April 2021
PIHE’s Entrepreneur in Residence: Fred Singer
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…
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…
CHR: Hospitality Outlook 2021: Hotel Performance, Capital Markets, and Consumer Behavior
All eyes are on the hospitality industry as the recovery is poised to begin. Despite the U.S. market being down 52% in RevPAR for 2020 and a slow start to 2021, the robust stimulus package passed by Congress and accelerating vaccination rates contribute to an optimistic view for the remainder of 2021. From shifts in hotel demand to improvements in the transaction and financial climate from lenders and the equity markets, hoteliers are gearing up for a busy second half of the year. This panel of industry leaders from the Cornell community will discuss the outlook of this pent-up demand as consumers hit the road with more confidence and potentially kick off a true economic recovery.
This online event is brought to you by Cornell’s School of Hotel Administration and the Center for Hospitality Research.
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…
CREF: 6th Annual ICSC & Cornell International Retail Real Estate Case Competition
SAVE THE DATE! We are pleased to announce the Sixth Annual ICSC & Cornell International Retail Real Estate Case Competition, hosted jointly by the International Council of Shopping Centers and the Center for Real Estate and Finance at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business. This case competition, held annually, will take place virtually this year. The invitation-only competition will welcome undergraduate teams of four students from top university real estate programs. The teams will present their analysis of a…
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: 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…
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: Fred Singer
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…
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…
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…