Cisco Food Systems
Type: Company
As of November 2026, Cisco Food Systems has been mentioned in one podcast episode on School of Hard Knocks (Nov 2025). A founder claims he sold a point-of-sale device/company to Cisco Food Systems for a little over $70M, used as an example of value-based exits.
Sandy Lerner is an American businesswoman and philanthropist. She co-founded Cisco Systems and used the money from its sale to pursue interests in animal welfare and women's writing. One of her main projects, Chawton House, is in England, but most of her work remains in the United States.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on School of Hard Knocks |
| Industry | foodservice distribution (unclear from transcript; name resembles Sysco) |
| Headquarters | United States |
Who talks about Cisco Food Systems on podcasts?
Unknown Host brought up Cisco Food Systems; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on School of Hard Knocks.
- Asking Millionaires How They Got Rich! (Silicon Valley) on School of Hard Knocks (Nov 2025) — Unknown Host