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Event Overview The guest experience is at the heart of hospitality. The industry thrives on going the extra mile for customers and making them as comfortable and satisfied as possible during their stay. But how do hospitality leaders know if their efforts are successful? Guest satisfaction surveys are a good place to start when looking to quantify the impact of private interactions with customers. Yet simply getting guest feedback isn’t enough; those survey results need to spur managerial responses in…

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…

Key areas of expertise: Media & Tech Startups Investing Operating Investing in impact & Sustainability Danny Stein is a seasoned, growth-oriented executive with over 27 years of operating and investment experience across media, technology and consumer businesses. Stein has managed across the full life-cycle of deal origination through exit for small and mid-cap public and private companies. Currently, Stein is a Managing Partner of Volery Capital Partners, a private equity firm that invests in in asset managers that generate positive…

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…

Key areas of expertise: Ideation Support Venture Creation Company Launch and Scaling Pitch Coaching Strategy Formulation   Felix Litvinsky is a Managing Director of Blackstone LaunchPad at Cornell University. Blackstone LaunchPad is an experiential university wide entrepreneurship program offering coaching, ideation and venture creation support to students, alumni, staff and faculty. Felix Litvinsky is a Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Abakama, an enterprise, which specializes in entrepreneurship, due diligence, innovation, and strategy. Felix is a mentor at Techstars and…

Key areas of expertise: Media & Tech Startups Investing Operating Investing in impact & Sustainability Danny Stein is a seasoned, growth-oriented executive with over 27 years of operating and investment experience across media, technology and consumer businesses. Stein has managed across the full life-cycle of deal origination through exit for small and mid-cap public and private companies. Currently, Stein is a Managing Partner of Volery Capital Partners, a private equity firm that invests in in asset managers that generate positive…

Key areas of expertise: SaaS Software Hotel Revenue Fundraising Global Scaling As Co-CEO of Royalton Investment, Patrick focuses on start-up businesses within Royalton related to new business models in yachting, and developing hospitality and wellness projects. Patrick is an advisor to Duetto Research, which is a company he founded in 2012.  He served as CEO, President & Chairman throughout his tenure at Duetto until deciding to join Royalton.  He led the company to significant milestones, including growth to serve more…

Key areas of expertise: Ideation Support Venture Creation Company Launch and Scaling Pitch Coaching Strategy Formulation   Felix Litvinsky is a Managing Director of Blackstone LaunchPad at Cornell University. Blackstone LaunchPad is an experiential university wide entrepreneurship program offering coaching, ideation and venture creation support to students, alumni, staff and faculty. Felix Litvinsky is a Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Abakama, an enterprise, which specializes in entrepreneurship, due diligence, innovation, and strategy. Felix is a mentor at Techstars and…

Key areas of expertise: SaaS Software Hotel Revenue Fundraising Global Scaling As Co-CEO of Royalton Investment, Patrick focuses on start-up businesses within Royalton related to new business models in yachting, and developing hospitality and wellness projects. Patrick is an advisor to Duetto Research, which is a company he founded in 2012.  He served as CEO, President & Chairman throughout his tenure at Duetto until deciding to join Royalton.  He led the company to significant milestones, including growth to serve more…

Key areas of expertise: Media & Tech Startups Investing Operating Investing in impact & Sustainability Danny Stein is a seasoned, growth-oriented executive with over 27 years of operating and investment experience across media, technology and consumer businesses. Stein has managed across the full life-cycle of deal origination through exit for small and mid-cap public and private companies. Currently, Stein is a Managing Partner of Volery Capital Partners, a private equity firm that invests in in asset managers that generate positive…

Key areas of expertise: Commercial Kitchen Design Negotiations Management Strategy Mergers & Acquisitions  Fred Singer is President and CEO of Singer Equipment Company, one of the largest distributors of foodservice equipment and supplies in the United States.  As the largest supplier of commercial kitchens in the greater New York/Philadelphia/DC marketplace, Singer has strong relationships with leading restauranteurs and chefs, as well as hoteliers and developers. Fred is a third-generation family business owner/operator, and in his 25 years with Singer, he…

