Levi Austin

Levi Austin is a complex problem solver and optimization specialist with over 15 years of experience across the food, hospitality, and technology sectors. Having honed culinary skills at Thomas Keller Restaurant Group and gained insights into sustainability at Restaurant Noma, Levi now serves as General Manager at the New York Botanical Garden, leading a team to promote a sustainable food program. As Founder and CEO of both Avant Candle and Lilli Enterprises, they have successfully developed innovative business models while driving significant revenue growth. Levi holds a Bachelor's degree in Hotel Administration from Cornell University and an Associates Degree in Culinary Arts from The Culinary Institute of America.