Feb 26 2024 60 mins 2
#48. In this week's episode, we explore the world of online ordering and restaurant revenue generation with our special guest, Nabeel Alamgir, the CEO and co-founder of Lunchbox,the enterprise restaurant technology company boosting customers like Papa Ginos, Chopt, Walk On's and more. Starting out at Bareburger as a busboy, Nabeel worked his way up to the position of CMO and then went on to build this restaurant tech company made by operators.
Born in Bangladesh and raised in Kuwait before settling in Queens, Nabeel starts things off by sharing his insights on the incredible food scene in Queens and how it influenced his passion for the industry.
But our conversation goes beyond culinary delights as we delve into the challenges and triumphs of being a CEO. Nabeel shares his strategies for managing stress, time, and health, offering valuable insights for leaders in any field. We explore his unique approach to time management, including a fascinating use of a label maker to organize daily tasks—a refreshing analog touch in a digital world.
With Nabeel's expertise, we discuss the future of digital ordering and provide practical tips for restaurants to boost their online orders. Whether you're a foodie, an entrepreneur, or simply curious about the intersection of technology and dining, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration.
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In this episode, we cover:
(05:55) Nabeel's journey growing up overseas and what led him to come to America
(10:49) The creation of Lunchbox
(18:34) How restaurants can find out if they are being discovered by customers
(22:38) Nabeel's biggest mistake as a CEO to date.
(27:01) The advantages and disadvantages of being a young founder
(32:11) What takes up most of Nabeel's time
(41:33) Product teams and earning respect
(45:22) What makes Nabeel really really angry
(52:15) Being an avid learner as a CEO
(56:04) Putting priority on taking care of yourself first
