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April 2021
PIHE’s Entrepreneur in Residence: Brandon Barton ’03
Key areas of expertise: Restaurant Technology Startups SaaS Sales Brandon is a hospitality tech entrepreneur who has used his experience working in operations at the top hospitality groups such as Danny Meyer’s USHG and Patina Restaurant Group to build and scale early stage tech products that help restaurateurs. He is currently CEO of Bite, the best in class digital ordering solution for restaurants, leading the company to incredible growth within top QSR brands like Chick Fil A, Taco Johns, and…
CIHF: Human Experience Cornell Student Design Challenge
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all aspects of our lives: how we work, how we socialize, how we provide health care, how we take care of our most vulnerable members of society, and how we die. The Cornell Institute for Healthy Futures is creating a series of publication(s) and webinars which considers the post-COVID-era, focusing on how we as a society will be able to design healthy futures. As a part of this effort, we want to harness the energy…
PIHE’s Entrepreneur in Residence: Kenny Blatt ’81
Key areas of expertise: Real Estate – mixed use/integrated development Hospitality – ownership and asset management International – developed and emerging markets Entrepreneurial start ups Kenneth M. Blatt is chief operating officer of the Hospitality Division and principal in Caribbean Property Group LLC (CPG). He has been with CPG since 2003. CPG is a real estate investment firm based in New York; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and West Palm Beach, Florida that develops, redevelops, acquires, manages, operates and owns real…
PIHE’s Entrepreneur in Residence: Ellen Yui, P’14 & P’16
Key areas of expertise: Communications & Branding Marketing Investor Relations Pitch Coach The entrepreneurial driving force behind YUI+Company, Ellen Yui brings 30 years of experience and a wellspring of passion to her work. Known for her big ideas and razor-sharp strategies, Yui guides clients to see their own potential, identify their unique space, and put their stamp on the planet in a conscious and powerful way. Yui lives at the intersection of innovation, communications, and leadership, marrying the powers…
CREF: The 6th Annual Titans of Real Estate: Honoring Brian Kingston
Titans of Real Estate is an annual event hosted by the School of Hotel Administration’s Center for Real Estate and Finance and the Cornell Baker Program in Real Estate, with the generous support of the Cornell Real Estate Council. This year’s event will feature an interview of 2021’s Titan, Brian Kingston, managing partner and CEO, Brookfield Property Partners, by Richard Baker ’88, governor, executive chairman and CEO, HBC. Opening introductions will be given by Andrew Karolyi, acting dean and dean…
PIHE’s Entrepreneurs in Residence: Tora Matsuoka
Key areas of expertise: Independent Restaurant Ownership & Operations Hospitality Consulting & Management Hospitality Real Estate Investment & Development An intuitive operator in the art of restaurant and hospitality management, Toranosuke “Tora” Matsuoka is a dynamic entrepreneur and hands-on owner, with a visionary spirit. His passion for the restaurant industry is undeniable. His work ethic and experience come from the influence of his father, Japanese former top-ranked Sumo wrestler Iwatora (Kazutomo Matsuoka), from whom he learned focus and discipline first-hand.…
PIHE’s Entrepreneur in Residence: Micah Estis Green ’15
Key areas of expertise: Fundraising Robotics/Io T Sales Culture – recruiting and team development Maidbot is Micah’s dream come true. Micah Estis Green is the Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Maidbot – a robotics company building Rosie – the world’s very first housekeeping robot for hotels. Rosie is a safe and cost-efficient automated solution for the hospitality industry which decreases the time to clean rooms and public spaces while reducing work-related injuries and improving the room attendant and…
CIHF: Human Experience Cornell Student Design Challenge
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all aspects of our lives: how we work, how we socialize, how we provide health care, how we take care of our most vulnerable members of society, and how we die. The Cornell Institute for Healthy Futures is creating a series of publication(s) and webinars which considers the post-COVID-era, focusing on how we as a society will be able to design healthy futures. As a part of this effort, we want to harness the energy…
PIHE’s Entrepreneur in Residence: Brandon Barton ’03
Key areas of expertise: Restaurant Technology Startups SaaS Sales Brandon is a hospitality tech entrepreneur who has used his experience working in operations at the top hospitality groups such as Danny Meyer’s USHG and Patina Restaurant Group to build and scale early stage tech products that help restaurateurs. He is currently CEO of Bite, the best in class digital ordering solution for restaurants, leading the company to incredible growth within top QSR brands like Chick Fil A, Taco Johns, and…
PIHE’s Entrepreneur in Residence: Brandon Barton ’03
Key areas of expertise: Restaurant Technology Startups SaaS Sales Brandon is a hospitality tech entrepreneur who has used his experience working in operations at the top hospitality groups such as Danny Meyer’s USHG and Patina Restaurant Group to build and scale early stage tech products that help restaurateurs. He is currently CEO of Bite, the best in class digital ordering solution for restaurants, leading the company to incredible growth within top QSR brands like Chick Fil A, Taco Johns, and…