Kimbal Musk

Kimbal Musk, an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and restaurateur, has made significant strides in sustainable food practices. He is a co-founder of The Kitchen Restaurant Group, a chain of farm-to-table restaurants spread across Colorado, Chicago, and Austin. Musk embarked on a significant venture in 2004 when he co-founded "The Kitchen," a community bistro in Boulder, Colorado, which has since grown to multiple locations. Besides his success in the restaurant industry, Musk also served as the CEO of OneRiot, an advertising network, from 2006 to 2011, later acquired by Walmart-Labs.

Aside from his business ventures, Musk is known for his philanthropic endeavors that focus primarily on community-based food systems. He co-founded and currently chairs Big Green, a nonprofit organization that establishes Learning Gardens in school yards across America. These Learning Gardens serve as outdoor classrooms and aim to connect children to real food. Musk furthered his commitment to sustainable food practices in 2016 when he co-founded Square Roots, an urban farming company that cultivates organic food in climate-controlled shipping containers.

Musk has been recognized for his efforts, earning him the title of Global Social Entrepreneur of the Year 2018 by the World Economic Forum. He has been profiled by major publications such as The New York Times, CNN, and The Wall Street Journal. He also featured in the documentary "A Tale of Two Kitchens," released in 2018. Despite facing scrutiny in 2020 for changes to his Next Door's Family Fund program during the coronavirus pandemic and allegations of possible insider trading violations in 2022, Musk continues to advocate for food security and emphasizes the importance of accessible, quality food for all.