Era of mobile food ordering and delivery goes app-less
DENVER, CO / ACCESSWIRE / September 19, 2018 / Des Hague, Co-Founder and CEO of Hague Enterprises (www.hagueenterprises.com), announced today joining the advisory board of Florida-based start-up TorchFi (www.torchfi.com). TorchFi's first product, WifiWaiter (www.wifiwaiter.co) enables on-premise mobile ordering for food and beverages directly over a venue's Wi-Fi without the use of an app. This application helps move Wi-Fi from a cost center to a revenue channel by enabling mobile engagement directly with customers. It is intended for use in hotels & resorts, music concerts, sports venues and restaurants.
"A lot of exciting things are starting to happen at the intersection of technology and hospitality," said Hague. "TorchFi is a company that can push the barrier further and I am delighted to help them commercialize. I look forward to working with Anup and the TorchFi team," concluded Hague.
"Des' expertise in the hospitality industry and his insights in the need of technology to solve critical problems will help us identify the best market fit for our products," said TorchFi Founder and CEO, Anup Balagopal. "We are very excited to have Des on board as an advisor and trust his support will be invaluable to us."
About TorchFi
TorchFi converts a venue's Wi-Fi into a smart sales channel for hotels, malls, airports, stadiums and other brick and mortar businesses. This helps move Wi-Fi from a cost center to a revenue channel and enables mobile engagement with customers on premises, without the need of an app. TorchFi is an alumna of Alchemist Accelerator.
About Des Hague
With twenty-five plus years leading global companies, Des Hague is a highly-regarded innovator in the international business community. His forward-thinking approach has achieved sustained growth and robust competitiveness in a changing uncertain world. His past positions include President of Safeway Inc., President of IHOP, President of Hot Stuff Foods LLC, Vice President of 7-Eleven Inc. and President/CEO of CenterPlate Inc.. Hague is Co-Founder and CEO of Hague Enterprises and serves on the boards of PING HD, WC&P, Lessons For Life, World of Beer, Halls Cheese, Serenity Spa and Salon and the Stamford Youth Foundation. He is currently mentoring and advising on several start-up ventures.
Hague contributes significant time and energy to non-profit charitable work and has helped raise more than $100 million over the past few years for many non-profits, including the Stamford Youth Foundation, which offers multiple after-school programs for young people, and The Journey Home, a Baltimore-based Foundation fighting homelessness. Hague's goal for Hague Enterprises, LLC as a company is to find that perfect blending of business and philanthropic activities.
About Hague Enterprises
Hague Enterprises, LLC. is a Colorado-based advisory and investment company, focused in multiple sectors. The firm provides business advisory services, expansion, start-up and turn around venture capital investment opportunities, executive mentorship, consulting and leadership development programs led by the firm's preeminent business thought leaders.
For more information, visit: www.deshaguenews.com.
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