Andrew Scheivachman

OpenTable has lost ground to rivals over the last few years, but the company is looking to leverage its scale and experience in the space to become a data-fueled recommendation engine for diners and a source of quality intelligence for restaurant operators.

Mentorship and support are vital for restaurants looking to develop their own talent from within. Authenticity and passion, though, can be hard to find in markets with competitive wages.

Resy wants to solve the technical problems that frustrate the people running restaurants. Personalization is one thing, but the real value will be created by software platforms that talk to each other.

Grubhub wants to move beyond delivery through its LevelUp partnership and other partnerships with fast-food chains. Making life easier for restaurateurs through point-of-sale integrations that are easy to use, though, will help it differentiate from its competitors among its restaurant partners.