Ilia Papas
Founder of Band
Boston, Massachusetts
Overview
Work Experience
CEO & Co-Founder
2022 - Current
The smart operating system for purchasing groups
Band offers a platform for secure group communication and engagement, ideal for teams and organizations.
Board Member
2023
NEFA / FBN Boston is a Franchise Business Network affiliate of the International Franchise Association (IFA), is the largest group of professionals who support the benefits of franchising in New England. NEFA fosters learning through educational and social events where speakers address solutions to any challenges franchisees and franchisors may face.
Board Member, External Advisory Board, Computer Science Program
2019
Co-Founder & CTO
2012 - 2019
Blue Apron provides you with exciting recipes and perfectly portioned fresh ingredients to cook delicious meals at home.
Blue Apron is a grocery delivery service company that offers fresh, chef-designed recipes to customers.
Raised $422,500,000.00 from RJB Partners, Linda Findley, RJB Partners, RJB Partners and JANA Partners.
Director, Technical Architect
2006 - 2012
Lead teams to build software for enterprise e-commerce, retail and media clients. Helped architect, build, and launch RueLaLa.com, a popular private-event retail site.
Software Engineer
2004 - 2006
Since 1994, Molecular has been providing Internet-‐based solutions for the financial, medical, media, and retail markets.
Molecular is a commercial brand advertising and full service digital marketing agency.
Developer
2000 - 2004
Founded in 1999, Bullhorn delivers the leading On Demand software for the Staffing and Recruiting industry.
Sendouts provides web-based software for hiring managers, recruiters, and staffing agencies.
Education
BA
2000 - 2004