Joshua Morgan

Joshua Morgan is the Founder and CEO of Sesame, a restaurant marketplace designed to provide a more sustainable and equitable solution for restaurants managing their off-premise businesses. He established Sesame in 2021, aiming to address challenges faced by restaurants due to high fees from third-party delivery services.12

Professional Background

• Aurify Brands: Prior to founding Sesame, Morgan was a partner at Aurify Brands since 2013, helping it grow into the largest independent restaurant owner-operator in New York City, with over 120 locations across various brands including Melt Shop and Little Beet.1
• Melt Shop: He served as Chief Development Officer and later as COO at Melt Shop, contributing to its expansion before focusing on Sesame.13

Vision for Sesame

Morgan's vision for Sesame revolves around transparency and fairness in the restaurant industry. The platform aims to eliminate excessive fees charged by delivery services, fostering direct engagement between restaurant owners and customers.24 Under his leadership, Sesame has developed a technology platform that streamlines operations for restaurants while enhancing customer experience.2

Education

Joshua Morgan graduated from Cornell University with a BA in History in 1999.1

His extensive experience in the restaurant industry, combined with his entrepreneurial spirit, positions him as a significant figure in efforts to innovate and improve restaurant operations in the modern economy.