Key areas of expertise: Ideation Support Venture Creation Company Launch and Scaling Pitch Coaching Strategy Formulation   Felix Litvinsky is a Managing Director of Blackstone LaunchPad at Cornell University. Blackstone LaunchPad is an experiential university wide entrepreneurship program offering coaching, ideation and venture creation support to students, alumni, staff and faculty. Felix Litvinsky is a Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Abakama, an enterprise, which specializes in entrepreneurship, due diligence, innovation, and strategy. Felix is a mentor at Techstars and…

Key areas of expertise: Entrepreneurship Venture Capital E-commerce Digital Marketing Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)   Meli James is a cofounder at Mana Up, an initiative to expand economic opportunity, business infrastructure, and higher wage jobs in Hawai’i. Its six-month accelerator program enables Hawaiʻi product entrepreneurs to scale their businesses globally. Mana Up operates a retail business, House of Mana Up, to connect people to local brands. Additionally, she is president of the Hawaii Venture Capital Association, an organization that seeks…

Key areas of expertise: Entrepreneurship Venture Capital E-commerce Digital Marketing Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)   Meli James is a cofounder at Mana Up, an initiative to expand economic opportunity, business infrastructure, and higher wage jobs in Hawai’i. Its six-month accelerator program enables Hawaiʻi product entrepreneurs to scale their businesses globally. Mana Up operates a retail business, House of Mana Up, to connect people to local brands. Additionally, she is president of the Hawaii Venture Capital Association, an organization that seeks…

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…

Key areas of expertise: Media & Tech Startups Investing Operating Investing in impact & Sustainability Danny Stein is a seasoned, growth-oriented executive with over 27 years of operating and investment experience across media, technology and consumer businesses. Stein has managed across the full life-cycle of deal origination through exit for small and mid-cap public and private companies. Currently, Stein is a Managing Partner of Volery Capital Partners, a private equity firm that invests in in asset managers that generate positive…

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…

Key areas of expertise: Ideation Support Venture Creation Company Launch and Scaling Pitch Coaching Strategy Formulation   Felix Litvinsky is a Managing Director of Blackstone LaunchPad at Cornell University. Blackstone LaunchPad is an experiential university wide entrepreneurship program offering coaching, ideation and venture creation support to students, alumni, staff and faculty. Felix Litvinsky is a Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Abakama, an enterprise, which specializes in entrepreneurship, due diligence, innovation, and strategy. Felix is a mentor at Techstars and…

Key areas of expertise: Media & Tech Startups Investing Operating Investing in impact & Sustainability Danny Stein is a seasoned, growth-oriented executive with over 27 years of operating and investment experience across media, technology and consumer businesses. Stein has managed across the full life-cycle of deal origination through exit for small and mid-cap public and private companies. Currently, Stein is a Managing Partner of Volery Capital Partners, a private equity firm that invests in in asset managers that generate positive…

Key areas of expertise: SaaS Software Hotel Revenue Fundraising Global Scaling As Co-CEO of Royalton Investment, Patrick focuses on start-up businesses within Royalton related to new business models in yachting, and developing hospitality and wellness projects. Patrick is an advisor to Duetto Research, which is a company he founded in 2012.  He served as CEO, President & Chairman throughout his tenure at Duetto until deciding to join Royalton.  He led the company to significant milestones, including growth to serve more…

Key areas of expertise: Ideation Support Venture Creation Company Launch and Scaling Pitch Coaching Strategy Formulation   Felix Litvinsky is a Managing Director of Blackstone LaunchPad at Cornell University. Blackstone LaunchPad is an experiential university wide entrepreneurship program offering coaching, ideation and venture creation support to students, alumni, staff and faculty. Felix Litvinsky is a Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Abakama, an enterprise, which specializes in entrepreneurship, due diligence, innovation, and strategy. Felix is a mentor at Techstars and…

