Stevan Premutico

Stevan Premutico is a highly regarded serial restaurant tech entrepreneur, renowned for his transformative contributions to the hospitality industry. As the founder of the two groundbreaking organisations, Dimmi and me&u, Stevan has redefined how we experience dining and technology. He was selected as the national speaker for the Telstra Small Business Awards, and most recently was the speaker for the AMEX Platinum Business Class by Invitation Series.

Dimmi, which started as a simple idea scribbled on a napkin, revolutionised restaurant bookings and reviews. After outstanding successes, Dimmi was acquired by TripAdvisor in 2015, marking a significant milestone in Stevan’s entrepreneurial journey, and setting a new standard in the hospitality industry.

Building on this success, Steven founded me&u. This innovative mobile ordering and payment platform redefined dining experiences by allowing customers to order and pay seamlessly at venues worldwide. In 2023, me&u merged with Mr Yum, solidifying its position as the worlds #1 Order & Pay platform. Within just six years, me&u grew from a local start-up to an international powerhouse with $2 billion in sales, partnerships with 6,000 restaurants, a presence in 30 cities across three continents, over $100 million raised in capital, and a workforce of 200 employees. Also receiving recognition in the Deloitte Tech Fast 50 and LinkedIn Top Start-ups.

Stevan has raised over $150 million in funding for his ventures. His investors include prominent industry thought leaders such as Justine Hemmes (Merivale), Neil Perry AM (Rockpool, Margaret), Adam Flaskas (Howard Smith Wharves), John Szangolies (Urban Purveyor Group), as well as tech visionaries like Cliff Rosenberg (LinkedIn), Will Easton (Facebook), and Jason Pellegrino (Google).

During his engaging presentations, Steven shares profound insights from founding and scaling his successful startups. Additionally, he explores ideas of tech innovation and disruption, leadership and team culture, funding and growth strategies, customer experience, and restaurant industry technologies to enhance dining experiences.

Steven’s career is marked by an unwavering commitment to combining innovation with humanity in aims of improving the hospitality sector. He believes that some of life’s best moments occur around the dinner table, whether sharing a meal or having a few shots! Stevan’s enduring passion for technology and the customer experience continues to inspire and shape the future of hospitality entrepreneurship.