Blaine Hurst

Advisor; Board Member; Retired Vice Chair & CEO at Panera Bread

📍 United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 2 investments📅 4 years investing🗓 Last invested Aug 2022
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Aug 2022
At Breadless, we’re redefining fast-casual dining with bold, nutrient-packed meals that fuel ambition and inspire healthier living. Our bread-free sandwiches, power bowls, and vibrant salads are crafted to energize your next move. Join the movement that’s changing how America eats—one bold bite at a time.
Board Member
Jan 2022
Hi, we’re Hero BreadTM, and we’re here to #breakbread. Our mission is to give people the freedom to enjoy eating the foods they love, without the negative consequences. Were focused on cultivating a happier, healthier future with unbelievably tasty bread, that doesnt compromise.
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2022
Venture Partner
Dec 2022
We have a relentless devotion to supporting entrepreneurs as they push the boundaries between passion and obsession, and we are fanatical about elevating products, services and experiences that empower people to live better lives. Relentless acquires and invests in high potential consumer brands where we take an active role in driving outsized shareholder returns.
Investor
Aug 2022
At Breadless, we’re redefining fast-casual dining with bold, nutrient-packed meals that fuel ambition and inspire healthier living. Our bread-free sandwiches, power bowls, and vibrant salads are crafted to energize your next move. Join the movement that’s changing how America eats—one bold bite at a time.
Board Member
Jan 2022
Hi, we’re Hero BreadTM, and we’re here to #breakbread. Our mission is to give people the freedom to enjoy eating the foods they love, without the negative consequences. Were focused on cultivating a happier, healthier future with unbelievably tasty bread, that doesnt compromise.
2019
Advisor and Partner
Jul 2019
Authentic Hospitality. Shepherd Hotels aims to positively impact live through creating a collection of thoughtfully designed boutique hotels in or around college campuses that offer a Certificate program for students with intellectual disabilities. In collaboration with the Universitys Certificate program, Shepherd Hotels will employ and prepare people with intellectual disabilities for hospitality careers while meeting a lodging demand in that locality. The inaugural Shepherd Hotel in the heart of Downtown Clemson will open Summer 2022.
early stageHospitality
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Partner
1982
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society, the planet, while building trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams in more than 150 countries work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions, strengthened by sector experience and diverse ecosystem partners. Find out more about the EY global network: http://ey.com/en_gl/legal-statement
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