In this episode of Restaurants Reinvented, host Jen Kern welcomes Bobby Yazdani, founder and partner at Cota Capital. Bobby is a tech mastermind, platform builder, entrepreneur and a long-time lead investor in Qu.

We dive into the future of restaurant technology and investment, exploring Bobby’s journey from Tehran to Silicon Valley, where he became a pivotal figure in building platform companies.

Bobby shares his experience from Oracle and his venture into the startup world, highlighting his passion for building and mentoring new businesses. His investment philosophy centers on backing net-new, category-defining companies that align with the future’s direction; something he clearly saw in Qu.

The conversation turns to the restaurant industry’s complexities, emphasizing the need for digital transformation to meet rising customer expectations and operational + process challenges. Bobby’s insight into Qu’s potential demonstrates his foresight in recognizing a pivotal moment for tech advancement in the restaurant sector, and underscoring the importance of this mission-critical industry.

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