# GT Dave

> George Thomas “GT” Dave is the founder and CEO of GT’s Living Foods. He began selling bottled kombucha to Los Angeles stores in 1995, starting with two cases at Erewhon, and built an independent fermented-food business associated with the Synergy brand. His public story spans hands-on production, packaging decisions, art collecting and the responsibilities of running a larger employer.

- **Role:** Founder & CEO at GT’s Living Foods
- **Organizations:** GT’s Living Foods, Millennium Products, Inc.
- **From:** Beverly Hills, United States
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Beverly Hills High School, Business coursework; no degree verified, Santa Monica College
- **Known for:** Built an independent fermented-food company from home production beginning in 1995., Helped establish bottled kombucha in mainstream U.S. grocery retail., Expanded the portfolio beyond kombucha to include coconut yogurt and cultured water drinks.

## Career timeline

- **Early 1990s** — His parents began brewing kombucha at home in Los Angeles.
- **1995** — Started selling bottled kombucha; sold two cases to Erewhon.
- **Late 1990s** — Moved beyond home production and gained a Whole Foods retail opening.
- **2020** — Reorganized product branding and began Southern California home delivery.
- **2023** — A court ordered the company to pay more than $450,000 in restitution to 11 former workers for labor violations.
- **2025** — Marked 30 years with a Synergy wordmark, new company logo and Wildflower flavor.

## Achievements

- Built an independent fermented-food company from home production beginning in 1995.
- Helped establish bottled kombucha in mainstream U.S. grocery retail.
- Expanded the portfolio beyond kombucha to include coconut yogurt and cultured water drinks.

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Appeared on Rick Rubin’s Tetragrammaton podcast; the official podcast index dates his episode April 15, 2026.
- **2025-02** — The company announced its 30th-anniversary Synergy refresh, a new logo and limited-edition Wildflower flavor.
- **2025-02** — In a BevNET interview, Dave described stronger workplace policies, training, new leadership and systems investments following the 2023 labor ruling.

## Links

- Website: https://gtslivingfoods.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gt-dave-3b24a917/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtdave3/

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Last updated: 2026-10-20