Matthew Cohen

Matthew Cohen is an experienced entrepreneur and business leader in the food and beverage industry, currently serving as the Founder and CEO of Off the Grid since June 2010.12 Off the Grid is the premier mobile food event management company in the United States, facilitating services through recurring public sale events and private catered events.2

Career Highlights

Cohen's entrepreneurial journey began with a unique background. Originally from Denver, Colorado, he started his career as a public school educator in Atlanta, Georgia. A teaching stint in Japan sparked his interest in Asia's bustling night market scene, which later influenced his business ideas.3

Before founding Off the Grid, Cohen:

• Operated a ramen truck called Tabe Trucks in San Francisco
• Gained experience navigating the city's complex permitting system
• Founded Off the Grid Culinary, providing innovative catering solutions
• Held roles at SF FoodLab and Calcultd Inc, focusing on popup restaurants and point of sale products for micro-enterprises
• Owned SF Cart Project and Tabe Services, LLC, a consultancy for the food industry
• Led marketing for the San Francisco Street Food Festival1

Off the Grid

What started with five hundred dollars and some traffic cones in 2010 has grown into a thriving events and experience platform. Off the Grid now works with nearly 300 mobile food creators, serving more than 4,000,000 meals annually across the San Francisco Bay Area.3

The company's mission extends beyond food service. Cohen emphasizes that Off the Grid is about "helping communities thrive, and building vibrant spaces" by creating opportunities for casual interactions that strengthen community bonds.3

Awards and Recognition

Cohen's entrepreneurial success has been widely recognized:

• San Francisco Business Times "40 Under 40" business executive (2014)
• California State "Small Business of the Year" for district #19 (San Francisco) (2014)
• SBA Small Business Person of the Year for the State of California (2018)
• 7x7 Magazine's "Hot 20 Under 40" (2011)
• SF Beautiful's Beautification Award (2011)2

Education

Cohen holds a Master's in Education and a Bachelor's in History from Emory University.1

Matthew Cohen's LinkedIn username is indeed tabeservices, as mentioned in the query.2