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The Voice of Preference
Leading the conversation on Turnarounds, ESG Strategy, and the “Business Biology” behind a $110 Million Exit
15 Years Entrepreneurial Experience
15 Years C-Suite Experience
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My perspective is defined by a rare dual career: 15 years of entrepreneurial grit and 15 years of Fortune 500 governance. Drawing on my tenure founding Green Mountain Energy and leading strategy at Keurig, I discuss the realities of scaling innovation. These conversations explore how to de-risk growth, navigate ESG complexity, and architect the long-term preference that builds market leaders.
CityCurrent Podcast
Kevin Hartley discusses the “Sustainable Coffee Revolution” and his vision for Cambio Roasters. He details the company’s commitment to 100% recyclable aluminum pods and their partnership with Food 4 Farmers to address food insecurity in coffee-growing communities.
WTAJ News Segment
Kevin Hartley introduces Cambio Roasters’ mission to provide a coffee pod that is better for the planet and the consumer’s taste buds. He explains the move toward 100% recyclable aluminum pods and how his experience at Keurig led him to create a brand that prioritizes environmental stewardship and support for coffee-growing communities.
Move Swift-ly Podcast
Kevin Hartley, a visionary leader in the “Triple Bottom Line” philosophy, discusses his 25-year career building purpose-driven brands. He shares insights on how integrating human well-being and environmental stewardship with financial integrity can drive billions in shareholder value while creating a lasting, “better-for-the-world” impact.
South Carolina Voyager Interview
Kevin Hartley discusses his journey from a Keurig executive to an entrepreneur in Charleston. He shares the challenges of launching Cambio Roasters, his commitment to “consumer-led innovation,” and how his triple-bottom-line business model supports both environmental sustainability and small-scale coffee farmers.
Business Radio X Interview
In this interview, Kevin Hartley, the Founder and CEO of Cambio Roasters, discusses his transition from an executive at Keurig to launching a “triple bottom line” coffee company that prioritizes 100% recyclable pods and financial support for small-scale coffee farmers.
ABC Columbia News Story
Kevin Hartley highlights how Cambio Roasters is addressing the environmental crisis caused by billions of plastic coffee pods. He explains the shift to infinitely recyclable aluminum pods and the company’s mission to provide an eco-friendly single-serve option that supports both the planet and coffee-farming communities.
Think & Link Podcast
Kevin Hartley joins former Uber and Coca-Cola CMO Rebecca Messina to discuss the intersection of innovation and entrepreneurship. He shares insights on sustainable product development, the personality required to scale a venture, and how his “triple bottom line” approach is driving the success of Cambio Roasters.
Fox Business Feature
In this segment with Fox Business, Kevin Hartley explains how Cambio Roasters is winning the war on single-use plastic. Drawing on his tenure as Innovation Chief at Keurig, Kevin highlights why “coffee doesn’t like plastic” and discusses the shift to infinitely recyclable aluminum. He shares insights on navigating the complexities of ESG and why a “Farmer-First” mission—including a pledge of 20% of profits to coffee-farming families—is essential for building a market-leading, purpose-driven brand.
Fast Companies Most Innovative Companies
Keurig’s former Innovation Chief, Kevin Hartley, is disruptively evolving the industry he helped build. Featured by Fast Company as a Most Innovative Company, Cambio Roasters pairs 100% recyclable aluminum pods with a “Farmer-First” mission. It’s the ultimate neuro-hack: premium taste for the palate, zero guilt for the planet.