Key areas of expertise: Entrepreneurship Venture Capital E-commerce Digital Marketing Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)   Meli James is a cofounder at Mana Up, an initiative to expand economic opportunity, business infrastructure, and higher wage jobs in Hawai’i. Its six-month accelerator program enables Hawaiʻi product entrepreneurs to scale their businesses globally. Mana Up operates a retail business, House of Mana Up, to connect people to local brands. Additionally, she is president of the Hawaii Venture Capital Association, an organization that seeks…

Key areas of expertise: SaaS Software Hotel Revenue Fundraising Global Scaling As Co-CEO of Royalton Investment, Patrick focuses on start-up businesses within Royalton related to new business models in yachting, and developing hospitality and wellness projects. Patrick is an advisor to Duetto Research, which is a company he founded in 2012.  He served as CEO, President & Chairman throughout his tenure at Duetto until deciding to join Royalton.  He led the company to significant milestones, including growth to serve more…

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…

Key areas of expertise: Ideation Support Venture Creation Company Launch and Scaling Pitch Coaching Strategy Formulation   Felix Litvinsky is a Managing Director of Blackstone LaunchPad at Cornell University. Blackstone LaunchPad is an experiential university wide entrepreneurship program offering coaching, ideation and venture creation support to students, alumni, staff and faculty. Felix Litvinsky is a Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Abakama, an enterprise, which specializes in entrepreneurship, due diligence, innovation, and strategy. Felix is a mentor at Techstars and…

Key areas of expertise: Entrepreneurship Venture Capital E-commerce Digital Marketing Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)   Meli James is a cofounder at Mana Up, an initiative to expand economic opportunity, business infrastructure, and higher wage jobs in Hawai’i. Its six-month accelerator program enables Hawaiʻi product entrepreneurs to scale their businesses globally. Mana Up operates a retail business, House of Mana Up, to connect people to local brands. Additionally, she is president of the Hawaii Venture Capital Association, an organization that seeks…

Key areas of expertise: Wine, Beer and Spirits Distribution Branding Working with Big Retail Viticulture & Enology Marisa Sergi, 27, a third-generation winemaker, is one of the forces behind L’uva Bella / RedHead Wine.  After earning a B.S in winemaking from Cornell University and moving to California to work for the largest winery in the U.S., she moved back to Ohio to launch RedHead.  Just 3 years later, RedHead Wine can now be found in Ohio, Tennessee, West Virginia, Pennsylvania,…

Key areas of expertise: Wine, Beer and Spirits Distribution Branding Working with Big Retail Viticulture & Enology Marisa Sergi, 27, a third-generation winemaker, is one of the forces behind L’uva Bella / RedHead Wine.  After earning a B.S in winemaking from Cornell University and moving to California to work for the largest winery in the U.S., she moved back to Ohio to launch RedHead.  Just 3 years later, RedHead Wine can now be found in Ohio, Tennessee, West Virginia, Pennsylvania,…

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…

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…

Key areas of expertise: Media & Tech Startups Investing Operating Investing in impact & Sustainability Danny Stein is a seasoned, growth-oriented executive with over 27 years of operating and investment experience across media, technology and consumer businesses. Stein has managed across the full life-cycle of deal origination through exit for small and mid-cap public and private companies. Currently, Stein is a Managing Partner of Volery Capital Partners, a private equity firm that invests in in asset managers that generate positive…

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…

Key areas of expertise: Ideation Support Venture Creation Company Launch and Scaling Pitch Coaching Strategy Formulation   Felix Litvinsky is a Managing Director of Blackstone LaunchPad at Cornell University. Blackstone LaunchPad is an experiential university wide entrepreneurship program offering coaching, ideation and venture creation support to students, alumni, staff and faculty. Felix Litvinsky is a Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Abakama, an enterprise, which specializes in entrepreneurship, due diligence, innovation, and strategy. Felix is a mentor at Techstars and…

