Chuck Templeton
American Internet entrepreneur (born 1968) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chuck Templeton is an American internet entrepreneur and the founder of OpenTable, where he previously served as CEO.[1] He is a managing partner at S2G, focusing on investments in food, agriculture, oceans, and energy.[2] He also serves on the advisory board of Impact Engine and is involved with several startup boards.[3]
Chuck Templeton | |
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| Alma mater | California Polytechnic State University Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management |
| Occupation(s) | Managing Partner at S2G Founder and former CEO of OpenTable Investment Committee Member at Impact Engine |
Education and early life
Templeton, originally from Lafayette, California, started his career as a United States Army Ranger.[4] He holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Economics from California Polytechnic State University and a Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.[5]
Career
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OpenTable
The idea for OpenTable developed in 1998 when Templeton’s in-laws came to town for a visit. Templeton's father-in-law is Lettuce Entertain You founding partner Bob Wattel, and the dining selections for the Wattels' visit were so important that Templeton recalled his wife spending 3 1/2 hours on the phone trying to secure reservations.[6]
GrubHub
Templeton was the founding chairman and an advisor for GrubHub, now GrubHub Seamless,[7] which went public in April of 2014.[8]
OhSoWe.com
In 2004, Templeton co-founded OhSoWe.com, a site that allowed neighbors to trade or rent items like tools or sporting equipment among each other.[6]
Getable
Impact Engine
Templeton is an investment committee member at Impact Engine.[11]
Juhl Energy, Inc.
Templeton has been a board member of Juhl Energy, Inc. since April 9, 2014.[7][12]
Piece & Co., Inc.
He was a former Board Member of Piece & Co., Inc.,[13] which promoted sustainable employment for women in developing countries through the sale of handmade fabrics to high end designers.[14]
ThinkCERCA, Inc.
He was a former Board Member of ThinkCERCA, Inc.,[15] a literacy and critical thinking software company.[16]
S2G
In 2014, Templeton co-founded S2G, a multi-stage investment firm focused on venture and growth-stage businesses across food & agriculture, oceans, and energy.[17]
Honors and recognition
- Forbes Sustainability Leaders 2024[18]
- Crain’s Tech 50 2015[3]
- Built In Chicago startup hub's Moxie Mentor of the Year 2014[19]
- 2014 Hall of Fame Inductee - Distinguished Restaurants of North America[20]
- Crain’s Tech 50 2013[21]
- Moxie Mentor of the Year 2013[22]
- Crain’s Tech 50 2012[23]
- The Executives Club of Chicago Innovation Award to Impact Engine 2013[24]
- 2011 Alumni Entrepreneur Innovator Award from the Larry and Carol Levy Institute for Entrepreneurial Practice[25]
Personal life
Templeton is married to Julie Templeton and together they have two daughters.[26] Templeton is committed to preventing climate change, and is an avid runner.[27]
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