The Team Behind ChompChat
We're a team of technologists and restaurateurs on a mission to revolutionize how restaurants connect with their customers. Built by people who understand both the code and the kitchen.
Michael Holton Price
Chief Executive Officer & Chief Technology Officer
Michael brings expertise from his wide-ranging work in industry and academia to his dual role as CEO and CTO. With a B.S. from Harvey Mudd College and a Ph.D. from Stanford, his professional experiences range from detail-oriented algorithm optimization as an engineer at Raytheon to abstract mathematical research as a fellow at the Santa Fe Institute.
He has published academic papers in machine learning, statistics, anthropology, and complexity science. At ChompChat, Michael leverages his knowledge of bleeding-edge AI and business acumen to drive technological innovation while guiding the company's future direction and operations.
Andrew Iannaccone
Chief Strategy Officer
Andrew Iannaccone brings his strong background in finance, mathematics, and artificial intelligence to his role as Chief Strategy Officer at ChompChat. He earned a B.S. from Harvey Mudd College and pursued graduate studies at MIT and UCLA.
Andrew has successfully managed a multi-million dollar real estate portfolio, demonstrating a keen aptitude for financial oversight. With over a decade of experience in software engineering and a focus on AI since 2020, Andrew develops and implements strategic initiatives that align technological innovation with business growth objectives to advance ChompChat's market position.
Sabastian Karyadi
Chief Revenue Officer
Sabastian was born in Bali, Indonesia and moved to the US at the age of 18, where he began his culinary journey. He worked his way up the restaurant industry from a humble start as a dishwasher to becoming a chef and now a successful restaurateur. He owns, operates, and consults on multiple food and beverage companies and initiatives.
Sabastian's career took a significant leap forward when he gained experience at a Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant in Los Angeles, Mori Sushi. Building on this foundation, Sabastian opened his first restaurant, Ramen Nagomi, which quickly set a new benchmark for quality and innovation in Japanese dining.
Following the success of Ramen Nagomi, he launched IKI Ramen and IKI Nori in Los Angeles, both of which were featured in publications such as The Los Angeles Times, Forbes Magazine, and Food & Wine Magazine. At present, he oversees a dozen restaurants across the US.
Together with co-founders Andrew and Michael, Sabastian uses his deep industry knowledge to guide ChompChat's development of digital solutions that cater specifically to restaurateurs. His blend of operational prowess and strategic sales acumen ensures that ChompChat's offerings meet market needs and foster strong connections with its restaurant partners.