Tom Grote is the CEO of Agape Automation, a food-tech innovation company that creates the automated Smart Kitchens of the future.
Prior to Agape Automation, Tom was the COO of Donatos Pizza for over 17 years, a family-owned pizza company with more than 150 locations in six states.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How narrowing in on what you’re really good at grows profits.
- The value of seeking out educational opportunities later in life.
- How to maintain a balance between operational excellence and innovation.
- How to build a business grounded in courage, empathy, and doing the right thing.
- The importance of surrounding yourself with a diverse team with complementary skills.
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