Restaurant delivery apps have made it possible for many of us to order pretty much anything we want to eat with the click of a button. And during the pandemic that convenience became even more valuable. But at what cost? Some restaurant owners say they now need the apps to survive, but resent what they feel to be forced partnerships. And other restaurant own ... Show More
Dec 2021
The hidden costs of instant grocery delivery services
Online grocery delivery is a booming business thanks to the pandemic, but there are hidden costs to 10- to 15-minute grocery delivery, including a toll on how urban space is used. Host Erica Pandey discusses what it takes to make these services possible with Greg Lindsay, a senio ... Show More
13m 25s
Mar 2021
Disruptive startups that actually help local businesses | Amane Dannouni
More and more, we buy through online marketplaces: Amazon, Uber, Airbnb — the list goes on. But this convenience and efficiency comes with a hidden cost, mostly to small local businesses and workers. Does it have to be that way?Amane Dannouni doesn’t think so. In this talk, the B ... Show More
14m 18s
<p><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Food delivery apps have taken over cities across the world, promising delicious food at the tap of a button.</p><p><br>But is it really that simple?</p><p><br>In this episode we discuss what the rise of food delivery apps means for us, for restaura ... Show More
