FiveStars was founded five years ago as a loyalty program. We replaced the punch card. That product has done well for us - today 16 million consumers check in 1.2 million times every week.
Our mission, however, transcends loyalty. Our mission is to turn transactions into relationships.
In a world ten years from now, when we can get anything we want delivered to our bedsides, I believe we’ll get out of bed in the morning to experience human relationships. It is this desire to connect that will drive us into restaurants, coffee shops, or our local bar.
Five months ago I joined FiveStars over other great options because of our opportunity to serve this desire - to make commerce human. That opportunity is exciting; and ultimately I chose it instead of joining one of the familiar tech giants where I’d be scaling someone else’s product.
To seize this opportunity we must build a product that helps consumers understand we’re more than a punch card replacement. Consumers must seek out FiveStars as a way to connect with the stores they love. Consumers must seek out FiveStars as a way to share the rewards they love.
If our mission excites you, and you’re up for the challenge of helping us move past loyalty, then we want to get to know you. Shoot me an email with your prior startup or product experience. Resumes are fine, but optional
Sam Odio
odio@fivestars.com
