Teshayle Hughey

With over four years of experience in U. S. market research and business development, this individual is focused on launching an Eastern European fine dining concept in Miami. They have previously co-founded and scaled a boutique fusion restaurant brand across Poland and Ukraine, demonstrating expertise in branding, operations, and cross-border team management.

Personally, they value the power of genuine connections, friendship, and teamwork, viewing hospitality as a means to foster collaboration and share stories. They believe a great restaurant is not just about the food but about the human element, creating memorable experiences and shared smiles. This is reflected in their appreciation for lifes simple, positive moments.

Unique fact: They successfully navigated the wind-down of their international restaurant business during the COVID-19 pandemic, honing their crisis management and negotiation skills.