While COVID-19 has dealt the restaurant industry writ large a difficult hand, some are faring better than others. In September, McDonald’s reported the best month it’s had in a decade; in this episode of Reinvent, host Beth Kowitt speaks with CEO Chris Kempczinski about how McDonald’s finds itself in a surprisingly good spot, thanks to the premium customers ... Show More
Oct 2022
Where's My Village?: What Private Investment Can (and can't) Do For Childcare
Private investment in childcare companies doubled between 2020 and 2021, and the range of apps, software, products and services investors can put their money into is growing. Many think private dollars have the potential to transform the childcare industry, others think involving ... Show More
41m 17s
Mar 2020
Efforts to Flatten the Coronavirus Curve
Chris Pappas, CEO of The Chefs' Warehouse, shares insight on how his company is offering food products for sale to the general public in light of the pandemic. Dr. Patrice Harris, President of the American Medical Association, breaks down efforts to get Americans to help flatten ... Show More
30m 49s
Dec 2024
What It Takes to Thrive During a Crisis
Why did some companies thrive during the Covid-19 pandemic while others struggled?
Keith Ferrazzi, founder of the consulting firm Ferrazzi Greenlight, surveyed more than 2,000 executives to learn how they changed their operations during the pandemic. The results show that some co ... Show More
23m 43s
Sep 2022
Rapid Response: How Covid lessons get tested by inflation, w/Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer
After slashing his NYC restaurant team from 2,400 people to just 45 in the teeth of the pandemic, Danny Meyer has rebuilt Union Square Hospitality Group back to its former size. But in his fifth appearance on Rapid Response since Covid struck, Danny says he isn’t yet triumphant. ... Show More
32m 18s
Feb 2022
Why Some Companies Thrived During the Pandemic
Keith Ferrazzi, founder of the consulting firm Ferrazzi Greenlight, led a survey of more than 2,000 executives to study how they reengineered operations during the pandemic. The research identified a kind of extreme adaptability at the team and organizational levels that helped s ... Show More
22m 10s