Key areas of expertise: SaaS Software Hotel Revenue Fundraising Global Scaling As Co-CEO of Royalton Investment, Patrick focuses on start-up businesses within Royalton related to new business models in yachting, and developing hospitality and wellness projects. Patrick is an advisor to Duetto Research, which is a company he founded in 2012.  He served as CEO, President & Chairman throughout his tenure at Duetto until deciding to join Royalton.  He led the company to significant milestones, including growth to serve more…

Key areas of expertise: Ideation Support Venture Creation Company Launch and Scaling Pitch Coaching Strategy Formulation   Felix Litvinsky is a Managing Director of Blackstone LaunchPad at Cornell University. Blackstone LaunchPad is an experiential university wide entrepreneurship program offering coaching, ideation and venture creation support to students, alumni, staff and faculty. Felix Litvinsky is a Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Abakama, an enterprise, which specializes in entrepreneurship, due diligence, innovation, and strategy. Felix is a mentor at Techstars and…

Key areas of expertise: SaaS Software Hotel Revenue Fundraising Global Scaling As Co-CEO of Royalton Investment, Patrick focuses on start-up businesses within Royalton related to new business models in yachting, and developing hospitality and wellness projects. Patrick is an advisor to Duetto Research, which is a company he founded in 2012.  He served as CEO, President & Chairman throughout his tenure at Duetto until deciding to join Royalton.  He led the company to significant milestones, including growth to serve more…

Key areas of expertise: Media & Tech Startups Investing Operating Investing in impact & Sustainability Danny Stein is a seasoned, growth-oriented executive with over 27 years of operating and investment experience across media, technology and consumer businesses. Stein has managed across the full life-cycle of deal origination through exit for small and mid-cap public and private companies. Currently, Stein is a Managing Partner of Volery Capital Partners, a private equity firm that invests in in asset managers that generate positive…

Key areas of expertise: Commercial Kitchen Design Negotiations Management Strategy Mergers & Acquisitions  Fred Singer is President and CEO of Singer Equipment Company, one of the largest distributors of foodservice equipment and supplies in the United States.  As the largest supplier of commercial kitchens in the greater New York/Philadelphia/DC marketplace, Singer has strong relationships with leading restauranteurs and chefs, as well as hoteliers and developers. Fred is a third-generation family business owner/operator, and in his 25 years with Singer, he…

Key areas of expertise: Ideation Support Venture Creation Company Launch and Scaling Pitch Coaching Strategy Formulation   Felix Litvinsky is a Managing Director of Blackstone LaunchPad at Cornell University. Blackstone LaunchPad is an experiential university wide entrepreneurship program offering coaching, ideation and venture creation support to students, alumni, staff and faculty. Felix Litvinsky is a Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Abakama, an enterprise, which specializes in entrepreneurship, due diligence, innovation, and strategy. Felix is a mentor at Techstars and…

Key areas of expertise: Wine, Beer and Spirits Distribution Branding Working with Big Retail Viticulture & Enology Marisa Sergi, 27, a third-generation winemaker, is one of the forces behind L’uva Bella / RedHead Wine.  After earning a B.S in winemaking from Cornell University and moving to California to work for the largest winery in the U.S., she moved back to Ohio to launch RedHead.  Just 3 years later, RedHead Wine can now be found in Ohio, Tennessee, West Virginia, Pennsylvania,…

Key areas of expertise: Wine, Beer and Spirits Distribution Branding Working with Big Retail Viticulture & Enology Marisa Sergi, 27, a third-generation winemaker, is one of the forces behind L’uva Bella / RedHead Wine.  After earning a B.S in winemaking from Cornell University and moving to California to work for the largest winery in the U.S., she moved back to Ohio to launch RedHead.  Just 3 years later, RedHead Wine can now be found in Ohio, Tennessee, West Virginia, Pennsylvania,…

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…

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…

Key areas of expertise: Media & Tech Startups Investing Operating Investing in impact & Sustainability Danny Stein is a seasoned, growth-oriented executive with over 27 years of operating and investment experience across media, technology and consumer businesses. Stein has managed across the full life-cycle of deal origination through exit for small and mid-cap public and private companies. Currently, Stein is a Managing Partner of Volery Capital Partners, a private equity firm that invests in in asset managers that generate positive…

