🚀 The Jason Cavness Experience with Lee Kindell – Founder @MOTO Pizza | Shokunin, Maker, Storyteller, Entrepreneur, Hope Engineer Changing the Game
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🎤 About Lee Lee Kindell, founder of MOTO Pizza in Seattle, built a thriving Detroit-style pizza chain from an unexpected start . Originally planning a post-hostel retirement project, the pandemic accelerated his pizza venture, focusing on handcrafted, Detroit-style pizzas with unique toppings reflecting local Northwest and Filipino influences. Kindell's commitment to quality is reflected in the use of a 120-year-old sourdough starter named Betty and a three-day fermentation process for his dough.
MOTO Pizza has rapidly expanded to several locations, including T-Mobile Park and Belltown, with an emphasis on technology , kindell is incorporating pizza-making robots to enhance efficiency without sacrificing the artisanal quality. 2026 will include pizza drone delivery . Lee's vision combines innovative technology with a focus on creating a welcoming, community-oriented dining experience, emphasizing that kindness remains a core value.
MOTO Pizza now boasts multiple locations, including Belltown and T-Mobile Park and continues to push boundaries by integrating robotics, exploring drone delivery for 2026 and maintaining a focus on kindness, community, and innovation.
🎙️ In This Episode, We Talk About:
Lee’s journey from hostel entrepreneur to pizza visionary
How the pandemic accelerated MOTO Pizza’s growth
The balance of craft and technology in modern food businesses
Why kindness and community matter more than anything else
Robotics, automation, and the future of food tech
Sourcing ingredients sustainably and the slow food movement
The reality of scaling a food business (and staying true to your values)
Pizza drone delivery and what’s next for logistics
The intersection of creativity, business, and culture
Lessons for entrepreneurs far beyond the food industry
Pizza in space came up too. 🍕🚀
🔗 Connect with Lee
LinkedIn: Lee Kindell
Website: motopizza.com
Instagram: @motopizzashop
TikTok: @motopizza
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