David Ilgenfritz is a Co-Founder and CEO of Roastify, a modern coffee roasting and web technologies company based in Bend, Oregon. With over 8 years of experience in aerial mapping technology and UAV LiDAR through his previous company Flight Evolved, David brings a unique tech-focused perspective to the art of coffee roasting, e-commerce, and manufacturing. After getting his start in web marketing and business management, David's passion for innovation led him to co-found Flight Evolved in 2015 with Jordan Rising (Roastify’s CTO). As Chief Operations Officer, he helped build relationships with Fortune 500 engineering firms, large electric utility companies, and the MLB (Major League Baseball) by providing aerial LiDAR and photogrammetric surveying services. David and Jordan successfully exited the company in late 2020 after completing a merge with another company in the industry.
Now, David brings his technical expertise and entrepreneurial spirit to Roastify. As CEO, he oversees Roastify's technology-driven approach to sourcing, roasting, and delivering exceptional specialty coffee experiences. David believes that innovation, automation, and data analytics will drive the future of the coffee industry. His goal is for Roastify to lead that change.
When he's not focused on growing Roastify, you can find David outdoors exploring the mountains with his family. He's an avid biker, skier, and fly fisherman. He also (enjoys?) suffering through triathlons as a hobby.
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