Episode description

This episode of the Restaurant Technology Guys podcast features Jon, a longtime friend of the host and CEO/co-founder of Tabski, a digital commerce platform for restaurants. Jon shares his journey from starting in B2B sales and entering the restaurant tech space, to launching and pivoting Tabski amidst challenges like COVID-19. Tabski aims to improve guest experience and operational efficiency through features like multi-vendor ordering and omni-channel integration, addressing the evolving needs of food halls and busy restaurants. Jon emphasizes the importance of consumer-first design in creating a connected commerce platform, highlighting the shift towards a digital-first approach in the restaurant industry.

00:00 Welcome & Guest Introduction
00:24 Jon's Journey: From Payment Side to Restaurant Tech Innovator
01:04 The Birth and Evolution of Tapski
09:13 Exploring the ISO Model and Its Impact on Restaurants
15:05 Introducing Tapski: A New Era of Restaurant Technology
25:36 The Future of Ordering: Flexibility and Consumer Control
29:05 Conclusion & How to Connect with Tapski