Michael Farid
Title: VP, Automation
Organization: Sweetgreen
Michael Farid is the co-founder of Spyce and currently serves as the Vice President of Automation at Sweetgreen, where he is focused on scaling robotics and automation to enhance the dining experience. Michael co-founded Spyce while pursuing his graduate studies at MIT, combining his passion for robotics and culinary arts to develop a first-of-its-kind automated kitchen. Under his leadership, Spyce grew from an innovative startup into a groundbreaking restaurant concept, leading to its acquisition by Sweetgreen in 2021. Now at Sweetgreen, Michael continues to push the boundaries of food-tech innovation, leveraging his expertise in automation to streamline operations and bring cutting-edge technology to a broader market. His journey offers valuable insights into the complexities of building a tech-driven business, from the initial idea to scaling and integrating into a larger company.
