Gregory Zamfotis (Past Speaker)

Gregory grew up in the food business, his father owned and operated fast-casual restaurants in New York City throughout his entire life.  Despite working in and around food from a young age, Gregory decided to pursue an education in finance.  Gregory graduated magna cum laude from Boston University's School of Management with a double concentration in Finance and Operations Management and a minor in Philosophy. He then enrolled in Brooklyn Law School to pursue a potential career in corporate law.  Following graduation, he sat for the New York State Bar exam, and passed. At that point, what appeared to be his classic legal career trajectory took an unusual turn.  Gregory decided he would follow his heart and create a New York-based specialty coffee company, Gregorys Coffee. 

Twelve years later, there are thirty Gregorys Coffee retail locations (NY/NJ/DC), two bakeries, one roasting facility, and five more retail sites under construction.  Gregorys Coffee’s slogan is “see coffee differently,”  a message that rings clear as CEO Gregory Zamfotis continues to push his business to disrupt the specialty coffee industry.