In this episode of Funded Futures, Emily sits down with Brendan Leeds, founder of Choosey App, the hospitality hiring platform built to solve one of the industry’s toughest challenges: finding the right staff, fast.

Brendan shares his journey of turning industry frustration into a tech-driven solution that connects venues with pre-vetted workers — reducing time-to-hire and helping hospitality businesses stay focused on what matters most: their customers.

They cover:
🍴 The inspiration behind Choosey App and why the hospitality sector needed a smarter hiring tool
📲 How technology is reshaping casual and shift-based work
💡 Lessons from the early startup journey, from MVP to scaling
🤝 Why community and networks are key to growth in hospitality tech
🚀 The role of crowdfunding and how investors can back solutions tackling real-world problems

Whether you’re a founder building in a tough industry, an investor looking at the future of workforce platforms, or simply interested in how technology is transforming hospitality, this conversation offers fresh insight and a dose of startup grit.