Kyle Groth

President

Kyle is a visionary leader in the beverage and consumer goods industries, currently serving as the President of Hemingway Whiskey & Papa's Pilar Rum. He has been instrumental in transforming these brands from ideas into leaders in their categories, with a focus on consumer marketing, pull strategy, go-to-market planning, digital strategy, and data management & analysis.
 
In addition to his role at Papa's Pilar and Hemingway Whiskey, Kyle co-founded the Drinkubator Tech Group, an industry-leading digital marketing and strategy firm dedicated to the beverage sector. His entrepreneurial spirit also led him to co-found Whiskers Laces, a premium shoelace company that is revolutionizing a category untouched for centuries.
 
Kyle also played a role in the formation of the Boomtown Accelerator in Boulder, CO, which focuses on Ad Tech, Marketing, Media & Design startups. He served as a member of the Selection Committee for several years, where he saw hundreds of innovative companies in their sectors launch.
 
Kyle began his professional journey in sports marketing and consulting at Brandthink in Charlotte, NC, where he oversaw client acquisition and advised clients on brand strategy, revenue strategy, and go-to-market plans, primarily working with teams, leagues, and celebrities.
 
Kyle holds a B.S. from Cornell University with a concentration in Finance. He currently resides in Pensacola, FL with his wife and three children.