A SEN Pay It Forward Conversation with Robert Lee - CEO & Co-Founder of Rescuing Leftover Cuisine

In this podcast interview, Robert Lee, a Gates Millennium Scholar and NYU graduate, discussed his journey from founding a student food rescue club at NYU to launching Rescuing Leftover Cuisine, a multi-state food rescue organization that operates in nine cities. Robert shared his background growing up in Queens, his transition from finance at JP Morgan to full-time food rescue work, and the challenges of scaling the organization while maintaining its mission. The conversation covered how food waste impacts the environment and natural resources, and Robert explained that RLC has expanded from its NYC roots to 16 locations before scaling back during the pandemic. The interview concluded with Robert discussing his recent venture into the restaurant industry with a Korean fried chicken concept in Connecticut, and his definition of "paying it forward" through immediate impact rather than waiting for retirement to create a foundation.