USA | Restaurant365 CEO Tony Smith has been recognised as an industry leader and exceptional entrepreneur of 2024.
Restaurant365 CEO and Co-Founder Tony Smith has been recognised by Goldman Sachs as one of the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs of 2024 at its Builders and Innovators Summit in Healdsburg, California.
Goldman Sachs selected Smith from multiple industries to be honoured at the two-day event.
Smith's career has centred on using software to solve business issues across the restaurant industry. As CEO and Co-Founder at Restaurant365, he has worked on designing and creating an integrated back-office restaurant management platform that unifies accounting, inventory, payroll, and HR to support the industry's continued growth. Today, he primarily focuses on the company vision, culture, growth, and long-term strategy, including integrating AI and automation to power smarter decision-making and drive new levels of efficiency for restaurant operators.
"I am honoured to be recognised by Goldman Sachs," said Smith.
"This acknowledgment reflects the dedication of our team and the incredible partnerships we've built with restaurant operators across the country. At Restaurant365, our mission has always been to empower restaurants with the tools they need to thrive, and I'm proud of the impact we're making together."
"I am thrilled to recognise Tony as one of the most exceptional entrepreneurs of 2024," said David Solomon, Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs.
"Tony and his team have built an impressive business that continues to grow at scale. We look forward to bringing this year's cohort together to share insights on topics ranging from the evolving geopolitical landscape and accessing new pools of capital to using the power of storytelling to reach new audiences."
In its 13th year, Goldman's Builders and Innovators Summit is the can't-miss gathering for Founders and CEOs of high-growth companies. Previous honourees have gone on to lead multi-billion dollar companies, both in the private and public markets. In addition to honouring the most exceptional entrepreneurs each year, the Summit consists of general sessions and clinics led by seasoned entrepreneurs, academics and business leaders, as well as resident scholars.
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