◉ “SHARE” TALK DAY 1: Panel Discussion
“AMERICAN ENTREPRENEURS ON SAKE, MATCHA & SUSHI”
When: August 8th (Sat), 2015
Time: 1:20pm – 1:50pm
Where: Fort Mason Center Stage
Guest Speaker:
Timothy Archuleta -ICHI SUSHI- | Jake Myrick -Sequoia Sake- | Eric Gower -Breakaway Matcha-
Representing the Bay Area – now considered Americas #1 food scene – are three pursuers of Japanese foods; Jake Myrick of Sequoia Sake, Eric Gower of Breakaway Matcha, and Timothy Archulelt of ICHI SUSHI. The topic covers their shared experience working with Japanese foods here in the Bay and serving Bay Area food lovers, what were their hurdles and triumphs along the way, and finally, what does authenticity mean to them?
Presented by SAKE SUMMIT
Moderator: A.K. Crump, Chair of the TASTE Awards, CEO of TasteTV
A.K. Crump is founder of TasteTV — the world’s first Multiplatform Digital Lifestyle Media Network, launched in 2004 as the Indie Food Channel. He is also the guiding visionary behind the TASTY Awards.
Prior to founding TasteTV, A.K. Crump applied years of strategic and tactical experience in market leadership positions at well-known technology companies. He has also authored bestselling books such as “The Cafes of San Francisco”, “Chocolate French”, and “The Best Waterfront Dining,” as well as been editor and publisher of limited edition luxury tomes of international photographers such as “Incredible Eyes” and “Like Sand from Orchid’s Lips.”