This 20-Something Ditched Law School And A Life In Politics For A New York Cupcake

Forbes

Deepti Sharma Kapur was dreaming of a law school career and a life in politics until the day she found herself waiting 30 minutes in line to buy a cupcake from her favorite New York City  food truck. That's when she thought there must be a better way - a way for food trucks to sell more and a way for her to wait less. Now she's 26 years old and the founder of FoodToEat.com, the first online ordering company to work with food trucks, restaurants and caterers . Her company teaches immigrants how to use new technology and grow their small businesses by offering affordable pricing online. And online ordering means Deepti doesn't need to wait in line for 30 minutes. It’s the magical combination of people + technology. She's on the board of the Business Center for New Americans, a non-profit that provides micro-loans to immigrants to help start their own businesses, and a 2013 Forbes 30 Under 30.