Nick BayerFounder & CEO
From its 30+ cafes to its headquarters, Saxbys’ mission to “Make Life Better” and core values are imperative to the business and guest experience, especially as it launched and grew The Saxbys Experiential Learning Platform® (The Saxbys ELP). In 2015, in partnership with Drexel University, Saxbys opened the nation’s first entirely student-run business, in which the Student CEO earns full academic credit, a salary and bonuses, while having full responsibility for the business’ Profit & Loss statement. The Saxbys ELP® emboldens the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs by providing undergraduate students with dynamic, hands-on experience as a complement to traditional, in-classroom learning. Since its creation, the E.L.P has grown from one cafe at Drexel to over 30 and is on pace to nearly double its footprint in 2024, while graduates of the program boast a 100% graduation rate and attain their first leadership position after graduation 7 times faster than their peers. Beyond Saxbys, Nick holds a number of leadership positions in higher education and in the Philadelphia community. He is currently an Entrepreneur in Residence at Cornell University–his alma mater–in their SJ Johnson College of Business, an adjunct professor at Drexel University and an Executive in Residence at Temple University's Fox School of Business. Nick serves on the Board of The Franklin Institute, the Community College of Philadelphia, Drexel University’s Close School of Entrepreneurship, and the Corporate Council for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He also serves on the Board and Executive Committee of the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. Nick has been named "Entrepreneur of the Year" by the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, "Social Entrepreneur of the Year" by EY, and one of the “100 Most Powerful Business Leaders in Philadelphia” by the Philadelphia Business Journal. He resides in Center City Philadelphia with his wife Hally and his son Luke. |
Nick Bayer is the Founder & CEO of Saxbys, a Certified B Corporation and pioneering Education company – disguised as a coffee company – empowering and supporting the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs through experiential learning.