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Stephanie Hurlbert Simpson
Partner at Venture Kitchen
Stephanie Simpson is a Partner at Venture Kitchen, a restaurant brand accelerator based in the Greater Chicago Area. She is recognized for her extensive experience in the food and beverage industry, particularly in operations and marketing.
Background and Career
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Founding Partner of Blackwood BBQ: Stephanie is one of the founding partners of Blackwood BBQ, which is part of the Venture Kitchen portfolio. Her role involves strategic oversight and growth initiatives for the brand.2
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Previous Experience: Before her tenure at Blackwood BBQ, she was the Head of Operations & Marketing at PerkSpot, where she contributed to the development of two industry-leading technology products.2 Additionally, she spent a decade at Kraft Foods managing well-known brands such as Kraft Jell-O and A-1.2
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Education: Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Harvard Business School.2
In her current role at Venture Kitchen, Simpson emphasizes innovative concepts in the fast-casual dining sector, aiming to elevate brands like FARE, which focuses on health-conscious offerings.1
