Season Two of Grounded Podcast: Insights from Foodservice Leaders
Season Two of the Grounded Podcast
The well-received foodservice podcast, Grounded, produced by the Buyers Edge Platform, is back for its second season. Launched on July 16, 2025, this original podcast series is hosted by Lauren Mitchell, who is also the Vice President of National Accounts at Buyers Edge Platform. Grounded aims to provide valuable insights into the minds of today’s foodservice leaders and examines the complexities of the industry, emphasizing supply chain strategy, innovation, and leadership.
In its inaugural season, Grounded garnered strong engagement and acclaim, offering dynamic interviews with various executives across the foodservice sector. Notable guests included industry figures like John Barone from Market Vision, Mark Avery from FAT Brands, Josh Hpy from Salata, and Kevin Quandt of Dutch Bros.
This new season promises to build upon that success with an impressive lineup of guests who hold pivotal roles in their respective organizations. Featured guests for Season Two include:
- - Jeff Burrus, VP of Supply Chain at El Pollo Loco
- - Anthony Valletta, CEO of Bartaco
- - Amy Hom, Co-Founder and COO of Barcelona Wine Bar
- - Nimesh Patel, VP of Supply Chain at Boston's Pizza
- - Chris Gannon, CEO of Bolay
- - Joe Gordon, Chief of Technology and Supply Chain at Krispy Krunchy Foods
The podcast airs weekly and tackles a variety of topics pertinent to the evolving foodservice landscape. Listeners can anticipate discussions on AI-driven procurement forecasting, innovative tech adoption and integration, and surprising insights on long-term career development initiatives for back-of-house staff members.
When discussing the series, host Lauren Mitchell expressed her excitement, stating, 'This series has been beyond what I imagined. The guests are the stars—each brings a unique lens shaped by years in operations, procurement, or executive leadership. Whether it's how they're leveraging data, managing complexity, or leading with empathy, their stories reveal both the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of foodservice.'
Grounded stands out for its candid and practical approach, making it accessible not only to industry insiders but to anyone interested in the workings of the foodservice sector. The engaging conversations resonate with a broad audience including founders, C-suite executives, and curious individuals from the general public.
Listeners can tune into Grounded on major streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, and others. The podcast's mission aligns with the mission of the Buyers Edge Platform, which is the leading digital procurement network in the foodservice industry. They focus on providing operators with innovative, data-driven purchasing solutions designed to maximize savings, streamline the procurement process, and ultimately enhance profitability.
To learn more about the podcast and its offerings, visit Buyers Edge Platform for further insights.
About Buyers Edge Platform: The Buyers Edge Platform is dedicated to revolutionizing the foodservice procurement process. With a robust network of brands and a commitment to innovative technology, they help operators optimize their costs and drive profitability through data-driven purchasing approaches. With their ongoing commitment to support industry professionals through educational content such as Grounded, they continue to set a standard in the foodservice technology field.
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