SousZen, Inc.

We’re digitizing the decision-making in the kitchen, enabling freshly prepared food at scale.

  • Stage Full Product Ready
  • Industry Software
  • Location Bend, OR, USA
  • Currency USD
  • Founded January 2019
  • Employees 7
  • Incorporation Type C-corp
  • Website souszen.com

Company Summary

We’re digitizing the decision-making in the commercial kitchen. All across the globe, freshly-prepared, local, organic (FPLO) cuisine is on the rise. But, unlike fast-casual and industrialized chains, it’s been nearly impossible to scale, until now.
The $30 billion IPO of Toast validates the re-emergence of restaurant software and follows the $70 billion IPO of Door Dash. Activity in front of house puts pressure on the back of house.

Team

  • Stephen King
    CEO

    As a CEO, Outside Director, and Operating Partner, Stephen builds enterprise value and accelerates revenue by finding untapped market opportunities: new channels, new markets, new products, and expanding the global footprint. He has had an extensive business career, focused mainly on marketing and international spanning 30 years and three continents.

  • Paul Levins
    CMO

  • Gillian Beal
    Marketing

  • Josh Groves
    CTO

    12 years in startups and PE, with 2 exits. Raised $31M in his last role as CTO of software company, Smarter Sorting. Columbia University, Applied Physics.

  • Laurie Cercone
    Head of Sales- North America

    20+ years in the foodservice industry. Scaled and led prior company through a successful acquisition. Extensive experience in selling to the hospitality, chain restaurant, and distributor channels; developed and managed C-level relationships selling value-added services and products that improve clients' profitability.

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