CRAVE Technologies, Inc.

CRAVE Vend is a smart Customer Engagement system that seamlessly connects consumers and merchants with unique features that simplify the ordering experience.

  • Stage Full Product Ready
  • Industry Business Services
  • Location San Diego, CA, US
  • Currency USD
  • Founded May 2013
  • Employees 10
  • Incorporation Type C-corp
  • Website cravevend.com

Company Summary

LOCFOOD provides Software As A Service offering a smart, and cost effective POS ecosystem that allows merchants to efficiently manage online and onsite orders. Our solution will integrate a delivery service with realtime tracking/optimized routing, table reservation, event planning, and targeted mobile ads.

Our mission is to make technology affordable and easy to use, simplifying business operations and offering better options to consumers.

Team

  • Co-Founder

    Mrs. Tran family owns restaurants since the seventies. In LOCFOOD organization she makes sure company's money is well spent to deliver the best product for our customers. She also takes good care of two beautiful kids while her co-founder works with the rest of the team.

  • IT & Field Operations

    Mr. Matthews is a veteran technologist with over 25 years of experience implementing, integrating, and managing all aspects of business technology solutions. His comprehensive knowledge of data systems, process control, and customer engagement makes him an invaluable asset to the team. Mr. Matthews is a US Navy Veteran, and a graduate of Southern Illinois University.

  • Co-Founder

    Mr. Luu has been working with technology companies such as Nokia, Microsoft, Qualcomm, Intel, NVIDIA, HP... for the last 14 years managing SW programs. He has great understanding of mobile & cloud technologies and has been using them in applications to improve productivity and resources utilization.
    Mr. Luu is also an experienced business developer. His SW consulting company, H&L, has contract to develop mobile applications for TaylorMade Golf.

  • General Counsel

    Based in the SF Bay Area Nguyen advises companies and individuals on a wide range of business transactions, including commercial agreements, business partnerships, and contract negotiations.
    Nguyen also counsels startups and small businesses, providing advice on strategic entity formation, equity compensation, and business development. He has extensive knowledge in angel and venture capital financing.

  • SW Delivery

    Mr. Do brings his experience in both software development and inventory management. He has over 13 years of experience as a software architect and developer focusing on systems communications and interoperability. Mr. Do also offers broad knowledge in inventory control and management that he has gained while serving 20 plus years in the military. Mr. Do is a US Air Force retiree and a graduate of San Diego State University.

  • Mr. Tyler is an award-winning interaction designer with over 15 years of experience in mobile phone and tablet applications. He has quickly adapted to different environments by analyzing business needs and creating working processes for newly formed business units and teams. Mr. Tyler has learned new platforms and platform evolutions rapidly, even helping with their design.

  • Marketing

    20 years experience as a production/project manager in both small and mid-sized business environments. Demonstrated proficiency in client retention, business development, maintaining budgets, and vendor management. Marketing experience in brand management, market research, data analysis, email campaigns & web development.

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