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This AI Vending Machine Will Blow Your Mind | Lamarr Houston

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Lamarr Houston

Former Raiders and Chicago Bears Defensive Lineman Lamarr Houston intimidated opponents on the field, but now he’s intimidating younger kids from trying to purchase alcohol.

Episode Description

Former Raiders and Chicago Bears Defensive Lineman Lamarr Houston intimidated opponents on the field, but now he’s intimidating younger kids from trying to purchase alcohol. Lamarr is the Co-Founder of Boxxtech.ai, an AI Powered Vending Machine that uses facial recognition and identity verification technology to sell alcohol/spirits. We chat about the technology, going through the Techstars accelerator, the biggest challenges of being an entrepreneur, and more!

Episode Breakdown

0:00 - Welcome Lamaar Houston To A&A

3:30 - How Lamarr Got Into Tech

9:30 - Creating BoxxTech Idea After Waiting On Long Lines

12:15 - Constructing The Physical Product

16:20 - The BoxxTech User Experience - AI Age Verification! How The Tech Was Created

21:00 - Startup Accelerator - Was It Worth It?

26:45 - Fundraising Is HARD

21:50 - The Biggest Challenge Of An Entrepreneur - Focus

36:50 - The Future Of BoxxTech - 5 Year Success Plan

42:00 - Welcome To The Community Lamarr! Like & Subscribe

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