Why we build this
We built Dyner for restaurants, and then found the same maths everywhere else that lives on stock, suppliers and thin margins - the salon, the bakery, the hotel kitchen. The platform reads what you buy and what you sell, tells you where the money actually goes, and does the counting nobody has time for.
Who builds it
Actuaries and engineers who would rather the numbers were right than pretty - which is why the product is both.
Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer
Qualifying as one of the youngest actuaries in ASSA history at just 21, Thalentha displays an unwavering drive for excellence. He brings unprecedented executive-level exposure from working directly with Adrian Gore, CEO of Discovery, and financial expertise from working in the private equity industry at New GX Capital. His dynamic and strategic thinking positions him to drive Dyner's revolutionary transformation of the restaurant industry.
Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer
A well-established actuary with vast data and AI experience, Chris spent more than three years playing a key role at Discovery Invest, where he honed his expertise in technology and data-driven solutions. His deep technical knowledge and pioneering AI skills position him to drive Dyner's cutting-edge innovation and transform how restaurants use technology for success.
Full Stack Engineer
David works at the intersection of high-performance systems and product engineering, designing distributed services, cloud infrastructure, and full-stack applications. With experience across C++, Rust, Python, Go, and React, he brings technical depth and production rigour to Dyner's platform.
Senior AI Engineer
A Fellow of the Actuarial Society of South Africa (FASSA) with an MSc in Artificial Intelligence from University College London, Sachin brings deep expertise in applying AI to real-world business problems. He combines actuarial rigour with modern machine learning to help Dyner build safe, responsible AI that transforms how restaurants operate.
Backed by market leaders
Dyner is part of Yoco, South Africa's leading payments and point-of-sale platform trusted by more than 200,000 independent businesses. We pair deep operational AI with the payments infrastructure restaurateurs already rely on every day.
From smarter forecasting and inventory control to streamlined front-of-house operations, Dyner extends Yoco's mission to help businesses save time, reduce guesswork, and grow with confidence.
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