Mark Marsolais-Nahwegahbow is the Founder and CEO of Birch Bark Coffee Company, a First Nations-owned, organic, and Fairtrade coffee company rooted in social impact and Indigenous economic empowerment. A proud Ojibwe entrepreneur from Whitefish River First Nation, Mark leads a cause-driven brand that goes beyond coffee—building a movement that supports systemic change through the Birch Bark Coffee Foundation Fund. The Foundation supports key initiatives in Indigenous communities, including infrastructure development, education, mental health, and water access. Mark’s entrepreneurial approach weaves culture, sustainability, and reconciliation into business, creating pathways for Indigenous inclusion and long-term prosperity.