Coffee Think Tank Podcast

The Coffee Think Tank Podcast is a show about trends, ideas, and innovations in the coffee industry.

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And a big thanks to this season’s sponsor, SumUp, a modern point of sale system for cafes.


Latest Episodes

How Verve Coffee Took Over the Capital One Café With Harris Nash

In the latest episode of the Coffee Think Tank podcast, Harris Nash shares how Verve Coffee transformed 50+ Capital One Café locations, trained 600 baristas—and proved specialty can thrive in banks and malls.
by Garrett Oden | July 16, 2025

The Grocery Expansion Game with Raina Roberts of Partners Coffee

On this episode of the Coffee Think Tank podcast, we dive into Partners Coffee’s grocery and wholesale growth, cracking the code on B2B sales, and the key to building successful partnerships.
by Garrett Oden | June 11, 2025

The Rise and Fall of an Instant Espresso Bar With Bailey Manson of Intelligentsia Coffee

On this episode of the Coffee Think Tank podcast, we talk about Intelligentsia’s experimental foray into instant espresso at the Illumination Bar.
by Garrett Oden | May 15, 2025

Frameworks for Using AI in Coffee Shops with Melissa Villanueva of Brewpoint Coffee

On the latest episode of the Coffee Think Tank Podcast, Melissa Villanueva shares how she strategically uses AI tools while preserving the humanity of her business.
by Garrett Oden | April 24, 2025