Robert Chen

Founder and CEO, eatmise

Robert Chen is the CEO and founder of eatmise, a food delivery platform based in New York City. With a background in finance and investing, Robert brings a unique perspective to the food industry. During the pandemic, he saw an opportunity to help struggling restaurants by creating a sustainable solution that would benefit both the restaurants and the customers.

eatmise partners with some of the top restaurants in New York City, including Luke's Lobster, Ivan Ramen, Bear Burger, and O'Bow. Their innovative concept involves delivering prepped, ready-to-cook ingredients from these restaurants directly to customers' doors. The goal is to provide a last-mile cooking experience, where customers can enjoy restaurant-quality meals in the comfort of their own homes in just 10 to 15 minutes.

Robert's vision for eatmise goes beyond just food delivery. He aims to create a trusted food brand that not only offers convenience and affordability but also fosters a strong connection between restaurants and diners. By leveraging their intimate relationship with the restaurants, eatmise has the potential to explore other opportunities such as creating sauces, partnering with retail outlets, and expanding into new markets.

With a focus on scalability and a commitment to providing a flexible and personalized experience for customers, eatmise is poised to revolutionize the food delivery industry. Robert's passion for helping restaurants and his dedication to building a successful company make him an inspiring guest on any podcast.