Brendan Leeds - Growth, Funding & Vision from the founder of Choosey App

In this episode of Funded Futures, Emily sits down with Brendan Leeds, founder of Choosey App, the hospitality hiring platform built to solve one of the industry’s toughest challenges: finding the right staff, fast.Brendan shares his journey of turning industry frustration into a tech-driven solution that connects venues with pre-vetted workers — reducing time-to-hire and helping hospitality businesses stay focused on what matters most: their customers.They cover:🍴 The inspiration behind Choosey App and why the hospitality sector needed a smarter hiring tool📲 How technology is reshaping casual and shift-based work💡 Lessons from the early startup journey, from MVP to scaling🤝 Why community and networks are key to growth in hospitality tech🚀 The role of crowdfunding and how investors can back solutions tackling real-world problemsWhether you’re a founder building in a tough industry, an investor looking at the future of workforce platforms, or simply interested in how technology is transforming hospitality, this conversation offers fresh insight and a dose of startup grit.