The Smart Grocery Revolution: How Stretch Is Reinventing How We Shop

The Smart Grocery Revolution: How Stretch Is Reinventing How We Shop

Author: Stephen Statler March 24, 2026 Duration: 45:34

Andy Ellwood, Founder & CEO of Stretch, joins the Mr. Beacon Podcast to discuss reinventing grocery shopping with AI-powered insights. By turning shopping lists into smart comparison tools, Stretch helps consumers save time and money. Andy also shares lessons from building in public, the power of shopper-first design, and his vision for AI agents that advocate for consumers in retail.


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Mister Beacon is hosted by Steve Statler, CEO of ambientChat.ai — Using AI to connect people with places and products  with an app that puts you in control of YOUR data.


Our sponsor is Identiv https://www.identiv.com, whose IoT solutions create digital identities for physical objects, enhancing global connectivity for businesses, people, and the planet. We are also sponsored by Blecon http://www.blecon.net. Blecon enables physical products to communicate with cloud applications using Bluetooth Low Energy.


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Hosted by Stephen Statler, author of the book "Beacon Technologies," The Mr. Beacon Ambient IoT Podcast explores the quiet revolution happening at the intersection of our physical and digital lives. This isn't about far-off futures; it's about the proximity and location technologies being deployed right now, from Bluetooth beacons to broader ambient IoT systems, that are fundamentally changing how we interact with the world. Each episode features a direct conversation with the founders, engineers, and executives leading companies at the very center of this transformation. You'll hear specific, grounded discussions about the real-world challenges and opportunities in designing solutions that leverage location awareness. The dialogue goes beyond theory, delving into the practical business and technology decisions shaping this space. For anyone curious about how our environments are becoming smarter and more responsive, this podcast offers an essential, behind-the-scenes look at the people making it happen. Tune in for thoughtful interviews that cut through the hype to examine the actual tools and strategies building the connected world.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The Mr. Beacon Ambient IoT Podcast
Podcast Episodes
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Duration: 50:08
This week on Mr. Beacon, we're talking with Garrett Kinsman, Co-Founder at Nodle, a company revolutionizing networks of IoT devices. Nodle connects physical and digital worlds using smartphone and Bluetooth tech. Nodle k…
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Duration: 28:34
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5G and IEEE 802.11 Standards Updates with Amichai Sanderovich [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:12
Today on Mr. Beacon we're joined once again by Amichai Sanderovich, Wiliot's Standards Representative, as we explore the latest Ambient IoT standards, including 5G Advanced. Discover how Cellular IoT benefits medicine, t…
The FDA’s FSMA Section 204 Architect Frank Yiannas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:06
In this episode of Mr. Beacon, we discuss food safety with Frank Yiannas, former Deputy Commissioner of Food Policy & Response for the FDA. We’ll explore the transformative Section 204 of the Food Safety Modernization Ac…
Ambient IoT using Backscatter and Wi-Fi [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:01
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Duration: 54:14
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Connecting Food Supply Chains with Farm To Plate [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:32
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Duration: 52:04
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Duration: 41:45
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