The Future Of Grocery Technology:
Drive Wheel’s Winter Speaker Series
Grocery 3.0 is here, and it’s rewriting the rules. From cutting-edge software innovations to transformative in-store experiences, technology is reshaping the way consumers shop—and how we do business. This January and February, Drive Wheel is proud to launch a Winter Webinar Series, bringing together thought leaders from the forefront of this disruption. Our speakers include trailblazing technology companies pioneering data-driven solutions, dynamic media integrations, and enhanced customer experiences.
Join us to uncover the insights shaping 2025 and beyond. Each hour-long session offers an exclusive opportunity to engage directly with these innovators, ask questions, and discover how to leverage these advancements to gain a competitive edge. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting conversation—reserve your spot today!
Upcoming Speakers Include:
January 15th
Melissa Jurgens – Head of Sales, Augmodo
Presenting a new technology that allows existing store team members to gather real-time data on inventory, out of stocks, POG compliance and so much more. See how this technology will improve at-shelf availability and reduce lost sales.
January 29th
Jorge Risquez – CEO & Co-Founder, BOPS
Brennan Stoufflet – Director of CPFR, BOPS
Jorge Risquez is the Co-founder and CEO of bops and will be speaking about innovation in Collaborative Planning, Forecasting & Replenishment to eliminate out-of-stocks and overstocks
February 5th
Emily Steele – CEO, Hummingbirds
Mari Tippman – Head of Sales, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds connects brands with Hyper-local content creators and influencers to help build brands and move volume in specific markets. Their platform makes connecting with micro-influencers easy.
February 12th
Jeff Roland – Director of Connected Stores Strategy & Planning, Instacart
Jeff will dive into the technologies behind Instacart’s Caper Cart, the AI-powered smart shopping cart revolutionizing the way consumers shop. From offering personalization to driving results for retailers and piloting advertising capabilities for CPG brands, Jeff will discuss how Instacart’s in-store technology is transforming the shopping experience.
February 19th
Sean Lemke – CCO & Co-Founder, Stoc
Rob Blythin – COO & Co-Founder, Stoc
Stoc is the AI-powered platform that delivers actionable insights and powerful tools to unlock the full potential of cold beverage placements. The team will share takeaways from NRF ’25 and how Stoc creates value aligned with major themes from the show. This will include our perspective on show sessions, learnings from the floor, and insights shared with us directly from show attendees.
February 26th
Chris Mullen – CEO, Procure4
Kristof Duna – Managing Partner, Procure4
Procurement, and more specifically, strategic sourcing, is a skill that is underdeveloped in most companies. Stakeholders know they should focus on costs and seek more strategic supplier partnerships, but it often falls lower on the priority list and inevitably becomes one of those tasks that is put off with the thought, ‘I know I should look at it, but just don’t have the time.’
Chris & Kristof will discuss how procurement can become a strategic advantage for any business and drive not only margin growth but also a more resilient business.
Engaging Discussions Enable Confident Decisions®
When you’re busy with the daily demands of your job, it’s easy to overlook the opportunities that will drive long-term growth. When you become a member of a Drive Wheel peer group, you can identify new strategies, reduce risk, and make confident decisions that will grow your business faster and more strategically.
We host two-day in-person meetings twice a year where leaders discuss their new strategies, innovation plans, and business challenges to get feedback from their peers. Members leave the meeting knowing they have thought about their idea from every angle. Between meetings, we conduct benchmarking studies and weekly news roundups to keep our members informed about changes in the industry.
