Turning Empty Tables into Profit: Pan Koutlakis on Building Eat Club and Surviving COVID

Episode 8 October 16, 2025 00:35:49
Turning Empty Tables into Profit: Pan Koutlakis on Building Eat Club and Surviving COVID
Keeping Up With Data
Turning Empty Tables into Profit: Pan Koutlakis on Building Eat Club and Surviving COVID

Oct 16 2025 | 00:35:49

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Show Notes

In this episode of "Keeping Up With Data," Pan Koutlakis, co-founder and CEO of Eat Club, shares how he turned lessons from managing Adelaide nightclubs into building one of Australia’s fastest-growing restaurant tech platforms. He reveals how Eat Club’s dynamic pricing helps venues fill empty tables, boost profitability, and create atmosphere - all powered by machine learning and seamless payment tech.

Pan opens up about surviving COVID’s impact, scaling into London, and why transparency, adaptability, and smart data use have been key to their success. A must-listen for anyone interested in startups, hospitality innovation, or building businesses that last.

This podcast is in partnership with The Black Dog Institute which aims to create a mentally healthier world for everyone. If you wish to support the cause please donate via the link Black Dog Institute - Precision Sourcing https://www.teamblackdog.org.au/fundr...

Host: Seán Gray & Polain Byimira

Guest: Pan Koutlakis

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