Lezlie Karls
Co-Founder, Co-CEO, Mid-Day Squares
Lezlie Karls is the co-founder, Co-CEO, and Creative Director of Mid-Day Squares, a company unapologetically building with one clear mission: to become the number one most loved and trusted mid-day snacking brand.She helped scale the company from a kitchen startup into a fully automated chocolate factory—without losing the soul. Known for leading with instinct, raw emotion, and unfiltered storytelling, Lezlie’s creative vision has turned Mid-Day Squares into more than just a product—it’s a brand people feel. Currently generating $32 million in annual revenue, the team is charging toward their next big milestone of $100 million.