EPISODE · Nov 14, 2025 · 50 MIN
Building a Meal Delivery Empire: Insights from Carlos Ventura Jr.
from The POZCAST: Decoding Success with Adam Posner · host Adam Posner
#thePOZcast is proudly brought to you by Fountain - the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale.To learn more, please visit: https://www.fountain.com/?utm_source=shrm-2024&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=shrm-2024-podcast-adam-posner.Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and www.youtube.com/thePOZcastFor all episodes, please check out www.thePOZcast.com Takeaways- Carlos's family background influenced his entrepreneurial spirit.- Being the first in his family to attend college was a significant milestone.- Internships helped Carlos realize what he didn't want in a career.- Transitioning from finance to a startup environment was a pivotal moment.- Quality and customer experience are central to Feast & Fettle's success.- Vertical integration allows for better control over the customer experience.- Smart growth is preferred over blitzscaling in business.- Employee care is crucial for retention and company culture.- Carlos aims to help others from non-traditional backgrounds succeed.- Success is about giving back and creating opportunities for others. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Carl Svetter Jr. and Feast & Fettle01:21 Early Influences and Family Background04:37 Lessons from Family Business06:39 The Journey to College and Its Significance09:53 Navigating the Corporate World11:55 Internship Insights and Realizations13:49 Transitioning to Consulting and Growth17:57 The Move to Deliveroo and Cultural Differences22:41 The Spark of Entrepreneurship31:24 Scaling and Strategic Expansion38:30 Building a Purpose-Driven Company41:54 Defining Hospitality and Leadership45:47 Success and Giving Back
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My guest on episode #475 of #thePOZcast is Carlos Ventura Jr, the CEO and founding partner of Feast & Fettle, a premium meal delivery company. The Boston Globe recognized them as one of New England’s fastest-growing private businesses. Since 2018, he has led the company’s growth from a neighborhood chef service to a vertically integrated hospitality brand on track to exceed $50 million in annual revenue. Before founding Feast & Fettle, Carlos worked at Citi, Goldman Sachs, and Deliveroo. He serves on the board of College Visions, an organization supporting first-generation college students. In 2025, he was named EY Entrepreneur of the Year New England. Learn more: Feast & Fettle - feastandfettle.com Connect w/ Carlos @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlosventuranyc/
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