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Dave Dahl
BakerEntrepreneur
United States
Dave Dahl is an American baker and entrepreneur best known as the co-founder and namesake of Dave’s Killer Bread. After returning to his family’s bakery, he developed breads that helped launch the brand at the Portland Farmers Market in 2005. [2]
Career and work
Dahl grew up working in his family’s bakery and returned to the business full time in 2005, taking a lead role in product development. That year, he and his nephew introduced the first Dave’s Killer Bread loaves at the Portland Farmers Market. [2]
The company subsequently expanded into a nationally distributed organic bread business and became known for its second-chance employment practices. [2]
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Willamette Week“Dave Dahl Nears Deal to Avoid Jail Time” Reports the forensic diagnosis of Bipolar I disorder following Dahl’s 2013 episode and subsequent treatment conditions.
Dave’s Killer BreadHistory Official company history covering Dahl’s return to the bakery, development of the brand and second-chance employment.
Steve & Natali Off the Air“Dave Dahl | Dave’s Killer Bread & Second Chances” First-person interview covering his bipolar disorder, psychotic episode, hospitalization and recovery.
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All the Wiser“Dave Dahl” Interview covering severe depression, seeking psychiatric help in prison and his use of Paxil and Effexor.
Beyond Well“Recovery is Not A Straight Line” Interview focused on ongoing management of depression and bipolar disorder.
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