The Founder Hour

Chuck Templeton | How OpenTable Revolutionized the Dining Experience

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Dec 5, 2023
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Chuck Templeton
Chuck Templeton, mastermind behind OpenTable, revolutionizing restaurant industry. Topics: transition from cooking to college, government subsidized food programs, internet boom in the Bay Area, motivation behind OpenTable, challenges in starting and growing the company, building OpenTable, intersection of profits and positive impact.
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ANECDOTE

Childhood

  • Chuck Templeton grew up in a lower-middle-class family, moving frequently.
  • His father was a mailman, and his mother was a glassblower.
ANECDOTE

Military and College

  • Chuck Templeton was the first in his family to attend college, aside from his grandmother who went later in life.
  • He joined the Army at 18, serving in the 10th Mountain Division, gaining diverse experiences.
INSIGHT

Military's Impact

  • The military gave Chuck Templeton time for introspection and broadened his worldview.
  • Witnessing diverse communities and lifestyles during burial detail significantly impacted him.
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