CEO at Kintow
Ivan Romero
I launched Uber Eats in dozens of cities in the southeast. I was the first product hire at Blank Street where I built their membership program, Blank Street Regulars. I was also the first Product hire at Nash (a16z company), helping land customers like Walmart, Square, 7eleven, and Woolworths.
Questions & Answers
What's the story behind your company?
I started a coffee shop during the pandemic and I realized that my survival was dependent on how well I managed labor and food costs. There was no tool that could easily help me. I joined Blank Street (VC-backed coffee chain) and realized it was no different, so I decided to build it.
Why are you excited about your company/product?
There are 749,000 restaurants in the United States, a $1.1T market. We believe that AI can fundamentally improve the profitability of these businesses, allowing restaurateurs to focus on what they love: feeding people, bringing communities together and providing great service.
