In this episode, Sam Mahmood sits down with Krystle Mobayeni, Co-Founder and CEO of BentoBox, to talk about her journey from web designer to tech entrepreneur. Krystle shares how a deep understanding of restaurant frustrations led to building BentoBox—a platform that empowers restaurants to control their digital presence beyond Yelp and OpenTable. They dive into the transition from agency work to product development, what it really takes to scale a business, and why capital partners must align with a founder's vision.

Krystle opens up about the power of storytelling in business, the importance of co-founder dynamics, and how a culture rooted in gratitude can build more resilient teams. She also touches on the emotional highs and lows of entrepreneurship, the role of happiness and self-awareness in leadership, and how physical spaces can fuel creativity and connection.

Whether you're building a startup, managing a team, or just curious about the intersection of tech and hospitality, this conversation is packed with wisdom on resilience, growth, and creating meaningful value.

Plus, be sure to check out Clover Hospitality by BentoBox, their newest launch built hand-in-hand with top restaurants to streamline their online services, in-house dining, and everything in between.

Let’s keep building… 

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