<aside> 💡 Hi, I’m Eric Chung. With a diverse background (lawyer, hedge fund manager, pro poker player, and 5 years as COO of Coinbase Custody), my focus now is entirely on using AI to solve impactful, real-world problems. I founded an AI company after leaving Coinbase in late 2023, pivoted multiple times, and hit product traction in January 2025. I'm now seeking a high-energy, SF/Berkeley/Oakland-based CTO as we prepare to raise funds and launch 🚀

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What are you building?

Bespoke is creating AI Managers for the hospitality industry to guide human work. This multi-modal AI platform tackles issues like overwhelmed managers, lost revenue, and high labor costs. The initial focus includes tools to increase sales and reduce labor costs. 💰.

What’s your Product Philosophy

RELIEVE PAIN We build practical, sellable AI solutions that solve acute financial pain points for hospitality owners, managers, and staff.🧯

GUIDANCE NOT REPLACEMENT
We are building AI tools that guide humans. For example, helping waiters at restaurants do more upselling of drinks and specials, freeing managers to focus on guest delight and staff motivation.

REVOLUTION We're applying AI in novel ways to conquer the multi-billion dollar hospitality market by creating undeniable financial value. 🚀

How long have you been working on this and what have you accomplished?

In ~6 months focused on AI Managers for Hospitality, we've achieved significant traction and milestones:

• Gen Korean BBQ Success: Deployed our Sales Excellence tool at a publicly-held chain. Strong early results have led to an expansion request for all 50+ of their locations**.💥**
• SAJJ Success: Tool also being used by a 10 location fast casual restaurant in the SF Bay Area.
• Active Beta Program: We have commitments to beta test the product at over 70 stores.
• Sales Excellence System: An MVP has been developed which accurately measures and praises sales upselling. We also have a clear roadmap to automate incentives to further drive sales.
• High-Profile Engagement: Agreement with Lazy Bear (2 Michelin Star establishment) to test the Sales Excellence tool.
• 🏦 Company Foundations:
  • Legal entity established
  • Refined investor presentation deck developed
  • Initial VC conversations are underway
  • Team expanded with two interns.
  • Secured 2 key industry advisors.

Details

See this 📄 Job Description