{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Skin in the Game VC Podcast","title":"Chris Sullivan - The Future of the Restaurant Industry","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1948,"description":"Chris Sullivan has always been passionate about the restaurant business—starting from the time bartending and waiting tables. Chris co-founded Outback Steakhouse, which started as a one-story restaurant in Tampa, FL and has now over a thousand locations in 23 separate countries. \nIn this episode, Chris shares his story and every step he took to find the success he has today. He goes further to share advice for other founders, how his vision for business shifted to focusing on angel investing, and how he became Entrepreneur of the Year. \nSo get ready to learn Chris’s success story and how he sees the future of the restaurant business. \nSome Questions I Ask: \nHow did Outback Steakhouse come about? How did you get started? (0:56)\nWhere did the Australian theme for your restaurant come from? (5:28)\nWhat did you learn throughout your journey that other founders should know? (10:03)\nWhen did you start angel investing? (15:46)\nWhen looking at angel investing, how much emphasis do you put on a jockey? (24:53)\nFrom a technology standpoint, what do you think is the biggest impact we’re going to see in the restaurant industry in the next 5 years? (29:42)\n\nIn This Episode, You Will Learn: \nHow Chris’s vision for his business continuously developed over time. (7:36)\nWhat makes business a team sport. (10:14)\nHow Chris was awarded Entrepreneur of the Year. (11:55)\nHow delivery technology is changing the restaurant experience. (27:43)\n\nMore about Florida Funders: \nWebsite\nOur Investment Process \nLinkedIn\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/zkSS0qttApj2pwP9AAYl36NCLBFb_wNbCWkv53I67cg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85MmIw/YjQyMTMwMDg2YjVi/OGRmYjIwZWNlNjhj/NDc4Yy5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}