(#190) The AI Grocery Revolution w/ Andy Ellwood

Send us Fan MailGroceries are getting more expensive, AI is moving faster than ever, and many people are wondering how technology will shape everyday life.In this episode of Kyle Talks, I sit down with entrepreneur Andy Ellwood to talk about business, artificial intelligence, and the future of consumer technology.Andy has built and exited companies acquired by Facebook and Google, and earlier in his career even sold planes for Warren Buffett. Today he’s building Stretch, an AI-powered grocery platform designed to help families find the cheapest groceries in real time and navigate rising food costs.But this conversation goes far beyond groceries.We talk about the rise of AI agents, the responsibility of tech founders, and whether artificial intelligence will empower consumers… or slowly begin making more decisions for us.This is a thoughtful conversation about entrepreneurship, technology, and the future we’re building.Because the biggest question may not be what AI can do — but who it ultimately serves.What We Discuss• What Andy learned selling planes for Warren Buffett • Building companies that were acquired by Facebook and Google • Why groceries are one of the biggest financial pressures for families • How the AI-powered grocery app Stretch works • How Stretch actually makes money • The rise of AI agents and what they could mean for everyday life • Whether AI empowers consumers or risks replacing human decision-making • The responsibility tech founders have in shaping the futureAbout Andy EllwoodAndy Ellwood is the founder and CEO of Stretch, an AI-powered grocery platform helping families find lower prices and make smarter food-buying decisions.A serial entrepreneur, Andy has built companies acquired by Facebook and Google and has spent his career creating technology designed to simplify complex problems. His philosophy of “Make Room For Many” shapes how he approaches innovation, leadership, and building products that empower everyday people.Listen to Kyle TalksKyle Talks is a podcast about having better conversations — especially with people we might disagree with. The goal is simple: move culture away from outrage and toward curiosity, listening, and thoughtful dialogue.Understanding doesn’t always mean agreement. But it’s where better conversations begin.Follow Kyle TalksSubscribe for new episodes every week featuring thoughtful conversations on culture, technology, economics, and communication.Social Media:Insta/X: kyleTHEhortonYoutube: KyletalkssTiktok: KyleTalkssIntro: Head In The Clouds by Matthew MorelockOutro: Surfaces Type Beat - Jellyfish BeatsSupport the show