The Hog Island Oyster Company® began in 1983 with a 5-acre lease in California, and now produces over 3 million oysters and clams each year. The company was Co-Founded by John following a childhood rich in nature in which he formed enduring respect for the ocean.

John shares with us fascinating insight into the history of the company, and speaks frankly about the challenges of scaling an incredible culture and soul under the pressure for growth that inevitably comes with success.