My name is Jesse Williams, a senior in Software Engineering at Iowa State University, and I am the founder of Dinder!
I created Dinder for my family. I have nine older siblings, one in a wheelchair, another being a chef himself, another pregnant, others on a new diet every week, and others whose preferences are ever-varying. This means googling "food near me" was no longer cutting it. So, I sought to find a better way to choose a restaurant that takes your accommodations, restrictions, and preferences seriously. Through the help of many friends and family members, the idea for Dinder was born late one night in my freshman dorm room.
I love solving problems and with your help I want to make going out to eat better and more inclusive. I began my entrepreneurship endeavor in 2024, with endless support from those around me, this eccentric idea has finally come to reality. I believe I can help so many people with Dinder, so come with me, and together let's end dinner debates forever.