Adam E.
5.0
Studied at Brown University
Worked at Dig
Available tomorrow at 3:00 PM UTC
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About Adam
Hi y'all - Adam here, quick background on me: I grew up in Boston, Massachusetts and attended Brown University where I majored in Business Economics and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2003. I started my career as an investment banking analyst at Merrill Lynch (pre-BofA!), then worked at a private equity firm based in Greenwich, CT, before founding fast-casual brand Dig in 2011. Over the course of a decade+ I grew the brand to north of 30 locations and $100mm in revenue, and recently transitioned from CEO to Executive Chairman and Board Member. Over the years I have also invested in, advised and coached numerous brands in the consumer, CPG and restaurant space. Since leaving my day-to-day role at Dig, I have spent more time coaching and consulting founders building in the zero-to-one phase, and have found it to be incredibly rewarding. I now live in Westport, CT with my wife and 3 kids, and when I am not working or at the hockey rink, I like to do yoga, run by the beach and spend time with my wife. Building companies is hard and I am here to help.
Why do I coach?
I love it. And it's one of the way in which I can 'pay-it-forward': in building Dig over the years I made countless mistakes (despite having an incredible coach!), and I appreciate how much time, energy (and often-times capital) can be saved when you can avoid some of the land-mines that invariably pop up. Looking back on it, I also really struggled with trusting advice - knowing when to listen, and when to ignore all of the voices and just trust your gut. Sometimes, that just comes with experience, and now that I have a bit of it, I want to share it in a way that is genuine, candid and supportive.
Work Experience
Board Member
Dig
April 2023 - Present
I transitioned from CEO to an Executive Chairman role in 2023.
Founder, CEO
Dig
September 2011 - May 2023
Founder & CEO of DIG. Rebuilding the food system through growing, cooking and serving real, good food.
Private Equity Associate
Wexford Capital
November 2004 - December 2006
I worked as a Private Equity Associate, as well as the Assistant to the President of the Private Equity practice. It more closely resembled a chief-of-staff role as we know it today.
Investment Banking - Analyst
Merrill Lynch
June 2003 - October 2004
Education
Brown University
BA, Economics
1999 - 2003
Grade: Magna Cum Laude
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Overall Rating
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Adam has helped Leland clients get into Ggiata Delicatessen