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Keith Santangelo

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Principal | Partner | CFO | Director of Restaurants & Hospitality at AccessWave
📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Keith Santangelo is the CFO and Head of the Restaurant & Hospitality vertical at AccessWave, bringing over 24 years of industry experience. A Louisiana State University alumnus, he previously served as CFO & COO for Serafina Restaurant Group. His expertise lies in finance, operations, and strategic business leadership within the hospitality sector.

Originally from Baton Rouge, where his family was in the butcher/grocery business, Keith now lives in New Jersey with his wife and four children. He is a certified Youth Counselor and Coach and actively engages in mentoring young people through competitions and internship opportunities, leveraging his professional network to create value for his community.

He appeared on the "Restaurant Owners Uncorked" podcast to discuss his journey from growing up in a food-focused family to leading major restaurant groups.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Principal | Partner | CFO | Director of Restaurants & Hospitality
Job Level
Leadership
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Keith shows up

Slow To Decisions
Calm
Thoughtful In Approach

They are motivated by the potential impact of their decision on the organization. They usually go by the book, following all rules and procedures. They maintain good relationships with everyone, internally and externally.

Priorities

Topics Keith cares about

Restaurant Profitability
With over two decades in restaurant P&L management, he discusses industry resilience and financial strategy, drawing from experience as CFO/COO for multi-concept groups.
Youth Mentorship
A certified Youth Counselor and Coach, he judges student hospitality competitions and uses his company's network to help clients' children secure internships.
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Career

Work history

6-2024
Principal | Partner | CFO | Director of Restaurants & Hospitality
AccessWave
10-2025
Advisor
Tally
8-2025
Advisor
know.capital, LLC
1-2025
Partner
Renaissance
9-2025
Advisor & Investor
Anderson Market
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Louisiana State University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

s

Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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