Tech Bites

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Meet the innovators and influencers at the intersection of food and technology. Tech Bites investigates the profound ways the rapidly evolving digital world is transforming how we discover, produce, and share food in the real world. Are the food revolution and the start-up generation in sync or in conflict? Host Jennifer Leuzzi explores how technology impacts our culinary lives. Get connected @TechBitesHRN on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter or email us [email protected]. Tech Bites theme song "No Matta' CPU Track" by Uptown Nikko.

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Forbes 30 Under 30 Food & Drink Class of 2024

Feb 06 2024 53 mins

Meet the Forbes 30 Under 30 Food & Drink class of 2024. The annual list identifies and applauds young innovators and entrepreneurs who are redefining the way we eat, drink, and think about food. On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with Forbes Under 30 editors Chloe Sorvino and Kristin Stoller abut the trends and companies on this year's list. Joining the conve

New Year Predictions With RJ Bee HRN’s New ED

Dec 19 2023 70 mins

Following Tech Bites tradition, the last show of the year is a look forward into the next year. What are the trends we’re predicting for 2024? Podcasting and anniversaries. On this episode, Tech Bites host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with RJ Bee, the new Executive Director at Heritage Radio Network about plans for celebrating HRN’s 15th anniversary and Tech Bites 300th show with live

Year in Review: Legislative & Court Victory for App-Based Delivery Drivers

Dec 12 2023 66 mins

Following Tech Bites tradition, the penultimate episode of the year is always a look back. On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks about the new minimum wage law for app-based delivery drivers and the recent court victory for drivers with returning guests Ligia Guallpa, executive director of the Worker’s Justice Project (WJP) and Josh Wood, delivery driver and o

Farm.One Grows in Brooklyn

Jul 12 2023 66 mins

We first met Farm.One founder Rob Laing in 2016 on episode 145. Farm.One opened in Tribeca growing rare herbs, edible flowers, micro greens, and other exotic produce year-round for chefs and restaurants, using hydroponics and LED lighting. Episode 240 covers 2020, the global pandemic, and Farm.One’s pivot into delivering freshly-harvested greens to New York subscribers by bike an

Pizza Robots & Automatic Baristas

Jul 05 2023 44 mins

Robots, automation and AI are here. On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with former Space-X engineer Benson Tsai, CEO and co-founder of Stellar Pizza (robot-powered pizza trucks), and Stephan von Muehlen CEO and co-founder of Poursteady (automated pour-over coffee machines).

CHEFWISE With Shari Bayer From All in the Industry

Jun 14 2023 40 mins

On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with fellow Heritage Radio Network host Shari Bayer of All in the Industry, about her recently published book CHEFWISE: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon Press). It is a book of inspiration, advice, and life lessons from 117 leading chefs around the world. Many have been on Heritage Radio Network, a m

Salt & Straw Ice Cream’s Upcycled Food Series With the Spare Food Co

Jun 08 2023 53 mins

I scream, you scream, we all scream to help solve the world's massive food waste problem with ice cream. On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with Tyler Malek, Co-Founder and Head Ice Cream Maker for Salt & Straw Ice Cream and Jeremy Kaye, Co-Founder of The Spare Food Co about Salt & Straw’s Upcycled Food Series featuring the Lemon Curd & Whey flavor, a tangy

Food Truck Tech With Scream Truck and Joule Case

May 17 2023 56 mins

I scream, you scream, we all scream for lowering CO2 emissions by 1-billion pounds. On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with Justin LeVrier, VP of Sales of Joule Case, and Eric Murphy, CEO and founder of Scream Truck, the on-demand ice cream trucks powered by Joule Case batteries.

Food & Drink: Modernist Cuisine Photography with Nathan Myhrvold

May 10 2023 55 mins

Go behind-the-scenes of the Modernist Cuisine series with Nathan Myhrvold and his latest book Food & Drink: Modernist Cuisine Photography. Food & Drink looks at the technical aspects of the equipment and process, and the art of portraiture as applied to food. On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with Nathan about the cutting-edge techniques, custom-built camera

Career Advice: Pivoting Into Food Tech

Apr 11 2023 67 mins

Hi Tech Bites. My name is Mae and I have a career in the creative agency space but am now looking to pivot into the food industry. I'm intrigued by the intersection of food, community, media, and entrepreneurship. Would you have any interest in a virtual ‘coffee chat’ with me? I would absolutely love to pick your brain about your amazing career in food & food media, and absorb