Christine Schindler’s Mission to Transform Food Safety

Christine Schindler’s Mission to Transform Food Safety ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( [Linkedin]( September 5, 2024 Christine Schindler’s Mission to Transform Food Safety Christine Schindler, Co-Founder and CEO of PathSpot, reveals how their AI-powered hand scanner, recognized by Time's Top 100 Inventions, is revolutionizing food safety. We dive into her journey from global health to door-to-door pitching, and how PathSpot now operates in 10,000+ locations globally. Tune in if you’re passionate about hospitality, tech innovation, or entrepreneurship. Discover how Christine is driving meaningful change in the food service industry.  Welcome to the 'WISKING IT ALL' Podcast – the series where we engage with hospitality professionals and trailblazers who've wagered it all in their pursuits. Join us in exploring their journeys, understanding their motivations, and uncovering the secrets behind their success. Every week, we'll deliver two impactful ideas and one essential insight from our podcast episode, offering perspectives that could fundamentally transform your hospitality business. If you find value in our show, please consider subscribing and leaving a rating on [Spotify](. Your support is vital in helping us grow. Curious about the challenges and lessons I learned while building WISK? Sign up [here]( and join me as I reveal exclusive insights and effective strategies from our successful journey. Your Host, Angelo Esposito THIS WEEK’S EPISODE Meet [Christine Schindler]( Christine Schindler is the Co-Founder and CEO of PathSpot, a company that develops technology to prevent foodborne illnesses, including the HandScanner, which monitors employee hand hygiene. A biomedical engineer and Duke University graduate, she has been recognized in Forbes' 30 Under 30 and Hospitality Technology's Top Women in Restaurant Technology. Christine also founded Girls Engineering Change, a nonprofit aimed at closing the gender gap in STEM fields. In this episode, we dive into the ingenious world of health and safety systems in the hospitality industry with Christine Schindler, Co-Founder and CEO of PathSpot. Prepare to be inspired by how Christine’s groundbreaking hand scanner is making waves in the food service industry, all while keeping our meals safe! 5 Keys You'll Learn: - Discover how Pathspot's hand scanner, an invention celebrated by Time magazine, is revolutionizing hand hygiene in the food industry. - Learn how AI and machine learning are used by Pathspot to improve handwashing behaviors and detect sources of contamination, enhancing safety protocols. - Hear about Christine’s journey from pitching door-to-door to raising capital and scaling her innovative solutions to 10,000 locations. - Understand the importance of feedback and the impact of short feedback loops on product development and customer satisfaction. - Christine shares exciting plans for Pathspot's expansion, including more AI-driven solutions, tapping into new industries, and continued global growth. [Watch the full episode]( 2 IDEAS FROM THE PODCAST Idea #1 The Importance of Health and Safety in Food Service Operations Christine highlights how foodborne illnesses significantly impact public health and business bottom lines. She explains how Pathspot’s innovative solutions, such as the hand scanner, improve health and safety standards in the food service industry. These tools help identify invisible contaminants, prevent outbreaks, and ensure compliance with safety protocols. Key Action Items: - Implement digital health and safety systems (like Pathspot) in food service environments to automate and ensure proper hygiene practices. - Use data to analyze contamination sources and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) accordingly. - Train staff on proper hygiene practices, using data-driven insights to identify gaps in compliance. - Regularly monitor temperature, labeling, and inventory to avoid spoilage and contamination. - Focus on ROI and labor optimization by automating manual safety tasks, freeing staff to enhance guest experiences. Idea #2 Entrepreneurial Journey and Building a Scalable Product Christine shares her journey from biomedical engineering to developing Pathspot. Her initial product, a basic prototype made with wires and a dinner plate, evolved into a scalable solution used in over 10,000 locations. She discusses how staying connected to customers and refining the product based on feedback helped the business grow. Key Action Items: - Continuously gather feedback from customers to improve product offerings and ensure real-world relevance. - Don’t hesitate to launch early prototypes to gather initial insights and refine the product. - Build relationships within the industry by networking and utilizing customer referrals. - Focus on solving a real problem to drive growth and customer adoption. - Secure capital from both venture funds and industry users to scale the business and improve supply chains. [Listen on Spotify]( [Listen on Apple Podcast]( 1 KEY LEARNING ❝ Detection is key to prevention. Without detecting risks early, we stay reactive. Our goal is to be proactive and prevent issues before they arise. [❞]( This quote captures the essence of Pathspot's mission: shifting from a reactive approach to safety and hygiene in food service environments to a proactive one. By leveraging technology to detect potential risks early, businesses can prevent issues such as contamination and foodborne illness before they impact customers and operations. This proactive mindset not only improves safety but also boosts operational efficiency and customer trust.  [Listen & Subscribe]( P.S. Love our podcast? Share your feedback and recommend our podcast to other restaurateurs who might appreciate a sprinkle of our episodes! #WiskingItAllPodcast [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( [Linkedin]( [TikTok]( Sent to: {EMAIL} [Unsubscribe]( © 2024 Wisking It All... by WISK.ai WISK.ai, 488 Wellington St W , Suite 304, , Toronto, ON M5V 1E3, Canada