John Pepper, Angel Investor

I’ve built my career at the intersection of food, technology, and customer experience. After starting out in sales and operations roles with Johnson & Johnson and other early ventures, I co-founded Boloco in 1997 and led the company as CEO for most of its history. I also helped launch B.Good, serving on its board until 2016 and supporting its successful exit the following year. Along the way, I’ve invested in and advised dozens of startups across consumer and restaurant technology, a space I remain deeply passionate about. My experience has taught me the value of resilience, adaptability, and empowering smart, driven teams to succeed. These lessons have guided me through the challenges and opportunities of scaling companies in dynamic industries. Today, I serve as Product Advisor and Restaurant Evangelist & Advocate at Toast, where I focus on driving innovation and supporting restaurants through technology that helps them thrive.