EP 19: A Conversation with Debby Soo, CEO of OpenTable
Say Grace21 Elo 2025

EP 19: A Conversation with Debby Soo, CEO of OpenTable

Debby Soo is a forward-thinking leader reshaping how the restaurant industry engages with technology and advocacy. As CEO of OpenTable since 2020, she has brought a people-first approach to innovation, introducing AI-powered tools, securing major global partnerships, and advocating for legislation to support restaurants against issues such as reservation piracy. Known for her transparency and direct communication style, Debby has built an executive team that embodies her ethos of challenging the status quo and being authentic. Whether working with MICHELIN-starred chefs or neighborhood gems, she's focused on building trust, driving change, and keeping the hospitality industry at the heart of everything she does.

In this episode, Debby sits down with Steve to discuss the challenge of joining OpenTable with no prior hospitality experience, the power of transparency, and how to continue to evolve when you feel fulfilled in your role.

Thank you HOST on Howard for allowing us to use the space to film this episode.

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EP 4: A Conversation with Will Guidara, author of Unreasonable Hospitality

EP 4: A Conversation with Will Guidara, author of Unreasonable Hospitality

Will Guidara is the author of the New York Times Bestseller Unreasonable Hospitality. He is the former co-owner of Eleven Madison Park, which under his leadership was named the Best Restaurant in the ...

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EP 3: A Conversation with Chef John Fleer

EP 3: A Conversation with Chef John Fleer

A native of Winston-Salem, NC, Asheville-based Chef John Fleer has earned critical acclaim for the way he transforms local ingredients into world-class dishes. The unique "foothills cuisine" he helped...

30 Loka 20251h

EP 2: A Conversation with Graham House, Sean McMullen, and Sarah Charles Hereford of Luminosa

EP 2: A Conversation with Graham House, Sean McMullen, and Sarah Charles Hereford of Luminosa

Executive Chef Graham House, Chef de Cuisine Sean McMullen, and Director of Food & Beverage Sarah Charles Hereford are the talented trio behind beloved restaurant Luminosa at The Flat Iron Hotel in As...

23 Loka 20251h 23min

EP 1: A Conversation with Meherwan and Molly Irani of Chai Pani Restaurant Group

EP 1: A Conversation with Meherwan and Molly Irani of Chai Pani Restaurant Group

Meherwan and Molly Irani are the husband-and-wife duo behind Chai Pani Restaurant Group and Spicewalla. Since opening the flagship Chai Pani location in Asheville, NC in 2009, Molly, Chief Hospitality...

16 Loka 20251h 36min

EP 23: A Conversation with Simone Reggie of French Truck Coffee

EP 23: A Conversation with Simone Reggie of French Truck Coffee

Simone Reggie is the Director of Sales & Marketing at French Truck Coffee, where she leads marketing, community relations, and partnerships across the company's 12 locations. Based in New Orleans, Sim...

18 Syys 202544min

EP 22: A Conversation with Lilly Jan, Ph.D of Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration

EP 22: A Conversation with Lilly Jan, Ph.D of Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration

Dr. Lilly Jan is a faculty member at Cornell University's Nolan School of Hotel Administration, where she teaches courses on restaurant design, food and beverage management, and global cuisines. A sea...

16 Syys 20251h 8min

EP 21: A Conversation with Andrew Carmellini of NoHo Hospitality

EP 21: A Conversation with Andrew Carmellini of NoHo Hospitality

Andrew Carmellini is the chef and co-founder of NoHo Hospitality Group, which operates celebrated restaurants including Locanda Verde, The Dutch, Lafayette, Carne Mare, and Bar Primi in New York City,...

4 Syys 202553min

EP 20: A Conversation with Rob Rubba of Oyster Oyster

EP 20: A Conversation with Rob Rubba of Oyster Oyster

Rob Rubba is the chef and founding partner of MICHELIN-starred Oyster Oyster in Washington, D.C. A James Beard Outstanding Chef (2023) and one of Food & Wine's Best New Chefs (2022), Rob brings over 2...

28 Elo 202552min

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