Innovation Conversation: Revolutionizing Hospitality Labor with Ewan Moran, Founder & CEO of Barback
The Innovation Conversation · Ricardo Pascual
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Show Notes
In this episode of Innovation Conversation, host Ricardo Pascual welcomes Ewan Moran, Founder & CEO of Barback, the platform set to transform the hospitality industry. From bartender to industry advocate, Ewan’s journey gives him a unique perspective on solving the hospitality labor crisis through innovation and empowerment.
They dive into:
- From Bartender to CEO — Ewan’s journey from working behind the bar to launching a revolutionary staffing platform. How his experiences at the University of Exeter and in management operations shaped Barback’s mission.
- Unexpected Investment — How Ewan secured his first round of funding from an unexpected source and the lessons it taught about opportunity and perseverance.
- Influencing Legislation — Barback’s collaboration with All-Party Parliamentary Groups to shape policies that support workers and businesses in the hospitality sector.
- Democratizing Labor — How Barback is giving workers a voice and businesses a sustainable staffing solution through a fully-integrated platform.
- Introducing Barback Care — Providing workers with vital benefits like counseling services, discounts, and exclusive perks to improve overall well-being in the hospitality workforce.
Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on how innovation can reshape traditional industries and empower both workers and businesses.
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🕒 Key Talking Points
- Ewan’s journey from hospitality professional to tech founder.
- Solving the labor crisis with innovation and advocacy.
- Engaging with Parliament to drive industry-wide change.
- Empowering workers through Barback’s integrated platform.
- Enhancing worker well-being with Barback Care.