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Munich Startup:<\/em> What is your Startup<\/a>What problem are you solving?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theo Guo, Co-Founder:<\/em> SmartFoodie develops smart Mini canteens<\/a> in just 1.3 square meters, which use the latest steam cooking technology to prepare fresh, hot meals in under two minutes \u2013 without any kitchen or staff.
We solve the problem of missing, inflexible and often expensive catering options for employees, students and guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Munich Startup:<\/em> But that's been around for a long time!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theo Guo:<\/em> No \u2013 classic smart fridges already exist, but none that offer wholesome, freshly steamed meals at the touch of a button. We combine digitalization, food tech, convenience, and gastronomy in a new form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nighttime hunger leads to startup idea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Munich Startup:<\/em> What is your founding story?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theo Guo:<\/em> As students, we often faced the same problem at night after studying: Everything was closed, we were hungry\u2014and we ended up eating that chocolate bar or frozen pizza again. It was precisely this pain point that gave rise to the idea: a wholesome, warm meal\u2014anytime, anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Munich Startup:<\/em> What have been your biggest challenges so far?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theo Guo:<\/em> The biggest hurdle was actually getting started and going all in. After that, it was mainly organization, communication, and the typical startup issues: staying focused, developing team processes, and simultaneously iterating the product at high speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SmartFoodie as a synonym for modern catering<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Munich Startup:<\/em> Where would you like to be in one year, where in five years?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theo Guo:<\/em> In one year, we want to be the first address for smart employee catering in Munich and the surrounding area. In five years, we want to achieve this position across Europe\u2014as a synonym for modern, flexible, and digital catering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Munich Startup:<\/em> How have you experienced Munich as a startup location so far?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theo Guo:<\/em> Munich is an excellent location: It has a strong startup ecosystem, numerous funding programs, and, above all, people who are keen to support innovation. For us, it was the perfect place to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Munich Startup:<\/em> Quick exit or long breath?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theo Guo:<\/em> For us, it's clear: staying power. We want to build a sustainable brand that revolutionizes catering in Europe.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

SmartFoodie brings the smart mini-canteen to just 1.3 square meters: Fresh, wholesome meals are prepared using steam cooking technology in under two minutes \u2013 without a kitchen and without staff. 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