology arena, offering insights into how modern tools can streamline operations and improve accuracy. Listeners are encouraged to explore Whisk's platform and the potential benefits it can bring to their inventory processes.

00:00 Wisk

01:21 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:30 Understanding Prime Costs in Restaurants

01:58 Introducing Whisk AI: Streamlining Restaurant Operations

02:50 Challenges in Restaurant Inventory Management

04:05 The Origin Story of Whisk AI

06:47 Digitizing Old School Processes

08:31 The Evolution of Whisk AI

12:08 Current Inventory Management Practices

14:45 Common Mistakes in Inventory Management

17:38 Receiving Product Correctly

18:59 Understanding the Inventory Formula

19:30 Simplifying Inventory and Purchasing

20:36 Handling Item Variations

22:24 The Importance of Demos

27:27 AI in Inventory Management

32:36 Whisk's Full Capabilities

33:32 How to Get in Touch and Learn More