The Commodity Kitchen with David Maloni
Twice a month, David Maloni serves up a fast, focused look at the world of commodities—covering everything from major food ingredients to energy and beyond. With over 30 years of experience advising some of the world’s largest commodity buyers, he brings unmatched insight and practical perspective to the table.
Each episode delivers a market update, the key news and trends he is watching, and insights from occasional guest experts in the food supply chain—all in under 15 minutes.
The Commodity Kitchen with David Maloni
Kim Spalding, CEO of Cheetah Foodservice, Revolutionizing the Foodservice Supply Chain through Data and Technology
Join us as we sit down with Kim Spalding, CEO of Cheetah Technologies and a visionary transforming the food supply chain through technology.
Starting as a Texas girl with a love for wine and music, Kim shares her fascinating transition from running a winery to pioneering product innovation at Starbucks, and later, enhancing shipping security with blockchain at TradeLens. Kim's tenure at Google shines through as she discusses the company's strategy to revolutionize data structuring for businesses big and small.
Her excitement is infectious as we ponder the industry's 5 to 10-year horizon, brimming with data-driven tools that promise a level playing field. This episode illuminates the critical role of digitization and collaboration in the industry, showcasing Kim's unique blend of tech-savvy and operational expertise that's reshaping how we handle our food from farm to fork.
Once Again, Thank You for tuning in to what proves to be an insightful discussion.
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Timestamps
02:13 - Who Is Kim Spalding?
05:16 - Blockchain Data 101
08:06 - Kim Narrates Her Journey To Cheetah Technologies
13:07 - How The Restaurant Operations Business Differs From Other Establishments
15:16 - Merging Tech And The Food Industry
16:54 - Cheetah Technologies’ Mission
22:40 - How Does Cheetah Technologies Operate?
25:39 - Cheetah Technologies And The Restaurateur
29:20 - Kim Details How Cheetah Technologies Benefits All Aspects Of The Food Service Industry
34:37 - Cheetah Technologies And The Customer
37:37 - The Balancing Act: Tipping The Scales With The Leverage Of Distribution
41:28 - The Future Of Cheetah Technologies
46:36 - Wrapping Up!
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