Creator-first mindset
Every decision starts with what helps creators succeed. We build tools that respect their craft and their audience.
Why we built Relish
Why Relish?
At Relish, we believe the best marketing doesn’t feel like marketing. It feels like a recommendation from a friend, a shared moment, or a great find you can’t wait to tell someone about. That’s why we built Relish: a smarter way for brands to connect with real customers — through authentic local creators who drive real-world action. We make it easy. From sourcing and managing creators to tracking actual visits, sales, and loyalty, our turnkey platform delivers measurable impact with no influencer headaches.
Our Story
We’re a lean but mighty team based in San Francisco, fueled by hotpot, big ideas, and a passion for making marketing actually work. After going through Techstars and raising our seed round, we set out to flip traditional influencer marketing on its head — building a platform built on real people, powered by smart tech, and designed to drive action (not just impressions). Today, Relish helps brands of all sizes drive local growth, spark loyalty, and turn everyday moments into big wins. And we’re just getting started.
Our Values
Keep It Human
We show up as people first — real, honest, and always ready to connect. Relationships, not transactions, are what move the world.
Build Things That Last
We’re here for the long haul — building brands, communities, and partnerships that stand the test of time.
Relish Every Moment
We celebrate the wins, learn from the hard days, and savor the journey. Every moment matters — and we’re all in.
How Relish works
Relish only works when both sides win, so we build for both.
A business posts a campaign
Local businesses describe what they need and what they will pay creators to make.
Local creators apply
Creators who know the area apply, and the business picks the ones that fit.
Content gets made
Creators shoot authentic content for the platforms their audience already uses.
Both sides gain
The business gets content and local reach. Creators get paid and grow a portfolio.
A model that keeps things simple
Relish is free for creators. Businesses pay for the campaign tools they use, so the model stays simple and our incentives line up with both sides.
The better the work creators make, the better the results businesses see, and the more reason everyone has to come back. That is the whole idea.
How we work
A few principles that shape what we build and how we treat the people on both sides of Relish.
Local by design
The best marketing is local. The platform is built to strengthen community connections, not replace them.
Honest by default
Clear metrics, plain reporting, and straight communication with every creator and business on the platform.
Ship every week
Small improvements, constantly. Each release goes out with a clear story, and nothing ships without a reason.
Care about the work
We work with people who genuinely care about creators, businesses, and the quality of what gets shipped.
Remote and trusted
We work from wherever we do our best work, and we trust the team to manage their own time and output.
The Leadership Team
Michael Diego
CEO
David Currie
CFO
Nattawod Satee
CTO
Jeremy Wolowitz
Director of Customer Success
Joel Brody
Director of Partnerships
Meg Goldsmith
Head of Sales
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Our impact continues to grow. We’ve officially broken ground in 60 cities worldwide, and we're just getting started.
