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Luke Saunders

Founder

Founder at Farmer’s Fridge

Greater Chicago Area

FoundedFarmer’s Fridge

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Max WechterunlockedLuke: together at Washington University in St. Louis (2009)
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Luke: together at Farmer’s Fridge
Luke: together at Food Foundry

About

Luke Saunders is the founder and CEO of Farmer's Fridge, which he started in 2013 after difficulty finding fresh food while working as a traveling salesman. The company operates hundreds of automated smart Fridges, offers direct-to-consumer delivery across 42 states, and partners with retailers including Target and Jewel-Osco, having sold more than 5 million meals. Saunders, a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, has been recognized by Forbes "30 Under 30," Crain's Chicago Business "40 Under 40," and Fast Company's "100 Most Creative People in Business."

Founder at Farmer’s Fridge

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Farmer’s Fridge's investors · 8

Cleveland AvenueChicago · $1M – $10M checksDanone Manifesto VentureNew York CityDns CapitalChicago · $25M – $100M checksGreatPoint VenturesSan Francisco · $250K – $20M checksHyde Park AngelsChicagoMaywic Select InvestmentsCincinnati · $500K – $2.5M checksMDT VenturesChicagoSpiral Sun VenturesChicago

Experience

  1. Farmer's FridgeFounder/CEOcurrent2013 — presentGreater Chicago Area
  2. Food FoundryMentorcurrent2018 — presentChicago, IL
  3. General Magnaplate CorporationTechnical Sales2011 — 2013Regional Sales Manager for Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky
  4. Magnalube, Inc.Director of Business Development2009 — 2011Linden, NJ
  5. Merrill LynchIntern2009
  6. BEARS' BIKES, LLCOwner/Operator2007 — 2009Greater St. Louis Area
  7. CISHA-China CorporationMarketing Manager2008

Skills & more

Salesforce.com2Entrepreneurship28Marketing Strategy16Business Strategy29Market Research6Social Media8Sales Presentations7Sales Management9Sales Plan2Sales Process4Operations Management7Lean Manufacturing5
+12 moreManufacturing Operations ManagementManufacturingNew Business DevelopmentCoatingsKey Account ManagementAccount ManagementMarketingProduct DevelopmentProcess EngineeringStrategyManagementNegotiation

Languages Chinese

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Luke Saunders?
Luke Saunders is the founder and CEO of Farmer's Fridge, which he started in 2013 after difficulty finding fresh food while working as a traveling salesman. The company operates hundreds of automated smart Fridges, offers direct-to-consumer delivery across 42 states, and partners with retailers including Target and Jewel-Osco, having sold more than 5 million meals. Saunders, a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, has been recognized by Forbes "30 Under 30," Crain's Chicago Business "40 Under 40," and Fast Company's "100 Most Creative People in Business."
Where does Luke Saunders work?
Luke Saunders is Founder of Farmer’s Fridge.
What companies did Luke Saunders found?
Luke Saunders founded Farmer’s Fridge.
Where did Luke Saunders go to school?
Luke Saunders studied at Washington University in St. Louis (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Major in International Studies); Capital Normal University; Cushing Academy.

Founder mafias

Capital Normal University mafia2

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Abakar SaidovMandarinFounded Beamery

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Shared employers

Also worked at BEARS' BIKES, LLC1

Marcus JecklinDirector at Ai4