#77 SHARK TANK SUCCESS STORY SHAKES UP COFFEE

Welcome Margaret Nyamumbo, founder of Kahawa 1893, a Kenyan coffee company, aiming to bring Kenyan coffee to the world in a way that benefits our women farmers. Nyamumbo grew up in Kenya seeing the hard work of coffee farmers, including her family, given very little for their sweat. She tells us 10% or less of coffee profit comes back to the farmers. More disparagingly, women farmers own none of the land and recieve less pay. After traveling to the USA to receive her Harvard MBA, Margaret was called to support her hometown, now understanding the consumer goods market and seeing a shift in specialty coffee. She discusses the rise of conscious consumption and the desire to see equal compensation from farm to cup. She appeared on Shark Tank in 2024 to secure $350,000 in investment with guest shark Emma Grede offering the deal for 8% equity. The QR code on the back of each bag allows consumers to directly tip the farmer making international exchange feeless and seamless. Tune in for a compelling discussion on coffee, business, attracting investors, entering a competitive market, and the influence Kahawa 1893 is making in Kenya! Order your favorite roast here today! Follow Margaret or Kahawa 1893 on IG: @kahawa1893 @maggykemunto