Noah Glass

Noah Glass, founder of Olo, a leader in restaurant technology, shares the fascinating journey from launching a pre-order app in 2005 to leading a $1B public company. He discusses the challenges of raising funds during the financial crisis and the strategic pivot from a marketplace to a B2B SaaS model. Noah reveals how early guerrilla marketing and a pivotal partnership with La Colombe propelled Olo into the spotlight. He emphasizes perseverance, adaptability, and embracing adversity as keys to success in the competitive tech landscape.

Noah Glass, founder and CEO of Olo, discusses the evolution of restaurant technology over two decades. Topics include digital ordering, classic cocktails, and challenges in the industry. They explore loyalty programs, guest relationships, and balancing automation with human touch in the restaurant industry.

Noah Glass, Founder and CEO of Olo, discusses his journey in creating a capital-efficient company that reached $122M ARR with just $6M net burn. He shares the a-ha moment that inspired Olo’s founding and emphasizes the importance of investor support. Noah explores decision-making strategies in balancing urgent tasks and long-term goals, while reflecting on leadership lessons learned through adversity. He also dives into innovative solutions like OloPay, which enhance customer experiences in the restaurant industry.

Noah Glass, founder and former CEO of Olo, shares his inspiring journey from a startup in 2005 to a public company by 2021. He discusses the extreme patience required in the first decade and how the mantra 'embrace the suck' shaped company culture. Noah reveals the pivotal shift from B2C to B2B that turned losses into profits, and explains how adding delivery services unlocked major growth. He reflects on the importance of industry advisors, the benefits of partnering with Thoma Bravo, and critiques the current trend of homegrown tech stacks.

Noah Glass, Founder and CEO of Olo, is on a mission to digitize all restaurant transactions. In this discussion, he reveals how Olo’s innovative online ordering and delivery solutions are transforming the restaurant industry, currently dominated by analog processes. With only 6% of U.S. restaurant transactions digital, he sees immense growth potential—envisioning sales that could skyrocket 100-fold. Glass also highlights the power of integrated guest data and the launch of Olo Pay, which streamlines payments and enhances guest experiences.