Accelerate Fireside Chat and Networking Reception with Gregory Zamfotis, Founder & CEO, Gregorys Coffee

Few cities are as competitive, fast-paced, or influential as New York, making it the ultimate testing ground for entrepreneurs. Join BAB Accelerate for a fireside chat with Gregory Zamfotis, Founder & CEO of Gregorys Coffee, who turned a single neighborhood café into one of the city’s most successful independent coffee brands and a growing regional business.

In a conversation moderated by Kevin Brown, Tax Principal, Baker Tilly x Anchin, Gregory will share the story behind Gregorys Coffee’s growth, reflecting on the challenges and opportunities of building a consumer brand in one of the world’s most competitive markets. Drawing on his experience scaling the business through changing market conditions and evolving customer expectations, he will offer candid insights into entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation, and long-term growth.

This discussion will explore topics including brand differentiation, customer experience, scaling operations, company culture, and what it takes to build a resilient business in New York City and beyond. Attendees will gain valuable perspectives and practical lessons from an entrepreneur who has successfully transformed a local coffee shop into a respected and rapidly growing brand, followed by a networking reception with fellow members of the BAB community.