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Chris Crichton was on stage at the inaugural Olo Partner Summit this week for a panel discussion, "Better Together: How Partnerships Shape the Future of Restaurants." Our continued partnership with Olo and other restaurant technology partners is key to driving innovation and revenue growth for brands--we look forward to growing together in the future! #olopartnersummit #wintogether #bounteousdining

"Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships." – Michael Jordan We've always believed in the strength of teamwork and alliance. From day one, we've been committed to being an open platform, integrating with best-in-class technology partners to best serve our restaurant customers. This week, a small group of the Olo ecosystem came together and showcased this alliance like never before at our inaugural Partner Summit in Chicago. The highlight reel: ⭐ The power of partnerships is bringing the restaurant industry tomorrow’s technology, today. ⭐ The bigger a restaurant gets, the smaller it needs to act. Technology doing the transactional pieces allows operators to be more human and create meaningful connections. ⭐ Each partnership elevates the whole, allowing us to best meet the diverse and evolving needs of the industry. Bottom line: We win together 🤝 We're excited to share more Partner Summit stories in the coming days, and expand this event in the future.

Tiny Recap of Olo's first-ever Inaugural Partner Summit, bringing together a select group of innovative partners and brands in the restaurant industry. This intimate gathering encouraged meaningful conversations and laid the groundwork for future growth and collaboration. 🤝 It was a pleasure to both host a panel and lead a roundtable discussion, exploring the latest trends and challenges in our industry. I'm excited to continue fostering these connections and expanding our network at next year's summit. Thank you to everyone who participated in this groundbreaking event, and a special thank you to Olo for trusting the team with this incredible opportunity. Here's to many more years of innovation and partnership! 🍽️ Really @everyone in these photos.... #OloPartnerSummit #WinTogether Ali Tappe Nolan DeCoster Sean J. Marrero Kacie Gonzalez Parker Bailey Alayna Sullivan Hayley Vong Olo Curbit Uberall Thanx Sparkfly Bounteous Rapturous CitrusBits SoundHound AI SOCi, Inc. Bite Flybuy | Radius Networks (Hope I didn't forget anyone)

Well that was awesome. Reflecting on Olo's first ever partner summit at the Chicago Athletic Association this week, I am humbled at the amazing community of partners and brands that we have the honor of serving and supporting. The theme of our inaugural event was centered around "the power of collaboration"...how we in the restaurant industry are stronger in numbers, and how no one single vendor can solve all of the problems on their own. At Olo, we believe in a open ecosystem, and the narrative and discussions that unfolded over the two days we were together further illustrated and strengthened my opinion that we must remain open and we must work together as partners to serve the brands that we all love so much. Huge thank you to Ali Tappe Sean J. Marrero Hillary Holmes Kacie Gonzalez Parker Bailey Hayley Vong Nicole Zeunen Alayna Sullivan Renny Smith and the Olo leadership team for putting together such an excellent event, to all of our brand attendees for bringing the heat and the amazing questions to fuel excellent conversation, and of course to all of our gold and platinum partners who attended Curbit Uberall Uber The Coca-Cola Company Bounteous 3 Owl Bite Sparkfly Thanx Spendgo Radar FlyBy SoundHound AI kea SOCi, Inc. Linked Eats CitrusBits

"If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together." After Olo’s inaugural Partner Summit, I wholeheartedly disagree. On Tuesday, we shared a slide showcasing our 400+ integrated technology partners. That number continues to grow, and we are steadfast in our commitment to openness, which fosters innovation. Every new partner is a vital part of this network, allowing restaurants to design their ideal tech stack using APIs, webhooks, and robust developer support. The Olo partner ecosystem proves that together, we can go further, faster. The beauty of this event was in the connections made—not just between us and our partners but among our customers as well. It was inspiring to witness the conversations where partners were helping partners, customers were advising customers, and both were collaborating together. It was also exciting to see glimpses of what the future holds. Attendees discussed advanced technologies like license plate and facial recognition, all tying back to our shared belief of guest data as a North Star metric. Alongside our partners, we've made tremendous strides toward making the restaurant of the future a reality. I firmly believe we are driving the digital transformation of this industry. As we continuously strive for excellence, or as we say at Olo, "Excelsior"—our commitment to always reaching for the next level—it’s clear that this summit was just the beginning. We'll refine and iterate as we move forward, with the ultimate goal of creating something as impactful as Dreamforce for the restaurant industry. Open beats closed, every time. #WinTogether

Wrapped up an incredible few days at the Olo Partner Summit, where I had the opportunity to connect with Olo’s leadership team and some of the best from their partner and customer ecosystem. No single technology can solve every challenge restaurants face—it requires a collaborative effort among trusted, proven providers to create comprehensive solutions. This event was a testament to Olo’s commitment to bringing the community together and raising awareness of top-tier solutions for their customers. It was also an honor to share the stage with SoundHound AI CitrusBits and Radar for a panel session on innovative approaches to building a tech stack, led by Ali Tappe. A big thank you to the entire Olo team for hosting a first-class event and for your dedication to strengthening the hospitality industry!

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Yesterday, I had the honor of speaking on stage at Olo's inaugural Partner Summit in Chicago. It was an incredible moment for our team and a reflection of how far we've come. In 2016, we built our first website for a multi-unit restaurant, linking out to Olo for online ordering. Back then, Olo wasn’t the industry leader it is today, but I saw its potential and knew this was the future of restaurant tech. I had a vision to build fully integrated websites around Olo's API and grow 3Owl through that expertise. I also knew it would be a tough climb. And I was right. From 2017 to 2019, we lost three major pitches. Every time, we heard the same feedback: "We love your proposal, but you don't have the experience." That hurt. Especially when we lost a pitch to an existing client, our best shot yet. But we kept learning, refining, and building relationships with Olo's team. I told my team that when the time came, we’d be ready. In 2020, that moment finally came. We landed our first fully integrated Olo project—and we nailed it. That success changed everything. Fast forward to today, our custom Olo solutions power over 2,000 restaurant units worldwide. Standing on stage at the Olo Partner Summit? That was a full-circle moment. Every setback, every rejection, it all led to this. I'm so grateful for the relationships we’ve built and how our partnership with Olo has transformed 3 Owl