

Jonathan Neman
Co-founder and CEO of Sweetgreen, a national chain of restaurants connecting people to real food.
Top 5 podcasts with Jonathan Neman
Ranked by the Snipd community

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Oct 23, 2023 • 26min
#1: Robotic restaurants, vertical farming, drone delivery, and the future of healthy eating w/ Sweetgreen CEO Jonathan Neman.
Jonathan Neman, CEO of Sweetgreen, discusses the future of healthy eating, including robotic restaurants, vertical farming, and drone delivery. They also talk about building a restaurant OS, scaling healthy eating, and integrating technology and human interaction for a better dining experience.

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Mar 7, 2024 • 1h 7min
Robotic kitchens, restaurant tech, and fast-casual's future with Sweetgreen's Jonathan Neman | E1910
Jonathan Neman, co-founder and CEO of Sweetgreen, dives into the future of fast-casual dining and restaurant tech. He discusses what makes a strong manager and the complexities of choosing between franchise and owner-operated models. Neman also explores the exciting role of robotics in restaurants, highlighting innovations that streamline operations while preserving quality. With insights into Sweetgreen's journey and commitment to healthier offerings, this conversation sheds light on the evolving landscape of the food industry.

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Nov 7, 2023 • 41min
211. Jonathan Neman, Co-founder and CEO of Sweetgreen
Jonathan Neman, co-founder and CEO of Sweetgreen, discusses the strategy behind Sweetgreen's reinvention of fast food, leveraging branding to stand out and the role of automation and technology in their operations. They also delve into the challenges of creating a healthy fast food concept, building a cool lifestyle brand, prioritizing design and product in the industry, and the excitement over launching new protein plates and expanding the menu.

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Apr 13, 2020 • 1h 10min
Sweetgreen: Nicolas Jammet and Jonathan Neman
Jonathan Neman and Nicolas Jammet, co-founders of Sweetgreen, share their journey from frustrated Georgetown students to successful entrepreneurs in the fast-casual dining scene. They discuss the challenges they faced launching their first salad shop and the resourcefulness required to overcome financial hurdles. The duo reflects on their innovative approach to sourcing ingredients and building community engagement through music events. As they navigate the ever-evolving food industry, they emphasize resilience and adaptation during crises, showcasing how challenges can fuel growth and evolution.

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May 2, 2024 • 37min
Local veggies, national scale: Sweetgreen co-founders
Jonathan Neman and Nathaniel Ru, co-founders of Sweetgreen, share their remarkable journey from college friends to leading a $2.5 billion restaurant chain. They discuss the importance of community building and local sourcing, revealing how they overcame early hurdles, including a theft that nearly derailed their launch. The duo highlights Sweetgreen’s tech-driven strategies for improving customer experience and how automation enhances employee roles. Their commitment to sustainability and brand culture remains central to their impressive growth.