Building RAW Coffee | Kim Thompson on Entrepreneurship, Sustainability & Dubai’s Coffee Culture

Building RAW Coffee | Kim Thompson on Entrepreneurship, Sustainability & Dubai’s Coffee CultureIn this episode of The Rice Pudding Project, I sit down with Kim Thompson, founder of Raw Coffee Company—one of the pioneers of specialty coffee in Dubai.We talk about what it really takes to build a business from the ground up, long before the coffee scene became what it is today. Kim shares her journey from spotting an opportunity in a market that wasn’t ready, to building a brand rooted in quality, sustainability, and consistency.This isn’t just about coffee—it’s about resilience, backing your instincts, and staying committed when things don’t go to plan. We also get into the realities of running a business, the importance of ethical sourcing, and how Dubai’s coffee culture has evolved over the years.If you’re building something of your own, or thinking about it, this episode is full of honest insights you don’t usually hear.Watch the full episode here:👉 http://www.youtube.com/@RicePudding-Project#RicePuddingProject #KimThompson #RawCoffee #DubaiEntrepreneurs #Entrepreneurship #CoffeeCulture #DubaiBusiness #StartupJourney #WomenInBusiness #Sustainability #FounderStory #BusinessPodcast #UAE #SpecialtyCoffee #Leadership #SmallBusiness