This podcast episode explores the journey of Sweetgreen, a successful salad unicorn with over 200 locations and 6,000 employees. The co-founders discuss their origins, the challenges they faced in starting and scaling the business, their approach to expanding, the importance of community building, the role of technology and automation, and the significance of humility and empathy in pivoting. The episode highlights the camaraderie and synergy among the founders, their commitment to environmental sustainability and healthy eating at scale, and their continuous learning and adaptation. Overall, it showcases how Sweetgreen has built a national brand by prioritizing values and innovation.
