Public Speaking

Anna is a frequent speaker, panelist, and lecturer on a variety of subjects, including restaurant technology and marketing, startup strategy, and social media. She is available for keynote lectures, training, panels, and brainstorming sessions. Often called a "natural moderator," Anna facilitates conversations easily between experts and personalities. 

In addition to the below selection of speaking experiences, Anna also regularly hosts and participates in podcasts, webinars, and live chats.

Reach out if you'd like to have Anna join your next event. 

National Restaurant Association Show, Texas Restaurant Show, Restaurant Innovation Summit, Western Foodservice and Hospitality Expo, Florida Restaurant and Lodging Show, Council of State Restaurant Associations, SXSW Interactive, On Demand Delivery Summit, Street Fight Summit, The Future History Festival, Fast Casual Industry Council, Marketing Executive Group (MEG), Financial Officers and Tax Executives Group, Northside Innovation and Taste Talks, Northwest Foodservice Show, Philly Chef Conference at Drexel University, Tech Tour, Share.Like.Buy, FARE Conference, Business of Food Conference at James Madison University, Restaurant of the Future at Ryerson University

Washington Post, New York Times, PYMNTS.com, San Antonio Express-News, Texas Monthly, Austin American-Statesman, Hospitality Technology, FSR Magazine, Eater, Boston Globe, Nation's Restaurant News, Philadelphia Business Journal, TechCrunch, Associations Now

Anna Tauzin is the Principal of The Good Kind Consulting, a B2B and B2C marketing consultancy for restaurant brands and restaurant technology companies. She was previously the Senior Director of Industry Relations and Community Affairs for ChowNow, an online ordering and marketplace for independent restaurants. 

Prior to her career in tech, Anna was the Chief Revenue and Innovation Officer for the Texas Restaurant Association and before that the Head of Innovation at the National Restaurant Association based in Washington, D.C. She earned a Master of Arts in Journalism and Public Affairs from American University and a Bachelor of Arts in Mass and Political Communication from Texas State University. 

Anna is a member of the Board of Directors for Marqii, an information and review management system for hospitality companies. She also serves on the advisory board for SXSW Interactive, an influential global conference and networking event in Austin. She is the President of Les Dames d’Escoffier - Austin, an organization supporting women in the culinary, beverage, and hospitality industry.

She is based outside of Austin and is a native Texan. She enjoys riding motorcycles, visiting restaurants, baking, traveling, and spending time with her family. Her Instagram account is mainly pictures of Frank, her pet dachshund.