Episode Description
My guest today is a high-level designer and tech visionary who has spent his career at the intersection of human behavior and digital innovation. From building a music curation startup to working at tech giants like Square and Lyft, Mario Gomez-Hall has always been obsessed with one thing: Curation. Growing up with a father who consulted for fisheries, he has a deep-rooted respect for the food industry and the people who make it run. Now, he’s applying that expertise to fix one of the most frustrating parts of being a foodie—finding a place to eat that doesn't suck.
We dive into how Zest is flipping the script on discovery. Instead of trusting a stranger’s bad mood on Yelp, Zest uses your actual dining history (via secure credit card linking) and the recommendations of your actual friends to build a personalized flavor map. It’s a tool that stays out of the way and lets the experience take center stage.
Download the Zest Maps app from Apple or Google Play stores. Use code “tryzest” to gain early access
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Website: www.zestmaps.com
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Instagram: @zestmaps
Mario LinkedIn: @mariohall
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