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Discussion of a Coffee Robot Startup
30:58 - 35:02 (04:03)
The podcast hosts discuss a coffee startup that uses robots to create drinks and is optimized for people who want to get their coffee and leave quickly. There were some issues with the company in the early stages, but the low labor costs and lack of breaks for the robot make it an appealing option.
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A discussion of the labor costs and benefits of using robots in coffee shops, specifically looking at the example of Cafe X and its founder's ownership percentage.
30:58 - 33:05 (02:06)
Summary
A discussion of the labor costs and benefits of using robots in coffee shops, specifically looking at the example of Cafe X and its founder's ownership percentage.
ChapterDiscussion of a Coffee Robot Startup
EpisodeRobot Businesses That Will Take Over The Fast Food Industry And Showmanship
PodcastMy First Million
Softbank invests $500 million in Zume, a robot-driven pizza startup that is optimizing for people who want to get in and out quickly, like subway stations.
33:05 - 34:15 (01:09)
Summary
Softbank invests $500 million in Zume, a robot-driven pizza startup that is optimizing for people who want to get in and out quickly, like subway stations.
ChapterDiscussion of a Coffee Robot Startup
EpisodeRobot Businesses That Will Take Over The Fast Food Industry And Showmanship
PodcastMy First Million
Around 3.5 million Americans work in fast food jobs, which is approximately 0.1% of the working population.
34:15 - 35:02 (00:46)
Summary
Around 3.5 million Americans work in fast food jobs, which is approximately 0.1% of the working population. 10% of those work at McDonald's, raising the question of what these people will do for work if such jobs vanish.