We sit down with Koen Lavrijssen, Founder & CEO of Winston POS, to explore how his company is redefining point-of-sale technology for the hospitality industry.

Born from a single frustrating restaurant experience, Winston POS was built to work with hospitality staff—not against them. Koen shares his journey from tech to POS, highlighting the importance of simplicity, usability, and innovation in restaurant and hotel operations.

Key takeaways include:
- Why most POS systems fail hospitality businesses
- The importance of keeping systems simple yet powerful
- How Winston POS’s dealer and partner model accelerates growth
- Expanding into the U.S.: Unique challenges & opportunities

Discover how Winston POS is transforming the industry with a fresh approach to POS technology.

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Timestamps

[00:01:18] – How Winston POS was born from restaurant frustration
[00:02:21] – What makes a POS system truly user-friendly
[00:05:40] – The balance between simplicity and functionality
[00:10:41] – The dealer model: Why it’s essential for restaurant tech
[00:15:17] – Why POS should integrate rather than compete with other tech
[00:18:28] – “Hospitality is Chaos in Motion” – Adapting to fast-paced environments
[00:24:17] – How technology gives staff more time to focus on customers
[00:28:02] – Winston POS’s upcoming U.S. launch: What to expect
[00:29:26] – The philosophy behind “A system that works with you, not against you”
[00:30:24] – Where to find more about Winston POS & how to connect

Connect
Winston: https://winstonpos.com
Koen Lavrijssen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/klavrijssen/
Omniboost: https://omniboost.io/
Rob Napoli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robnap/
Rob Napoli: https://www.robnapoli.com/

Show Produced by: Niranjan Deshpande (Nick), Broken Frames Studio, www.brokenframesstudio.com

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