S1:E01 - Ian Williams
In this episode Ian Williams, the founder of Deadstock Coffee, sits down with host Stephen Green to talk about his journey from working at Nike to launching one of Portland’s most iconic sneaker-themed coffee shops.
Ian shares the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, the importance of community, and how Pitch Black helped him along the way. From taking risks to finding the right people to support your vision, this conversation is packed with real talk about what it takes to build something that lasts.
Ian Williams is the founder of Deadstock Coffee, a sneaker-themed coffee shop in Portland that merges coffee culture with sneakerhead energy. Ian's journey took him from working at Nike to creating a space that celebrates creativity, culture, and community.
