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The Spoon Podcast

The Spoon Podcast

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Join host Michael Wolf as he explores the world of food, ag and how innovation is changing what we eat.2024 The Spoon All Rights Reserved Art Hygiene & Healthy Living Science
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  • From Surfer to Robot Delivery CEO With Coco's Zach Rash

    From Surfer to Robot Delivery CEO With Coco's Zach Rash
    Jul 21 2025
    This episode's guest is Zach Rash, the co-founder and CEO of Coco Robotics. Mike talks to Zach about his journey from aspiring professional surfer to becoming of a robot delivery company backed by OpenAI's Sam Altman. Zach shares how he and his co-founder started building robots out of their UCLA dorm room during the pandemic, why they focused on human-piloted delivery over full autonomy, and how Coco has grown into a multi-city operation. Zach will speak at Smart Kitchen Summit. You can get your ticket for SKS at www.smartkitchensummit.com. Use discount code PODCAST for 15% off tickets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Why It's So Hard to Build Hardware in America

    Why It's So Hard to Build Hardware in America
    Jul 11 2025
    On this episode of The Spoon podcast, catches up with with longtime food tech innovator and friend of The Spoon Scott Heimendinger about the hidden challenges of U.S. manufacturing, the future of kitchen robotics, and why tooling expertise has all but disappeared in America. Scott shares insights from his stealth startup Seattle Ultrasonics and his experience navigating domestic vs. overseas prototyping. The two also explore whether a new wave of robot-ready kitchen appliances is coming, what makes Thermomix a surprise hardware juggernaut, and how AI is powering everything from sous vide to smart food storage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • Leading a Better for You Brand in 2025 With Zevia's Amy Taylor

    Leading a Better for You Brand in 2025 With Zevia's Amy Taylor
    Jul 1 2025
    In this episode, Michael Wolf chats with Zevia CEO Amy Taylor about her journey from helping to shape Red Bull into a cultural force to leading Zevia, a mission-driven brand making zero-sugar, clean-label sodas. They explore Zevia's evolution as one of the better-for-you sodas, its strategy for staying relevant in a competitive beverage market, and its commitment to affordability and authenticity. Amy also shares insights on emerging health trends, ingredient transparency, and how Zevia leverages AI and innovation to build trust and scale impact. Amy will be at our virtual event Smart Kitchen Summit in July. Make sure to get a ticket at www.smartkitchensummit.com and use the discount code PODCAST for 15% off tickets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
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