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…

Key areas of expertise: SaaS Software Hotel Revenue Fundraising Global Scaling As Co-CEO of Royalton Investment, Patrick focuses on start-up businesses within Royalton related to new business models in yachting, and developing hospitality and wellness projects. Patrick is an advisor to Duetto Research, which is a company he founded in 2012.  He served as CEO, President & Chairman throughout his tenure at Duetto until deciding to join Royalton.  He led the company to significant milestones, including growth to serve more…

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…

Key areas of expertise: Media & Tech Startups Investing Operating Investing in impact & Sustainability Danny Stein is a seasoned, growth-oriented executive with over 27 years of operating and investment experience across media, technology and consumer businesses. Stein has managed across the full life-cycle of deal origination through exit for small and mid-cap public and private companies. Currently, Stein is a Managing Partner of Volery Capital Partners, a private equity firm that invests in in asset managers that generate positive…

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…

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…

Key areas of expertise: Commercial Kitchen Design Negotiations Management Strategy Mergers & Acquisitions  Fred Singer is President and CEO of Singer Equipment Company, one of the largest distributors of foodservice equipment and supplies in the United States.  As the largest supplier of commercial kitchens in the greater New York/Philadelphia/DC marketplace, Singer has strong relationships with leading restauranteurs and chefs, as well as hoteliers and developers. Fred is a third-generation family business owner/operator, and in his 25 years with Singer, he…

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…

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…

Key areas of expertise: Media & Tech Startups Investing Operating Investing in impact & Sustainability Danny Stein is a seasoned, growth-oriented executive with over 27 years of operating and investment experience across media, technology and consumer businesses. Stein has managed across the full life-cycle of deal origination through exit for small and mid-cap public and private companies. Currently, Stein is a Managing Partner of Volery Capital Partners, a private equity firm that invests in in asset managers that generate positive…

Key areas of expertise: SaaS Software Hotel Revenue Fundraising Global Scaling As Co-CEO of Royalton Investment, Patrick focuses on start-up businesses within Royalton related to new business models in yachting, and developing hospitality and wellness projects. Patrick is an advisor to Duetto Research, which is a company he founded in 2012.  He served as CEO, President & Chairman throughout his tenure at Duetto until deciding to join Royalton.  He led the company to significant milestones, including growth to serve more…

Key areas of expertise: SaaS Software Hotel Revenue Fundraising Global Scaling As Co-CEO of Royalton Investment, Patrick focuses on start-up businesses within Royalton related to new business models in yachting, and developing hospitality and wellness projects. Patrick is an advisor to Duetto Research, which is a company he founded in 2012.  He served as CEO, President & Chairman throughout his tenure at Duetto until deciding to join Royalton.  He led the company to significant milestones, including growth to serve more…

Key areas of expertise: SaaS Software Hotel Revenue Fundraising Global Scaling As Co-CEO of Royalton Investment, Patrick focuses on start-up businesses within Royalton related to new business models in yachting, and developing hospitality and wellness projects. Patrick is an advisor to Duetto Research, which is a company he founded in 2012.  He served as CEO, President & Chairman throughout his tenure at Duetto until deciding to join Royalton.  He led the company to significant milestones, including growth to serve more…

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…

Key areas of expertise: Commercial Kitchen Design Negotiations Management Strategy Mergers & Acquisitions  Fred Singer is President and CEO of Singer Equipment Company, one of the largest distributors of foodservice equipment and supplies in the United States.  As the largest supplier of commercial kitchens in the greater New York/Philadelphia/DC marketplace, Singer has strong relationships with leading restauranteurs and chefs, as well as hoteliers and developers. Fred is a third-generation family business owner/operator, and in his 25 years with Singer, he…

