E541 Alonso Vargas, SVP of Product at Flybuy

E541 Alonso Vargas, SVP of Product at Flybuy

Author: Alldus International November 11, 2024 Duration: 17:10

Today's guest is Alonso Vargas, SVP of Product at Flybuy. Founded in 2011, Flybuy is a turn-key productivity platform that optimizes pickup, delivery, dine in and loyalty for brands worldwide. They use AI and location intelligence to reshape the way businesses engage with their customers, and empower them to achieve operational excellence and drive repeat business. Brands are leveraging Flybuy to drive sales, save money and reduce waste by providing actionable data and insight to streamline their operations and create a seamless customer experience.

With over two decades in the tech industry, Alonso is a visionary leader who utilizes technology to promote innovation and provide cutting-edge solutions. His expertise in mobile applications, guest engagement and product management across the hospitality and blockchain domains has been instrumental in steering companies to deliver impactful technology solutions globally. Recognized as an Entrepreneurial Visionary by Latino Leaders Magazine, Alonso is deeply committed to leveraging technology for societal betterment, particularly in the Latino community.

In this episode, Alonso talks about:

His career journey to joining Flybuy,

Providing omni-channel location intelligence for improved customer experience,

His role to align product strategy, managing the team and evangelize solutions,

Enhancing customer experience with accurate ETA location intelligence,

Transforming business priorities into technical requirements with engineers,

Applying AI to enhance personalization and operational efficiency,

Why Flybuy is a great place to work


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