Camilla Opperman on Revolutionizing Shared Kitchens with Nimbus

#47. We are thrilled to introduce our guest for today, Camilla Opperman Morse, the Founder and CEO of Nimbus. Based in the hub of New York City, Nimbus offers a fresh take on the traditional ghost kitchen model, providing a collaborative cooking infrastructure that fosters creativity and community.

In our conversation, Camilla shares insights into the unique concept behind Nimbus, which goes beyond mere kitchen spaces to encompass a vibrant experience and an inviting event space for brands to connect with their audience. With a diverse clientele ranging from CPG brands, to meal prep businesses, to established favorites like Ivan Ramen, Nimbus is at the forefront of culinary innovation.

Camilla's transformative journey, from her athletic upbringing to her immersion in finance and analytics, culminating in the founding of Nimbus, is truly awe-inspiring. We explore her strategic approach to growth, her dedication to operational excellence, and her insights on navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship.

Join us as we sit down with Camilla in the heart of downtown Brooklyn, where she shares her story and her vision for the future of Nimbus.

Where to find Camilla Opperman Morse:

• Personal Instagram
• Nimbus Instagram
• LinkedIn

Where to find host Josh Sharkey:

• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• TikTok
• Twitter

Books Mentioned In This Episode:

• High Output Management by Andy Grove
• Measure What Matters by John Doerr

In this episode, we cover:

(04:47) The New Haven Pizza Debate
(07:09) Camilla's background as a gymnast and its similarities with entrepreneurship
(12:32) Camilla's career background before Nimbus
(17:41) Overview of Nimbus
(23:09) Things Camilla has deployed that have helped operators be more efficient
(30:54 The specificities of operations within Nimbus
(36:34) How Camilla is different as a leader from when she started
(41:46) What makes Camilla really really angry
(54:43) The benefits of scaling down