Everyone loves the “We just raised $3M!” LinkedIn post.
No one talks about the burnout, breakdowns, and bullshit behind it.

In this episode:
- The emotional tax of chasing your next round
- What actually gets VCs to say yes
- The moment we realized fundraising is often the worst part of the job

From AI-powered pizza ovens in Naples to robotic bartenders and airport arms serving poke bowls — theautomation wave is coming for your food.
In this episode, we talk about how tech is transforming the hospitality game (and if that’s actually what we want).
Robots are fast, efficient, scalable.

But can they replace the romance of a Neapolitan pizza chef?
We debate. We laugh. We fear for our free drinks.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction to Automation in Food Industry

00:03:09 - The Future of Pizza: Automation and Experience

00:06:20 - Robotics in Hospitality: A New Era

00:09:12 - The Impact of AI on Customer Experience

00:12:09 - Market Trends and Investment Opportunities

00:15:06 - The Role of Automation in Airports

00:17:47 - Evolving Job Roles in the Age of AI

00:20:55 - Conclusion: Embracing the Future of Food and Service

In this short & spicy edition, Erika and Vlada debate one of the biggest shifts in the startup world:

Is profitability finally sexier than growth?

Fundraising is down. Burn multiples are under the microscope.

Founders are rethinking everything — and we’re here for the hot takes. 🔥