{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/60269b8c-0bac-4ce4-83ba-e9116d5296e3/69c08c7b1a160b44db6b6fe9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Smart Grocery Revolution: How Stretch Is Reinventing How We Shop","description":"<p>Andy Ellwood, Founder &amp; CEO of Stretch, joins the Mr. Beacon Podcast to discuss reinventing grocery shopping with AI-powered insights. By turning shopping lists into smart comparison tools, Stretch helps consumers save time and money. Andy also shares lessons from building in public, the power of shopper-first design, and his vision for AI agents that advocate for consumers in retail.</p><p><br></p><p>Andy’s Top 3 Songs</p><p><br></p><ul><li>“Difference Maker” by NEEDTOBREATH: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2LtB9KLf98\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2LtB9KLf98</a><strong>&nbsp;</strong></li><li>“My Little Girl” by Tim Mcgraw: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZVsGVE1qCg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZVsGVE1qCg</a>&nbsp;</li><li>“Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing” performed by Chris Rice: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ax_NMWLEb6U\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ax_NMWLEb6U</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Mister Beacon is hosted by Steve Statler, CEO of <a href=\"http://ambientchat.ai\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ambientChat.ai</a> — Using AI to connect people with places and products&nbsp; with an app that puts you in control of YOUR data.</p><p><br></p><p>Our sponsor is Identiv <a href=\"https://www.identiv.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.identiv.com</a>, whose IoT solutions create digital identities for physical objects, enhancing global connectivity for businesses, people, and the planet. We are also sponsored by Blecon <a href=\"http://www.blecon.net\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.blecon.net</a>. Blecon enables physical products to communicate with cloud applications using Bluetooth Low Energy. </p>","author_name":"Stephen Statler"}