Meet Courtney...thought leader, trusted advisor, network & security evangelist in the Restaurant Industry
- About Courtney
Courtney Radke operates at the intersection of business and cutting-edge technology to lead cross-functional initiatives amidst an ever-evolving digital landscape. A proven thought leader with a career spanning multiple industries from Retail & Hospitality to Operational Technology, he is responsible for driving innovation, profitability, and growth at SageNet through the development and execution of Network and Security product and solution strategies. Always a Restaurant Industry Champion, Courtney is active in the restaurant community, serving as a thought leader, trusted advisor, network & security evangelist and is a frequent speaker at restaurant industry events.
- What unique problem does your company solve for restaurants?
SageNet understands that restaurants cannot operate in silos. It takes a united effort and a combination of people, process, and technology all working in tandem to support a truly consistent and frictionless customer experience. In an increasingly hyper-competitive industry that is becoming more reliant on connectivity every day, Sagenet provides restaurants with integrated network, security, and digital solutions that bridge the gap between physical locations and digital experiences creating something more Phygital (Physical + Digital).
- Why did your company join RTN?
SageNet is a longstanding supporter of the restaurant industry. By joining the RTN, we hope to leverage our resources and industry expertise to assist with and amplify all of the work that has gone into helping build better, smarter, more profitable, and more customer experience-driven restaurants of tomorrow. We are honored to be part of all of the great work the RTN has done for restaurant operators, franchises, and their employees to date and hope to help shape the future of technology for the industry going forward!
- What’s your favorite personal pastime?
Exploring new places with my wife and two boys.
- What three words would you use to describe what’s happening in the restaurant industry right now?
Automation, Digitalization, Consolidation
- What’s your most-used restaurant app and why?
The Sonic App. I may be a bit biased here, but where I am from you can't beat "Happy Hour all Day"!
- Restaurateur you most admire and why?
Cliff Hudson. His leadership style was one of humility, humor, and hard-work and the company culture reflected it, with a focus on relationships as a way of life and the never wavering entrepreneurial spirit.
- What technology are you most excited about for the future of restaurants and why?
It's easy to say AI, but I believe we are only just scratching the surface of how language learning models (LLM), machine learning, predictive analytics, computer vision, and other related technologies can benefit and shape the future of our restaurant experiences.
- Company Headquarters
Tulsa, OK