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 |
Chuck Templeton is an American internet entrepreneur, best known as the founder and former CEO of OpenTable, which went public in May 2009[1] and was acquired by The Priceline Group in June 2014.[2] He is currently a managing partner at S2G, a multi-stage investment firm focused on venture and growth-stage businesses across food & agriculture, oceans, and energy.[3] He is also an Advisory Board Member at Impact Engine, a Chicago-based social and environmental impact investment fund, and serves on the boards of several other start-ups.[4]
Education and early life
[edit]Originally from Lafayette, California, Templeton started his career as a United States Army Ranger.[5] 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.[6]
Career
[edit]OpenTable
[edit]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.[7]
GrubHub
[edit]Templeton was the founding chairman and an advisor for GrubHub, now GrubHub Seamless,[8] which went public in April of 2014.[9]
OhSoWe.com
[edit]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.[7]
Getable
[edit]Former board member of Getable, Inc.[10] which simplifies the process of renting construction equipment.[11]
Impact Engine
[edit]Templeton is an investment committee member at Impact Engine,[12] a venture capital and private equity firm investing in companies driving positive impact in economic empowerment, education, environmental sustainability, and health.
Juhl Energy, Inc.
[edit]Templeton has been a board member of Juhl Energy, Inc. since April 9, 2014.[8] The company services a wide variety of wind projects and renewable energy developments.[13]
Piece & Co., Inc.
[edit]Former Board Member of Piece & Co., Inc.,[14] which promoted sustainable employment for women in developing countries through the sale of handmade fabrics to high end designers.[15]
ThinkCERCA, Inc.
[edit]Former Board Member of ThinkCERCA, Inc.,[16] a literacy and critical thinking software company.[17]
S2G
[edit]In 2014, Templeton co-founded S2G, a multi-stage investment firm focused on venture and growth-stage businesses across food & agriculture, oceans, and energy.[18] As of 2024, he serves as a managing partner and co-leads firm.[19]
Honors and recognition
[edit]- Forbes Sustainability Leaders 2024[20]
- Crain’s Tech 50 2015[4]
- Built In Chicago startup hub's Moxie Mentor of the Year 2014[21]
- 2014 Hall of Fame Inductee - Distinguished Restaurants of North America[22]
- Crain’s Tech 50 2013[23]
- Moxie Mentor of the Year 2013[24]
- Crain’s Tech 50 2012[25]
- The Executives Club of Chicago Innovation Award to Impact Engine 2013[26]
- 2011 Alumni Entrepreneur Innovator Award from the Larry and Carol Levy Institute for Entrepreneurial Practice[27]
Personal life
[edit]Templeton is married to Julie Templeton and together they have two daughters.[28] Templeton is committed to preventing climate change, and is an avid runner.[29]
References
[edit]- ^ "OpenTable - The hottest spot in town". Fortune.com. September 14, 2009. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
- ^ "A Tasty Innovation Mashup: Why Priceline Bought Open Table". Forbes.com. August 26, 2014. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
- ^ "S2G". Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ a b "Crain's Top 50". Crain's Chicago Business. July 20, 2015. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
- ^ "Neighborliness is latest venture for OpenTable founder Templeton". Crain's Chicago Business. February 4, 2012. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
- ^ "Solving the dining-out dilemma". kellogg.northwestern.edu. October 7, 2009. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
- ^ a b "New website helps neighbors share stuff, be green". chicagotribune.com. May 26, 2011. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
- ^ a b "Juhl Energy Inc - Executive Profile". bloomberg.com. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
- ^ "As Investors Feast On GrubHub's IPO, Its CEO Explains The Future For Seamless And Its Other Brands". forbes.com. April 4, 2014. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
- ^ "Netflix co-founder can't escape the rental industry, joins Getable's board". venturebeat.com. May 22, 2012. Retrieved September 22, 2015.
- ^ "Getable Gets $5 Million To Help Contractors Rent Construction Equipment From An iPad". venturebeat.com. February 15, 2015. Retrieved September 22, 2015.
- ^ "Impact Engine closes its accelerator and a $10 million impact fund". June 29, 2016.
- ^ "Juhl Energy, Inc. Company Information". The New York Times. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
- ^ "People". tech.co. Archived from the original on March 16, 2015. Retrieved September 22, 2015.
- ^ "Nordstrom and Piece & Co. collection teams luxury and hope". Los Angeles Times. March 14, 2015. Retrieved September 22, 2015.
- ^ "Q&A with Abby Ross, COO and Co-founder of ThinkCERCA". edtechtimes.com. September 25, 2014. Retrieved September 22, 2015.
- ^ "ThinkCerca raises $3.2 million, enters Follett partnership, will hire". chicagotribune.com. March 12, 2015. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
- ^ "New Food and Agriculture Fund S2G Ventures Launches With $125 Million". wsj.com. October 20, 2015. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
- ^ "S2G". Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ "Forbes Sustainability Leaders". forbes.com. September 23, 2024.
- ^ "And the 2014 Moxie Awards go to…". builtinchicago.org. June 21, 2014. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
- ^ "Bourbon & Beyond 2014 Conference Gala Dinner". kentuckymonthly.com. Archived from the original on February 2, 2016. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
- ^ "Crain's Tech50 2013". chicagobusines.com. June 21, 2014. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
- ^ "Moxie Mentor of the Year". builtinchicago.org. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
- ^ "Meet Chicago's Tech50". chicagobusines.com. September 22, 2012. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
- ^ "Innovator of the year - 2013". executivesclub.org. Archived from the original on February 4, 2016. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
- ^ "2011 Kellogg Alumni Entrepreneur Conference". kellogg.northwestern.edu. July 21, 2011. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
- ^ "Impact Engine's Templeton taking year-long sabbatical". chicagobusiness.com. June 3, 2014. Archived from the original on November 6, 2022. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
- ^ "Three entrepreneurs, three global adventures". chicagobusiness.com. September 27, 2014. Retrieved January 20, 2016.