Sterling Douglass on Bridging Tech and Hospitality with Chowly

The meez Podcast

#59. Join host Josh Sharkey on this engaging episode of The meez Podcast as he sits down with Sterling Douglass, the dynamic co-founder and CEO of Chowly, a trailblazing food tech company that enhances your sales through strategic first and third-party distribution channels, alongside sophisticated advertising and marketing support.
Sterling shares his journey from an actuary to a leading entrepreneur, revealing the challenges and triumphs of building a company.
This episode dives into the innovative concept of dynamic pricing in restaurants, drawing parallels with fluctuating airline ticket costs. Sterling offers his expert insights on how this approach could revolutionize profitability in the food industry.
Josh Sharkey and Sterling Douglass will both be present at this year's NRA Show as well as Utility, taking place from May 19th-20th. Drop by and meet them in person!
This conversation is essential listening for anyone at the crossroads of technology and the culinary industry. Whether you're steering a startup or operating within a large corporation, the insights and advice from Sterling can profoundly impact your approach.
Where to find Sterling Douglass:

• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Twitter

Where to find host Josh Sharkey:

• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• TikTok
• Twitter

In this episode, we cover:

(04:32): Sterling's background as an actuary and why he changed careers
(12:44): Where the idea for Chowly came from
(17:08): What Chowly is and who it serves
(22:08): Why restaurants get the short end of the stick
(26:22): Chowly and first party ordering
(31:34): Should companies, "do it all"? Or should they focus on one thing
(41:05): The 11 star experience
(54:54): Being a parent and a founder