Season 11 · Episode 15
James Freeman (Blue Bottle Coffee) - Subtle Notes of Coffee and Philosophy
Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders (ETL) · STVP
February 17, 201654m 12s
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Show Notes
James Freeman, the soft-spoken founder and CEO of Blue Bottle Coffee, shares his entrepreneurial journey from the farmers' market where he learned commerce in its purest form, to opening cafes across the country. Freeman explains how customer experience is part of a product and shares the inspiration he draws from philosophy, literature and other cultures.
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