397. FloVision Solutions’ Rian Mc Donnell on leveraging AI to reduce waste + optimize yield for food processors

This is a podcast episode titled, 397. FloVision Solutions’ Rian Mc Donnell on leveraging AI to reduce waste + optimize yield for food processors. The summary for this episode is: <p>As an entrepreneur, sometimes the boldest move you can make is to pivot. This week, we are joined by Rian Mc Donnell, CEO of FloVision Solutions, to talk about AI-driven solutions to help the food industry become more financially and environmentally sustainable by reducing waste and maximizing yield. We get into:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><ul><li>The work Rian leads with his team to optimize the food chain starting with protein – and how that vision varies from when he started the company&nbsp;</li><li>Insights that FloVision drives downstream to food processors and the capabilities they have because of these technology&nbsp;</li><li>FloVision’s market differentiation&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>How Rian sees the company playing a role in this massive food evolution&nbsp;</li><li>Feedback he gets from working with customers – especially food processors who are very traditional in their operations&nbsp;</li><li>FloVision’s recent $8.7 million Series A fundraise and what it will enable the company to do&nbsp;</li><li>The company’s tech stack and how the data drives different decisions and solutions based on their position around the globe, their food priorities and regulatory frameworks&nbsp;</li><li>Areas ripe for collaboration and what’s ahead in 2026&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p>