Pernell Cezar

Pernell Cezar is the CEO and Co-Founder of BLK & Bold, the first-ever Black-owned nationally distributed
coffee company. BLK & Bold also prioritizes social impact for youth in need. Pernell is an accomplished
sales executive, successful entrepreneur and leader with more than 15 years of leadership success, who in
just three short years has grown BLK & Bold to a top seller in Target and the #1 new coffee brand on
Amazon in 2020.

The entrepreneur welcomes the obligation to equip young people with tools to live their best lives and
overcome familiar unfortunate circumstances by turning a daily ritual, into a means of giving back. BLK &
Bold pledges 5% of its profits to initiatives aligned to sustaining youth programming, enhancing workforce
development, and eradicating youth homelessness. BLK & Bold is proudly certified B Corp, a certified Minority Business Enterprise, certified Fair Trade USA and
Fair Trade International.