Ian Williams

lan Williams is the founder and owner of Deadstock Coffee, a globally recognized sneaker-themed coffee shop in Old Town, Portland with a focus on uniting communities over their love of premium goods. With a purpose of connecting people, Ian has partnered with several organizations over the course of his entrepreneurial career, including working with adidas to design his own sneaker, creating a unique coffee blend for Kann Restaurant, and being a recurring host of Nike SNKRS Live: Live From The Archive. For his contributions and leadership, Ian has been awarded both the 2022 Travel Portland President’s Award and a 2023 James Beard Broadcast Media Award. Nowadays, Ian’s primary focus is activating the vibrant community he’s fostered, as well as his eternal quest to find the best cookie in the world.