Ben Leventhal has spent the last 20 years imagining and building the future of hospitality technology. He is the co-founder and former CEO of Resy, the software and content company acquired by American Express in 2019. Twice under his leadership Resy was named one of Fast Company's "Most Innovative Companies," in 2017 and again in 2019. Previously, Ben co-founded and led Eater.com, the award-winning food and restaurant digital media company. An entrepreneur, strategist, investor and tastemaker, Ben continues to work with chefs, restaurant brands, hospitality companies and technology startups around the world. With Blackbird, Ben is excited to build the next great hospitality platform connecting restaurants and diners through the power of cutting edge technology.