At the Core: Episode #7: Nicholas Stone

Founder & CEO of Bluestone Lane, the fastest growing premium cafe brand in the United States, with +50 locations across 9 markets (NY, LA, SF, DC, NJ, PA, MA & Toronto CDN). Headquartered in New York City, Bluestone Lane is influenced by Australian independent coffee-culture, and is committed to providing elevated cafe experiences focused on human connection. Nick was a 2019 Finalist in EY's New York Entrepreneur of the Year. Nick has been recognized as one of the World’s Young Leaders of the Future and has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Australian Financial Review, Forbes, GQ and Vogue USA. Prior to founding Bluestone Lane, Nick spent 11 years in corporate finance and advisory in Australia, New York and London, after beginning his career as a professional AFL footballer for 6 seasons following selection in the 1999 AFL National Draft.