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…

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…

Key areas of expertise: Media & Tech Startups Investing Operating Investing in impact & Sustainability Danny Stein is a seasoned, growth-oriented executive with over 27 years of operating and investment experience across media, technology and consumer businesses. Stein has managed across the full life-cycle of deal origination through exit for small and mid-cap public and private companies. Currently, Stein is a Managing Partner of Volery Capital Partners, a private equity firm that invests in in asset managers that generate positive…

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…

Key areas of expertise: SaaS Software Hotel Revenue Fundraising Global Scaling As Co-CEO of Royalton Investment, Patrick focuses on start-up businesses within Royalton related to new business models in yachting, and developing hospitality and wellness projects. Patrick is an advisor to Duetto Research, which is a company he founded in 2012.  He served as CEO, President & Chairman throughout his tenure at Duetto until deciding to join Royalton.  He led the company to significant milestones, including growth to serve more…

Key areas of expertise: SaaS Software Hotel Revenue Fundraising Global Scaling As Co-CEO of Royalton Investment, Patrick focuses on start-up businesses within Royalton related to new business models in yachting, and developing hospitality and wellness projects. Patrick is an advisor to Duetto Research, which is a company he founded in 2012.  He served as CEO, President & Chairman throughout his tenure at Duetto until deciding to join Royalton.  He led the company to significant milestones, including growth to serve more…

Key areas of expertise: SaaS Software Hotel Revenue Fundraising Global Scaling As Co-CEO of Royalton Investment, Patrick focuses on start-up businesses within Royalton related to new business models in yachting, and developing hospitality and wellness projects. Patrick is an advisor to Duetto Research, which is a company he founded in 2012.  He served as CEO, President & Chairman throughout his tenure at Duetto until deciding to join Royalton.  He led the company to significant milestones, including growth to serve more…

Key areas of expertise: Media & Tech Startups Investing Operating Investing in impact & Sustainability Danny Stein is a seasoned, growth-oriented executive with over 27 years of operating and investment experience across media, technology and consumer businesses. Stein has managed across the full life-cycle of deal origination through exit for small and mid-cap public and private companies. Currently, Stein is a Managing Partner of Volery Capital Partners, a private equity firm that invests in in asset managers that generate positive…

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…

Key areas of expertise: Wine, Beer and Spirits Distribution Branding Working with Big Retail Viticulture & Enology Marisa Sergi, 27, a third-generation winemaker, is one of the forces behind L’uva Bella / RedHead Wine.  After earning a B.S in winemaking from Cornell University and moving to California to work for the largest winery in the U.S., she moved back to Ohio to launch RedHead.  Just 3 years later, RedHead Wine can now be found in Ohio, Tennessee, West Virginia, Pennsylvania,…

Key areas of expertise: Wine, Beer and Spirits Distribution Branding Working with Big Retail Viticulture & Enology Marisa Sergi, 27, a third-generation winemaker, is one of the forces behind L’uva Bella / RedHead Wine.  After earning a B.S in winemaking from Cornell University and moving to California to work for the largest winery in the U.S., she moved back to Ohio to launch RedHead.  Just 3 years later, RedHead Wine can now be found in Ohio, Tennessee, West Virginia, Pennsylvania,…

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…

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…

Key areas of expertise: Media & Tech Startups Investing Operating Investing in impact & Sustainability Danny Stein is a seasoned, growth-oriented executive with over 27 years of operating and investment experience across media, technology and consumer businesses. Stein has managed across the full life-cycle of deal origination through exit for small and mid-cap public and private companies. Currently, Stein is a Managing Partner of Volery Capital Partners, a private equity firm that invests in in asset managers that generate positive…

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…

Key areas of expertise: Media & Tech Startups Investing Operating Investing in impact & Sustainability Danny Stein is a seasoned, growth-oriented executive with over 27 years of operating and investment experience across media, technology and consumer businesses. Stein has managed across the full life-cycle of deal origination through exit for small and mid-cap public and private companies. Currently, Stein is a Managing Partner of Volery Capital Partners, a private equity firm that invests in in asset managers that generate positive…

