Skin in the Game VC Podcast

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. In 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. So get ready to learn Chris’s success story and how he sees the future of the restaurant business. Some Questions I Ask: How did Outback Steakhouse come about? How did you get started? (0:56)Where did the Australian theme for your restaurant come from? (5:28)What did you learn throughout your journey that other founders should know? (10:03)When did you start angel investing? (15:46)When looking at angel investing, how much emphasis do you put on a jockey? (24:53)From 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)In This Episode, You Will Learn: How Chris’s vision for his business continuously developed over time. (7:36)What makes business a team sport. (10:14)How Chris was awarded Entrepreneur of the Year. (11:55)How delivery technology is changing the restaurant experience. (27:43)More about Florida Funders: WebsiteOur Investment Process LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show Notes

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. 


In 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. 


So get ready to learn Chris’s success story and how he sees the future of the restaurant business. 


Some Questions I Ask: 

  • How did Outback Steakhouse come about? How did you get started? (0:56)
  • Where did the Australian theme for your restaurant come from? (5:28)
  • What did you learn throughout your journey that other founders should know? (10:03)
  • When did you start angel investing? (15:46)
  • When looking at angel investing, how much emphasis do you put on a jockey? (24:53)
  • From 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)


In This Episode, You Will Learn: 

  • How Chris’s vision for his business continuously developed over time. (7:36)
  • What makes business a team sport. (10:14)
  • How Chris was awarded Entrepreneur of the Year. (11:55)
  • How delivery technology is changing the restaurant experience. (27:43)


More about Florida Funders: 

Website

Our Investment Process 

LinkedIn

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is Skin in the Game VC Podcast?

Florida Funders Managing Partner and "Skin in the Game VC" podcast hosts Saxon Baum & Tom Wallace believes that entrepreneurs are game changers and that the companies they envision, create and build make the world a better place. FLF is a hybrid venture capital fund and investor network that discovers, funds, and builds early-stage technology companies. We combine a $300M+ venture platform with 2,000+ accredited investors to back breakout founders in B2B software, fintech, AI, health care, and cybersecurity. Beyond capital, our team of serial entrepreneurs and investors provides operating expertise, strategic introductions, and a nationwide support network that helps founders win. By unifying venture capital with an engaged investor community, we deliver exceptional outcomes for founders and LPs alike. This podcast was envisioned to educate, connect and activate accredited investors to get skin in the game and invest like a VC.