Harper Macaw

To turn chocolate into a force for rainforest conservation.

Harper Macaw is offering perks to investors.You earn the most valuable perk available based on your total investment amount in this business. You will not also receive the perks of lesser value, unless specified below.

Private Tour and Wine Pairing

Invest $500 or more to qualify.Unlimited available
Private chocolate factory tour and wine pairing for up to 5 people



Private Confections Class

Invest $1,000 or more to qualify.Unlimited available
Private Confections class for two people.

Matt Dixon
Owner & Head Chocolate Maker/Confectioner
Matt is an Annapolis MD born and raised food professional. He is a Culinary Institute of America alumni with a passion for chocolate, pastry, bread, and trying to create a better world for all. Matt loves combining flavors no one expects and watching the look of awe and enjoyment on people's faces. Matt came to the original Harper Macaw after taking a tour and plenty of chocolate home with him was inspired by the flavors of the Brazilian Cacao and the company's commitment to world change and the environment, a week later he began working for the original owners of Harper Macaw. Matt has over 16 years of experience working in the food and service industry. He has been working in the craft chocolate industry for 6 years and had been Head chocolate maker and production manager of Harper Macaw for 2 years before purchasing it with Samuel in 2018. During his time at the CIA Matt was a group leader elected by his peers and worked for Bryan Voltaggio's Range in Chevy Chase where he made bread, pastries, plated desserts, fresh ice creams, sorbets and a spread of confections. He finished out his degree as the head confectioner for the CIA's Bocuse restaurant.


Samuel Carvalho
Owner & Sales/Fulfillment Operations Manager
Samuels history in the chocolate industry begins with his grandfather, a Brazillian former cacao producer in the 80s. He grew up in one of the biggest Cacao producing regions in Brazil, Bahia where Harper Macaw sources a large percentage of its Cacao. Samuel came to Harper Macaw after learning of their Brazilian heritage and commitment to environmental change, after one tour he knew he had to get involved. Samuel sees the craft chocolate industry as a way to promote economic development with sustainable practices. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in economics and a Master’s degree in business management. Samuel has worked with nonprofit organizations helping small business owners grow their enterprises and meet their goals. He has helped more than 100 entrepreneurs to flourish their businesses and impact the local economy.