# Jason Weingarten

> Jason Weingarten is a Chicago entrepreneur, investor, and the CEO and co-owner of The Alinea Group. He co-founded eCampusRecruiter with Dan Bartfield, sold it in 2008, and co-founded recruiting software company Yello that year, serving as CEO until October 2020. His career connects mentorship from Subway co-founder Fred DeLuca, early-stage investing through Subconscious Ventures, and hospitality ventures including Entrée and Oliver’s.

- **Role:** CEO and Co-owner at The Alinea Group
- **Organizations:** The Alinea Group, Yello, eCampusRecruiter, Subconscious Ventures, Secret Menu Hospitality, Entrée, Oliver’s, Capital One
- **Education:** B.S.; studied marketing, Miami University, Ohio
- **Known for:** Co-founded two campus recruiting software businesses with Dan Bartfield., Sold eCampusRecruiter to Symplicity Corporation in 2008., Led Yello as CEO from its 2008 founding until October 2020.

## Career timeline

- **1999** — Graduated from Miami University in Ohio; subsequently worked as a project manager and analyst at Capital One.
- **2000** — Met Subway co-founder Fred DeLuca on a flight to Florida; DeLuca subsequently financed eCampusRecruiter, built with Dan Bartfield and Jon DeLuca.
- **2008** — Sold eCampusRecruiter to Symplicity Corporation; co-founded Recsolu, later called Yello, with Dan Bartfield.
- **2015** — Recsolu rebranded as Yello.
- **2017** — Yello closed a $31 million Series C led by JMI Equity, with First Analysis participating.
- **2020** — Stepped away from daily operations at Yello in October, remaining on the board; launched Subconscious Ventures with Jon DeLuca.
- **2022** — Entrée meal-delivery service debuted.
- **2024** — Oliver’s opened in Chicago; in October, became The Alinea Group’s CEO and co-owner after leading a majority investment.
- **2026** — The Alinea Group announced Toast as its preferred technology platform in May.

## Achievements

- Co-founded two campus recruiting software businesses with Dan Bartfield.
- Sold eCampusRecruiter to Symplicity Corporation in 2008.
- Led Yello as CEO from its 2008 founding until October 2020.
- Helped build Yello through a $31 million Series C in 2017.
- Named to Crain’s Tech 50 in July 2017, as listed on his LinkedIn profile.
- Co-founded Subconscious Ventures with Jon DeLuca.
- Led the investor group that acquired a majority stake in The Alinea Group in 2024.

## Latest updates

- **2026-05** — The Alinea Group selected Toast as its preferred platform across Alinea, Next, The Aviary, and The Office, also covering eligible future locations and residencies.
- **2026-01** — A January 13 fireside chat at Next was listed for season ticket holders to discuss the restaurant’s 2026 menus and the group’s future.
- **2025-11** — Alinea moved from three to two Michelin stars in the 2025 guide; Weingarten was identified as CEO and co-owner in coverage.
- **2025-06** — Weingarten attributed Fire’s June 28 closure to real estate economics, including rent increases and the balance of kitchen space and seating.
- **2025-05** — Appeared at Faena Theater on May 6 for a conversation about Alinea’s business during its Miami Beach residency.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/weingarten
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/jasonweingarten

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Last updated: 2026-10-25