Following his success in eCommerce and supply chain innovation, Alex Schifter pivoted into the hospitality industry, acquiring XO Espresso Bar in 2022. The Miami-based espresso brand has flourished under his leadership, securing strategic partnerships with luxury residences and high-end restaurants to showcase its signature XO roasted coffee. Alexander William Schifter’s passion for hospitality stems from his time as a barista while studying finance and entrepreneurship at Tufts University. After six years in finance, specializing in investment banking and growth equity, he redirected his career toward building customer-centric businesses.