Todd Carmichael

Todd Carmichael, born on August 30, 1963, is an accomplished American entrepreneur, adventure traveler, philanthropist, television personality, author, and inventor.

He is the CEO and co-founder of La Colombe Coffee, a renowned coffee roaster globally recognized for its quality.

Carmichael's remarkable achievements include being the first American to complete a solo trek across Antarctica to the South Pole unassisted, setting a World Speed Record.

His Antarctica expedition was featured in the award-winning documentary 'Race to the Bottom of the Earth,' broadcasted on the National Geographic Channel.

In addition to his entrepreneurial pursuits, Todd Carmichael engages in various philanthropic endeavors, notably establishing the Haiti Coffee Academy in collaboration with partners like The Clinton Foundation to revive Haiti's coffee industry.

Acknowledged for his contributions, he was Esquire Magazine's 'American of the Year' and Philadelphia Magazine's 'Person of the Year' in 2011, and later earned the top spot in Food Republic's Coffee Power Ranking as the most influential figure.

Todd Carmichael showcases his globetrotting adventures in search of premium coffees as the host of Travel Channel's 'Dangerous Grounds.'

He is also the mastermind behind the innovative Draft Latte, revolutionizing coffee consumption.

Furthermore, in the specialty coffee arena, Carmichael exhibited his expertise by participating in competitions such as the U.S. Brewers Cup, where he impressed with his 'Dragon' manual brewing device, a fusion of pour-over and siphon techniques.

Education-wise, Carmichael pursued studies in Business Administration, Management, Law, Accounting, and more at the University of Washington's Michael G. Foster School of Business.

Currently, Todd Carmichael serves as the Chairman and CEO of La Colombe Coffee Roasters.