Rethinking Recommendations

Paul shares his vision for Deets, a platform that aims to revolutionize how people discover restaurants by leveraging recommendations from friends and influencers. He critiques the outdated model of Yelp, likening it to a mafia-like system, and emphasizes the importance of machine learning in curating personalized dining experiences. Drawing inspiration from TikTok's user engagement strategies, Paul highlights the need for a modern, user-friendly interface that resonates with today's consumers.