Darren Spicer is the Founder of 110 Ventures, a QSR-centric consulting firm, and former Co-Founder of Clutch Coffee Bar, who successfully exited to Dutch Bros for $20M in January ’26.
A transformative leader, Darren helps companies grow in a way that positively impacts society and cultivates a sense of community. He and the 110 Ventures team help other QSR brands with scaling, ops, marketing, culture and more. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Oregon. In his free time, he mentors students at his alma mater and enjoys traveling and spending with his kids, Carter and Colton.
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