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Join us for an upcoming webinar, From Idea to Impact, hosted by the International Council for Small Business (ICSB) in collaboration with Pinto Robotics.

Date: Monday, March 30, 2026

Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Eastern Time)

Host:

Skye Blanks, Chief Operations Officer, ICSB

Guest Speakers:

Gustavo Castillo, Founder & CEO, Pinto Robotics

Kay Gillespie, Co-Founder & CTO, Pinto Robotics 

This session will explore how innovative ideas are transformed into real-world impact, with insights from founders actively building and scaling in the robotics space.

About Pinto: Pinto Robotics develops automation solutions for restaurant kitchens. 75% of all restaurant orders in the US are takeout or delivery. The rise of takeout increases the need for packaging. Their first product, PODS, is a countertop robot that automates packing portion cups, a common task across all quick service restaurants. The company is currently piloting PODS with multiple restaurants including large international chains and is preparing to start production this summer.
 
About Gus: Gustavo “Gus” Castillo is a second time founder, and an MIT trained engineer. For the last 30+ years his family has owned and operated a chain of Mexican restaurants in LA. He spent 8 years working in the automotive industry with the last 5 years focused on commercializing autonomous vehicles. Through Pinto, Gus is combining his robotics and restaurant experience to help restaurants manage their costs and unlock new capabilities.
 

What to expect:

⦁ Founder insights on building and scaling technology ventures

⦁ Practical lessons on moving from concept to execution

⦁ Live discussion and Q&A

 
Connect with entrepreneurial
minds from around the globe.