Felipe brings more than a decade of corporate finance and administrative leadership into the fast-paced, ever-changing world of food and beverage. After 14 years managing complex operations, financial planning, and compliance for one of Chile’s largest industrial Construction companies, he transitioned his skillset to hospitality after moving to NYC, where he graduated from the Restaurant Management Program at the Institute of Culinary Education.

He specializes in cost analysis, budgeting, and financial forecasting, helping restaurants clearly understand their current position and build achievable paths toward their goals.

Isha brings a rare blend of financial expertise and people-first leadership to the hospitality industry. A qualified Chartered Accountant, she began her career in India at KPMG, advising on complex M&A tax transactions. After moving to New York, she transitioned into restaurant operations at Unapologetic Foods, where she discovered her passion at the intersection of food, service, and human connection.

She has led initiatives to reduce costs, increase revenue, and streamline front- and back-of-house systems. With a foundation in financial strategy and operational execution, Isha aligns the numbers with what matters most: people, experience, and consistency.

Isha is endlessly curious about what makes restaurants thrive, from financial fundamentals to the human touchpoints that define memorable service.

Cole’s path to hospitality started the way every good meal does: in a kitchen. Working as a prep cook during his summers home from college in Montana, he developed an appreciation for the energy of restaurants – the movement, the connection, the craft. Moving to New York City after college, Cole built a professional foundation in marketing and brand development through his work in environmental graphic design and honed his operational skills for years on film sets. 

When strikes shut down the entirety of US film in 2023, he found his way back into the restaurant industry as a bartender, renewing his passion for food, beverage, and the art of hospitality. Cole brings a creative, people-first approach to restaurant storytelling and strategy, focusing on helping operators communicate with warmth, clarity, and intention.

Giovanna’s passion and love for restaurants is literally in her DNA. As the 5th generation & Head of Marketing at the iconic 115 year old, Californian Italian restaurant, Luigi’s, Giovanna has been inspired to continue the hospitality work of her family throughout her career. 

From business school, to on-set sports television production, to brand building & social media at the Gen-Z wine brand “Whiny Baby”, Giovanna has an array of experiences that has shaped her expertise. She now hopes to bring elements from her background and passion for hospitality to help restaurants tell their story and shape their social media presence in a unique way.