#34. Krystle Mobayeni is the CEO and co-founder of BentoBox, a digital platform transforming restaurants into better businesses online. BentoBox simplifies website creation for restaurants, offering essential features like online ordering, gift cards, and SEO. Krystle's journey began in 2013, solving the complexities of website development for renowned eateries. BentoBox has streamlined the website building process for restaurants, combining functionality with stunning design. With over 14,000 restaurants served, Krystle shares insights on leadership, culture, and rapid iteration through design thinking. Recently acquired by Fiserv, the future holds exciting possibilities for BentoBox's continued evolution. In this episode, Krystle also opens up about how she's built a successful company-from leadership and hiring to building a great culture.

Where to find Krystle Mobayeni: 

• Instagram
• LinkedIn

Where to find host Josh Sharkey:

• Instagram
• LinkedIn

In this episode, we cover:

(02:22) Krystle's general background
(04:09) Where Krystle finds good Persian food
(05:32) Sour cherries and Krystle's upbringing
(07:19) Krystle's family
(09:25) Balancing family and starting a business
(14:37) About BentoBox and Krystle's inspiration
(16:31) Design methodology behind BentoBox
(18:14) How to generate effective feedback
(21:36) Coming back to BentoBox's mission and vision
(30:13) How BentoBox started
(33:28) BentoBox employee culture
(52:57) Starting a business and venture capital