The inspiring and always authentic Kat Cole returns to the Disruptor Studio. Kat is the COO and President North America of Focus Brands, a company that has a portfolio of restaurant brands including Auntie Anne’s, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, Moe’s, McAlister’s Deli and Schlotzky’s. She also supports the entrepreneurial community and is active with humanitarian causes including the United Nations Global Entrepreneurs Council.

This is the second time Kat joins Alex Gonzalez on the Disruptor Studio. In the first session in 2018, Kat discussed leadership, innovation and her personal journey. It was an inspiring session filmed in front of a live audience and you can hear the podcast here: https://bit.ly/3lBlK4t  or watch it here: https://bit.ly/2YVBwNw 

In this new discussion, Kat reflects on the challenges we face in 2020 and how she approaches them in business and her personal life. Kat and Alex talk about the impact of COVID-19 and how she faced into it with her family and as a business leader. She discusses racial equity and how her home in Atlanta connects her to the city's long history around Civil Rights. They also talk about entrepreneurism including Kat’s recent appointment to the board of Milk Bar.