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Smart Hospitality Revolution: Taco Borga & Joe Harburg on Redefining Dining with Venduni
From fast-casual pioneers to AI-powered vending and 24/7 gourmet food—how two industry veterans are reinventing convenience dining.
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📝 Episode Description
In this episode of Invst Guru, host Jeff “Fuzzy” Wenzel sits down with Espartaco “Taco” Borga, founder of acclaimed restaurants like La Duni, and Joe Harburg, seasoned investor and co-CEO, to explore their latest venture: Venduni.
Venduni is transforming the dining landscape with a bold concept—“smart hospitality”. By blending robotics, AI, and premium food curation, they are creating 24/7 gourmet vending experiences that rival traditional restaurants. From induction-cooked chef-prepared meals to Amazon Go–style frictionless checkout, Venduni is tackling labor shortages, enhancing convenience, and giving consumers unprecedented access to artisanal food around the clock.
In this conversation, you’ll discover:
Taco’s journey from early POS systems and fast-casual dining to robotic servers and AI-driven kitchens.
How Joe’s experience scaling brands like The Sharper Image, Restoration Hardware, and Apple Stores is shaping Venduni’s growth strategy.
Why chefs and operators are embracing smart vending as the future of food service.
How crowdfunding is fueling the company’s expansion and turning everyday customers into brand ambassadors.
Whether you’re a food lover, a startup founder, or an investor looking for the next big innovation, this episode offers a first-hand look at how technology and hospitality are merging to redefine the way we eat.
👉 Follow Venduni on social media and their crowdfunding page to be part of the journey.