Sep 13th 2017
Tech Break 4387
Is it a Bodega or a Vending Machine?
The Fuss over Bodega
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Megan Morrone talks to Liz Segren, staff writer at Fast Company, about her story on the launch of Bodega. Two ex-Googlers developed a service that could put mom and pop stores out of business and it didn't end well. These days it seems like the only thing Amazon can't compete with is our corner store where we buy things that we need right this red hot second. One new startup thinks they can disrupt this economy with kiosks where you can pick up non-perishable items that you might pay more for at the mom-and-pop store down the street. Our guest Liz Segren talks about why so many people are upset about it.
Full episode at twit.tv/tnt/1852
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