Digitizing the Convenience Stores Tech Left Behind with Jason Vego

In this episode of The Disciplined Troublemakers, host Scott Shagory welcomes Jason Vego, who is the co-founder and CEO of Bevz. Founded in 2020, Bevz is a SaaS platform for independent liquor and convenience stores, helping them centralize and streamline delivery via 3rd party services – such as DoorDash, UberEATS, and GrubHub.

Prior to Bevz, Jason founded a dog grooming SW platform, which failed, and earlier in his career he worked at Citrix as Head of Global Employee Communications and Engagemen

The conversation highlights Bevz's evolution into a comprehensive inventory management system, enabling stores to efficiently track and sell products both in-store and online. Jason discusses the unique challenges of catering to independently operated stores and outlines the company's ambitious growth plans to expand across thousands of U.S. locations. This episode provides actionable insights for technology leaders and retail enthusiasts aiming to scale their businesses and navigate the complexities of the modern marketplace.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction
00:09 - Convenience Store Digital Transformation Platform
03:22 - Independent Rural Store Challenges
08:45 - Protein Bar Market Challenges
11:39 - Holistic Approach to Business Growth
15:54 - Snack Food Trends and Market Insights
19:32 - "Building Trust Through Data Insights"
22:54 - "Emphasizing the Human Element in AI"
27:01 - Convenience Retail's E-Commerce Potential
28:14 - Mobile Device Impact on Ordering
32:12 - Scaling Solutions for Tech CEOs
34:09 - Balancing Excel and People Dynamics
40:10 - Leadership Growth and Challenges
41:54 - Value of Fundraising Experience
45:27 - Managing Trade-offs in Business Growth
47:45 - Outro

Quotes:

"Scaling means building trust and empowering overlooked sectors to thrive."- Scott Shagory

"We're transforming independent stores into digital powerhouses, revolutionizing convenience retail."- Jason Vego

Key Takeaways:

Unlocking Potential in the Overlooked
Building Trust and Empowering Growth
Navigating Complexity with Simplicity
Scaling with Product and People in Mind
The Human Touch in a Digital World
Visionary Yet Pragmatic

Connect with Jason Vego:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jvego/
Website: https://www.bevz.com/

Connect with the Host Scott Shagory:

http://purplefinchgroup.com
http://linkedin.com/in/scottshagory
Email: mailto:[e-mail]

Sponsor: Purple Flinch Group
https://www.purplefinchgroup.com/

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