CEO and Co-Founder Tony Smith Among the Most
Exceptional Entrepreneurs at 2024 Builders and Innovators
Summit
IRVINE,
Calif., Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today,
Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) is recognizing Restaurant365 CEO and
Co-Founder Tony Smith as one of the
Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs of 2024 at its Builders and
Innovators Summit in Healdsburg,
California.
Goldman Sachs selected Smith from multiple industries to be
honored at the two-day event.
Smith's career has centered on using software to solve business
issues across the restaurant industry. As CEO and Co-Founder at
Restaurant365, he has worked on designing and creating an
integrated back-office restaurant management platform that unifies
accounting, inventory, payroll, and HR to support the industry's
continued growth. Today, he primarily focuses on the company
vision, culture, growth, and long-term strategy, including
integrating AI and automation to power smarter decision-making and
drive new levels of efficiency for restaurant operators.
"I am honored to be recognized by Goldman Sachs," said Smith.
"This acknowledgment reflects the dedication of our team and the
incredible partnerships we've built with restaurant operators
across the country. At Restaurant365, our mission has always been
to empower restaurants with the tools they need to thrive, and I'm
proud of the impact we're making together."
"I am thrilled to recognize Tony as one of the most exceptional
entrepreneurs of 2024," said David
Solomon, Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs. "Tony and his
team have built an impressive business that continues to grow at
scale. We look forward to bringing this year's cohort together to
share insights on topics ranging from the evolving geopolitical
landscape and accessing new pools of capital to using the power of
storytelling to reach new audiences."
In its 13th year, Goldman's Builders and Innovators Summit is
the can't miss gathering for Founders and CEOs of high growth
companies. Previous honorees have gone on to lead multi-billion
dollar companies, both in the private and public markets. In
addition to honoring the most exceptional entrepreneurs each year,
the Summit consists of general sessions and clinics led by seasoned
entrepreneurs, academics and business leaders as well as resident
scholars.
About Restaurant365®
Restaurant365 is the leading back-of-house accounting,
inventory, workforce management, and payroll solution developed
specifically for the restaurant industry. R365's all-in-one
restaurant management platform simplifies day-to-day management for
leaders at all levels, empowering them to control food costs,
optimize labor, and improve guest experiences. Restaurant365's
cloud-based architecture and robust integrations connect it to
hundreds of POS providers, vendors, and banks, providing complete,
accurate insights that empower managers to take meaningful action.
Restaurant365 is headquartered in Irvine,
California, and has an office in Austin, Texas. The company is backed by
Bessemer Venture Partners, ICONIQ, KKR, L Catterton, and Serent
Capital. Additional information is available at
restaurant365.com.
About Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs is a leading global financial institution that
delivers a broad range of financial services to a large and
diversified client base that includes corporations, financial
institutions, governments and individuals. Founded in 1869, the
firm is headquartered in New York
and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the
world.
Press related questions about Restaurant365, please contact
Restaurant365@nextpr.com
Press related questions about the Summit or Goldman Sachs,
please contact Sophia Anthony at
Sophia.Anthony@gs.com.
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