EPISODE · Oct 17, 2023 · 1H 4M
Building Rocket Espresso with Founder Andrew Meo
from The Business of Cycling · host Wyatt Wees
Rocket Espresso is a darling of the cycling world and the coffee machines could be found in every pro cycling team bus starting in the 2010s.In the podcast I speak with Rocket Espresso founder and New Zealand native Andrew Meo about how he captured the imagination of cycling.We also discuss Andrew's early career as an auto repair and restoration shop owner and restaurateur, how he left a profitable business in New Zealand to start Rocket Espresso in Italy together with his wife, Nicky. How they grew the brand and eventually exited in 2018.We also dive into his latest project Box Altitude which makes high altitude simulation equipment for competitive athletes.Read the latest 'The Business of Cycling' BlogSign up for 'The Business of Cycling' NewsletterRead the latest 'The Business of Cycling' BlogSign up for 'The Business of Cycling' Newsletter
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Rocket Espresso is a darling of the cycling world and the coffee machines could be found in every pro cycling team bus starting in the 2010s.In the podcast I speak with Rocket Espresso founder and New Zealand native Andrew Meo about how he captured the imagination of cycling.We also discuss Andrew's early career as an auto repair and restoration shop owner and restaurateur, how he left a profitable business in New Zealand to start Rocket Espresso in Italy together with his wife, Nicky. How they grew the brand and eventually exited in 2018.We also dive into his latest project Box Altitude which makes high altitude simulation equipment for competitive athletes.Read the latest 'The Business of Cycling' BlogSign up for 'The Business of Cycling' NewsletterRead the latest 'The Business of Cycling' BlogSign up for 'The Business of Cycling' Newsletter
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