Nick Padlo is a business leader/CEO, entrepreneur, and native of Jacksonville Florida. He received his undergraduate degree from the United States Military Academy (West Point), where he served as the Chairman of the Honor Committee. After West Point, Nick served for 5 years in the United States Army. Where he spent 27 months in combat operations between Afghanistan and Iraq, earning the Bronze Star and Combat Action Badge. He attended Stanford University for business school and later went on to become CEO of an Inc1000 growth company. His move into substance abuse treatment is a result of his personal battle with depression, anxiety, and substance use disorder. After getting treatment himself, Nick defined his personal mission as helping others through similarly dark times. He believes that everyone can find their way back, regain their lives, and live a life free of suffering. Sophros Recovery , where he is now founder/CEO was designed to be just that place, where clients across 2 locations in Florida can develop a set of tools that can help them establish their own personal road to recovery.
As shown in the below TEDx Talk and VA Symposium talk, Nick's speaking engagements are not only informative but also inspiring. His ability to connect with audiences from all walks of life, combined with his powerful storytelling and dynamic facilitation, makes him a sought-after speaker for various events.
