Erika London | The Shrimp Tank S7 E373

Season 7 | Episode 373 This week on The Shrimp Tank, we sit down with Erika Londo, the Founder and CEO of SimpleVenue, to discuss their entrepreneurial journey, business insights, lessons learned, and the experiences that helped shape their success. The Shrimp Tank is produced in collaboration with the Florida Atlantic Entrepreneurship Institute at the Florida Atlantic University College of Business in Boca Raton, Florida. About The Guest: Erika London is the Founder and CEO of SimpleVenue, a hospitality platform transforming experiential dining through innovative concepts including Sushi by Bou, Omakaseed, Wagyu Room, and Fins & Scales. With over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience, Erika specializes in building and scaling unique hospitality brands. Under her leadership, Sushi by Bou has expanded to more than 20 locations nationwide, earning recognition on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list and as a Nation’s Restaurant News Hot Concept. Erika was also named a finalist for the 2026 Stevie Awards for Women in Business. Previously, she co-founded cityMANI, a mobile beauty platform later acquired by Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa. An NYU graduate and New York native, Erika now resides in South Florida with her husband and three children. About The Shrimp Tank: The Shrimp Tank is the first podcast in the world fully integrated into a university course curriculum, filmed at the Florida Atlantic University College of Business in Boca Raton, Florida. Each episode brings 30–40 entrepreneurship students into the studio to engage directly with CEOs, founders, and successful business leaders through live discussions and on-air questions. This immersive experience bridges the gap between classroom learning and the real world, creating opportunities for internships, mentorships, job offers, and meaningful professional connections. #TheShrimpTank #Entrepreneurship #BusinessPodcast #FAU