Carl is a resilient entrepreneur with extraordinary expertise in the commercialization of new products. He is leveraging his honed skills to build an expanding Ormond Beach company that focuses on the sourcing, roasting, and distribution of small-batch specialty coffees. Carl truly knows what is means to dig in and make things happen with limited resources from his vast experiences with companies in start-up and growth phases. He believes in his coffee’s capacity to serve as a social catalyst and create more community engagement.
Join us to learn how Carl navigates the complex challenges growing a thriving business while maintaining an elevated perspective on the priorities of family and community. Hear his vision of Steel Oak Coffee as a company developing meaningful human connections through coffee; education, training, and support for local business. You'll network with innovators, influencers, and professionals from our own community. Enjoy delectable appetizers crafted by La's Bistro. Be inspired by Carl's absolute commitment to delivering without compromise and participate in an interactive Q&A to learn more about his journey. This will be a truly exceptional atmosphere with friends, both old and new.
The event is free to attend but requires advance registration. Only 100 seats will be available, so reserve your seat as soon as possible.
Steel Oak Coffee
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The decision to start Steel Oak (2016) in the available hours between his role as operations leader for a technology start-up and father to his young children was to feed a growing desire to create more meaning for his life’s work.
Throughout his career, Carl recognized the powerful influence that coffee had on the ability to facil…
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