Today's episode is Taste of Transformation: A CEO's Approach to Effortless Meals. We are exploring the Food Convenience Puzzle Piece. We are joined by Rami Baassiri, CEO of Manj, a house of brands in the homecooked space delivery in Bucharest. Rami is an expert in both food and tech companies, which puts him into a unique spot to understand the convergence of these fields and potential for change. He was part of the Uber Ops team, then, in 2019, Rami started working in Cloud Kitchens, headed by the Uber Founder Travis Kalanick, where he launched new markets and scaled the B2B sales team to 50 people in the middle east. The pandemic has made the adoption of convenient meals skyrocket, but there are still challenges ahead in how consumers across different markets and cultures prefer to eat their meals. Stay tuned, because we will talk about the food delivery dynamic landscape, and what it takes to scale a foodtech company. We will discuss about the mindset shift needed and its catalysts to adopt new ways of planning home meals. ---------About the Podcast: This is the House of Focus – Food Lens, a limited series podcast where we explore the food industry from different perspectives. In each episode we look through the lens of a different ecosystem player, including producers, retailers, supply chain and foodtech startups, to add key puzzle pieces and provide a holistic view of the food industry in Europe and beyond. Join our founder and host Maria Luiza Niculescu-Aron, as she uncovers the layers and complexity of this industry. Maria is a seasoned business professional with a proven track record in startup and corporate environments. She is a strategist focused on driving growth and innovation. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur, an aspiring innovator, or simply a curious food enthusiast, join us as we embark on a journey to uncover the opportunities, trends, and challenges shaping the future of food.Accounts the House of Focus & Maria LinkedIn House Of Focus- Food Lens (https://www.linkedin.com/company/101597653/admin/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_feed%3BdMStK4tcRzm2NM4%2FKEe7ug%3D%3D) LinkedIn Host Maria (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianiculescuaron/)  Instagram House of Focus (https://www.instagram.com/thehouseoffocus/)  Accounts Manj & Rami Rami Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramibaassiri/)  Manj Linkedin (https://ro.linkedin.com/company/go-manj) Rami Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ramibaassiri?igsh=NWwxNzFveWhyazUw&utm_source=qr)  Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Today's episode is Traceability and Sustainability: Charting the Future in Food Logistics.  We are exploring the Food Logistics Puzzle Piece.We are joined by Alexander Pavlov, Country Managing Director at FM Logistic Romania. FM Logistic is a €1.7 bn revenue company with a strategic focus on innovation and sustainable omnichannel supply chain solutions. Logistics is a key puzzle piece in the food industry, that impacts everything from production to retail and from freshness to waste of the food we eat.  Stay tuned, because we will talk about why blockchain was difficult to adopt, and which players in the market are best suited to tackle traceability of full batch shelf life. We will discuss omnichannel distribution, new business models that can be adopted and what risks and opportunities we can expect in the next years. ---------About the Podcast: This is the House of Focus – Food Lens, a limited series podcast where we explore the food industry from different perspectives. In each episode we look through the lens of a different ecosystem player, including producers, retailers, supply chain and foodtech startups, to add key puzzle pieces and provide a holistic view of the food industry in Europe and beyond. Join our founder and host Maria Luiza Niculescu-Aron, as she uncovers the layers and complexity of this industry. Maria is a seasoned business professional with a proven track record in startup and corporate environments. She is a strategist focused on driving growth and innovation. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur, an aspiring innovator, or simply a curious food enthusiast, join us as we embark on a journey to uncover the opportunities, trends, and challenges shaping the future of food.Accounts the House of Focus & Maria LinkedIn House Of Focus- Food Lens (https://www.linkedin.com/company/101597653/admin/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_feed%3BdMStK4tcRzm2NM4%2FKEe7ug%3D%3D) LinkedIn Host Maria (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianiculescuaron/)  Instagram House of Focus (https://www.instagram.com/thehouseoffocus/)  You can find Alexander and FM Logistic here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-pavlov-2334874/https://www.fmlogistic.ro/https://www.linkedin.com/company/fm-logistic-romania/https://www.linkedin.com/company/fm-logistic/ Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.