Odd Burger Appoints Renowned AI Expert Dr. Graham Taylor to Board of Directors, Launches AI Chatbot to Drive Operational Efficiency
Odd Burger Corporation (TSXV: ODD) (OTCPK: ODDAF) (FSE: IA9), a leader in vegan fast food and food tech innovation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Graham Taylor, a highly regarded artificial intelligence (AI) expert, to its Board of Directors, effective March 31, 2025.
Dr. Taylor is a Canada Research Chair and Professor of Engineering at the University of Guelph, Co-Director of the Centre for Advancing Responsible and Ethical AI, and a Faculty Member at the Vector Institute for AI. He brings deep expertise in machine learning and responsible AI, with prior leadership roles at Google Brain Montreal, NextAI, and Kindred, the AI company acquired by Ocado in 2020. He was also named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 and an inaugural CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar.
“We are very excited to welcome Dr. Taylor to our Board,” said James McInnes, CEO and Co-Founder of Odd Burger. “His expertise in AI will play a key role in shaping the next generation of our technology platforms as we continue building the future of sustainable fast food.”
Dr. Taylor replaces Michael Fricker, who has served on the Board since January 2022. The company extends its gratitude for his valuable contributions over the past two years.
Odd Burger Launches AI Chatbot to Support Growth
In parallel with this appointment, Odd Burger has launched its first AI-powered chatbot on oddburger.com, designed to automate customer support, franchise sales, and investor relations.
“This launch marks the beginning of our AI strategy,” said McInnes. “AI is transforming how businesses operate, and we’re proud to be early adopters in the restaurant and food tech space.”
The company also announced plans to roll out a voice-based AI agent, enabling human-like phone interactions for an improved customer experience.
Stock Option Issuance
As part of Dr. Taylor’s onboarding and additional board development, 250,000 stock options at $0.30 have been issued to both Dr. Graham Taylor and Marc Goodman, vesting over 36 months. The current board includes James McInnes (Chairman), Vasiliki McInnes, François Arbour, Marc Goodman, and Graham Taylor.
About Odd Burger Corporation
Odd Burger is a pioneering vegan fast-food chain and food technology company that manufactures a proprietary line of plant-based proteins and dairy alternatives. The company operates smart kitchens optimized for delivery and takeout, leveraging advanced automation to serve healthy, sustainable fast food.
With a vertically integrated supply chain, competitive pricing, and scalable franchise model, Odd Burger is transforming fast food for the better. The company trades on the TSX Venture Exchange (ODD), OTCPK (ODDAF), and Frankfurt Stock Exchange (IA9).
Learn more at: www.oddburger.com
