Nick Evans
FounderCo-Founder and CEO of Avocado (avocadopos.com) Co-Founder and former CEO of Tile (tile.com) Former hardware and software engineer Love products and people Austin, TX -> SF, CA
Founder profile As recorded 2026-09-15
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Food & hospitality
Avocado
Overview
Avocado is a modern point-of-sale system for restaurants, powered by a built-in AI agent. More than just a POS, Avocado combines order management, KDS, kiosks, and online ordering in one platform - and lets restaurants control everything with simple voice or text commands. Want to change your menu, check your sales, or optimize pricing? Just ask. Avocado’s AI understands your business and takes action instantly, freeing up owners and staff to focus on what matters most: great food and service.
Company description As recorded 2026-11-08
Founders & team
Previously Instamenu, Avocado, Avocado (prev Instamenu), Avocado, Avocado (prev Instamenu), Avocado, Avocado (prev Instamenu)
Company history As recorded 2026-11-08
Shayan Guha
FounderSan Francisco, CA
Founder profile As recorded 2026-09-15
4team members reported
Source-reported As recorded 2026-09-15
Founded 2020 · Source
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Location · source statedSan Francisco, CA, USA
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Maturity: Launched · 3 of 6 areas documented
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