Steve Fredette

Steve Fredette, president and co-founder of Toast, Inc., shares insights from his journey in tech and entrepreneurship. He reflects on his early influences from an entrepreneurial family and his shift from chemistry to programming. The conversation highlights his experience at Endeca, the choice to focus on the restaurant industry, and the creation of Toast's cloud POS system. He discusses overcoming initial skepticism, rapid growth during challenging times like COVID, and the importance of a strong company culture dedicated to hospitality.