Matthew Corrin

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Matthew Corrin
Born1982
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
NationalityCanadian
Alma mater University of Western Ontario (BA)
OccupationEntrepreneur
Known forFounding Freshii
SpouseKate Danson
Children2

Matthew Corrin (born 1982) is a Canadian businessman. [1] He is the founder, chairman and former CEO of Freshii. [2] [3]

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Early life

Corrin was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1982. He attended St. John's-Ravenscourt School and the University of Western Ontario where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. [4] [5] After graduating, Corrin moved to New York City where he became an intern on the Late Show with David Letterman. [6]

Career

Corrin worked in New York City for fashion designer Oscar de la Renta when he came across the fresh delis and wanted to create his own fresh food business. [7] In 2005, he started Freshii with the first location opening in Toronto, Ontario. [8]

In 2022, Corrin stepped down as CEO of Freshii to focus on a new venture, Percy, which outsources cashiers at restaurants via videoconferencing. [9]

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