Impact Startup Spotlight: The Startup Using AI to Conquer Food Waste in Dining Halls

Every year, universities across the world throw away thousands of pounds of perfectly good food, from untouched entrees to overproduced menu items.

For Raccoon Eyes AI, a startup born out of Georgia Tech, this isn’t just a statistic. It’s a challenge to be solved through data, design, and behavioral science.

Founded by a group of engineering students who turned their senior capstone project into a full-fledged impact company, Raccoon Eyes helps dining halls measure, understand, and reduce food waste through a blend of smart hardware, analytics, and playful behavioral nudges.

Read full interview with CTO and Co-founder, Ivan Zou.

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