First Time Founders with Ed Elson – A Founder’s Mission to Solve Hunger in America

Philanthropy

Sharebite's philanthropic efforts are a cornerstone of its mission to combat food insecurity. Dilip Rao explains that for every meal served through their platform, a meal is donated to organizations like Feeding America and City Harvest, contributing to over 9 million meals donated so far 1. This initiative aligns with the company's broader goal of addressing hunger by leveraging corporate meal benefits. Scott Galloway highlights the growing issue of food insecurity in America, noting that 44 million people, including 13 million children, are affected 1.

There's a shame to being unable to feed yourself. And that feels like... the part that I would want to examine is, what is that shame?

--- Scott Galloway

Dilip's personal experiences with food insecurity and his vision for Sharebite emphasize the importance of private sector involvement in public good 2.

   

Technology

Sharebite's technology plays a crucial role in enhancing employee engagement and satisfaction. Dilip Rao describes how their API allows companies to customize meal benefits, offering flexibility and control over employee engagement strategies 3. This technology addresses the issue of employee disengagement by providing daily tangible benefits, unlike traditional perks like health insurance. Companies can use Sharebite to encourage office attendance or support remote work, adapting to various needs and preferences.

What companies are starting to realize is that, okay, well, look, meal stipend, our technology enables company leaders to sort of a b test whatever program that they want.

--- Dilip Rao

The platform's ability to integrate with corporate policies and provide insights into employee behavior makes it a valuable tool for modern workplaces 3.