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Alejandra James of Estallar Coffee
2026
Alejandra James founded Estallar Coffee with a vision for bringing people together through exceptional coffee. A conversation about entrepreneurship, community, and building a brand from the ground up.
The Archive
Episodes
Pour a cup, settle in. New episodes drop regularly.
11
Gabe Venegas of Flō Coffee Bar
2026
Gabe Venegas founded Flō Coffee Bar in Venice after more than two decades in coffee, from Starbucks barista to specialty competitor and latte artist. A conversation about craft, competition, and building a coffee bar with flow.
10
Annie Choi of Found Coffee
2026
A special travel episode. Annie Choi founded Found Coffee in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles after years in television post-production. A conversation about walking away from a career that wasn't fulfilling, finding clarity in the quiet, and building a coffee shop that feels like home.
09
Mark Wain of Caffe Luxxe
2026
A special travel episode. Mark Wain co-founded Caffe Luxxe in Los Angeles after watching an indie coffee scene take shape in Seattle. Twenty years later, he and his best friend Gary are still building it — a conversation about craft, friendship, and the long game.
08
Artie Rangini of St Kilda Coffee
2026
Artie Rangini runs St Kilda Coffee in Hell's Kitchen, an Australian-inspired cafe built on great espresso and even better regulars. A conversation about hospitality, neighborhood culture, and doing the small things right every day.
07
Danny Cohen of Super Nice Coffee & Bakery
2026
Danny Cohen built Super Nice Coffee & Bakery around a simple idea: be genuinely good to people. A conversation about hospitality, craft, and what it takes to make a neighborhood shop feel like home.
06
Anu Menon of Driftaway Coffee
2026
Anu Menon co-founded Driftaway Coffee in Brooklyn, building a subscription roaster known for single-origin transparency and thoughtful sourcing. A conversation about entrepreneurship, sustainability, and creating a coffee experience that connects people to farmers around the world.
05
Rich Nieto of Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters
2026
Rich Nieto founded Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters in Long Island City, Queens, and built it into one of New York's most respected independent roasters. A conversation about staying curious, evolving with the industry, and why the people behind the bar matter as much as the coffee in the cup.
04
Sheldon Pinto of The Order
2026
Sheldon Pinto co-founded The Order in South Orange, New Jersey with his family. A conversation about opening a business with your whole family, surviving a pandemic six months in, and showing up for your community every single day — plus dogs, ghosts, Harry Potter, and the true value of time.
03
Caroline Bell of Cafe Grumpy
2026
Caroline founded Cafe Grumpy in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, and built it into one of New York's most beloved independent coffee roasters. A conversation about grit, authenticity, and doing things your own way.
02
Jonathan Rubinstein of Joe Coffee Company
2026
Jonathan co-founded Joe Coffee Company and helped shape New York's specialty coffee scene. A conversation about hospitality, growth, and staying true to your roots.
01
Paul Schlader of Birch Coffee
2026
Paul co-founded Birch Coffee on a simple idea: people first. A conversation about craft, hospitality, and building something that lasts.