How did launching Komodo change your career?
Replied byDavid Grutman
Founder & CEO at Groot Hospitality
Niche: Agencies
Revenue: Estimated $15M-$30M USD/month
Location: Miami, Florida, USA
Started: 2018
Komodo was one of the most challenging and rewarding things I've ever done. I had never opened a restaurant before and needed to raise $10 million. It pushed me outside my comfort zone and became the foundation for many of the hospitality brands we continue to expand today.
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