Janet Risi, Angel Investor

Janet Risi is a seasoned entrepreneur and board director with more than three decades of leadership in the foodservice and agri‑business industry. She founded and built a $5 billion supply chain management company, delivering billions in savings to franchisees while raising quality and food safety standards. Her career includes global expansion and assembling high‑performing teams that reshaped the industry. She currently serves on the boards of Dumpling Daughter, Montrose Environmental Group, Coral Gables Trust Company, and the Florida House on Capitol Hill, bringing expertise in governance, compensation, fundraising, and strategic oversight. Janet also held senior leadership roles at Jersey Mike’s Subs, where she guided international growth. As an angel investor, Janet has backed ventures in technology and consumer services. Her investment in Ask Alex, a seed‑stage company valued at $2M in 2024, reflects her interest in platforms that combine innovation with practical solutions for everyday needs.