Press, talks, and podcasts
A selection of coverage and conversations about the Marines, Compass Coffee, Kronto, and building things in Washington, D.C.
For interviews, speaking, or a headshot, write to hello@michaelhaft.com.
Media
Introduction
Press, Talks & Podcasts
More coverage & conversations
- Jewish Insider The Jewish Marine behind a proud D.C. coffee institution
- Tasting Table Marine vets built community through coffee
- Inc. How this small coffee roaster and café can thank NASA for its beans
- Georgetown Americas Institute Entrepreneurship, coffee, and resilience
- Maret School Courage, coffee, and connectedness
- All About Food Founders How two former Marines teamed up to create real good coffee
- Union Kitchen Meet the maker: Compass Coffee
- Union Kitchen Brewing success: Compass Coffee keeps on growing
From the archive
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The Washington Post
From the Ground Up
2014
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Zagat
16 Hottest Coffee Shops in the U.S.
February 25, 2015
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Brightest Young Things
Drink Diary: Compass Coffee’s Michael Haft & Harrison Suarez
January 15, 2016
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Food Network
50 States of Coffee Shops
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Washington City Paper
Best of D.C. — Best Coffee
2020
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Bitcoin Magazine
DC-Based Compass Coffee Launches Bitcoin Blend in Honor of El Salvador Partnership
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Daily Coffee News
Weekly Coffee News: The Post Roast, Cafes Drop Union, and More
September 22, 2023
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Eater
Compass Coffee Makes a Bold Move By Accepting Cryptocurrency in D.C.
2024
Eater coverage, as syndicated on Microsoft Start.
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Modern Luxury
Power Players Washington: Michael Haft
May 2024
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BTC Times
Compass Coffee Becomes First Square Merchant To Accept Bitcoin Payments Directly at Register
October 16, 2025
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