Full Course, the industry’s first and only incubator and accelerator of early-stage food brands, is pleased to announce three new additions to its board of directors: Jennifer Ryan, Co-founder and CEO of Croux and Founder of BLUEROOT; Meredith Sandland, CEO of Empower Delivery and author of the Delivering the Digital Restaurant book series; and Stephanie Stuckey, Chair of Stuckey’s Corporation.
“We are excited about what these talented women will bring to the table as board members. They have a wealth of experience in innovation, disruption and reinvention through their business ventures and possess a strong understanding of the Founder’s journey,” says Lauren Fernandez, Founder and CEO of Full Course. “Their strengths will complement our executive team, and they will be valuable resources for our incubator and accelerator partners.”
Ryan is a founder of multiple businesses in the food and beverage space. Croux, her most recent venture, was born out of a desire to serve those who serve others, matching talented hospitality workers who are ready to work with restaurants, bars, event venues, and other businesses that need to fill shifts. The platform takes its commitment to its members to the next level by providing a benefits program, flexible shifts, and prompt payments. Hospitality businesses can access trusted talent on-demand and adjust staffing based on their needs. The award-winning startup service is currently available in select cities in Alabama, Georgia, and Wisconsin and is rapidly growing to new areas.
Sandland is an expert in the intersection between technology and restaurants. She is the CEO of Empower Delivery, a SaaS company that helps restaurants manage their delivery, kitchen management, and online ordering in one operating system. She also hosts a biweekly podcast “The Digital Restaurant” based on her book series. Previously, she was the COO at Google Ventures-based Kitchen United, where she developed the concept and raised…
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