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 18: A Conversation with Michael Anthony of Gramercy Tavern

EP 18: A Conversation with Michael Anthony of Gramercy Tavern

Michael Anthony is the Executive Chef and Partner at Gramercy Tavern, one of NYC's most iconic restaurants. Under his leadership, the restaurant earned a MICHELIN Star and several James Beard Awards, ...

14 Elo 20251h 5min

EP 17: A Conversation with Jim Irwin of New City Properties

EP 17: A Conversation with Jim Irwin of New City Properties

Jim Irwin is the President of New City, a commercial real estate development firm based in Atlanta. With a career that spans over $1 billion in new investments across the U.S., Jim is known for reshap...

7 Elo 20251h 7min

EP 16: A Conversation with Ellen Yin

EP 16: A Conversation with Ellen Yin

Ellen Yin is the founder and co-owner of High Street Hospitality Group, a powerhouse in the dining scene with restaurants in Philadelphia, New York, and Washington, D.C. Her portfolio includes acclaim...

31 Heinä 202556min

EP 15: A Conversation with Randy Garutti

EP 15: A Conversation with Randy Garutti

Randy Garutti is a legendary figure in the restaurant industry, best known for his role as the CEO who transformed Shake Shack from a single hot dog cart in Madison Square Park into a globally recogni...

24 Heinä 20251h 1min

EP 14: A Conversation with Martha Hoover of Won't Stop Hospitality

EP 14: A Conversation with Martha Hoover of Won't Stop Hospitality

Martha Hoover is a pioneering American restaurateur and social entrepreneur, best known for founding Won't Stop Hospitality, a collection of acclaimed restaurant concepts in Indianapolis focused on su...

17 Heinä 20251h 8min

EP 13: A Conversation with Stephanie Wu, Editor-In-Chief of Eater

EP 13: A Conversation with Stephanie Wu, Editor-In-Chief of Eater

Stephanie is the editor-in-chief of Eater, a role she's held since 2022. She leads editorial strategy across more than 20 cities, overseeing writers, editors, and creators. In 2024, she added Punch an...

10 Heinä 20251h 1min

EP 12: A Conversation with Smith Hanes of Smith Hanes Studio

EP 12: A Conversation with Smith Hanes of Smith Hanes Studio

Smith Hanes is the founder and creative director of Smith Hanes Studio, an interior design firm he founded in 2004. Based in Atlanta with a second studio in New York, the firm is best known for its wo...

26 Kesä 20251h

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