Save $1,000+ per year on groceries: The affordability crisis and how one founder is fighting back

Grocery prices are crushing American families. They're up 32% since the pandemic, and one entrepreneur is building a solution. Andy Ellwood, founder of Stretch (the Expedia for groceries), joins us to explain how his free app can save you $1,000+ this year by finding the cheapest stores for your shopping list. We dig into the affordability crisis, the data behind it, and what real change looks like when you give power back to the shopper.The CommonX Podcast features long-form conversations with musicians, cultural voices, veterans, entrepreneurs, and independent thinkers who bring lived experience to the table. Hosted by Jared Mayzak and Ian Primmer, CommonX explores music, culture, work, identity, resilience, and the systems that shape everyday life—without talking points or manufactured outrage.From iconic artists and creative pioneers to everyday people with extraordinary stories, each episode prioritizes honesty, curiosity, and meaningful dialogue. This is a Gen-X–driven show for listeners who value depth over noise and conversation over clicks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.