Starbucks

Adam Robinson — Outflanking and Outsmarting the Competition | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

Coffee chain where Adam Robinson practices random acts of kindness by paying for the next customer's order.

Mohnish Pabrai: FASTEST Way To Financial Freedom! Proven Playbook For Quitting Your 9-5 In 9 Months!

The Diary Of A CEO

Glycogen Loading, Lower Back Pain, PowerBuilding, and Physical Culture with Ben Pollack (Episode 28)

Stronger By Science

A coffee shop chain used in an anecdote about caffeine variability, where the same product from the same location varied significantly in caffeine content over six days.

The Marketing Secrets Apple & Tesla Always Use: Rory Sutherland | E165

The Diary Of A CEO

Used as an example of surface-level personalization by writing names on cups, a technique to tickle customers' egos.

Dave Portnoy: How He Bought Back Barstool for $1 | The All-In Interview

All-In Podcast

Used as an example of a company that successfully leveraged its platform for brand partnerships and equity.

Brewdog Founder: The Untold Story Of One Britain’s Fastest Growing Companies: James Watt | E157

The Diary Of A CEO

A company mentioned by James Watt as an example of the scale of ambition for BrewDog.

Break up Google, Starbucks CEO out, Kamala’s price controls, Boeing disaster, Kursk offensive

All-In Podcast

Coffee chain with a declining operating margin and revenue, whose CEO stepped down. Criticized for high prices relative to brand, complex menu, and dependency on sugary drinks.

Yen Carry Trade, Recession odds grow, Buffett cash pile, Google ruled monopoly, Kamala picks Walz

All-In Podcast

Consumer retailer taking steps to rightsize business and offer lower-priced coffee, illustrating a shift in management strategy.

Soman Chainani Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

Coffee chain where Soman Chainani can get Mint Majesty tea.

Triple H Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

Coffee brand, whose coffee (powdered) is used in Triple H's morning shake.

Samy Kamkar Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

A coffee company where Samy Kamkar unsuccessfully tried to apply for a job when his mom lost hers.

Bill Ackman: Dealing with Haters, My Largest Trade Ever, and Sounding the Alarm for the Government

The Knowledge Project Podcast

A company Pershing Square invested in, chosen for its simple, predictable, free cash flow generative business model and durable franchise.

Female Founders Conference - Mountain View

Y Combinator

A coffee company, mentioned as a potential location for conducting informal user feedback sessions by offering gift cards.

Fiona Hill: Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump | Lex Fridman Podcast #335

Lex Fridman

Mentioned in the context of employees pushing for unionization and representation in the workplace.

Ron Conway at Startup School 2012

Y Combinator

A location where Ron Conway received the calls confirming Google's funding round.

How To Build Lasting Happiness | Dr. Arthur Brooks

FoundMyFitness

A coffee company used as an analogy for the widespread presence and uniform quality of Catholic churches, and also mentioned as Arthur Brooks's preferred source of dark roast coffee.

Anti-Aging Expert: Stop Touching Receipts Immediately! The Fast Way To Shrink Visceral Fat!

The Diary Of A CEO

A coffee chain where one might bring their own reusable mug to avoid BPA-lined paper cups.

Iran Mined the Strait and Knocked Out US Radar — Here's What Comes Next

Tom Bilyeu

Its founder, Howard Schultz, relocated from Seattle, exemplifying the flight of wealthy individuals from high-tax states.

Arthur Brooks on Reinvention, Religion, and the Science of Happiness | Conversations with Tyler

Conversations with Tyler

Used as an analogy for the Catholic Church's ubiquity and consistent quality.

Pierre Poilievre, The Next Prime Minister of Canada?: The Economy Is About To Collapse!

The Diary Of A CEO

Used as an example of a multinational corporation that might prefer to hire temporary foreign workers for lower wages rather than paying competitive wages to unemployed local youth.