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Steven Carse is the co-founder of King of Pops, a beloved ice pop brand with a purpose of creating Unexpected Moments of Happiness. He and his brother bootstrapped their community of businesses from a single pushcart to a 7-figure company. Steven has been named one of Georgia Trend’s “40 Under 40” and Atlanta Business Chronicle’s “Most Admired CEOs.”
A graduate of the Grady College of Journalism at the University of Georgia, Steven began his career as a journalist before a stint in corporate America that was cut short by the Great Recession, eventually leading to his pivot into entrepreneurship. He is also a graduate of LEAD Atlanta and a mentor with SKU, the nation’s first accelerator for consumer product goods.
Beyond his professional life, Steven is a proud husband and father of two, working hard to be a great dad while balancing his many ventures.
2010 – Present
Co-Founder, King of Pops
Built a nationally recognized brand bringing joy to communities through handcrafted ice pops.
Created the Cartrepreneur® Franchise Opportunity, enabling entrepreneurs to start their own small businesses.
Expanded the company into new ventures, including King of Crops (sustainable farming) and Tree Elves (holiday tree delivery).
2013 – 2025 [successful exit]
Co-Founder, Perfect 10 Foods
Established a regional distribution company delivering sustainably sourced food products across the Southeast.
2025 (Upcoming)
Author, Work Is Fun
Upcoming book: Work Is Fun: Seven Ways a Successful Ice Pop Company Makes Work Meaningful and How You Can Too (April 2025).
Public Speaker & Advocate for Joyful Work
Inspires audiences with talks on entrepreneurship, redefining work-life blend, and creating meaningful company cultures.
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