Key areas of expertise: SaaS Software Hotel Revenue Fundraising Global Scaling As Co-CEO of Royalton Investment, Patrick focuses on start-up businesses within Royalton related to new business models in yachting, and developing hospitality and wellness projects. Patrick is an advisor to Duetto Research, which is a company he founded in 2012.  He served as CEO, President & Chairman throughout his tenure at Duetto until deciding to join Royalton.  He led the company to significant milestones, including growth to serve more…

Key areas of expertise: SaaS Software Hotel Revenue Fundraising Global Scaling As Co-CEO of Royalton Investment, Patrick focuses on start-up businesses within Royalton related to new business models in yachting, and developing hospitality and wellness projects. Patrick is an advisor to Duetto Research, which is a company he founded in 2012.  He served as CEO, President & Chairman throughout his tenure at Duetto until deciding to join Royalton.  He led the company to significant milestones, including growth to serve more…

Key areas of expertise: SaaS Software Hotel Revenue Fundraising Global Scaling As Co-CEO of Royalton Investment, Patrick focuses on start-up businesses within Royalton related to new business models in yachting, and developing hospitality and wellness projects. Patrick is an advisor to Duetto Research, which is a company he founded in 2012.  He served as CEO, President & Chairman throughout his tenure at Duetto until deciding to join Royalton.  He led the company to significant milestones, including growth to serve more…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Key areas of expertise: SaaS Software Hotel Revenue Fundraising Global Scaling As Co-CEO of Royalton Investment, Patrick focuses on start-up businesses within Royalton related to new business models in yachting, and developing hospitality and wellness projects. Patrick is an advisor to Duetto Research, which is a company he founded in 2012.  He served as CEO, President & Chairman throughout his tenure at Duetto until deciding to join Royalton.  He led the company to significant milestones, including growth to serve more…

Key areas of expertise: SaaS Software Hotel Revenue Fundraising Global Scaling As Co-CEO of Royalton Investment, Patrick focuses on start-up businesses within Royalton related to new business models in yachting, and developing hospitality and wellness projects. Patrick is an advisor to Duetto Research, which is a company he founded in 2012.  He served as CEO, President & Chairman throughout his tenure at Duetto until deciding to join Royalton.  He led the company to significant milestones, including growth to serve more…

Key areas of expertise: Media & Tech Startups Investing Operating Investing in impact & Sustainability Danny Stein is a seasoned, growth-oriented executive with over 27 years of operating and investment experience across media, technology and consumer businesses. Stein has managed across the full life-cycle of deal origination through exit for small and mid-cap public and private companies. Currently, Stein is a Managing Partner of Volery Capital Partners, a private equity firm that invests in in asset managers that generate positive…

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…

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…

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…

Key areas of expertise: Wine, Beer and Spirits Distribution Branding Working with Big Retail Viticulture & Enology Marisa Sergi, 27, a third-generation winemaker, is one of the forces behind L’uva Bella / RedHead Wine.  After earning a B.S in winemaking from Cornell University and moving to California to work for the largest winery in the U.S., she moved back to Ohio to launch RedHead.  Just 3 years later, RedHead Wine can now be found in Ohio, Tennessee, West Virginia, Pennsylvania,…

Key areas of expertise: Wine, Beer and Spirits Distribution Branding Working with Big Retail Viticulture & Enology Marisa Sergi, 27, a third-generation winemaker, is one of the forces behind L’uva Bella / RedHead Wine.  After earning a B.S in winemaking from Cornell University and moving to California to work for the largest winery in the U.S., she moved back to Ohio to launch RedHead.  Just 3 years later, RedHead Wine can now be found in Ohio, Tennessee, West Virginia, Pennsylvania,…

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…

Save the date! The Sixth Annual Titans of Real Estate, hosted by the School of Hotel Administration’s Center for Real Estate and Finance and the Baker Program in Real Estate at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business is scheduled for April 6, 2021. More details coming soon. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please email CREF.  

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…

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…

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…

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…