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HOSPITALITY/FOOD: TONY SMITH

CO-FOUNDER/CEO, RESTAURANT365

WHY: Co-founded Irvine-based restaurant-specific accounting and back-office software platform that has topped $100M in annual revenue. Winner of a 2021 Business Journal Innovator of the Year Award.

IN THE NEWS: Company said in May it had received a $135M funding round co-led by private equity giants KKR and L Catterton. Joined the ranks of Orange County unicorns—private firms with a valuation of $1B or above.

NOTEABLE: Software is used by over 40,000 restaurants; helps perform back-of-the-house functions.

QUOTABLE: “The result is accurate, timely reporting that provides a clear and complete view of their businesses.”

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