Nationality American | Years active 1998–present | |
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Born April 3, 1968 (age 48) ( 1968-04-03 ) Occupation Founder and former CEO of OpenTableCo-Managing Director of the S2G Ventures fundBoard Chairman at Impact Conductors (Manager of Impact Engine investment fund) Spouse(s) Julie Templeton (m. 1998) Similar Jeffrey Jordan, Daniel Meyer, Thomas Layton | ||
Chuck Templeton is an American Internet entrepreneur, best known as the founder and former CEO of OpenTable, which went public in May 2009 and was acquired by The Priceline Group in June 2014. He is currently a Managing Director of S2G Ventures (Seed to Growth), an investment fund focused on healthy food and sustainable agriculture, the Chairman of the Board of Impact Conductors, which is the manager of the social and environmental impact investment fund Impact Engine, and serves on the boards of several other Internet start-ups.
Contents
- Founders stories opentable s chuck templeton part 1
- Education and early life
- OpenTable
- GrubHub
- OhSoWecom
- Getable
- Impact Engine
- Juhl Energy Inc
- Piece Co Inc
- ThinkCERCA Inc
- S2G Ventures
- Honors and Recognition
- Personal life
- References
Founders stories opentable s chuck templeton part 1
Education and early life
Originally from Lafayette, California, Templeton started his career as a United States Army Ranger, where he served for three years, and also received Sniper qualification. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Economics from California Polytechnic State University and a Master of Business Administration (Class of 2006) from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.
OpenTable
The idea for OpenTable developed in 1998 when Templeton’s in-laws came to town for a visit. Templeton's father-in-law is Lettuce Entertain You founding partner Bob Wattel, and the dining selections for the Wattels' visit were so important that Templeton recalled his wife spending 3 1/2 hours on the phone trying to secure reservations.
GrubHub
Templeton was the founding Chairman and served as an advisor for GrubHub, now GrubHub Seamless, which went public in April of 2014.
OhSoWe.com
In 2004, Templeton co-founded OhSoWe.com, a site that allowed neighbors to trade or rent items like tools or sporting equipment among each other.
Getable
Current Board Member of Getable,Inc. which simplifies the process of renting construction equipment.
Impact Engine
Templeton is the former Director and current (as of January 2016) Chairman of Impact Engine, an investment fund and accelerator program designed to support companies whose core, for-profit business model addresses social or environmental needs.
Juhl Energy, Inc.
Templeton has been a board member of Juhl Energy, Inc. since April 9, 2014. The company services a wide variety of wind projects and renewable energy developments.
Piece & Co., Inc.
Board Member of Piece & Co., Inc., which promotes sustainable employment for women in developing countries through the sale of handmade fabrics to high end designers.
ThinkCERCA, Inc.
Board Member of ThinkCERCA, Inc., a literacy and critical thinking software company.
S2G Ventures
In 2015, Templeton co-founded and currently (as of January 2016) serves as co-Managing Director of the S2G Ventures (Seed to Growth) venture fund. The fund focuses on “soil to shelf” businesses within food and agriculture, including companies that deliver locally produced, nutritious, organic foods.
Honors and Recognition
Personal life
Templeton is married to Julie Templeton and together they have two daughters. Templeton is committed to preventing climate change, and is an avid runner.