Digitizing the Convenience Stores Tech Left Behind with Jason Vego

In this episode of The Disciplined Troublemakers, host Scott Shagory welcomes Jason Vego, who is the co-founder and CEO of Bevz. Founded in 2020, Bevz is a SaaS platform for independent liquor and convenience stores, helping them centralize and streamline delivery via 3rd party services – such as DoorDash, UberEATS, and GrubHub.

Prior to Bevz, Jason founded a dog grooming SW platform, which failed, and earlier in his career he worked at Citrix as Head of Global Employee Communications and Engagemen

The conversation highlights Bevz's evolution into a comprehensive inventory management system, enabling stores to efficiently track and sell products both in-store and online. Jason discusses the unique challenges of catering to independently operated stores and outlines the company's ambitious growth plans to expand across thousands of U.S. locations. This episode provides actionable insights for technology leaders and retail enthusiasts aiming to scale their businesses and navigate the complexities of the modern marketplace.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction

00:09 - Convenience Store Digital Transformation Platform

03:22 - Independent Rural Store Challenges

08:45 - Protein Bar Market Challenges

11:39 - Holistic Approach to Business Growth

15:54 - Snack Food Trends and Market Insights

19:32 - "Building Trust Through Data Insights"

22:54 - "Emphasizing the Human Element in AI"