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Ovation Raises $3 Million in 100% Customer-Funded Round

Ovation2026-02-09T18:36:38-06:00February 9, 2026|News|

Restaurant operators back the guest experience platform they rely on and believe their peers will too Salt Lake ...

  • Dan Simpson, in a checked blazer and white shirt, stands before a blue gradient background featuring the text: FEAR IS A CLUE, NOT A CRUTCH. Tazikis and Ovation logos appear below the message.

Fear Is a Clue, Not a Crutch with Dan Simpson of Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe

Ali Özbay2026-01-19T10:19:49-06:00February 9, 2026|Business Tips, Podcasts|

Dan Simpson is the CEO of Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe and a former tech founder who co ...

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How Leaders Make Better Decisions Through Alignment with Fred LeFranc and Kristina Wiltsee

Ali Özbay2026-01-28T19:42:07-06:00February 5, 2026|Business Tips, Podcasts|

Fred LeFranc is a CEO, investor, speaker, and chaos strategist with decades of experience guiding organizations ...

  • A man in a white shirt and red tie smiles against a blue gradient background. Text reads: Why easy, effective, and enjoyable wins the guest experience with Chris Stevenson. Chris Stevenson’s name is featured above two logos below the text.

Why Easy, Effective, and Enjoyable Wins the Guest Experience with Chris Stevenson of The Empower Group

Ali Özbay2026-01-28T19:43:12-06:00February 2, 2026|Business Tips, Podcasts|

Chris Stevenson is the Founder of The Empower Group, where he helps organizations improve guest experience, ...

  • Smiling Carl Orsbourn in a light blue plaid suit jacket and red checked shirt stands next to text: “MAKING AI PRACTICAL IN RESTAURANTS with Carl Orsbourn.” Invisible and Ovation logos appear below on a blue gradient background.

Making AI Practical in Restaurants with Carl Orsbourn of Invisible

Ali Özbay2026-01-21T10:26:57-06:00January 20, 2026|Business Tips, Podcasts|

Carl Orsbourn is the SVP of Enterprise Sales and GTM at Invisible, a company focused on ...

How Investors Really Evaluate Restaurant Brands with Brian Fauver of Hargett Hunter

Ali Özbay2026-01-13T09:42:37-06:00January 12, 2026|Business Tips, Podcasts|

Brian Fauver is a Partner at Hargett Hunter Capital Management, a private equity firm focused on ...

  • A smiling man stands before a blue gradient background with text: Building a Global Beverage Brand with Geoff Henry. Geoff Henry’s expertise is highlighted, alongside Gong Cha and Ovation logos at the bottom.

Building a Global Beverage Brand with Geoff Henry of Gong cha

Ali Özbay2026-01-05T11:30:53-06:00January 5, 2026|Business Tips, Podcasts|

Geoff Henry is President of the Americas at Gong cha, the world’s largest premium bubble tea ...

  • A man in a gray suit smiles against a blue gradient background. Text reads, “WHY REAL FOOD WINS with Andrew Pudalov.” The Rush Bowls and Give an Ovation logos featuring Andrew Pudalov are displayed at the bottom.

Why Real Food Wins with Andrew Pudalov of Rush Bowls

Ali Özbay2025-11-12T15:08:35-06:00December 22, 2025|Business Tips, Podcasts|

Andrew Pudalov is the founder and CEO of Rush Bowls, a nationally expanding concept known for ...

  • A smiling Frank Paci in a suit stands next to text that reads, The Future of Fast Casual with Frank Paci. Logos for Newks Eatery and Ovation are displayed below the text on a blue gradient background.

The Future of Fast Casual with Frank Paci of Newk’s Eatery

Ali Özbay2025-11-12T14:52:42-06:00December 18, 2025|Business Tips, Podcasts|

Frank Paci is the CEO of Newk's Eatery, a fast casual brand with more than 100 ...

  • A man in glasses and a white shirt smiles against a blue gradient background. Text reads, Gregory Zamfotis: Using Feedback to Stay Competitive. Logos for Gregorys Coffee and Give an Ovation are visible.

Building a Better Coffee Line with Gregory Zamfotis of Gregorys Coffee

Ali Özbay2025-12-19T06:36:34-06:00December 15, 2025|Business Tips, Podcasts|

Gregory Zamfotis is the founder and CEO of Gregorys Coffee, a New York based specialty coffee ...

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