Another panelist's investment, Sparkplug, operates in the retail technology space, providing a platform for educating and incentivizing retail staff.
The episode reveals that Amazon's Just Walk Out technology heavily relied on human verification, contrary to its promotional claims.
The podcast episodes cover a range of topics related to retail technology, including contactless payments, biometric data collection, AI-powered inventory tracking, and the impact of emerging technologies on the in-store shopping experience.
For example, the episode Amazon Wants Your Handprint discusses Amazon's introduction of palm-scanning technology at Whole Foods, raising questions about the future of data security and in-person shopping. The episode Going shopping? AI is watching you explores how Sam's Club is using AI camera systems to track customer purchases.
Other episodes, such as Disney Fights Back Board Takeover & Amazon Ditches Grab n' Go and Is dynamic pricing coming to a supermarket near you?, delve into the broader implications of retail technology, including the challenges and opportunities faced by businesses in this evolving landscape.