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Name
Rivers Corbett
Title
Founder, ChefTorial
Bio
Although not a chef, Rivers Corbett knows the recipe to create businesses that stand out.
In 1998, he invested $2,000 in a small start-up bringing chefs into people’s homes. By 2020, it had grown into a seven-figure talent agency providing chefs for private and corporate events including cooking classes in Sobeys and other retailers.
When COVID abruptly halted that business, he launched ChefTorial, an online company with operations in three countries that brings experiential culinary classes to virtual events such as corporate conferences, fundraisers, and dinner parties.
He’s also the man behind Relish, the former iconic Atlantic Canada burger chain known for its gourmet burgers and welcoming approach to customer service.
The secret ingredient in all these ventures?
He zags where other people zig.
In short, Rivers does things differently.
After earning his MBA, the serial entrepreneur discovered his love of start-ups when he took over several companies in New Brunswick from his father.
That experience pointed him to his future focus: starting and building businesses as investments that can operate on their own.
In the years since, he’s evolved into a passionate advocate for the power of entrepreneurs to save the world.
To that end, his contribution has been tireless.
He’s been a member of Startup Canada’s National Advisory Council, was the entrepreneur in residence for both the Province of New Brunswick and the University of New Brunswick and is the author of 13 Fears of Entrepreneurs. Other accolades include being named Fredericton’s Entrepreneur of the Year, recognized in Profit Magazine’s Hottest Start-ups List, and listed as one of Canada’s Top Ten Mentors.
Today, Rivers continues to help businesses succeed through Headspace for Entrepreneurs, a community of global entrepreneurs and podcast of the same name.
His desire to inspire includes being open about his experiences with depression, something he says more founders need to be aware of given the stresses in running a business.
In his personal life, he’s hung out with Kevin O’Leary, once had the Stanley Cup in his house, and as a 20-year season ticket holder, is one of the biggest New England Patriots fans you will ever meet.
But what motivates Rivers Corbett the most isn’t business or football. His biggest legacy and the lighthouse that continues to guide him are his three children, and their continued pride in looking at his journey and saying “That’s my Dad".
In 1998, he invested $2,000 in a small start-up bringing chefs into people’s homes. By 2020, it had grown into a seven-figure talent agency providing chefs for private and corporate events including cooking classes in Sobeys and other retailers.
When COVID abruptly halted that business, he launched ChefTorial, an online company with operations in three countries that brings experiential culinary classes to virtual events such as corporate conferences, fundraisers, and dinner parties.
He’s also the man behind Relish, the former iconic Atlantic Canada burger chain known for its gourmet burgers and welcoming approach to customer service.
The secret ingredient in all these ventures?
He zags where other people zig.
In short, Rivers does things differently.
After earning his MBA, the serial entrepreneur discovered his love of start-ups when he took over several companies in New Brunswick from his father.
That experience pointed him to his future focus: starting and building businesses as investments that can operate on their own.
In the years since, he’s evolved into a passionate advocate for the power of entrepreneurs to save the world.
To that end, his contribution has been tireless.
He’s been a member of Startup Canada’s National Advisory Council, was the entrepreneur in residence for both the Province of New Brunswick and the University of New Brunswick and is the author of 13 Fears of Entrepreneurs. Other accolades include being named Fredericton’s Entrepreneur of the Year, recognized in Profit Magazine’s Hottest Start-ups List, and listed as one of Canada’s Top Ten Mentors.
Today, Rivers continues to help businesses succeed through Headspace for Entrepreneurs, a community of global entrepreneurs and podcast of the same name.
His desire to inspire includes being open about his experiences with depression, something he says more founders need to be aware of given the stresses in running a business.
In his personal life, he’s hung out with Kevin O’Leary, once had the Stanley Cup in his house, and as a 20-year season ticket holder, is one of the biggest New England Patriots fans you will ever meet.
But what motivates Rivers Corbett the most isn’t business or football. His biggest legacy and the lighthouse that continues to guide him are his three children, and their continued pride in looking at his journey and saying “That’s my Dad".
