1289: Jeremy Fitzgerald, founder and CEO of 86DeadStock

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Jeremy Fitzgerald is an accomplished hospitality entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of 86DeadStock, a peer-to-peer marketplace designed to help restaurants, hotels, bars, and other hospitality businesses buy, sell, and trade surplus inventory. With a bachelor's degree in Hospitality Administration and Management from Bowling Green State University, Jeremy began working in the industry at an early age and went on to build a diverse portfolio of hospitality businesses, including Subway franchises, Bar 145, Commodore Perry Inn and Suites, and Fast Eddies Sports Bar.

Drawing on decades of firsthand experience in restaurant and hospitality operations, Jeremy created 86DeadStock to address the industry's ongoing challenges with overstock, shortages, waste, and rising costs. The platform helps businesses turn unused ingredients, supplies, equipment, and event materials into opportunities for savings, revenue, and stronger local connections—while promoting a more sustainable hospitality industry.

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