Kyle, The Mixistentialist, is a former philosophy professor who “dropped out” of academia in 2020 to found The Classroom—an online space where craft cocktail mixing and critical conversations are paired for the life of society.

As The Mixistentialist, Kyle partners with those in the food and beverage industry to create experiences and events that help communities and customers think about pressing issues in society and learn how to constructively engage others in meaningful conversations.

Given his previous teaching experience and background as a mixologist and bartender, Kyle is uniquely positioned to help. Through curated experiences and events, he specializes in creating stimulating content, developing creative recipes, private party entertaining, and social media promotion.

Kyle has a PhD in Philosophy, an MA in Theology, a BA in Philosophy and Youth Ministry, and a BarSmarts certificate in spirits and mixology. In his free time, he enjoys watching psychological thriller movies, boxing, thinking about fairy tales, and playing with his kids.