Lauren Bailey is CEO & co-founder of Upward Projects, a restaurant development and hospitality company. Spanning over 30 restaurants and five brands across five states, Upward Projects includes Postino WineCafe, Joyride Taco House, Windsor, Churn Ice Cream and Federal Pizza. Upward Projects has been selected to the Nation’s Restaurant News “Power 50” list of people who represent the best in restaurant leadership as well as Inc. 5000’s list as one of the nation’s fastest-growing companies.