Time Back, Passion Forward: Rethinking Inventory with Angelo Esposito of WISK.ai

The Leadership Table

In Episode 2 of The Leadership Table, Jason E. Brooks sits down with Angelo Esposito, Co-Founder & CEO of WISK.ai, to uncover how better inventory management can completely transform hospitality operations.

From reducing food waste and overpouring to mastering cost of goods sold and building team trust, Angelo shares hard-earned lessons from the frontlines. Learn why communication—not control—is the secret to better systems, how WISK integrates with 60+ POS platforms, and why “time back, passion forward” is more than a slogan. If you're trying to run a tighter, more profitable operation without losing your soul, this episode is for you.

🔗 Learn more at wisk.ai
🎙️ Connect with Angelo:
• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Wisking It All Podcast on Spotify

🔥 Key Takeaways:

• Proper inventory control directly impacts profitability.
• Communication builds team buy-in and reduces resistance.
• Avoid top mistakes: poor organization, not involving team in tech, and choosing software too quickly.
• Automation in back-of-house is the next big leap for hospitality.
• “Every athlete in the world has a coach”—and so should operators.

Chapters

1. The Importance of Inventory Management in Hospitality (00:00:00)

2. Angelo's Journey and the Birth of Wisk.ai (00:02:55)

3. Understanding the Impact of Inventory on Profitability (00:06:01)

4. The Role of Communication in Inventory Control (00:08:58)

5. Wisk.ai vs Traditional Inventory Tracking (00:11:54)

6. Streamlining Operations with Wisk.ai (00:18:03)

7. Time Back, Passion Forward (00:20:30)

8. Common Mistakes in Inventory Management (00:25:40)

9. Innovations Shaping Inventory Management (00:30:20)

10. Investing in Personal Growth as a Leader (00:34:34)