About
Sterling Douglass is the Co-Founder and CEO of Chowly, a restaurant technology company focused on POS integrations that support off-premise operations for small and mid-sized restaurants, now used by over 17,000 restaurants. He previously worked as an actuary in data analytics before founding the company. Douglass serves on the President's Club of FSTEC and the Advisory Council of RTN, works as a Venture Partner at Emerging Venture Capital, invests in early-stage restaurant technology startups, and co-hosts the AI For Restaurants Podcast.
Co-Founder & CEO at Chowly
Intro paths
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In turn, Sterling can intro founders to Chowly's investors below.
Chowly's investors Β· 7
Ardent VentureWashington Β· $250K β $3M checksBluestein VenturesChicagoChicago VenturesChicago Β· $250K β $1M checksFlyover CapitalKansas City Β· $500K β $2M checksHyde Park Venture PartnersChicago Β· $500K β $3M checksMultiplier CapitalWashington Β· $3M β $15M checksSandalphon CapitalChicago Β· $100K β $2M checks
Co-founders at Chowly
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Sterling Douglass-BarnesExecutive Officer, Director
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Justin McNallyCo-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer
Experience
- Chowly, Inc.Co Founder & CEOcurrent2015 β presentGreater Chicago Area
- Nyx Technologies, Inc.Founder/CEO2015Greater Chicago Area
- Towers WatsonActuarial Analyst2013 β 2015Chicago
- Towers WatsonActuarial Intern2012Chicago, IL
- University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignF.Y.C.A.R.E. Instructor2010 β 2012Champaign, Il
- Fujirebio Diagnostics, Inc.Bio-Statistician Intern2011Malvern, PA
Skills & more
Entrepreneurship68Customer Support14Lean Startup13IT Operations12Actuarial Science9Data Analysis9Financial Modeling6Analytics7Fundraising3Relationship Building54Strategy49Leadership18
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Sterling Douglass?
- Sterling Douglass is the Co-Founder and CEO of Chowly, a restaurant technology company focused on POS integrations that support off-premise operations for small and mid-sized restaurants, now used by over 17,000 restaurants. He previously worked as an actuary in data analytics before founding the company. Douglass serves on the President's Club of FSTEC and the Advisory Council of RTN, works as a Venture Partner at Emerging Venture Capital, invests in early-stage restaurant technology startups, and co-hosts the AI For Restaurants Podcast.
- Where does Sterling Douglass work?
- Sterling Douglass is Co-Founder & CEO of Chowly.
- What companies did Sterling Douglass found?
- Sterling Douglass founded Chowly.
- Where did Sterling Douglass go to school?
- Sterling Douglass studied at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (B.S., Actuarial Sciences).
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