Gimme: Transforming Unattended Retail with Smart Inventory Management
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Khatri, Siddharth
Narang, Subeg Singh
Santosh, Sachith Cherian
DeCocco, Bailey
Mihalik, Gregory
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Gimme is a pioneering technology startup that has dramatically improved inventory management in unattended retail sectors such as vending machines, micro-markets, and office coffee services. Co-founded by Cory Hewett and Evan Jarecki, Gimme leverages modern wireless technology, creating real-time inventory tracking solutions that replace outdated pen-and-paper methods. This case study chronicles Gimme's entrepreneurial journey from its inception at Georgia Tech's startup accelerator Create-X, through critical decisions about product development, funding challenges, strategic pivots, and ultimately, scaling operations nationwide. It provides insights into the complexities of co-founder dynamics, the significance of strategic partnerships, the transition toward profitability, and enduring lessons about entrepreneurial commitment and resilience.
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2026
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