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How Eat Came to Life

I thrive in structure. As a data analyst and process efficiency expert, I've spent my career solving complex problems and optimizing systems. But when it came to something as simple as making dinner for one, I struggled to find any sort of consistency.

Delicious yellow-toned food spread

Despite years of learning about food and nutrition, I struggled with binge eating disorder and the constant tension between wanting to eat well and not knowing how to make it sustainable. Every time I went to cook, I chose something easy—not because I wanted to, but because my recipes were scattered, I hadn't planned ahead, and I didn't have a system that worked. And easy didn't always mean satisfying. It was either familiar and uninspiring or processed and engineered to taste good. Neither left me feeling great, and over time, I found myself in a cycle of overeating, skipping meals, and never really enjoying what I made.

At one point, I stopped and asked myself a simple question:

If I imagined my most balanced, healthy day, the kind where I went to the gym, ate well, and tried something outside my comfort zone for extra nutrition, what would I actually eat?

The answer shocked me. I was 1,300 calories short of a sustainable diet. The version of "healthy" I had in my head would have led to almost three pounds of weight loss per week. No wonder it felt impossible. And yet, I spent years beating myself up for not being able to sustain it. I had been taught that calorie counting was a sign of restriction, when in reality, not paying attention had left me completely out of balance.

That's why I'm building Eat. A meal planning platform that helps you understand balance and prioritize flavor. One that doesn't just suggest a single recipe, but builds full meals based on what you love, the chefs you follow, what's in season, and the flavors that excite you.

With my background in data, I know this isn't as complicated as it seems. Meal planning shouldn't feel impossible, and the right tools should make cooking easier, not harder. So I'm creating the tool I've always needed. One that removes the guesswork, supports chefs, and helps people find real balance—without stress or guilt.

Bailey Romatoski

Bailey Romatoski

she/her

Founder & CEO

Data-driven innovator, food lover, and problem solver. With a background in data automation at Nike and Daimler Truck, Bailey built Eat to bring efficiency and creativity into home cooking. Passionate about mental health, sustainability, and making great food more accessible.

Michael Robinson

Early Supporter | Founder & CEO, Burst Management

A veteran in the organic and natural food industry, Michael has spent over 40 years helping brands grow. He brings deep expertise in food consulting and sustainable business development.

Chelsea Wyssmann

Early Supporter | Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Simpliciti AI

A leader in AI-driven sustainability, Chelsea has helped scale startups and forge major partnerships with brands like Intel and DuPont. She brings strategic vision to Eat's future.

Corey Scholibo

Early Supporter | Co-Founder of Dayo, Wile & Repurpose

A serial entrepreneur in the grocery and consumer goods industry. Corey has launched multiple successful brands and executed high-impact celebrity and influencer marketing campaigns.

James Newsome

Early Supporter | Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Simpliciti AI

An expert in data science and engineering, James has played a key role in measuring carbon footprints and building cutting-edge tech solutions for sustainability and efficiency.